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Katherine Maher on Wikimedia’s evolving strategic priorities: Reflections on her WikiCite 2018 talk
I relished the opportunity to hear Katherine Maher, executive director of the Wikimedia Foundation, speak about strategic priorities at the November 2018 WikiCite conference. The organization has had its ups and downs in strategic planning over the years. This was … Continue reading
A proven innovation could benefit Facebook’s users—and its shareholders, too.
Concern about social media and the quality of news is running high, with many commentators focusing on bias and factual accuracy (often summarized as “fake news”). If efforts to regulate sites like Facebook are successful, they could affect the bottom … Continue reading
Posted in core, governance, history, journalism, leadership, User experience, wiki, Wikimedia Foundation, Wikipedia
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“Open” everything, and minimal financial needs: Wikipedia’s strengths
What insulates Wikipedia from the criticisms other massive platforms endure? We explored some answers—core values, lack of personalization algorithms, and lack of data collection—in last week’s “How Wikipedia Dodged Public Outcry Plaguing Social Media Platforms.” But wait, there’s more: Wikipedia … Continue reading
Wikipedia, controversy, and an acclaimed documentary
The Hunting Ground, a 2015 documentary about sexual assault on college campuses exposed conflicts of interest, malfeasance and cover-ups. To learn about a complex topic—especially if powerful institutions have a major stake in it—we rely on experts. People who devote … Continue reading
ACTRIAL: Wikipedia volunteer leadership should be recognized
The Wikimedia Foundation (WMF) is inviting commentary on how to recognize and encourage informal leadership in the volunteer community. (The consultation runs from September 20 through October 16, 2016.) This is a welcome initiative; the Wikimedia movement has not done … Continue reading
Posted in governance, history, leadership, Uncategorized, wiki, Wikimedia Foundation, Wikipedia
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