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by David Richter
Wed Aug 01, 2012 3:26 pm
Forum: Wikipedia and Wikimedia Projects - General Discussion
Topic: Campaign room
Replies: 26
Views: 1077

Re: Campaign room - German view

It would be interesting to hear about the issues with WMD and how they compare with the UK and America. WMD (=German Chapter) as far as I know is not recognized from many German Wikipedians as their representative. First I think You already know that German Wikipedia was and is one of the fiercest ...
by David Richter
Tue Jul 31, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: Wikipedia and Wikimedia Projects - General Discussion
Topic: Campaign room
Replies: 26
Views: 1077

Re: Campaign room

Hi folks, HRIP7 made me aware of this thread. I'm from Germany, please have mercy with my bad English. My main aim is German Wikipedia, but sometimes global themes are more important. I'm sure, we need two Wikis. A secret campain room and a visible watchdog, a watch-wiki for Journalists (but with wr...
by David Richter
Wed Jun 13, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: Wikipedia and Wikimedia Projects - General Discussion
Topic: Blog on Bundesarchiv collaboration with Wikimedia Germany
Replies: 29
Views: 996

Re: Blog on Bundesarchiv collaboration with Wikimedia German

The WMF can control what goes on its servers. How about, "First violation of copyvio leads to a 30 day block. Second is indef." type of rule? Bundesarchiv is not complaining about its images on Commons. It is not pleased by most of the usage by third parties. They are complaining about the removal ...
by David Richter
Mon Jun 11, 2012 2:42 pm
Forum: Wikipedia and Wikimedia Projects - General Discussion
Topic: Blog on Bundesarchiv collaboration with Wikimedia Germany
Replies: 29
Views: 996

Re: Blog on Bundesarchiv collaboration with Wikimedia German

I made a translation of my blog for You, please report mistakes! http://dawitrichter.wordpress.com/2012/06/11/plagiarism-wikipedia-violates-its-own-license-wikipedians-failed-to-pursue-violators/ In my opinion the crux is: The Wikipedia community is responsible for prosecuting the abuse of pictures ...