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'''Veganwiki''' is a collaborative project to gather information useful for vegans and wannavegans (such as e.g. vegetarians). | '''Veganwiki''' is a collaborative, community project to gather information useful for vegans and wannavegans (such as e.g. vegetarians). | ||
== Disclaimer == | |||
* [[Veganwiki.info:General disclaimer|Veganwiki.info disclaimer]] | |||
* Before you get angry, please write us your concerns on the specific topic/article. | |||
[[User:Guaka|Guaka]] ([[User talk:Guaka|talk]]) felt the need for a community wiki related to veganism | == About == | ||
* It was started in 2013 by [[User:Guaka|Guaka]] ([[User talk:Guaka|talk]]) and some friends. | |||
* [[User:Guaka|Guaka]] ([[User talk:Guaka|talk]]) felt the need for a community wiki related to veganism. | |||
==Goals== | ==Goals== | ||
For example, but not exclusively: | For example, but not exclusively: | ||
* Help people with [[Veganism]] in mind to understand specific topics better and/or find [[Vegan]] resources like: [[Ingredients]], [[Recipes]], [[Health]] (no, we are not the [[Veganwiki.info:General_disclaimer|Vegandoctor]]), [[Activism]], [[Community|Communities]] in relation to: [[City]], [[Country]], [[Restaurant]], [[Lodging]], [[Travel]], [[Animals]], [[Animal products]] and everything which we forgot to mention but is available here... | * Help people with [[Veganism]] in mind to understand specific topics better and/or find [[Vegan]] resources like: [[Ingredients]], [[Recipes]], [[Health]] (no, we are not the [[Veganwiki.info:General_disclaimer|Vegandoctor]]), [[Activism]], [[Community|Communities]] in relation to: [[City]], [[Country]], [[Restaurant]], [[Lodging]], [[Travel]], [[Animals]], [[Animal products]] and everything which we forgot to mention but is available here... | ||
* | * We're writing Veganwiki from a [[VPOV|vegan point of view]]. | ||
* [[Community leader]] for [[Vegans]], in the manner of [[Wikipedia]] (but a bit more relaxed, not that you think we won't ask for reference) | * [[Community leader]] for [[Vegans]], in the manner of [[Wikipedia]] (but a bit more relaxed, not that you think we won't ask for reference) | ||
* It does not want to compete with existing vegan and/or vegetarian websites. If you have any concerns, please let us know (use "discussion") | |||
* Not replicating anything which is available in [[Wikipedia]] | * Not replicating anything which is available in [[Wikipedia]] | ||
* In general our editing is "vegan", at least "vegetarian" and some content might contain also the topic of [[Animals]] or [[Animal products]], we're not a "certified vegan" website | * In general our editing is "vegan", at least "vegetarian" and some content might contain also the topic of [[Animals]] or [[Animal products]], we're not a "certified vegan" website | ||
== | == Our rules == | ||
* ''Rule #1: we try to avoid setting up (quantity and quality) rules'' | |||
* ''Rule #2: if unsure, refer to Rule #1'' | |||
* ''Rule #3: No,no, read Rule #1'' | |||
==Spirit of cooperation== | |||
* Most action ''just happens'' - someone has an idea, goes ahead and does it. | * Most action ''just happens'' - someone has an idea, goes ahead and does it. | ||
* In case there's doubt if all veganwiki editors would be happy with an action: we want a democratic work environment, where we first try to decide by consensus. | * In case there's doubt if all veganwiki editors would be happy with an action: we want a democratic work environment, where we first try to decide by consensus. | ||
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* [[Non-denominational]] which means that there is no discussion about religious views here | * [[Non-denominational]] which means that there is no discussion about religious views here | ||
==Transparency== | |||
* As much communication and information as possible is and will be available on the internet. This excludes information such as server passwords, but it goes as far as what [[Special:Version|software and extensions]] are running on Veganwiki, and naturally a [[Special:Recentchanges|history of all edits ever made]]. | * As much communication and information as possible is and will be available on the internet. This excludes information such as server passwords, but it goes as far as what [[Special:Version|software and extensions]] are running on Veganwiki, and naturally a [[Special:Recentchanges|history of all edits ever made]]. | ||
* Many decisions are made and discussed in wikipages. | * Many decisions are made and discussed in wikipages. | ||
==Free software== | |||
* We exclusively use [http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software free software]. The entire server stack, [[MediaWiki]], [[Github]], any mailing list software, everything is and should be free. | * We exclusively use [http://wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software free software]. The entire server stack, [[MediaWiki]], [[Github]], any mailing list software, everything is and should be free. | ||
* Everything we write here is [[Free content|free information]]: [[Creative Commons]] Version: [[by-sa-4]] | |||
==Open data== | |||
* We want to keep database dumps available at all times. | * We want to keep database dumps available at all times. | ||
* We want to support open formats and standards, such as microformats. | * We want to support open formats and standards, such as microformats. | ||
==Free license== | |||
* Content is licensed under the Creative Commons ShareAlike Attribution license. | * Content is licensed under the Creative Commons ShareAlike Attribution license. | ||
* [[Open_knowledge|Free-to-use-site]]: We're licensed under [[Creative Commons]] Version: [[by-sa-4]] | * [[Open_knowledge|Free-to-use-site]]: We're licensed under [[Creative Commons]] Version: [[by-sa-4]] | ||
==Not for profit== | |||
* Veganwiki costs us almost nothing, so we don't need money to run it and it's unlikely we would need money in the future. | * Veganwiki costs us almost nothing, so we don't need money to run it and it's unlikely we would need money in the future. | ||
* Veganwiki is officially owned by [[User:Guaka|Guaka]] ([[User talk:Guaka|talk]]) but if it reaches a critical mass it makes sense to transfer ownership to an official organisation. | * Veganwiki is officially owned by [[User:Guaka|Guaka]] ([[User talk:Guaka|talk]]) but if it reaches a critical mass it makes sense to transfer ownership to an official organisation. | ||
* [[Nonprofit organization]] (NPO) we are NPO like, but we don't believe in money, we're not a [[501(c)_organization]] | * [[Nonprofit organization]] (NPO) we are NPO like, but we don't believe in money, we're not a [[501(c)_organization]] | ||
* [[Pay what you want]], yes, it's not regulated yet, but [[User:Guaka|Guaka]] should be re-warded with dedication for the community, feel free to pay what you want! | * [[Pay what you want]], yes, it's not regulated yet, but [[User:Guaka|Guaka]] should be re-warded with dedication for the community, feel free to pay what you want! | ||
== Database dumps== | == Database dumps== | ||
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As of December 2013 the dump script hasn't been running for a while but nudge [[User:Guaka|Guaka]] ([[User talk:Guaka|talk]]) and it will be fixed! | As of December 2013 the dump script hasn't been running for a while but nudge [[User:Guaka|Guaka]] ([[User talk:Guaka|talk]]) and it will be fixed! | ||
== Internationalization and localization/ l18n == | |||
* Given enough interest, people should be allowed to set up their own language version. | |||
== | * We do not just want to have [[Veganwiki]] in [[English]]. If there's enough interest we can set up specific wikis in other languages as well. For now, it's okay if you write here in other languages, we'll just mark them as such. | ||
We do not just want to have [[Veganwiki]] in [[English]]. If there's enough interest we can set up specific wikis in other languages as well. For now, it's okay if you write here in other languages, we'll just mark them as such. | * There's already a [http://de.veganwiki.org/ German language at de.veganwiki.org]. If you want to write in German this could be a good place. | ||
There's already a [http://de.veganwiki.org/ German language at de.veganwiki.org]. If you want to write in German this could be a good place. | |||
Or not, please report back. There's no clear content license unfortunately. | Or not, please report back. There's no clear content license unfortunately. | ||
==Community of the Communities== | |||
* We wanna become your resource to share your Vegan ideas and content, let us know and become an active editor on Veganwiki. | |||
== Related projects == | === Related projects === | ||
We're open for collaboration, especially with projects that use the same Creative Commons ShareAlike Attribution license. Many of the folks here are also active on [[:trash:|Trashwiki]], [[:hitch:|Hitchwiki]] and [[:bw:|BeWelcome]] | We're open for collaboration, especially with projects that use the same Creative Commons ShareAlike Attribution license. Many of the folks here are also active on [[:trash:|Trashwiki]], [[:hitch:|Hitchwiki]] and [[:bw:|BeWelcome]] | ||
=== Wikis === | ==== Wikis ==== | ||
* http://veganwiki.us/ seems unmaintained and limited in focus | * http://veganwiki.us/ seems unmaintained and limited in focus | ||
* http://vegan.wikia.com/ nice but on Wikia, so slightly limited and with many ads, same free license though so we could copy from there (and back) | * http://vegan.wikia.com/ nice but on Wikia, so slightly limited and with many ads, same free license though so we could copy from there (and back) | ||
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* [http://veganwiki.co.uk veganwiki.co.uk] has a list of vegan products sold in the UK | * [http://veganwiki.co.uk veganwiki.co.uk] has a list of vegan products sold in the UK | ||
=== "Private" initiatives we support === | ==== "Private" initiatives we support ==== | ||
* [[Veganblackmetalchef]] | * [[Veganblackmetalchef]] | ||
* [[Veganwanderlust]] | * [[Veganwanderlust]] | ||
* [[Vegansidekick]] | * [[Vegansidekick]] | ||
=== Other sites === | ==== Other sites ==== | ||
* [[Happycow]] extended information but not always up-to-date, also some slightly annoying ads, especially on mobile and sometimes even advertising places that serve meat. | * [[Happycow]] extended information but not always up-to-date, also some slightly annoying ads, especially on mobile and sometimes even advertising places that serve meat. | ||
We' | ==Unknown/open issues== | ||
* We don't want advertising or affiliate marketing. We would only accept it in case money would be needed and other forms of fund-raising are not succeeding. | |||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 04:43, 13 September 2015
Veganwiki is a collaborative, community project to gather information useful for vegans and wannavegans (such as e.g. vegetarians).
Disclaimer
- Veganwiki.info disclaimer
- Before you get angry, please write us your concerns on the specific topic/article.
About
- It was started in 2013 by Guaka (talk) and some friends.
- Guaka (talk) felt the need for a community wiki related to veganism.
Goals
For example, but not exclusively:
- Help people with Veganism in mind to understand specific topics better and/or find Vegan resources like: Ingredients, Recipes, Health (no, we are not the Vegandoctor), Activism, Communities in relation to: City, Country, Restaurant, Lodging, Travel, Animals, Animal products and everything which we forgot to mention but is available here...
- We're writing Veganwiki from a vegan point of view.
- Community leader for Vegans, in the manner of Wikipedia (but a bit more relaxed, not that you think we won't ask for reference)
- It does not want to compete with existing vegan and/or vegetarian websites. If you have any concerns, please let us know (use "discussion")
- Not replicating anything which is available in Wikipedia
- In general our editing is "vegan", at least "vegetarian" and some content might contain also the topic of Animals or Animal products, we're not a "certified vegan" website
Our rules
- Rule #1: we try to avoid setting up (quantity and quality) rules
- Rule #2: if unsure, refer to Rule #1
- Rule #3: No,no, read Rule #1
Spirit of cooperation
- Most action just happens - someone has an idea, goes ahead and does it.
- In case there's doubt if all veganwiki editors would be happy with an action: we want a democratic work environment, where we first try to decide by consensus.
- We encourage active member participation and try to keep convivial work environments
- Try to stay friendly, e.g. not "your stuff sucks so I deleted it", but "maybe you could try to do it like this or that the next time?".
- Non-denominational which means that there is no discussion about religious views here
Transparency
- As much communication and information as possible is and will be available on the internet. This excludes information such as server passwords, but it goes as far as what software and extensions are running on Veganwiki, and naturally a history of all edits ever made.
- Many decisions are made and discussed in wikipages.
Free software
- We exclusively use free software. The entire server stack, MediaWiki, Github, any mailing list software, everything is and should be free.
- Everything we write here is free information: Creative Commons Version: by-sa-4
Open data
- We want to keep database dumps available at all times.
- We want to support open formats and standards, such as microformats.
Free license
- Content is licensed under the Creative Commons ShareAlike Attribution license.
- Free-to-use-site: We're licensed under Creative Commons Version: by-sa-4
Not for profit
- Veganwiki costs us almost nothing, so we don't need money to run it and it's unlikely we would need money in the future.
- Veganwiki is officially owned by Guaka (talk) but if it reaches a critical mass it makes sense to transfer ownership to an official organisation.
- Nonprofit organization (NPO) we are NPO like, but we don't believe in money, we're not a 501(c)_organization
- Pay what you want, yes, it's not regulated yet, but Guaka should be re-warded with dedication for the community, feel free to pay what you want!
Database dumps
Veganwiki database dumps should be available at http://veganwiki.info/files/vegan/dumps/
As of December 2013 the dump script hasn't been running for a while but nudge Guaka (talk) and it will be fixed!
Internationalization and localization/ l18n
- Given enough interest, people should be allowed to set up their own language version.
- We do not just want to have Veganwiki in English. If there's enough interest we can set up specific wikis in other languages as well. For now, it's okay if you write here in other languages, we'll just mark them as such.
- There's already a German language at de.veganwiki.org. If you want to write in German this could be a good place.
Or not, please report back. There's no clear content license unfortunately.
Community of the Communities
- We wanna become your resource to share your Vegan ideas and content, let us know and become an active editor on Veganwiki.
Related projects
We're open for collaboration, especially with projects that use the same Creative Commons ShareAlike Attribution license. Many of the folks here are also active on Trashwiki, Hitchwiki and BeWelcome
Wikis
- http://veganwiki.us/ seems unmaintained and limited in focus
- http://vegan.wikia.com/ nice but on Wikia, so slightly limited and with many ads, same free license though so we could copy from there (and back)
- http://veganopedia.de/ German, but actually a forum, not a pedia
- In German, auf deutsch: http://de.veganwiki.org/ de.veganwiki.org]
- Dutch, Nederlands: wiki.veganisme.org
- veganwiki.co.uk has a list of vegan products sold in the UK
"Private" initiatives we support
Other sites
- Happycow extended information but not always up-to-date, also some slightly annoying ads, especially on mobile and sometimes even advertising places that serve meat.
Unknown/open issues
- We don't want advertising or affiliate marketing. We would only accept it in case money would be needed and other forms of fund-raising are not succeeding.