[Cialug] Wikipedia Fundraiser

[Scott Yates]

Maybe that was the case in 2012, but I know it has gotten a lot more dire
for them since then.

My only point is that I believe they are deserving of our donations.

On Thu, Oct 22, 2020 at 3:58 PM Jared Brees <fromj2sitsme at msn.com> wrote:

> Worth keeping in mind that Wikipedia doesn't need your money though.
> https://www.theregister.com/2012/12/20/cash_rich_wikipedia_chugging/
>
> I'd personally donate to places like the EFF if I'm going to donate to
> someplace geeky. (that's where I have my Amazon Smile set to)
> ________________________________
> From: Cialug <cialug-bounces at cialug.org> on behalf of L. V. Lammert <
> lvl at omnitec.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:43
> To: Central Iowa Linux Users Group <cialug at cialug.org>
> Subject: [Cialug] Wikipedia Fundraiser
>
> FYI, .. there is a fundraiser next week; note that all donations will be
> matched!
>
>         Lee
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> Date: Wed, 21 Oct 2020 13:32:34 +0000 (GMT)
> From: "Katherine Maher, Wikipedia" <katherine at wikimedia.org>
> Reply-To: donor-events at wikimedia.org
> To: lvl at omnitec.net
> Subject: Lee - I'll be frank.
>
> Dear Donor,
>
> I'll be frank: the Wikipedia of today is not the Wikipedia you donated to
> a year ago.
>
> As the world changes around us, Wikipedia does too. Volunteers from around
> the world have been working around the clock to collaborate with each
> other remotely, in an open and decentralized environment. There are
> currently 5,200 COVID-19-related articles in over 175 languages that have
> been viewed more than 400 million times, a number that reflects
> Wikipedia's position as a major global knowledge source.
>
> Wikipedia has been called to map knowledge as it develops and provides
> each of us with a clearer understanding of today's world. Each day, major
> search engines depend on us to verify sources and provide fact-based
> information that is neutral and accurate. At a rate of 1.9 edits per
> second, hundreds of thousands of volunteer editors are editing Wikipedia
> and as we continue to grow, we have a responsibility to ensure that
> Wikipedia remains a safe place to share, innovate, and find common ground.
>
> Please join this special, virtual event to learn just what makes Wikipedia
> so well-equipped to face this moment in time. Your attendance will confirm
> you stand in solidarity with this essential cause.
>
> Wikipedia Fall Fundraiser: A Virtual Gathering
> Wednesday, October 28, 2020 // 7pm - 8:15pm CST
> RSVP HERE:
> secure.givelively.org/event/wikimedia/wikipedia-fall-fundraiser-a-virtual-gathering-0b84a10d-191d-47d0-85e6-e67afa5043a6/wikipedia-fall-fundraiser-a-virtual-gathering-043ff1c6-8ef1-4902-b54c-dd0a9bbf3e5b
>
> If you can't make it to the event, please consider making your annual gift
> to support free knowledge. All gifts made by October 28 will be matched -
> dollar for dollar - up to $75,000. Donate here and get your donation
> doubled today. (
>
> http://links.wikimedia.mkt4477.com/ctt?ms=NjkwNDU3ODcS1&kn=5&r=NDk0NDY4NTA3Mzk0S0&b=2&j=MTk4MjI5OTUwMQS2&mt=1&rt=0
> .
>
> Thank you again for your support of Wikipedia and free, open knowledge.
>
> With gratitude,
>
> Katherine Maher
> Wikimedia Foundation Executive Director
>
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