Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikimedia Ghana User Group/Wikimedia Branding Conversations

2020-07-05 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hi Sandister, The link to the Meta Page didn't seem to have come through. Kindly reshare with us Thanks. On Sun, Jul 5, 2020 at 3:43 PM Sandister Tei wrote: > Good morning. > > As many community members globally continue to kick against the renaming > of our movement's elements, we need to vo

Re: [African Wikimedians] Our nominee for Movement Strategy

2020-06-17 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Yes Sandister, I support your nomination. Looking forward to feedback from others. On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 1:48 PM Sandister Tei wrote: > I am more than happy to nominate myself if I can get the community's > backing. > > __ > > Br > > Sandister Tei > Wikipedia | Programs @ 97.3 Citi FM/Citi TV

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Scholarship for 2020 Wikimania now open

2020-02-20 Thread Nkansah Rexford
FYI WIkimania 2020 Scholarships are open till 17th March 2020 This year's event will happen in Bangkok, Thailand -- Forwarded message - From: Gnangarra Date: Thu, Feb 20, 2020 at 5:24 AM Subject: [Wikimania-l] Scholarship for 2020 Wikimania now open To: Wikimania general list (o

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Akan vs Twi Wikipedia - Next Steps?

2019-11-11 Thread Nkansah Rexford
gt; On Fri, Nov 8, 2019 at 8:10 AM Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> Good questions, Raphael >> >> >> >>- Will this new Twi Wikipedia be specific in terms of being Asante, >>Akuapim or Fante? >> >> >> >> Yes, it’ll be specific to

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Akan vs Twi Wikipedia - Next Steps?

2019-11-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Good questions, Raphael - Will this new Twi Wikipedia be specific in terms of being Asante, Akuapim or Fante? Yes, it’ll be specific to one, namely, Asante Twi. However, that raises the question, ‘How about Akuapim or Fante?’, which is legit to ask. Encompassing all would have been i

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Grant to Digitize Endangered Architectural Documents in Accra

2019-08-27 Thread Nkansah Rexford
> > Best, > Justice. > > On Tue, Aug 27, 2019, 12:25 Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> Hello, >> >> Manful (https://twitter.com/Kuukuwa_) wins grant to digitise endangered >> architectural documents in Accra [1] >> >> I'm not sure what the eve

[Wikimedia-GH] Grant to Digitize Endangered Architectural Documents in Accra

2019-08-27 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hello, Manful (https://twitter.com/Kuukuwa_) wins grant to digitise endangered architectural documents in Accra [1] I'm not sure what the eventual license of the digitized documents will be in. Just putting this news through here, perhaps the user group could connect with Manful to learn more of

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Zero still works?

2019-05-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
time back, but if > we escaped it then this is the time to do so. I would find the official > release of that and share us well. > > Thanks for asking. > > Regards, > Justice. > > On Thu, May 30, 2019, 15:30 Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> Hello MTN Ghana users he

[Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Zero still works?

2019-05-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hello MTN Ghana users here. Does Wikipedia Zero still work with MTN? I use primarily MTN these days. I don't see any Wikipedia Zero banner. So asking if it's still in place. Perhaps there was an update somewhere, I might have missed it. Rex ___ Wikime

Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest,

2019-04-29 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hello Isaac, > In this year edition alone, about USD 25,000 was spent on the contest but only 8,983 photos were contributed. Many of them are either copyright violations or unusable. I don't think this is an effective way of spending donors fund and regrettably, the attitude of the organizers does

Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest,

2019-04-29 Thread Nkansah Rexford
> *1. Do others share my impression that images from the competition are hardly ever used in wikipedia articles?* Yes. I also do share your impressions. > *2. Do others have the impression that the present approach for Wiki Loves Africa does not help much to close the knowledge gap about Africa?

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest,

2019-04-29 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Yet another thread that interests me. Glad I got to share my thoughts on that with the wmf team in Ghana. -- Forwarded message - From: Ingo Koll Date: Mon, Apr 29, 2019 at 5:10 PM Subject: Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest, To: Dear fellow Wikimedians, dear

Re: [Commons-l] Photographer Sues for Failure to Provide Creative Commons-Required Attribution–Philpot v. WOS

2019-04-24 Thread Nkansah Rexford via Commons-l
That is a long list of sue cases. Philpot, I guess, must be busy in court than actually taking photos anymore!? On Wed, Apr 24, 2019 at 7:59 PM Federico Leva (Nemo) via Commons-l < commons-l@lists.wikimedia.org> wrote: > See > < > https://blog.ericgoldman.org/archives/2019/04/photographer-sues-f

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikimedia Foundation is visiting Ghana (April 22 to May 3)

2019-04-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Good to know and thanks for the heads up. > WMF will be conducting research in Ghana between April 22 to May 3. The research focuses on movement organizers. Any specific targets for this research regarding the "movement organizers"? What would/does the WMF want to know as per the research about t

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Commons-l] FW: [Wikimedia-l] +28K images freed from Israel archives and uploaded to commons

2018-11-15 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Impressive! FYI -- Forwarded message - From: Steinsplitter Wiki via Commons-l Date: Wed, Nov 14, 2018 at 1:50 PM Subject: [Commons-l] FW: [Wikimedia-l] +28K images freed from Israel archives and uploaded to commons To: Wikimedia Commons Discussion List ___

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] September, new year and re:publica updates

2018-10-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hello Sandi, Thanks for the update. Looking forward to the report. Rex On Sat, Oct 27, 2018 at 2:51 PM Sandister Tei wrote: > Hello all. > > 1. September marked the end of year as a usergroup. > > It's October so happy new year to you all. > > 2. This coming week, Georgina, Justice and I will

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wiki Loves Monuments 2018 in Ghana launched

2018-09-17 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Thanks for the update On Mon, Sep 17, 2018 at 9:17 AM Sandister Tei wrote: > Hello all, > > The annual photo contest to capture historical and cultural monuments and > sites throughout the month of September is on. > > While the competition started on the September 1st, those who are > traveling

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Safe Journey to those going for the Wikimania in Cape Town

2018-07-13 Thread Nkansah Rexford
e. > > On Fri, Jul 13, 2018, 23:17 Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> Safe journey to the 6 Wikimedians from Ghana going for the Wikimania >> event in Cape Town. So far I think that's the largest number of attendees >> from Ghana ever! >> >> Now that's am

[Wikimedia-GH] Safe Journey to those going for the Wikimania in Cape Town

2018-07-13 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Safe journey to the 6 Wikimedians from Ghana going for the Wikimania event in Cape Town. So far I think that's the largest number of attendees from Ghana ever! Now that's amazing! I'm sure you'll enjoy the conference, and Kaapstad in general. Bring back all the experience, and can't wait to be en

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 843038] Re: Inkscape linker issue on x86_64

2018-04-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue. Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04. Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape, Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missing something something. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of

[Ubuntustudio-bugs] [Bug 843038] Re: Inkscape linker issue on x86_64

2018-04-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue. Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04. Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape, Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missing something something. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of

[Bug 843038] Re: Inkscape linker issue on x86_64

2018-04-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue. Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04. Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape, Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missing something something. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of

[Bug 842564] Re: Inkscape missing libgtkmm-2.4.so.1 dependency

2018-04-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 843038 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/843038 On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue. Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04. Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape, Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missi

[Desktop-packages] [Bug 842564] Re: Inkscape missing libgtkmm-2.4.so.1 dependency

2018-04-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 843038 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/843038 On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue. Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04. Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape, Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missi

[Ubuntustudio-bugs] [Bug 842564] Re: Inkscape missing libgtkmm-2.4.so.1 dependency

2018-04-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
*** This bug is a duplicate of bug 843038 *** https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/843038 On 18.04, Re install doesn't fix the issue. Something is fundamentally broken with 18.04. Many of the applications that worked on 16.04 no longer work. Inkscape, Virtualbox, VLC, etc. All complains of missi

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Let's meet!

2018-01-31 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Thanks for the info. Is the venue for the gathering available yet? and a date? On Wednesday, January 31, 2018, Sandister Tei wrote: > Hello all, > > You are invited to our annual meeting and by law gathering. > > Please the by law meeting is the highlight here. We have documents on how > we con

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] WMCON / User group communication modes / Challenges

2018-01-18 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Sandister, I knew I wouldn't win this WhatsApp discussion thing with you, but at least I had to try. > Finally please *@Rexford* pay attention to the group. Have a thorough (non selective) interest in what we do and our welfare. I'll just take this quote for now, and coil back to my shell. And be

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] WMConn representative.

2018-01-18 Thread Nkansah Rexford
> And with the mailing being our official communication, you can attest to the fact that, it's been dormant for a lot of months now and that the WhatsApp platform is much more active and reaches every member. This might not be the right thread to chip this in, and as much as I hate to bring this u

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Usage Stats of Wikipedia Zero in Ghana

2017-12-02 Thread Nkansah Rexford
can > write to MTN through the User group if they can help with that. Would be > great though. > > Best. > Justice. > > On Dec 1, 2017 4:27 PM, "Nkansah Rexford" > wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> Wikipedia zero has been operational inGhanaa for some

[Wikimedia-GH] Usage Stats of Wikipedia Zero in Ghana

2017-12-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hi, Wikipedia zero has been operational inGhanaa for some time. Are there any stats related to how many are making use of it, and if so, where can they be found? rexford ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikime

[African Wikimedians] Nigeria Wikipedia Ads

2017-09-22 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I have a confession to make. The Wikipedia awareness ads from Nigeria are the best Wikipedia ads I've seen so far, especially the one involving the 'god' known as Wikipedia. Very relatable and I'm sure will definitely make an impact and bring about awareness! Kudos to the team behind! https://b

[Wikimedia-GH] Nigeria Wikipedia Ads

2017-09-22 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I have a confession to make. The Wikipedia awareness ads from Nigeria are the best Wikipedia ads I've seen so far, especially the one involving the 'god' known as Wikipedia. Very relatable and I'm sure will definitely make an impact and bring about awareness! Kudos to the team behind! https://b

[Wikimedia-GH] Grant Applicants ready for action?

2017-08-26 Thread Nkansah Rexford
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/ Wiki_Loves_Monuments_Ghana_2017 The grants applicants are up to and ready to answer questions ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinf

[Bf-committers] Build blender for Arm architecture

2017-08-17 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I understand only 3 platforms are supported for blender now. As a learning experience, I wanna build blender for arm (specifically a Pi 3 model). I currently have the source code and builds all succeed fine! End goal is to build blender targeting arm architecture as a python module on my ubuntu b

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] felix wikimedian of the year ...

2017-08-14 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Congratulations, Felix. Kudos! On Monday, August 14, 2017, rupert THURNER wrote: > congrats, felix, for beeing wikimedian of the year .. at wikimania 2017: > https://wikimania2017.wikimedia.org/ > > rupert > > ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-G

Re: [African Wikimedians] [Wikimedia-GH] felix wikimedian of the year ...

2017-08-14 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Congratulations, Felix. Kudos! On Monday, August 14, 2017, rupert THURNER wrote: > congrats, felix, for beeing wikimedian of the year .. at wikimania 2017: > https://wikimania2017.wikimedia.org/ > > rupert > > ___ African-Wikimedians mailing list Afri

[African Wikimedians] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Scholarships for people whose visa were declined

2017-08-11 Thread Nkansah Rexford
If your visa application was denied this year for Wikimania, guess what! You're automatically joining next year's Wikimania. Now you know you've been accepted to Wikimania 2018 in South Africa, I think we all have 365 days to get our Visa. I'm yet to learn any embassy in the world with more than

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Scholarships for people whose visa were declined

2017-08-11 Thread Nkansah Rexford
If your visa application was denied this year for Wikimania, guess what! You're automatically joining next year's Wikimania. Now you know you've been accepted to Wikimania 2018 in South Africa, I think we all have 365 days to get our Visa. I'm yet to learn any embassy in the world with more than

Re: [Wikimania-l] Scholarships for people whose visa were declined

2017-08-11 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Great news. I hope Maher added too that the WMF would start from today assisting such individuals to obtain visa come 2018 unless the WMF wants to be automatically granting scholarships each year to some applicants from some countries. On Friday, August 11, 2017, Andy Mabbett wrote: > Katherine

Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa rejections

2017-06-22 Thread Nkansah Rexford
x On Thursday, June 22, 2017, Nkansah Rexford wrote: > Well, the goal won't be to *influence* or whatnot. That isn't gonna work. > The goal is to provide extra details and answer questions that might come > up. > > Some systems aren't entirely closed. From the outside, i

Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa rejections

2017-06-22 Thread Nkansah Rexford
ensive > to get to/stay in for another. > So while Australia might be relaxed in terms of visas (I'm not confident > of this btw) it's also objectively remote/expensive. > > Whether a location has achieved that balance is always a question, and I > can't think

Re: [Wikimania-l] Visa rejections

2017-06-22 Thread Nkansah Rexford
It is easy to conclude the location hinders visa application acceptance. As much as it appears to be so, I strongly believe if there's good enough Visa support and assistance from the Wikimania Team/WMF, rejected cases could be low. Obviously, an applicant should have documents intact and good, an

Re: [African Wikimedians] Soft launch : WikiAfrica website

2017-06-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Is there any chance the website could use a WordPress theme instead of this custom made one? Something similar along the lines of what was used for the wikilovesafrica website? rexford On Thursday, June 8, 2017, Isla Haddow Flood wrote: > Hello > > After a lot of time and effort, we are VERY p

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Additional Social Media Volunteer

2017-05-29 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Eeerm.. Please, how did you arrive at picking Emerald Adjei? On Monday, May 29, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey wrote: > Hello all, > > We have our new social media volunteer in the person of Emerald Adjei who > would be partnering me Justice in working on our various social media > accounts. > > Si

Re: [Commons-l] Minimum resolution image for Commons

2017-05-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
You might wanna consider the recommended guidelines for here too: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Image_guidelines#Quality_and_featured_photographic_images Although the guidelines apply to quality and featured images, I think the underlying reasons check. At least, a 2MP resolution can

[Wikimedia-GH] How to Use the Wikimedia GH Mailing List

2017-05-10 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hello all, If you're new to the mailing list thing, here's a quick crash course (or might wanna share with a friend who's new to the list or wanting to join): *How to Subscribe:* - Click https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh - Then follow the on-screen instructions (the

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Any lady to handle partnership with Busy?

2017-05-04 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Godspeed to all the ladies, then. rexford On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey wrote: > Thats the main purpose of doing so I guess, getting them more involved in > the movement. > > > Justice > > On 4 May 2017 at 17:22, Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Any lady to handle partnership with Busy?

2017-05-04 Thread Nkansah Rexford
p up and take charge. > > > > On 4 May 2017 at 17:09, Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> Is there any FEMALE willing to handle that partnership? >> >> Why FEMALE? Or it is yet another way of fixing gender inequality? >> >> I don't really care what gender gets

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Any lady to handle partnership with Busy?

2017-05-04 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Is there any FEMALE willing to handle that partnership? Why FEMALE? Or it is yet another way of fixing gender inequality? I don't really care what gender gets the partnership going, however, your emphasis on the 'FEMALE' makes me wonder. rexford On Thursday, May 4, 2017, Sandister Tei wrote:

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Updates: We need a Wiki Loves Coordinator

2017-05-03 Thread Nkansah Rexford
> > Doris you can ask them when I put the names up. I am not their > spokesperson. > "When I put the names up", meaning you *do* have the names, or? If so, anywhere we may know those who've put up their names so far? @all If you showed interest but haven't responded to the call on the mailing li

Re: [African Wikimedians] Turkish Government Blocked Access to Wikipedia

2017-04-29 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Is Wikipedia still accessible via VPN from Turkey? If accessible, then how about the effort spent in pushing a response to the government, which might not let them change their mind, nor stop them from blocking sometime later, instead, focus on encouraging the use of VPNs more? VPNs are no longer

[Wikimedia-GH] Wikimedia-gh Mailing List Admins update

2017-04-27 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Just a heads up, Felix is no longer a wikimedia-gh mailing list admin. He opted out of being an admin to the mailing list, and only as admin. He's still a part of the mailing list.. If anyone wants to become admin, let us know, and I'll add you. But, I'm still an admin, so happy to assist if any

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wiki Loves Monuments] Sign up your country for Wiki Loves Monuments 2017

2017-04-16 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Is Ghana a go this year, for WLM 2017? -- Forwarded message -- From: *Lily* Date: Sunday, April 16, 2017 Subject: [Wiki Loves Monuments] Sign up your country for Wiki Loves Monuments 2017 To: Wiki Loves Monuments Photograph Competition < wikilovesmonume...@lists.wikimedia.org> H

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Add

2017-03-07 Thread Nkansah Rexford
You're already added. On Tuesday, March 7, 2017, elizabeth kosine wrote: > Please add me to the mailing list > ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wiki Loves Monuments] Apply for your WLM 2017 grant request by March 14

2017-03-07 Thread Nkansah Rexford
FYI -- Forwarded message -- From: *Lily* Date: Tuesday, March 7, 2017 Subject: [Wiki Loves Monuments] Apply for your WLM 2017 grant request by March 14 To: Wiki Loves Monuments Photograph Competition < wikilovesmonume...@lists.wikimedia.org> Hi all, A quick reminder that if you

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia goes data free in Iraq, what about your country?

2017-02-28 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Even in Ghana, I don't think the other networks joined MTN with the wikipedia zero thing. Are talks still ongoing to rope the others in? If they would join, I guess they might have already. The MTN, can anyone confirm it is still working? On Tuesday, February 28, 2017, Sandister Tei wrote: > S

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

2017-02-22 Thread Nkansah Rexford
feedback. best, rexford On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, Nkansah Rexford wrote: > Social media purposes? Haha. > > Yes, will do, don't worry. > > If you have any specific places or whatnot, in mind you'll like targeted, > you can share and I'll add to my checklist of

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Local language Wikipedia on radio

2017-02-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Is there anywhere we could hear the discussion, perhaps as a podcast? rexford On Tuesday, February 21, 2017, Sandister Tei wrote: > Happy Mother Language Day to you all, > > Today on Tech & Social Media Trends on the Citi Breakfast Show, I spoke > about the availability of Akan Wikipedia and Ew

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

2017-02-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
> Justice > > On 21 February 2017 at 09:11, Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> I'll move my rapid grant application[1] to proposed mode before the end >> of today. >> >> @Justice, was hoping to hear a feedback from you on the meta. >> >> 1. ht

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

2017-02-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I'll move my rapid grant application[1] to proposed mode before the end of today. @Justice, was hoping to hear a feedback from you on the meta. 1. https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Project/Rapid/Nkansahrexford/BarcampTravels rexford. On Saturday, February 18, 2017, Nkansah Rexford

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

2017-02-18 Thread Nkansah Rexford
y >: > >> Great Idea Rexford, I would check the details and get back with a precise >> opinion. >> >> Thank You. >> >> On 18 February 2017 at 00:20, Nkansah Rexford > > wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> I'm working on

[Wikimedia-GH] Rapid Grant to Support Me throughout this year

2017-02-17 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Hi all, I'm working on a Rapid Grant and will love to know your thoughts. *Short Story* This year, I'll be joining the Barcamp Ghana team as their 'video guy' on a volunteer basis for all the upcoming Barcamp events for this year, at least. I hope to ride on the opportunity to be in the 10 regio

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] Deadline for Wikimania Scholarships is 20 February

2017-02-10 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Deadline is in 10 days. FYI -- Forwarded message -- From: *DerHexer* Date: Friday, February 10, 2017 Subject: [Wikimania-l] Deadline for Wikimania Scholarships is 20 February To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" < wikimani...@lists.wikimedia.org> Hi all, Scholarshi

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Is now on LinkedIn

2017-02-07 Thread Nkansah Rexford
On LinkedIn? Wikimedia Ghana User Group on LinkendIn? Wow1 1. http://i.imgur.com/WrKPhfd.gif On Tuesday, February 7, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey wrote: > Hello, > > I am glad to finally tell you that the Wikimedia Ghana User Group is now > on LinkedIn. Find link Here >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Rebecca Akuffo-Addo Interchange photos needed.

2017-01-16 Thread Nkansah Rexford
As we think of the interchange, I hope we keep Ghana's First Lady in mind too. There's no picture of Rebecca attached to her article at the moment. On Monday, January 16, 2017, Sandister Tei wrote: > Remind me to ask my colleagues at work if they want to donate. someone has > a drone footage ev

[African Wikimedians] Big Thanks to Wikimedia Netherlands for Historic Images

2017-01-16 Thread Nkansah Rexford
So I went to the Ghana Wikiproject today and noticed a message.1 tl;dr: The Wikimedia Netherlands has donated some 2,000 historic images, going back as far as almost a century related to Africa, South America and Southeast Asia.2 Specifically to Ghana, I doubt those images (very old) could be fou

[Wikimedia-GH] Big Thanks to Wikimedia Netherlands for Historic Images

2017-01-16 Thread Nkansah Rexford
So I went to the Ghana Wikiproject today and noticed a message.1 tl;dr: The Wikimedia Netherlands has donated some 2,000 historic images, going back as far as almost a century related to Africa, South America and Southeast Asia.2 Specifically to Ghana, I doubt those images (very old) could be fou

Re: [African Wikimedians] Fwd: Press Release

2017-01-15 Thread Nkansah Rexford
By the way, I just went with the banner on WikiIndaba page, unless you want a different image used. Shared: http://www.theafricandream.net/wiki-indaba-kickstarts-accra-ghana/ On Sunday, January 15, 2017, Nkansah Rexford wrote: > Any image to go with the press release? > > On Sunday, J

Re: [African Wikimedians] Fwd: Press Release

2017-01-15 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Any image to go with the press release? On Sunday, January 15, 2017, Raphael Berchie wrote: > Hello all, > > Finally Wiki Indaba is happening next week in Accra. > > Please find attached the Press release for onward circulation. > > Warmest. > > > > > ___

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikimania 2017 in Canada

2017-01-12 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Thanks for sharing. I remember a lady got mad at me (up till today), simply because she didn't notice a message like yours in the mailing list calling for scholarship applications some years ago. Glad you shared. I was just about to. On Thursday, January 12, 2017, Sandister Tei wrote: > Hello

Re: [African Wikimedians] African-Wikimedians Digest, WikiIndaba at Accra

2017-01-11 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I'm a bit curious here. Was there an opening for non-scholarship individuals to join the Wiki Indaba 2017? On Thursday, January 12, 2017, Alice backer wrote: > Mine was not a scholarship either. I'm due to arrive the 19th from British > airways around 7:30PM. > > Sent hurriedly from my iPhone.

[Wikimedia-GH] Fwd: [Wikimania-l] News regarding Wikimania 2018

2017-01-10 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Congrats to the Wikimedia South Africa team. Cape Town, it is! -- Forwarded message -- From: *Ellie Young* Date: Tuesday, January 10, 2017 Subject: [Wikimania-l] News regarding Wikimania 2018 To: "Wikimania general list (open subscription)" < wikimani...@lists.wikimedia.org>, Wik

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Wikipedia Day 2017 / Happy Birthday Wikipedia

2017-01-09 Thread Nkansah Rexford
For me, in celebration, I visit the ak.wikipedia.org project, and do some translations i.e medical articles etc. I did one about Malaria some time back. I hope to continue. On Monday, January 9, 2017, Justice Okai-Allotey wrote: > I think I side with Enock we can use this opportunity to organis

Re: [African Wikimedians] Indaba wiki spammed

2016-12-28 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Yep, mercilessly indeed. Some changes from IPs too: http://2017.wikiindaba.net/index.php?title=Programme&diff=637&oldid=566 On Thursday, December 29, 2016, Asaf Bartov wrote: > Hi. > > The Indaba wiki is being spammed mercilessly. Perhaps page creation by > non-users should be disabled. > > Se

[African Wikimedians] Challenges open for Submissions

2016-12-28 Thread Nkansah Rexford
>From the Commons homepage, a link leads to here: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Commons:Photo_challenge#Challenges_open_for_submission Does WLAf by any qualify to be listed in the list of open photo challenges/contests ongoing? ___ African-Wikimedia

Re: [African Wikimedians] WLA : I need your help

2016-12-15 Thread Nkansah Rexford
@Flo, Your mention of "cost invested per picture collected" sounds intriguing to me, and I'm on my way to read more on that. First time hearing that. WMF, just wow! On Thursday, December 15, 2016, Florence Devouard wrote: > > > Le 15/12/2016 à 16:51, Olatunde Isaac a écrit : > > Hi Flo, > > "I

[Wikimedia-GH] [Update] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-12-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
dated. On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Nkansah Rexford wrote: > That's a good question, > > I guess they plan to have us use an auditorium or so. > > Indeed, a classroom would be fine though. Let's wait to hear from Mary by > end of this week. If finding a spot for the

[Touch-packages] [Bug 1584509] Re: hybrid CDs/DVDs not mounted in xenial

2016-12-05 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I have 2.27.1-6ubuntu3.1 and it is still not fixed. LTS without working CD-ROM pretty feels ridiculous, to say the least. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Touch seeded packages, which is subscribed to util-linux in Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1

[Bug 1584509] Re: hybrid CDs/DVDs not mounted in xenial

2016-12-05 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I have 2.27.1-6ubuntu3.1 and it is still not fixed. LTS without working CD-ROM pretty feels ridiculous, to say the least. -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1584509 Title: hybrid CDs/DVD

Re: [List admins] Cant login to list

2016-12-02 Thread Nkansah Rexford
@Isarra I hardly see any "rude responses" relating to pointing a subscriber to go file the issue at the right place. I'm still struggling how best again Rob's words could have been and not be rude. At least, he used "Please" in both his emails. I wouldn't have added the "Please", trust me! If he

[Wikimedia-GH] Barcamp Ghana Images Categorization

2016-11-30 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Can we all agree on a single Category on Wikimedia Commons in which all Barcamp Ghana pictures will be stored? So, here's what I propose. Any Barcamp Ghana related image(s) uploaded to Wikimedia Commons, should have at least these 2 Categories attached. It could be more, but at least these 2 shoul

Re: [African Wikimedians] Destubathon over

2016-11-29 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Great outcome! And congratulations to all who won and or participated. On Nov 29, 2016 23:33, "Kacie Harold" wrote: > Fantastic results - congrats and THANK YOU to everyone who organized and > participated! > > On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 2:49 PM Asaf Bartov wrote: > >> Fantastic! Congratulations

[Wikimedia-GH] Represent us at WMCON 2017 in Berlin

2016-11-28 Thread Nkansah Rexford
ualtrics.com/form/SV_1WYr5sUhvF5aeAR > > Please refer to the event page on Meta[1] for updated information, > comments and discussion. > > > Thank you for your time and attention! > > Alex > > [1] https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Grants:Evaluation/News/Pre-c > onference_workshop_d

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Represent us at WMCON 2017 in Berlin

2016-11-28 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Asaf Bartov wrote: > On Sat, Nov 26, 2016 at 6:08 AM Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> There should be a discussion of who should go? What if who we pick to go >> isn't accepted to attend? Isn't the thing open to apply then whoever is >> picked go? >> > &

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Represent us at WMCON 2017 in Berlin

2016-11-26 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Next week we can start talks on who gets to go as our delegate. There should be a discussion of who should go? What if who we pick to go isn't accepted to attend? Isn't the thing open to apply then whoever is picked go? If that's how it is supposed to be done, then the previous years, whoever rep

[Wikimedia-GH] Sandi, is that you?

2016-11-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
I see the https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Ghana_User_Group page has been revamped a bit. Looks nicer. Is this the work of you, Sandister? Happy you graduated in the Wiki Skills, and now a pro. Good job. ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Funds for Impact Hub meet ups approved

2016-11-21 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Will be coming with a big bowl and bottle. Oh, and a cutlery set! Sound great. Can't wait to attend the next one. On Monday, November 21, 2016, Sandister Tei wrote: > Funds to cater for refreshment for meetups and volunteer transport and > data needs have been secured >

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Outcome of Wikimedia Breakout Session at Barcamp Kumasi

2016-11-14 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Thanks for the quick update on the event. Really appreciate On Sunday, November 13, 2016, Noah Alorwu wrote: > Hello all, > > Barcamp Kumasi is a networking forum bringing people together for a day of > learning, sharing, networking and mentoring. > > The event was held at SSNIT Auditorium on t

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-11-09 Thread Nkansah Rexford
book. On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, Ato Ulzen-Appiah wrote: > Interesting. > > What venue have they been looking at? > > A classroom should surely suffice and should be easy to get? > > > On Wed, Nov 9, 2016 at 1:49 AM, Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> Hello al

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Intro to Wikimedia @ Koforidua Technical Next Week

2016-11-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
l just take a bit of time for things to fall in line. Will keep all updated. On Wednesday, October 26, 2016, Sandister Tei wrote: > Great > > Regards, > Sandister Tei > > Via mobile > > On 26 Oct 2016 12:10 p.m., "Nkansah Rexford" > wrote: > > H

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Not a bad idea Re: Making a business out of editing Wikipedia/ paid editing

2016-11-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
If what they missed was declaring that they were paid to edit an article or create, are we to warn them (of what?) or ask them to follow the declaration procedure? On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, Sandister Tei wrote: > Raphael do you want to issue the warnings? I can give the contacts to you. > Ju

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Tone sounds too Promotional. Help

2016-11-08 Thread Nkansah Rexford
t;https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>* >> >> On Wed, Nov 2, 2016 at 4:03 PM, Justice Okai-Allotey < >> wyzzlew...@gmail.com >> > wrote: >> >>> Started working on the article the history side has no links attached to >>> it. >>> >&

Re: [Wikimania-l] Wiki (not) Mania?

2016-11-04 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Just did a quick google search for the word 'Mania'. The definition I got is interesting. I think with such a definition, it is REALLY worth it having a conversation relating to the name. Wiki-mental-illness? Like seriously? All these years? For someone like myself who the word 'mania' never cros

[Wikimedia-GH] Tone sounds too Promotional. Help

2016-11-02 Thread Nkansah Rexford
This article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Iamjunie07/sandbox is currently ongoing. It sounds too promotional to me. It is an article by a new editor, and he's working on it in the sandbox. Help fix some of the promotional tone on the article before he could push to main wikipedia. thanks _

[Wikimedia-GH] Cancelled - Koforidua Training Update

2016-11-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
So, long and short of the update, I heard from Madam Mary a few minutes ago. Arrangements aren't ready at the end of Koforidua Technical University yet in order for the training to happen tomorrow as planned. Thus, the training session has been postponed to next week Wednesday the 9th of November.

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Koforidua training

2016-11-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
t; Video Journalist | Head of Social Media – Citi FM | Rep – Wikipedian > Community (Gh) > > *Letters to Marissa <https://medium.com/letters-to-marissa> | Wikipedian > Community (Gh) <http://www.wmgh.org/> | Purple People > <https://www.facebook.com/thatpurplelif

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Koforidua training

2016-11-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
.facebook.com/thatpurplelife/>* > > On Mon, Oct 31, 2016 at 2:23 PM, Nkansah Rexford > wrote: > >> Just to chip in here. >> >> This Wednesday, at Koforidua Technical University, a training session >> will happen >> >> If you're interested you

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Kofi Bentum Article

2016-11-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
gt; wyzzlew...@gmail.com >> > wrote: >> >>> Thanks Rexford we need to improve this article anyone who has rights to >>> his pictures should donate it to Wikipedia commons please. >>> >>> Thank You >>> >>> On 1 November 2016 at 09:2

[Wikimedia-GH] Kofi Bentum Article

2016-11-01 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Help improve this nice article Justice has started: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kofi_Bentum_Quantson ___ Wikimedia-GH mailing list Wikimedia-GH@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-gh

Re: [Wikimedia-GH] Support 5 more trainings and meetings left in 2016

2016-10-31 Thread Nkansah Rexford
Just to chip in here. This Wednesday, at Koforidua Technical University, a training session will happen If you're interested you can join. On Monday, October 31, 2016, Sandister Tei wrote: > Hello all, > > We have about 5 more events to go in 2016. At these events we are going to > recruit new

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