Submissions:2025/The Wikipedia Test: Introduction to a new advocacy tool
This submission has been noted and is pending review for WikiConference North America 2025.
Title:
- The Wikipedia Test: Introduction to a new advocacy tool
Type of session:
- Lecture (15-30 min)
Session theme(s):
- Future of Wikipedia
Abstract:
Lawmakers often try to target large social media companies with their policy proposals, but in many cases, these laws also impact Wikipedia and other public interest projects. How can we get them to be more careful? In 2023, public interest technologist Mallory Knodel proposed an idea for lawmakers to consider: if your proposal makes it harder for Wikipedia to exist, it’s probably not a great proposal. The WMF Global Advocacy Team has expanded on this idea to help policymakers and advocates better understand the unconsidered consequences of policy proposals. Join us to learn how the Global Advocacy team and YOU can help protect the best parts of the internet.
Author name(s):
Wikimedia username(s):
- SAdams-WMF, FPutz-WMF
Affiliated organization(s):
- Wikimedia Foundation
Estimated length of session
- 15-20 minutes, including time for questions
Will you be presenting remotely?
- I will present in-person
Okay to livestream?
- Livestreaming is okay
Previously presented?
- Ziski plans to present on this at Wikimania 2025
Special requests:
- Happy to adjust the time/format to accommodate conference scheduling-- this could be as short as a 5 minute lightning talk or as long as an hour workshop.