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"Politics of perception" persistent appraisal is perplexing, but proof is pending
[edit]sub-heading at In brief was "Donating to Activism, One Coffee at a Time A piece in the Independent Journal Review, originating from The Daily Caller, claimed that your Wikipedia donations might be funding “feminism and racial justice” instead of just keeping the lights on. The Commune Mag and OpIndia have since joined the fray, alleging that Wikimedia’s finances are tied to shadowy donors. Karah Rucker of Straight Arrow News added to the narrative by listing left-leaning initiatives like Art+Feminism and Black Lunch Table—programs we’ve proudly highlighted in The Signpost. Meanwhile, in yet another familiar critique of Wikipedia’s alleged political leanings, Voz branded the platform as “Wokepedia”, calling it the world’s largest “politically biased” encyclopedia. At this point, it’s like watching a rerun—every few weeks, a new outlet accuses even the free encyclopedia of succumbing to the politics of perception. – JSG Consider referencing previous Signpost coverage on similar topics. Might benefit from a rewrite to balance the perspective and align more with WMF’s stance, rather than echoing right-wing outlets' viewpoints. Leaving it to the regular editors for adjustments.
Indy Wiki Conference
[edit]https://www.wishtv.com/news/local-news/wikipedia-conference-comes-to-indianapolis/ video includes James Popoola, Justin Clark (the digital initiatives director at the Indiana State Library), Dominic Byrd-McDevitt - organizer, @JPxG: was nowhere to be seen. "The IU Indianapolis Library received $280,000 from the Indianapolis Foundation Library Fund to improve Indiana’s digital heritage on Wikipedia."
In brief
[edit]- Camille Herron's Race for Wiki Supremacy: Multiple magazines and news outlets, including Runner's World, Canadian Running Magazine, Women's Health, and Athletics Illustrated, reported that ultrarunner Camille Herron went from trails to keyboards, getting flagged for editing her own Wikipedia page to emphasize her achievements and for tweaking Kilian Jornet's profile—turning this into a race of reputation rather than endurance. Wikipedia’s neutrality got a workout as Herron’s edits sparked controversy over athletes curating their own narratives. Actions have consequences, though—Herron was swiftly dropped by her primary sponsor, Lululemon, making this yet another high-stakes lesson in online reputation management gone wrong. – JSG This story seems to have gone viral/be news globally - I've even seen it in both Swedish and Norwegian news. Perhaps worth making in to a lead story somehow given the virality?
- Wikipedia Sprints to Victory: In an unexpected twist, Wikipedia isn’t just for late-night research dives anymore—it’s also the name of a racehorse! According to a report by Standardbred Canada, the aptly named filly recently left the competition in the dust, winning an Ontario Sire Stakes Gold division race. Now when someone says “Wikipedia runs fast,” they’re not just talking about the servers. – JSG
- Goa’s Newest Archive: The Goamankat Times highlighted local Wikipedian Tanmay Pereira Naik’s efforts to expand and improve articles related to Goa, India on Wikipedia. His mission? To give Goa’s history and culture the representation it deserves on the global platform. This initiative includes everything from documenting local history and politics to covering underrepresented topics like traditional cuisine and Goan personalities. Naik's work is a testament to the importance of diverse contributions—he’s bridging the knowledge gap for Goa, one Wikipedia page at a time. – JSG Not an established news outlet. Unsure about reliability and inclusion here, but it is a feel-good story.... Also, the username is no mentioned in the piece, so won't go digging for it due to doxxing rules.
- Recent Research Piece Picked Up: The Arabian Post picked up on a study comparing how people perceive credibility between Wikipedia, ChatGPT, and Alexa. While their coverage didn't mention The Signpost directly, it did link back to our Recent research piece from two issues ago. So, even though we weren't named, The Signpost served as a bridge between the original Nature article and international media coverage. – JSG
- Wikipedia "Winner" Goes Viral!: A viral screenshot of a Wikipedia page claiming Abhijeet Sawant as the winner of Bigg Boss Marathi season 5 has stirred up social media, leading to debates on whether it’s true or just another case of Wikipedia vandalism. The buzz even got coverage by The Free Press Journal, which pointed out the ongoing confusion. Just goes to show—when it comes to reality TV, even Wikipedia edits can become a trending topic. – JSG Perhaps find a link to the screenshot, or if possible crop it (to remove copyrightable content) and upload it to Commons to illustrate this article.
- Keeping AI at Bay – With a Little Help from Volunteers: Devex reported on how Wikipedia’s army of human volunteers is being hailed as its greatest weapon against the rise of artificial intelligence. Wikimedia Foundation CEO Maryana Iskander emphasized that while AI churns out a lot of "slop" prioritizing speed over accuracy, Wikipedia’s crowdsourced approach has kept it a beacon of reliable information. Despite the AI hype, Iskander notes that Wikipedia’s human editors remain cool and confident, because, well, it turns out that good old-fashioned community curation still works. – JSG
- Wikipedia Training Camp: The Punch reported that a group of 20 participants attended a Wikipedia editing workshop in Nigeria hosted by the Tyap Wikipedia User Group. The goal? To improve digital literacy and expand representation of Nigerian topics on the encyclopedia. With Wikipedia’s emphasis on reliable sourcing and neutrality, it’ll be interesting to see if these new editors shake up the content landscape. With Nigeria’s rich history and culture often underrepresented, initiatives like these help bring local voices to the global platform. – JSG
- From Gimli to Wikipedia: A crossword published in USA Today by constructor Ada Nicolle featured an unexpected nod to Wikipedia. One clue highlighted Annie Rauwerda, founder of the popular Depths of Wikipedia accounts on Instagram and other social media platforms, which showcase quirky and obscure content from the site. Other clues celebrated Icelandic-Canadian heritage, such as a reference to Gimli, Manitoba—the Canadian town with the highest population of Icelanders outside of Iceland. – JSG
- Portland City Auditor reopens Gonzalez case: After initially determining there was insufficient evidence to determine that the Portland, Oregon mayoral candidate broke campaign finance law by hiring a firm to burnish his Wikipedia page, the city auditor reopened the case. KOIN reports that "Gonzalez’s office had paid a company called Codename Enterprises, operating under WhiteHatWiki, to assist with edits and contentious matters on Gonzalez’s Wikipedia page." See also the report in The Oregonian. See previous Signpost coverage here, here, and here. The next installment of this long running saga is expected with the release of the revised City Auditor's report on or before Halloween.
- "Under the radar" page move rankles: Scholar Asaf Romirowsky said of Israeli apartheid that the "Wikipedia article's title and opening paragraph [are] a 'work of fiction'" [1]; the article also claims the Requested move to the current title was accomplished "under the radar". (Jewish Journal) this is not the first page move controversy reported by The Signpost; see 2021-11-29 In the Media#In brief, Wikipedia:Wikipedia Signpost/2013-09-04/In the media
- Spotlight on Bangladeshi Authors: An article in The Daily Star explored how Wikipedia categorizes prominent Bangladeshi literary figures like Abbasuddin Ahmed and Humayun Kabir. The piece highlighted issues with labeling writers based solely on linguistic or geographical ties, which sometimes results in misclassifications—such as identifying them only as "Bengali" or "Indian" rather than acknowledging their unique Bangladeshi heritage. The article argues for more precise representation on Wikipedia to honor these authors' contributions to the cultural and literary history of Bangladesh, and to avoid losing the nuances of their identities due to historical geopolitical changes – JSG
- High interest in 5784: In its year-end Internet culture wrapup, the Jerusalem Post noted that "Israel's Wikipedia entry... [got] approximately 14,769,946 views in a year, more than Israel's entire population." Other Wikipedia pageviews were noted, as well as Google search and YouTube popularity, to gauge interest in various Israel related topics (and some US and Jewish public figures).
- If sockfarms don't succeed, try, try again: "How Russia Invaded Wikipedia" (Foreign Policy) (splinternet)
- Arrest him for his Wikipedia article?: Matt Walsh, a commentator for The Daily Wire (not the most reliable source), describes a scene in his movie Am I Racist?. A "white-guilt" group tries to get him arrested by reading the Wikipedia article about him to the police. See previous Signpost coverage on Walsh's commentary. -S
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