On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 1:01 PM, Risker wrote:
> I think there are enough options that we don't need to look further than
> domains that are already under the control of the WMF or a person/group who
> has stated in writing that they are willing to transfer the ownership.
+1; also see Tom Morton'
I think there are enough options that we don't need to look further than
domains that are already under the control of the WMF or a person/group who
has stated in writing that they are willing to transfer the ownership.
Further, allowing voting on any name that comes to people's minds (a)
pretty w
If there is a squatted name that people *really* like, there could also be
a ranked vote and if the most popular name is one that is being squatted or
is in light use we could see if it was reasonably available before moving
to the next name on the list.
SJ
On Fri, Sep 28, 2012 at 10:21 AM, James
We need to make sure we own the names before voting on them. Else we
risk someone else buying it or choosing a name that is either already
used or too expensive. Domain names that are not already owned
typically go for $10. There are some like Wikiplanet that are being
sold for $25,000. The latter
I didn't know WMF have so many domains :)
On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 1:05 PM, Lodewijk wrote:
> Thanks Philippe,
>
> just as clarification: do I understand correctly that people can only
> suggest names that are either owned by the WMF or they are willing to
> invest money to buy the domains for at
Tom,
Thanks for making this offer. The worst that could happen to a Wikimedia
competition is, indeed, one that requires money to join.
Deryck
On Sep 27, 2012 2:15 PM, "Thomas Morton"
wrote:
> If anyone has a good idea for a name, but lacks to funds or means to pick
> it up (and the WMF declines t
On 27/09/2012 22:10, Nathan wrote:
Is the idea of owning the domain name first (and submitting it by
e-mail) aimed at forestalling any sniping? I have a suggestion, for
instance, but I don't own it nor necessarily want to buy it without
some likelihood of it being selected. In that case, should I
Is the idea of owning the domain name first (and submitting it by
e-mail) aimed at forestalling any sniping? I have a suggestion, for
instance, but I don't own it nor necessarily want to buy it without
some likelihood of it being selected. In that case, should I suggest
it and risk having it sniped
On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 10:45 AM, Lodewijk wrote:
> thanks for the offer :) That was indeed the situation I was referring to.
> It would probably be good to mention on the page who people should contact
> (first Erik, and he will send people from there?). I don't have any awesome
> ideas currently
Hi Tom,
thanks for the offer :) That was indeed the situation I was referring to.
It would probably be good to mention on the page who people should contact
(first Erik, and he will send people from there?). I don't have any awesome
ideas currently, but I can very well imagine other people might :
If anyone has a good idea for a name, but lacks to funds or means to pick
it up (and the WMF declines to do so), feel free to get in touch. I am
happy to handle the purchase and later transfer (if it wins!) for you :)
Hopefully that removes that hurdle :D
Tom
On 27 September 2012 13:48, Philippe
Hi Lodewijk,
Currently the process is that the suggested name must be owned by the WMF
or a volunteer who is willing to transfer it free of charge. Any
exceptions would have to be worked out with Kelly and Erik.
Thanks,
pb
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Philippe Beaudette
Director, Community Advocacy
Wikim
Thanks Philippe,
just as clarification: do I understand correctly that people can only
suggest names that are either owned by the WMF or they are willing to
invest money to buy the domains for at least the .org and possibly some
more? Or would the WMF also be willing to buy/reimburse the domains t
Thanks for keeping this rolling, Philippe.
It's great to see the names turned up already.
SJ
On Thu, Sep 27, 2012 at 4:24 AM, Philippe Beaudette
wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> The straw poll [1] for the name of the new travel guide project has closed.
> While there's been strong support for the name Wiki
Hi all,
The straw poll [1] for the name of the new travel guide project has closed.
While there's been strong support for the name Wikivoyage, there have also
been strong arguments expressing the desire for a more open-ended process
and no overall consensus to go forward without it. The Wikimedia
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