User talk:Jeffrey Beall
File copyright status
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Welcome to Wikimedia Commons. While everyone is welcome to contribute constructively to the project, one or more of your file uploads had missing or false information regarding its source and copyright status. Please note that Wikimedia Commons takes copyright rules and infringement very seriously. Files may only be uploaded and included if their copyright status meets the conditions stated in our licensing policy, and if their source is clearly documented. Files that fail to meet those conditions may be deleted, and users who fail to meet them may be blocked. Please follow our first steps, if you haven't already. If you have questions, feel free to ask at the Village Pump copyright question page or on my talk page. Thank you.
— 🇺🇦Jeff G. ツ please ping or talk to me🇺🇦 03:54, 21 November 2023 (UTC)
Reminder to vote now to select members of the first U4C
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You are receiving this message because you previously participated in the UCoC process.
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The Universal Code of Conduct Coordinating Committee (U4C) is a global group dedicated to providing an equitable and consistent implementation of the UCoC. Community members were invited to submit their applications for the U4C. For more information and the responsibilities of the U4C, please review the U4C Charter.
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Results of Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 is out!
[edit]Hi, Greetings
The winners for Wiki Loves Folklore 2024 is announced!
We are happy to share with you winning images for this year's edition. This year saw over 41,038 images from 1921 uploaders represented on Commons in over 140 countries. Kindly see images here.
Our profound gratitude to all the people who participated and organized local contests and photo walks for this project.
We hope to have you contribute to the campaign next year.
Thank you,
Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 08:21, 18 July 2024 (UTC)
Notification about possible deletion
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Nv8200p (talk) 20:37, 25 September 2024 (UTC)
Round 1 of Picture of the Year 2023 voting is open!
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Dear Wikimedian,
Wikimedia Commons is happy to announce that the 2023 Picture of the Year competition is now open. This year will be the eighteenth edition of the annual Wikimedia Commons photo competition, which recognizes exceptional contributions by users on Wikimedia Commons. Wikimedia users are invited to vote for their favorite images featured on Commons during the last year (2023) to produce a single Picture of the Year.
Hundreds of images that have been rated Featured Pictures by the international Wikimedia Commons community in the past year are all entered in this competition. These images include professional animal and plant shots, breathtaking panoramas and skylines, restorations of historical images, photographs portraying the world's best architecture, impressive human portraits, and so much more.
For your convenience, we have sorted the images into topical categories. Two rounds of voting will be held: In the first round, you may vote for as many images as you like. The top 30 overall and top 5% of most popular images in each category will continue to the final. In the final round, you may vote for just three images to become the Picture of the Year.
Round 1 will end on UTC.
Thanks,
the Wikimedia Commons Picture of the Year committee
You are receiving this message because you voted in the 2022 Picture of the Year contest.
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:06, 1 October 2024 (UTC)
Round 2 of Picture of the Year 2023 voting is open!
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You are receiving this message because we noticed that you previously voted in the Picture of the Year contest. Wikimedia users are invited to vote for their favorite images featured on Commons during the last year (2023) to produce a single Picture of the Year.
Hundreds of images that have been rated Featured Pictures by the international Wikimedia Commons community in the past year were entered in this competition. These images include professional animal and plant shots, breathtaking panoramas and skylines, restorations of historical images, photographs portraying the world's best architecture, impressive human portraits, and so much more.
In this second and final round, you may vote for a maximum of three images. The image with the most votes will become the Picture of the Year 2023.
Round 2 will end at UTC.
If you have already voted for Round 2, please ignore this message.
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MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 17:12, 16 October 2024 (UTC)
Feedback Request for Wiki Loves Folklore2024
[edit]Hello!
As we close the curtains on a successful Wiki Loves Folklore 2024, we'd love to hear your thoughts! Your valuable feedback will help us improve future campaigns and ensure the continued preservation of cultural heritage around the globe.
Please take a few minutes to share your experience by filling out the following feedback form.
The form will be open for submissions until November 10th, 2024, at 23:59 UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). We appreciate your participation and support! See you in February 2025!
Sincerely, The Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 14:23, 21 October 2024 (UTC)
[Workshop] Identifying Win-Win Relationships with Partners for Wikimedia
[edit]Dear Recipient,
We are excited to invite you to the third workshop in our Advocacy series, part of the Feminism and Folklore International Campaign. This highly anticipated workshop, titled "Identifying Win-Win Relationships with Partners for Wikimedia," will be led by the esteemed Alex Stinson, Lead Program Strategist at the Wikimedia Foundation. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights into forging effective partnerships.
Workshop Objectives
[edit]- Introduction to Partnerships: Understand the importance of building win-win relationships within the Wikimedia movement.
- Strategies for Collaboration: Learn practical strategies for identifying and fostering effective partnerships.
- Case Studies: Explore real-world examples of successful partnerships in the Wikimedia community.
- Interactive Discussions: Engage in discussions to share experiences and insights on collaboration and advocacy.
Workshop Details
[edit]📅 Date: 7th December 2024
⏰ Time: 4:30 PM UTC (Check your local time zone)
📍 Venue: Zoom Meeting
How to Join:
[edit]Registration Link: https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:Identifying_Win-Win_Relationships_with_Partners_for_Wikimedia
Meeting ID: 860 4444 3016
Passcode: 834088
We welcome participants to bring their diverse perspectives and stories as we drive into the collaborative opportunities within the Wikimedia movement. Together, we’ll explore how these partnerships can enhance our advocacy and community efforts.
Thank you,
Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 07:27, 03 December 2024 (UTC)
📣 Join the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour!
[edit]Hello, Wikimedia contributors!
We are excited to kick off Wiki Loves Folklore 2025, an annual global campaign celebrating the world’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. 🌍✨
To help organizers and contributors prepare for this year’s campaign, we’re hosting a Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour, and we’d love for you to join us!
🗓 Event Details
[edit]- Date: January 18th, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM UTC (Check your local time)
- Venue: Online via Google Meet
Join here
[edit]- Dial-in: +1 513-480-5188
- PIN: 876 566 200#
What’s in it for you?
[edit]Whether you’re an organizer, a contributor, or someone passionate about documenting cultural traditions, this session is for YOU!
- Learn About the 2025 Campaign: Get insights into this year’s theme, objectives, and exciting new elements.
- Ask Questions: Have questions or need clarifications? We’ve got you covered!
- Connect with Fellow Contributors: Hear stories and experiences from around the globe.
- Collaborate Globally: Share your ideas and contribute to making this campaign even more impactful.
Did You Know?
[edit]Wiki Loves Folklore has already documented over 121,000+ media files from more than 165 countries. Your contributions help preserve endangered traditions and unique cultural expressions for future generations.
How to Prepare
[edit]- Sign up for the Office Hour: Event Page
- Read the Blog: Explore what folklore is, what we look for, and how you can organize or contribute: Dance of Traditions: Join Wiki Loves Folklore 2025’s Global Celebration
- Sign Up to Organize: If you’re planning to organize a local Wiki Loves Folklore campaign, sign up here: Organizers Page
Let’s join hands to preserve and celebrate the beauty of folklore together. We look forward to seeing you at the Office Hour!
Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 00:43, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
📣 Join the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour!
[edit]Hello, Wikimedia contributors!
We are excited to kick off Wiki Loves Folklore 2025], an annual global campaign celebrating the world’s rich and diverse cultural heritage. 🌍✨
To help organizers and contributors prepare for this year’s campaign, we’re hosting a Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Office Hour, and we’d love for you to join us!
🗓 Event Details
[edit]- Date: January 18th, 2025
- Time: 4:00 PM UTC (Check your local time)
- Venue: Online via Google Meet
Join here
[edit]- Dial-in: +1 513-480-5188
- PIN: 876 566 200#
What’s in it for you?
[edit]Whether you’re an organizer, a contributor, or someone passionate about documenting cultural traditions, this session is for YOU!
- Learn About the 2025 Campaign: Get insights into this year’s theme, objectives, and exciting new elements.
- Ask Questions: Have questions or need clarifications? We’ve got you covered!
- Connect with Fellow Contributors: Hear stories and experiences from around the globe.
- Collaborate Globally: Share your ideas and contribute to making this campaign even more impactful.
Did You Know?
[edit]Wiki Loves Folklore has already documented over 121,000+ media files from more than 165 countries. Your contributions help preserve endangered traditions and unique cultural expressions for future generations.
How to Prepare
[edit]- Sign up for the Office Hour: Event Page
- Read the Blog: Explore what folklore is, what we look for, and how you can organize or contribute: Dance of Traditions: Join Wiki Loves Folklore 2025’s Global Celebration
- Sign Up to Organize: If you’re planning to organize a local Wiki Loves Folklore campaign, sign up here: Organizers Page
Let’s join hands to preserve and celebrate the beauty of folklore together. We look forward to seeing you at the Office Hour!
Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 06:01, 16 January 2025 (UTC)
Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 Has Launched – Join Us!
[edit]Hello Jeffrey Beall,
Greetings from the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team! We are excited to announce Wiki Loves Folklore 2025, an international contest on Wikimedia Commons dedicated to capturing the beauty of folklore and intangible cultural heritage from around the world. Whether it’s vibrant folk festivals, traditional dances, soulful music, time-honoured culinary practices, unique attire, oral storytelling, or other cultural treasures, this is your chance to document and share the living heritage that unites us all.
How Can I Contribute?
[edit]It’s simple! Grab your camera, smartphone, or recording device, and start capturing photos, videos, or audio that tell the story of your local folklore. Once you’ve collected your media, head over to the Wiki Loves Folklore 2025 page and click on the Upload Now icon to submit your entry. For complete rules and guidelines, please visit our project page on Wikimedia Commons.
Timeline
[edit]- Submission Period: February 1, 2025, 00:01 (UTC) – March 31, 2025, 23:59 (UTC)
- Results Declaration: Around July 15, 2025
Exciting 2025 Prizes
[edit]International Prizes
[edit]Photo Category
[edit]- 1st Prize: 500 USD
- 2nd Prize: 400 USD
- 3rd Prize: 300 USD
- 4th Prize: 200 USD
- 5th Prize: 100 USD
- Top 10 Noteworthy Contribution Prizes: 50 USD each
Video Category
[edit]- 1st Video Prize (Best Oral Storytelling): 150 USD
- 2nd Video Prize (Best Video Storytelling): 100 USD
- 3rd Video Prize (Sustainable Folklore Video): 100 USD
Audio Category
[edit]- 1st Audio Prize (Overall Best): 150 USD
- 2nd Audio Prize (Best Folklore Podcast Series): 150 USD
Community Prizes
[edit]Top Uploader Category
[edit]- 1st Top Uploader Prize: 250 USD
- 2nd Top Uploader Prize: 150 USD
- 3rd Top Uploader Prize: 100 USD
Additionally:
[edit]- Volunteer Excellence Awards: Two awards (gift voucher and certificate) recognizing volunteers who have gone above and beyond in organizing events, coordinating participants, or otherwise contributing to the competition’s success.
- Wiki Loves Folklore Postcards: To the top 100 uploaders.
- Certificates and Postcards: For Local Organizers.
Disclaimer: All prizes will be distributed exclusively in the form of major brand gift cards or vouchers, equivalent to the local currency amount.
Regional Prizes
[edit]Regional prizes will be awarded to the top three jury-selected media entries from the following regions:
- MENA: Middle East & North Africa
- SSA: Sub-Saharan Africa
- SA: South Asia
- ESEAP: East, Southeast Asia, & Pacific
- LAC: Latin America & Caribbean
- NA: North America
- NWE: Northern & Western Europe
- CEECA: Central & Eastern Europe & Central Asia
Awards per Region:
[edit]- Regional Champion Award: 150 USD
- Regional Runner-Up Award: 100 USD
- Regional Contributor Award: 50 USD
What We Won’t Accept
[edit]To maintain the integrity of the competition, please note that we will not accept media that are:
- Out of the Commons Project scope
- Lacking EXIF information
- Excessively processed or digitally altered
- Pornographic or explicit
- Artwork submissions that pose copyright issues
We invite you to celebrate and preserve our rich and diverse folklore traditions. Your contribution will help create a lasting record of our cultural heritage for generations to come.
For more details on the contest rules, prizes, and submission process, please visit our project page on Wikimedia Commons. If you have any questions, email us or join our Telegram group.
Let’s come together and keep our traditions alive – #WeTogether!
Warm regards,
On behalf of the Wiki Loves Folklore International Team
-MediaWiki message delivery (talk) 07:19, 08 February 2025 (UTC)