Re: [Gendergap] Threads on various issues...A cautionary tale

2014-06-23 Thread Derric Atzrott
sort that folks having issues can post to that the ambassador type would keep an eye on. Does this all sound reasonable? Thank you, Derric Atzrott ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap

Re: [Gendergap] A cautionary tale

2014-06-23 Thread Derric Atzrott
for some of these ideas. If no one else does, I'd be happy to. Thank you, Derric Atzrott ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap

Re: [Gendergap] A cautionary tale

2014-06-23 Thread Derric Atzrott
s, but gain the ability very quickly if you participate in discussions. I feel as though the reputation system of Stack Exchange, combined with the way that Slashdot shows comments, and the verbiage and mannerisms of Daily Kos, might allow for a pretty robust system. Thank you,

Re: [Gendergap] men on lists

2014-06-23 Thread Derric Atzrott
make the environment better are and in specific myself. I think a polite discussion of what just happened would help advance all of those goals. Thank you, Derric Atzrott ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org

Re: [Gendergap] men on lists

2014-06-23 Thread Derric Atzrott
t the way it looked like it was going to happen. Again, I'm really sorry if I offended anyone. I was genuinely trying to make sure that we didn't have a situation crop up that I thought would really make everyone uncomfortable. Instead I seem to have

Re: [Gendergap] A cautionary tale

2014-06-23 Thread Derric Atzrott
or be worried of the harassment that is otherwise a pretty usual experience.” Agreed. Also, for the record, Violet Blue is a great writer in my opinion. Thank you, Derric Atzrott From: gendergap-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:gendergap-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On B

Re: [Gendergap] A cautionary tale

2014-06-23 Thread Derric Atzrott
of women and trans women, and reduce the impact of the gender gap within Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons, and the 'free knowledge movement'. We want to encourage you to engage with others in this effort. Your thoughts and opinions in this rega

[Gendergap] Gender Diveristy in Workforces

2014-06-18 Thread Derric Atzrott
. Overall about 15% of folks who work in technology related fields are female. Does anyone have statistics on how the Wikimedia Foundation is doing when it comes to hiring women? Thank you, Derric Atzrott Computer Specialist Alizee

Re: [Gendergap] interviews for Women & Wikipedia IEG

2014-06-05 Thread Derric Atzrott
le and perhaps bring up some type of discussion on-wiki about them if their deletions were inappropriate. Thank you, Derric Atzrott ___ Gendergap mailing list Gendergap@lists.wikimedia.org https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/gendergap

Re: [Gendergap] Wikidata, gamification and gender

2014-05-22 Thread Derric Atzrott
hey got your HTTP cookie in the clear) I would support this change. Thank you, Derric Atzrott From: gendergap-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:gendergap-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Jeremy Baron Sent: 22 May 2014 00:00 To: Increasing female participation in Wikimedia pro

Re: [Gendergap] Article about super-spreader might need help (enWP)

2014-05-06 Thread Derric Atzrott
The discussion is located at the talk page for the article in question. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talk:Super-spreader Just to clear up where the significant on-wiki attention took place at (my first guess was User Talk:Malke 2010). Thank you, Derric Atzrott From: gendergap-boun

Re: [Gendergap] New Executive Director of WMF - Lila Tretikov

2014-05-01 Thread Derric Atzrott
Congrats to Lila! Her article on Wikipedia is only a stub-class at the moment. We should all get on that as well. Thank you, Derric Atzrott From: gendergap-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org [mailto:gendergap-boun...@lists.wikimedia.org] On Behalf Of Sarah Stierch Sent: 01 May 2014 15:09

[Gendergap] Joining list, hope to help

2014-04-14 Thread Derric Atzrott
Hello all, I'm not sure if it is proper to introduce yourself upon joining this list, so I thought I would. My name is Derric Atzrott. I'm an editor on the English Wikipedia and feel that the gender gap on Wikipedia, and honestly in many places in general, is problematic and somethin