[diversity-talk] Further Discussion on Increasing Diversity

[Kate Chapman]

Hi All,

I just wanted to share this article on editathons aimed at closing the
gender gap in Wikipedia(1).

Another item we could think about for mapping parties is to have a
diversity statement. Groups could simply link to it on their meet-up
page or whatever software they are using to organize.

Thanks,

-Kate
(1) http://blogs.kcrw.com/whichwayla/2014/02/edit-a-thons-aim-to-erase-wikipedias-gender-gap

On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 9:16 PM, Randal Hale
<rjhale at northrivergeographic.com> wrote:
> I think the biggest problem in general is attracting new people - be they
> black white male female or green.
>
> OSM is a niche thing - It doesn't matter what is done with new editors and
> new ideas - your typical user isn't going to muck around in the wiki (which
> is a mess) OR get on a talk list and hope to get one of the people that
> don't consider OSM their own personal playground.
>
> If you want to learn OSM on the WIKI one of the first things covered it
> loading GPX data - once again new users don't care about that (maybe when
> they get more advanced - yes). The LearnOSM site is good - BUT - which is
> definitive? The wiki OR the LearnOSM site (or maybe they both have their own
> merits.
>
> I always try to look at it from a "win" perspective - how does OSM win? For
> me it's a win if I can convince an elderly  person to map their neighborhood
> or a kid to map their elementary school or something they enjoy. I have
> tried these very things - but knowing I would be the portal into OSM - there
> isn't a good spot for them to get that type of support and understanding and
> get questions answered. I spent a wonderful amount of time in the US Virgin
> Islands working this previous summer - and that was always something I
> wondered about "How can I convince a resident to show what they "love" on
> OSM - be it their neighborhood or school or church?" The second question
> became if I do this - "who will they end up talking to if they get active".
> The second question always worried me.
>
> We've had conversations on this end about the "community map" aspect to OSM
> - is it really just that? We've been beating a dead horse on other talk
> lists on "OSM Community" - and I think that is something that needs
> definition - who do you want in OSM? Is it everyone? Is it only a select
> group? What is the current community? How is that defined?
>
>
> Randy
>
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> On 02/13/2014 08:29 AM, Alex Barth wrote:
>
> My top two priorities for increasing diversity, especially at events, are:
>
> - Appeal to newcomers. We're never going to create diversity with the people
> who are already part of OSM, so I try to make sure I'm speaking to the
> people who I haven't met yet rather than the crowd who's in the know.
> - I make a personal effort to reach out to women to get involved. Diversity
> is not just more women, I know, but this is actionable.
>
>
>
>
> On Wed, Feb 12, 2014 at 3:44 PM, Fozy 81 <fozy81 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Hi All,
>>
>> Yes, I'd be interested to attend a meeting on Diversity.
>>
>> And on mapping parties/meetups. The wiki could be updated to include a few
>> tips on how to be inclusive.
>>
>> So in my experience - first I started in a pub on a week night. And to be
>> honest that is an easy way to start (no room hire, convenient, beer). And
>> nothing wrong with that . But have made the effort to mix it up with
>> different venues and times to possibly attract different groups (which has
>> worked to some extent).
>>
>> So I guess, the main thing is to run an event - it's a fun thing to do and
>> will gather the existing community and may attract new people. But IMHO if
>> you are planning on running a series of events - try to mix the venues,
>> times and groups you are interacting with. And try to find different
>> contacts/ways to broadcast your event (social media, email, notices etc).
>>
>> + 1 all the advice on atmosphere/welcoming/questions etc
>>
>>
>> Tim
>>
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