Re: [Wikimedia-l] Legal victory for Wikipedia in Italy
It's pretty remarkable that Italian Court is keeping in mind the real nature of Wikipedia as a sui generis collaborative project and not like a web site in a traditional sense. This new legal definition might influence other courts or laws. The most of law traditions in Latin America follow closely the Italian criteria. If possible, I would like a copy of the final resolution. Will you publish it on Commons or WMIT web page? Congratulations WMIT! 2013/6/26 Ilario Valdelli valde...@gmail.com The blog has been already posted in the Italian mailing list and I would say that this is an excellent result. The justice in Italy is really slow in general, but in this case the timeline has been short and the result of the court of justice really good for the future. The definition that the prosecutor is able to change the definition in Wikipedia and for this reason there is no sense to accuse Wikipedia or WMF, it's a good way to give an indication for the future. Thank you On Wed, Jun 26, 2013 at 11:53 PM, Michelle Paulson mpaul...@wikimedia.orgwrote: Hi All, I am very happy to announce a favorable decision we have recently received in an Italian defamation case brought against the Wikimedia Foundation by former Italian Minister of Defense and Berlusconi advisor, Mr. Cesare Previti. You can read more about it in our latest blog post http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/06/26/wikimedia-foundation-legal-victory-italy/ (available in English and Italian). Best, Michelle -- Michelle Paulson Legal Counsel Wikimedia Foundation 149 New Montgomery Street, 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 mpaul...@wikimedia.org 415.839.6885 ext. 6608 (Office) 415.882.0495 (Fax) NOTICE: *This message might have confidential or legally privileged information in it. If you have received this message by accident, please delete it and let us know about the mistake. For legal reasons, I may only serve as an attorney for the Wikimedia Foundation. This means I may not give legal advice to or serve as a lawyer for community members, volunteers, or staff members in their personal capacity.* ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe -- Ilario Valdelli Wikimedia CH Verein zur Förderung Freien Wissens Association pour l’avancement des connaissances libre Associazione per il sostegno alla conoscenza libera Switzerland - 8008 Zürich Tel: +41764821371 http://www.wikimedia.ch ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe -- *Salvador Alcántar* ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe
Re: [Wikimedia-l] Legal victory for Wikipedia in Italy
Does this help chapters and other volunteers sued for their alleged (potential) responsibility over the content? Of course I'm thinking of the 20 millions € trial against Frieda on behalf of WMIT. Nemo ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe
Re: [Wikimedia-l] Erik Zachte on bot-generated articles
I learnt yesterday that the Welsh Wicipedia does not have 'stubs'. It has 'Little Acorns' - so much nicer and more descriptive. ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe
Re: [Wikimedia-l] Erik Zachte on bot-generated articles
I've always been surprised how all the time this discussion re-appears, most of the arguments are based about in-Wikipedia discussion and not about the impact of our goal: spread free knowledge. What about the number of articles? And the ranking? And the 'Random articles'? and so on... when most of our users don't care about that. They care about Wikipedia having an answer when they are looking for some info, probably via Google or through a blue link. Do you really think they will notice or care if it was made by human or a bot? I don't think bots are the solution and they will always have some particular issues, but please, focus the discussion if the content created by bots are useful or not, just like any other kind of article, and not about topics that only are important for those who love (like me) statistics and are reeeally involved on Wikipedia. *Osmar Valdebenito G.* Director Ejecutivo A. C. Wikimedia Argentina 2013/6/27 Jon Davies jon.dav...@wikimedia.org.uk I learnt yesterday that the Welsh Wicipedia does not have 'stubs'. It has 'Little Acorns' - so much nicer and more descriptive. ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe
Re: [Wikimedia-l] Erik Zachte on bot-generated articles
+1 I've always been surprised how all the time this discussion re-appears, most of the arguments are based about in-Wikipedia discussion and not about the impact of our goal: spread free knowledge. What about the number of articles? And the ranking? And the 'Random articles'? and so on... when most of our users don't care about that. They care about Wikipedia having an answer when they are looking for some info, probably via Google or through a blue link. Do you really think they will notice or care if it was made by human or a bot? I don't think bots are the solution and they will always have some particular issues, but please, focus the discussion if the content created by bots are useful or not, just like any other kind of article, and not about topics that only are important for those who love (like me) statistics and are reeeally involved on Wikipedia. *Osmar Valdebenito G.* Director Ejecutivo A. C. Wikimedia Argentina 2013/6/27 Jon Davies jon.dav...@wikimedia.org.uk I learnt yesterday that the Welsh Wicipedia does not have 'stubs'. It has 'Little Acorns' - so much nicer and more descriptive. ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe -- Santiago Navarro Wikimedia España http://www.wikimedia.org.es/ ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe
Re: [Wikimedia-l] Legal victory for Wikipedia in Italy
Hi Nemo, While this case is not binding precedent (Italy follows civil law), it is a great case that other courts can look to in evaluating the liability of chapters or other volunteers (who are not involved in the creation of the content in question) sued for their alleged responsibility over content. It is worth noting (as I did in the blog post), however, that every individual is legally responsible for his or her actions both online and off. For your own protection, you should exercise caution and avoid contributing any content to the Wikimedia projects that may result in criminal or civil liability under the laws of the United States or any country that may claim jurisdiction over you. For more information, please see our Terms of Use https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Useand Legal Policieshttp://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_and_Community_Advocacy/Legal_Policies#Responsibility_for_Edits_and_Contributions . Best, Michelle On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 12:45 AM, Federico Leva (Nemo) nemow...@gmail.comwrote: Does this help chapters and other volunteers sued for their alleged (potential) responsibility over the content? Of course I'm thinking of the 20 millions € trial against Frieda on behalf of WMIT. Nemo -- Michelle Paulson Legal Counsel Wikimedia Foundation 149 New Montgomery Street, 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 mpaul...@wikimedia.org 415.839.6885 ext. 6608 (Office) 415.882.0495 (Fax) NOTICE: *This message might have confidential or legally privileged information in it. If you have received this message by accident, please delete it and let us know about the mistake. For legal reasons, I may only serve as an attorney for the Wikimedia Foundation. This means I may not give legal advice to or serve as a lawyer for community members, volunteers, or staff members in their personal capacity.* ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe
Re: [Wikimedia-l] Legal victory for Wikipedia in Italy
Michelle Paulson, 27/06/2013 19:37: While this case is not binding precedent (Italy follows civil law), it is a great case that other courts can look to in evaluating the liability of chapters or other volunteers (who are not involved in the creation of the content in question) sued for their alleged responsibility over content. I know, that's why I ask how. I guess I'll wait for a judge/court to answer. Nemo It is worth noting (as I did in the blog post), however, that every individual is legally responsible for his or her actions both online and off. For your own protection, you should exercise caution and avoid contributing any content to the Wikimedia projects that may result in criminal or civil liability under the laws of the United States or any country that may claim jurisdiction over you. For more information, please see our Terms of Use https://wikimediafoundation.org/wiki/Terms_of_Use and Legal Policies http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Legal_and_Community_Advocacy/Legal_Policies#Responsibility_for_Edits_and_Contributions. Best, Michelle On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 12:45 AM, Federico Leva (Nemo) wrote: Does this help chapters and other volunteers sued for their alleged (potential) responsibility over the content? Of course I'm thinking of the 20 millions € trial against Frieda on behalf of WMIT. Nemo -- Michelle Paulson Legal Counsel Wikimedia Foundation 149 New Montgomery Street, 3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94105 mpaul...@wikimedia.org mailto:mpaul...@wikimedia.org 415.839.6885 ext. 6608 (Office) 415.882.0495 (Fax) NOTICE: /This message might have confidential or legally privileged information in it. If you have received this message by accident, please delete it and let us know about the mistake. For legal reasons, I may only serve as an attorney for the Wikimedia Foundation. This means I may not give legal advice to or serve as a lawyer for community members, volunteers, or staff members in their personal**capacity./ ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe
[Wikimedia-l] *** DATE CHANGE *** Invitation to WMF June 2013 Metrics and Activities Meeting: Thursday, July 11, 18:00 UTC
Dear all, The next WMF metrics and activities will take place on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at 6:00 PM UTC (11 AM PDT). Please note that on this occasion we are holding this meeting on the second Thursday of July, but we will resume holding the meetings on the first Thursday of each month thereafter. The IRC channel is #wikimedia-office on irc.freenode.net and the meeting will be broadcast as a live YouTube stream. The current structure of the meeting is: * Welcoming recent hires * Review of key metrics including the monthly report card, but also specialized reports and analytics * Review of financials * Brief presentations on recent projects, with a focus on highest priority initiatives * Update and QA with the Executive Director, if available Please review https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Metrics_and_activities_meetings for further information about how to participate. We'll post the video recording publicly after the meeting. Thank you, Praveena -- Praveena Maharaj Executive Assistant to the VP of Engineering and Product Development +1 (415) 839 6885 ext. 6689 www.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe
[Wikimedia-l] [Wikimedia Announcements] The Signpost -- Volume 9, Issue 25 -- 26 June 2013
News and notes: Election results released http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-06-26/News_and_notes In the media: ''Daily Dot'' on Commons and porn; Jimmy Wales accused of breaking Wikipedia rules in hunt for Snowden http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-06-26/In_the_media Traffic report: Most-viewed articles of the week http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-06-26/Traffic_report Discussion report: Privacy policy, X!'s edit counter, old rangeblocks, and the Article Incubator http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-06-26/Discussion_report WikiProject report: WikiProject Fashion http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-06-26/WikiProject_report Featured content: Wikipedia in black + Adam Cuerden http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-06-26/Featured_content Arbitration report: ''Argentine History'' closed; two cases remain suspended http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-06-26/Arbitration_report Recent research: Controversial Wikipedia topics http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-06-26/Recent_research Single page view http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Signpost/Single PDF version http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book:Wikipedia_Signpost/2013-06-26 http://identi.ca/wikisignpost / https://twitter.com/wikisignpost -- Wikipedia Signpost Staff http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Wikipedia_Signpost ___ Please note: all replies sent to this mailing list will be immediately directed to Wikimedia-l, the public mailing list of the Wikimedia community. For more information about Wikimedia-l: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l ___ WikimediaAnnounce-l mailing list wikimediaannounc...@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediaannounce-l ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe
Re: [Wikimedia-l] Erik Zachte on bot-generated articles
On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 7:30 AM, Jon Davies jon.dav...@wikimedia.org.ukwrote: I learnt yesterday that the Welsh Wicipedia does not have 'stubs'. It has 'Little Acorns' - so much nicer and more descriptive. That's wonderful! :) A. -- Asaf Bartov Wikimedia Foundation http://www.wikimediafoundation.org Imagine a world in which every single human being can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. Help us make it a reality! https://donate.wikimedia.org ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe
Re: [Wikimedia-l] Grassroots campaign for Wikipedia Zero collaboration page
Nice job Victor. I can't wait to see where this goes. On Thu, Jun 27, 2013 at 5:57 PM, Victor Grigas vgri...@wikimedia.org wrote: Hello everyone, Yesterday I posted a note on Metahttp://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Forum#Grassroots_campaign_for_Wikipedia_Zero_to_schools.2C_teachers.2C_administrators_and_communities...oh_and_a_short_film_too. about getting Wikipedians organized to collaborate in the grassroots effort for free access to Wikipedia on cellphones - the effort started by high schoolers in a slum in South Africa. (blog post from last week:) http://blog.wikimedia.org/2013/06/19/movement-for-free-access-to-wikipedia-south-africa/ User:Oarabile Mudongo created this page to organize the effort for anyone who wants to get involved: http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Unlock_The_Secrets_Of_Wikipedia_Zero This is the page to start collaborating. -- *Victor Grigas* Storyteller http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Knv6D6Thi0 Wikimedia Foundation vgri...@wikimedia.org +1 (415) 839-6885 x 6773 149 New Montgomery Street 6th floor San Francisco, CA 94105 https://donate.wikimedia.org/ ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe ___ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe
