Wikitravel talk:Expeditions
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[edit] Completing an expedition
So, we haven't actually finished any Expeditions yet (although I think Phrasebook Expedition is pretty close). Most of them aren't really finite in duration. But Romanian Wikitravel Expedition seems to be on its way. What should we do when an Expedition is complete? I think we should archive in a special section of this page, or somewhere else. --Evan 09:51, 20 Dec 2003 (PST)
[edit] the progress is too slow...
after TWO years, only 3000 what registered users. is this really going to work? Liujg 11:30, 3 Nov 2005 (EST)
- Don't forget that users don't have to register in order to contribute. I was doing some statistical stuff the other day, and Wikitravel has had somewhere around 30-40 thousand unique contributors (based on IP address -- there's a lot of variance in there, of course).
- That said, I think that more contributors means better content means more contributors. Any good ideas on ways to promote Wikitravel would be really welcome; see the talk page there if you have some good plans. --Evan 13:34, 3 Nov 2005 (EST)
[edit] Proposed Writers' Expedition
Swept in from the Pub:
I'd like to propose a new expedition that focuses on how aspiring and current writers can best use and contribute to Wikitravel. Thoughts include: how to include Wikitravel contributions in your portfolio and/or resume, how to contribute sections of previously published material (and specific copyright issues).
Wikitravel uses a pretty dramaticly different publishing model than the rest of the travel writing world, so I think it's worth having an area that speaks directly to those from this background, similar to Wikitravel:Welcome, Wikipedians and the new Wikitravel:Education Expedition. Comments? Majnoona 12:34, 22 Nov 2005 (EST)
- I think that sounds great! --Evan 09:11, 23 Nov 2005 (EST)
[edit] New Expedition Idea
Copied from the Pub:
This idea was sparked by seeing the confusion over licensing of images from a Korean tourist information centre a couple of days ago, and has now had time to develop. My idea is to develop collaborations with tourist boards around the world. This could be especially helpful for smaller, more out-of-the-way places that do not currently have many wikitravellers. These tourist boards already have a lot of helpful information about their region/city/town and promoting tourism is one of their goals. In order to tap into this source of information better, it would be good to contact these people in a friendly way and explain the concept and goals of Wikitravel and copyleft, and kindly ask them if they have any information or images that they would be willing to release under cc-by-sa that we could use on Wikitravel, or better still, invite them to contribute directly. I was thinking that this could in particular be a good source of maps if they were willing to release them. Okay, so anyone can already contact their local tourist board, so why do we need a new Expedition? Well, it would be very helpful if we had some form of template letter/email for introducing Wikitravel and clearly explaining the licensing in particular in simple non-legal jargon. This would make it easier for people to get started. What do people think? Is it just a crazy idea? -- Brendio 17:07, 23 Jan 2006 (EST)
- Agree. I got e.g. Image:Map_trains_cph.png by writing such letter. A template is good because it ensures that we give out a clear reference to the CC license. The recipients should be told that their material could end up being used commercially. And they should make sure that they can release it under CC. Many tourist maps are licensed from a 3. party that prevent releasing it as CC.
- The letters should be personalized and written in the local language.
- Tourist informations and museums often have their own journals and magazines. If we could get Wikitravel mentioned in some of those, we could get valuable maps and other contributions. --elgaard 19:29, 23 Jan 2006 (EST)
