Internet Relay Chats/Jan 07,2012



Date and Time Jan 7, 2012, 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm

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Agenda
 * 1) Jan 15th Celebration
 * 2) City SIGs
 * 3) Language SIGs
 * 4) GLAM

Attendees
 * 1) User:Arunram
 * 2) MKar
 * 3) User:Naveenpf
 * 4) User:Tinucherian
 * 5) User:pradx
 * 6) User:Odisha1
 * 7) anirudh
 * 8) shrini
 * 9) User:Yuvipanda
 * 10) Add your name !!!

Talk


 *  IRC session log.


 * [21:05]	arunram	Hello everyone
 * [21:05]	arunram	Welcome to the IRC
 * [21:06]	naveenpf	hi all
 * [21:06]	tinucherian	hai all
 * [21:06]	arunram	Let us give it 5 mins more for some people to join
 * [21:07]	arunram	At times people trickle in
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 * [21:07]	tinucherian	ok.. Let us wait for a few minuties
 * [21:10]	tinucherian	Please note that the chat log will be logged as usual http://wiki.wikimedia.in/Internet_Relay_Chats
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 * [21:11]	pradx	hi
 * [21:11]	Ali_	Hi
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 * [21:14]	arunram	Shall we get started then
 * [21:15]	tinucherian	i guess so
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 * [21:16]	arunram	Ok everyone let's get started
 * [21:16]	arunram	We have the following discussion points today h
 * [21:17]	arunram	11th anniversary next week, GLAM. Initiatives and SIG. Actions
 * [21:18]	arunram	Let us start wikimedia 11 celebrations
 * [21:18]	naveenpf	Link .. http://wiki.wikimedia.in/Eleven
 * [21:19]	arunram	It would be great if we have many cities have some get together and catch up and have a fun get together
 * [21:19]	tinucherian	Interestingly this month also coincides with chapter and kannada wikipedia anniversary
 * [21:19]	arunram	Some cities have already indicated plans
 * [21:20]	arunram	Mumbai pune bangalore Delhi to name a few
 * [21:21]	arunram	We would like to discuss these events, ideas and any help needed towards these
 * [21:21]	naveenpf	should we need conduct photowalk along with the celebrations ?
 * [21:22]	arunram	Thats a good thought
 * [21:23]	pradx	In Mumbai, the day co-incides with the Mumbai Marathon. We hence felt to limit it to a simple get together
 * [21:23]	anirudh	Ahmedabad will be running a kite festival theme
 * [21:23]	arunram	Or maybe be able academy or a editathon
 * [21:23]	arunram	Or a talk
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 * [21:23]	arunram	Anirudh that sounds fantastic
 * [21:24]	arunram	Hi shrini
 * [21:24]	shrini	hi
 * [21:24]	shrini	I am on mobile
 * [21:24]	shrini	travelling to home
 * [21:24]	anirudh	thanks, which one is it? (-:
 * [21:25]	shrini	Will read logs
 * [21:25]	arunram	Understand. Pradx Mumbai marathon is a big crowds ouller
 * [21:25]	arunram	Why not have wikipedians run to create awareness iof wikipedia. In indicate languages
 * [21:26]	arunram	Pradx?
 * [21:26]	pradx	that needs to be organised before hand if I understand it correctly. Cannot be done at the last minute, unfortunately
 * [21:26]	pradx	should have been done in December
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 * [21:29]	pradx	hello?
 * [21:29]	arunram	We should keep this in mind for all marathons.
 * [21:30]	naveenpf	moksh is running
 * [21:30]	arunram	Maybe next year for mumbai
 * [21:31]	arunram	Anirudh What is the kite festival going to involve at ahmedabad
 * [21:31]	naveenpf	tinu wat is plan for press for Eleven ?
 * [21:33]	tinucherian	We got lots of publicity for WikiTen from the press... i tried this time, they don't particularly seems interested in a 11
 * [21:33]	naveenpf	oh ..
 * [21:33]	naveenpf	another thing is release of http://www.malayalabhasha.org/indportal/india/index.html
 * [21:34]	naveenpf	http://www.malayalabhasha.org/indportal/india/wikipedia.html
 * [21:34]	naveenpf	http://www.malayalabhasha.org/indportal/india/wikisource.html
 * [21:34]	naveenpf	how should we do this ?
 * [21:35]	yuvipanda	offers tech help if needed
 * [21:35]	arunram	Naveen would we able to launch the new www.wikimedia.in
 * [21:36]	arunram	Site on time for the anniversary?
 * [21:36]	tinucherian	working on the new public wiki main page http://wiki.wikimedia.in/Main_Page2
 * [21:37]	tinucherian	would love to get feedback
 * [21:37]	naveenpf	yes
 * [21:37]	naveenpf	yuvi need tech help
 * [21:37]	naveenpf	i will contact you offline .. thanks a lot buddy
 * [21:38]	arunram	Tinu the new main page www.wikimedia.in may be news Worthy for media
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 * [21:39]	arunram	Tinu naveen?
 * [21:39]	tinucherian	@arunram, will try.. but how to get the media excited on this is the question ..
 * [21:39]	tinucherian	but ..
 * [21:40]	yuvipanda	naveenpf: me@yuvi.in would be best way
 * [21:40]	tinucherian	if we can get all the dot in project pages ( like wikipedia.in wikisource.in etc) and create india specific portals like the example naveen showed, may be it can create some impact
 * [21:40]	arunram	I think it could be titled wikimedia India launches now portal for accessing Indian projects
 * [21:40]	tinucherian	+1 arun
 * [21:41]	naveenpf	+1 arun
 * [21:41]	arunram	Personally I think the new page will have huge impact for the public
 * [21:42]	arunram	All projects easily available in one place grouped by lndic language
 * [21:42]	arunram	We should also turn on Google analytics on the site by tgen
 * [21:42]	arunram	Then
 * [21:43]	arunram	Pradx you still there?
 * [21:43]	naveenpf	yes
 * [21:43]	pradx	yes
 * [21:44]	arunram	What are u planning at gujarat?
 * [21:45]	arunram	Naveen have any of the cities sought any help
 * [21:46]	pradx	I will be going to Mumbai
 * [21:46]	pradx	on Jan 14-15
 * [21:46]	pradx	Sankranti, and all
 * [21:47]	arunram	Ok
 * [21:47]	naveenpf	not yet
 * [21:47]	arunram	Wondering if sankranti may keep participation low
 * [21:47]	tinucherian	Naveenpf, how many cities have signed up for Jan 15 event?
 * [21:47]	naveenpf	6 cites ..
 * [21:47]	arunram	What do you all think?
 * [21:48]	pradx	sankranti is on the 14th
 * [21:48]	pradx	we should have asked Jimmy to check all of this when he launched Wikipedia
 * [21:48]	tinucherian	remembers that last year, sankranti and Bangalore Wikiten witnessed 250+ participants
 * [21:49]	pradx	in 2001
 * [21:49]	tinucherian	@pradx, LOL
 * [21:49]	tinucherian	but last year, Wiki ten was much publicized
 * [21:49]	pradx	or perhaps he launched it on that because of Sankranti? hmmm....conspiracy theory
 * [21:49]	tinucherian
 * [21:50]	pradx	jokes apart, yes - Wiki10 was much more publicised and co-ordinated
 * [21:50]	arunram	You are right pradx
 * [21:50]	tinucherian	agrees
 * [21:51]	naveenpf	i missed it .. sister marriage.. now 1st anniversary
 * [21:51]	arunram	I guess w10 had the magic of the site notices
 * [21:51]	naveenpf	many for me to celebrate
 * [21:51]	naveenpf	many reasons
 * [21:52]	pradx	wondering if there are any Wikipedians of today who was born on that day....
 * [21:52]	arunram	Anirudh toy story there?
 * [21:52]	pradx	Jan 15, 2001
 * [21:52]	arunram	Ok. Let's sum up w11 and move on to other topics
 * [21:53]	arunram	6 cities planning anniversary meetups or events
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 * [21:54]	naveenpf	yes
 * [21:54]	naveenpf	dont forget to buy cakes !!!
 * [21:54]	arunram	Chapter to request and offer help if they need x
 * [21:54]	arunram	Mumbai who can we leverage marathon for visibility
 * [21:55]	arunram	We will keep an eye for future marathon. Simple across Cities
 * [21:55]	arunram	Delhi is having. Geek dinner for women and a meetup
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 * [21:56]	arunram	More on the mailing list
 * [21:57]	arunram	Anything else on w11 or can we move on to the next
 * [21:57]	arunram	Topic
 * [21:57]	naveenpf	yeas
 * [21:57]	tinucherian	i missed the last IRC.. any initiatives from the SIGs to drive Wiki 11?
 * [21:58]	arunram	Ok t
 * [21:58]	arunram	Yes there was interest
 * [21:58]	arunram	Bangalore for one
 * [21:59]	arunram	Delhi was another
 * [21:59]	tinucherian	ok
 * [21:59]	naveenpf	mumbai and kolkata is also organised by sig members
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 * [22:01]	arunram	Ok the next topic is GLAM
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 * [22:02]	tinucherian_	so how is GLAM in India picking up ?
 * [22:02]	arunram	We are getting some good traction or interest in GLAM
 * [22:03]	naveenpf	http://wiki.wikimedia.in/GLAM
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 * [22:03]	arunram	We have 8 volunteers. Now
 * [22:03]	arunram	Which is good
 * [22:03]	tinucherian_	oh, that is great to start with
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 * [22:04]	naveenpf	can we put global central notice for call for participation for GLAM geolocation ?
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 * [22:04]	naveenpf	from India
 * [22:04]	arunram	Pradx nupur pranav Richa arnav
 * [22:05]	tinucherian	Is there a policy on geo banners ? off late, there were lots of criticism on banners
 * [22:05]	arunram	And a few others including. Me
 * [22:06]	arunram	I think for GLAM. Word of mouth would work best
 * [22:06]	naveenpf	ok
 * [22:06]	arunram	We need people who understand it a bit and can back passion with action
 * [22:06]	tinucherian	suggests we should also find an institution to start with.
 * [22:07]	arunram	We have covered of cities bangalore Mumbai pune. Delhi
 * [22:08]	arunram	We need help in chennai kolkata hyderabad and kerala
 * [22:08]	arunram	We also want a volunteer for the North east
 * [22:08]	arunram	Pls help if you know someone who would be interested
 * [22:09]	tinucherian	the last time i visited Kolkata, we went to Indian Museum there, one of the oldest and largest in Asia
 * [22:09]	tinucherian	it was a 3hr run through the museum, but was able to take considerable photos and upload to commons
 * [22:10]	arunram	http://wiki.wikimedia.in/GLAM_India
 * [22:11]	arunram	We have some good starting points. For those new to GLAM
 * [22:11]	tinucherian	Even if we spent weeks at that museum, it won't be enough... it is such a treasure
 * [22:11]	arunram	Sounds good tinu
 * [22:12]	arunram	Tinu join the GLAM Taskforce we need help
 * [22:12]	tinucherian	wonders who will take care of Communications task force
 * [22:13]	arunram	We have also drawn up a wish lists for GLAM there
 * [22:13]	tinucherian	http://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?title=Special%3AListFiles&dir=prev&offset=20110408163905&limit=200&user=Tinucherian FYI
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 * [22:14]	arunram	Oh
 * [22:15]	tinucherian	How many people knows there are mummies in Indian museums, http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Indian_Museum_Kolkata_1538.jpg
 * [22:15]	tinucherian	IMHO, there is a huge scope of GLAM in India
 * [22:16]	arunram	The Glamorgan task force page is at http://members.wikimedia.in/Special_Projects
 * [22:16]	arunram	Agree tinu
 * [22:16]	yuvipanda	+1 I didn't know either
 * [22:17]	arunram	We are speaking to a few institutions. S
 * [22:17]	tinucherian	oh ok..
 * [22:17]	arunram	Pranav has been speaking to the maharashtra archives
 * [22:17]	arunram	Arjuma did a event with karanataka librarians
 * [22:18]	arunram	I have been in active touch with bangalore museum and planetarium
 * [22:18]	arunram	There is interested shown by both directors
 * [22:19]	arunram	Want to bring in QRpedia based QR codes in these institution
 * [22:19]	tinucherian	oh.. that is nice to know.. count me in for Bangalore initiatives ( during weekends)
 * [22:19]	arunram	It will make a huge difference
 * [22:21]	arunram	QRpedia would need some changes to redirect for individual languages
 * [22:22]	arunram	It would also spawn off translation efforts for museums artifacts in Indian langs
 * [22:22]	tinucherian	wonders if Indian institutions will welcome "Wikimedians in residence" ... Anyways for that we need volunteers from our side too
 * [22:22]	arunram	We have other problems
 * [22:23]	tinucherian	like ?
 * [22:23]	arunram	We don't have a reliable list of GLAM institutions in India
 * [22:24]	arunram	We have started doing this now
 * [22:24]	tinucherian	i differ.. at-least we know which are the main institutions in India, right? Can't we then start working with them ?
 * [22:25]	arunram	Well we do intend to start. Pilot projects
 * [22:26]	naveenpf	that is nice thought .. starting pilot project
 * [22:26]	tinucherian	ok
 * [22:26]	arunram	But the intent of enumeration of institutions to have wikipedia pages for them
 * [22:27]	tinucherian	may suggest we start working first where we have volunteers
 * [22:27]	tinucherian	like Delhi ( noopur), Pradeep ( Gujarat) etc
 * [22:28]	arunram	http://wiki.wikimedia.in/List_of_Museums_in_India
 * [22:29]	arunram	we are doing these in parallel
 * [22:29]	tinucherian	ok
 * [22:29]	arunram	The focus is to get a distributed team that is excited about GLAM
 * [22:30]	arunram	What else
 * [22:30]	arunram	It is 10 30 pm we should wrap up
 * [22:31]	tinucherian	couln't resist. Signs up at http://members.wikimedia.in/Special_Projects:GLAM#Task_force_members
 * [22:32]	arunram
 * [22:32]	tinucherian	I guess, we should wrap up for the day.
 * [22:32]	arunram	Ok
 * [22:33]	arunram	Yes. Let's formally close the IRC
 * [22:33]	arunram	Thanks everyone
 * [22:33]	tinucherian	Thanks everyone who attended..
 * [22:33]	arunram	Good night
 * [22:33]	tinucherian	Gud nite..
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