Blogging through Wikipedia (2024)

1.Summary Wikimedia Commons, a media repository created and maintained by volunteers, is designed to store and share freely licensed media files such as photos, charts, animations, music, and videos.These files are available for all Wikimedia projects, the most famous being Wikipedia.Content on Commons must be public domain or freely licensed and allow commercial use and the creation of derivative works.Users can upload a variety of freely licensed media files, excluding software and textual content.The website provides detailed guidance and policies to ensure that copyright and licensing conditions for documents are complied with. 2.Interesting I think the interesting part of the article is an introduction to the difference between "Gallery" and "Category" and their use.This part is interesting because it demonstrates a way to effectively organize and present a large number of media files.By distinguishing Gallery from Category, Wikimedia Commons is not just a repo

 Summary：The Wikimedia Commons FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) page provides some key information about the platform. Here is a summary of the main points:Wikimedia Commons is a free repository of media files that can be uploaded and used by anyone. It is intended to provide media files such as images, sounds and videos for all Wikimedia projects such as Wikipedia. Media files using Commons. Anyone can use the media files on Commons, but must abide by the license to use each file. Typically, files are used under a free copyright license (such as CC BY-SA), which requires users to give proper attribution and share them in the same way. Uploading Files. Users are required to create an account in order to upload files. Uploaded files must comply with Commons' copyright policy, i.e. they must be created by the user or be in the public domain. Copyright and License. All files uploaded to Commons must have an explicit copyright status and license; Commons does not accept files with uncl

 Remix culture reflects the openness and interactivity of modern creation, but it also brings copyright disputes and challenges to originality. It encourages creativity and innovation, lowers the barriers to creation, and enriches cultural expression. However, issues like varying quality and potential cultural appropriation cannot be ignored. Overall, remix culture plays a positive role in promoting cultural exchange and diversity, but it requires vigilance and balance regarding copyright and ethical issues. questions：1. How can creators in remix culture navigate and respect copyright laws while still fostering innovation and creativity? 2. What measures can be taken to ensure that remix culture promotes high-quality content and avoids issues of cultural appropriation?

1.Summary   This article is a guide on how to create new articles and how to improve the quality of articles in Wikipedia.  The first part tells us about the preparations we have to make before creating a new article, such as: understanding the rules of Wikipedia, that we have to ensure a neutral point of view, that all information must be supported by sources and that no original research can be added. You also have to choose a topic that you are familiar with and interested in.  In our process of writing an essay, this post tells us to start with a rough draft and later on expand the essay slowly. The essay should be clearly structured, with organized paragraphs and simple, easy-to-understand language. Each paragraph should be written in such a way as to ensure that the information is accurate and that reliable references are cited.  In addition, we are shown how to use images and multimedia content to enhance the quality of our articles. We editors need to ensure that all images and

 1) Overview: Creative Commons (CC) does not gather or monitor data. Instead, it offers a technical tool to locate and utilize works that are under a CC license. CC buttons serve as a straightforward way to convey basic rights associated with materials licensed under CC, and both CC logos and buttons are CC trademarks that can be used with works or websites if guidelines are followed. To support CC, you can donate, shop from their store, or, if you're a developer, join the developer community to contribute technically. Additionally, staying informed and spreading information about CC issues is another way to offer support. 2) New Insights: From this FAQ, I gained a clearer understanding of the Creative Commons license mechanism. The CC license is relevant only to copyrighted materials and specific uses of those materials. It does not diminish or limit rights under copyright exceptions or limitations, so a CC license might not be necessary under those circumstances. Another interest

  Assignment 5: Ask AI how you can use it to help Wikipedia.  Wikipedia is verifiable, and sources of information are heavily referenced so that "people who use encyclopedias can check if the information comes from reliable sources."Identify problematic references and improve their verifiability. Using artificial intelligence to verify Wikipedia's knowledge and sources is feasible. Wikipedia is an open knowledge base whose content comes from the contributions of many volunteers.Although it has extensive information, sometimes there may be errors or uncertainties.It makes sense to use AI technology to verify its accuracy and reliability. By using AI, each Wikipedia entry can be quickly checked for origin and fact-checked to improve the credibility and accuracy of the content.In addition, AI can help identify possible errors or biases and alert users to related issues. Using AI to verify Wikipedia's knowledge and sources is an effective means to facilitate the dissemina

   Assignment 2: Should AI be used to create Wikipedia articis?    I don't think so, but while AI can create to a certain extent, they still can't completely replace human creativity, imagination, and emotion, because they're just virtual simulations of programs and algorithms.At the same time, there are still some limitations and shortcomings in AI creation, such as lack of flexibility, innovation, aesthetic taste and artistry.Therefore, human involvement remains indispensable for highly creative editorial positions. Furthermore, while using AI for creativity can increase efficiency and reduce costs, in some cases, using AI for creativity may reduce the quality and uniqueness of works because they often reuse the same patterns and themes.

Assignment 1: When you search for information, do you prefer to use AI or Wikipedia? Why?  I prefer to use AI.First of all, AI's immediate responsiveness is one of the main factors that attracts me.In a fast-paced life, people often expect to have access to fast and effective information exchange.The emergence of AI meets this need.This instant feedback without waiting makes AI the preferred way for many to solve problems and get information. As a platform for aggregating vast amounts of data and information, AI has a wide range of knowledge that can answer almost all the questions people ask.AI can provide more comprehensive and in-depth answers.This feature makes AI play an increasingly important role in education, consulting and other fields. I personally think that with the in-depth communication with AI phenomenon, I will be surprised to find that this is not only the embodiment of technological progress, but also a side of the evolution of social behavior.As an important part

 Creative Commons licenses (CC) provide creators with a flexible framework for controlling and managing the use and sharing of their work in a digital environment. Using a Creative Commons license (CC), creators can allow others to use, copy, disseminate, or even modify their work in a specific way without fear of copyright infringement.This openness makes it easier to reach and disseminate works to the general public, thereby expanding the influence of creators.It also helps create a wider reputation and recognition in the academic, artistic or commercial sphere. The Creative Commons License (CC) encourages innovation and collaboration as it allows other creators to recreate or improve on the basis of the original work.This cooperative model can stimulate more creativity and inspiration, and promote the development of related fields.In addition, by sharing knowledge, creators can attract like-minded people to participate in the project, forming a stronger creative team. Using a Creati

 1. summary There are several benefits to creators who use Creative Commons (CC) licenses. First of all, CC licenses allow your creations to be shared with a global audience, increasing their visibility and influence. Licensing makes it easier for others to find, use, and share your work, giving you greater recognition and opportunity. Creators can maintain control over their work by specifying how it is used. CC licenses allow creators to set terms, such as requiring attribution, prohibiting commercial use, or allowing modifications, ensuring that their work is used in the permitted manner. CC licenses also encourage collaboration and innovation by allowing others to build on your original work on new projects or collaborate. This can lead to new projects, joint ventures, and a more vibrant creative community. Creative works in the fields of education, science, and research promote the sharing of knowledge and resources through CC licensing. This openness can improve learning, teachin

 1.Summary The Wikimedia Commons FAQ page provides answers to frequently asked questions about the Wikimedia Commons platform and related information. These include how to use Wikimedia Commons, uploading and editing media files, copyright and licensing issues, and other frequently asked questions related to the platform. This provides users with guidance and support on using the Wikimedia Commons platform, enabling them to better understand and utilize the platform. Policy guidelines for the Wikimedia Commons platform are also provided, including a description of the goals of Wikimedia Commons and the various media types included in the platform. The page also explains Wikimedia Commons' copyright policy and terms of use, including how to properly use and cite media files, and how to recognize and handle copyright issues. 2.Interesting Point Wikimedia Commons has become a collection that brings together the diversity of different cultures, languages and perspectives from around th

1. Summary Wikimedia Commons is a media repository created and maintained by volunteers. It is dedicated to storing and sharing freely available media files, including images, audio, video, etc. Media files on wikimedia Commons are usually released under a free copyright licence or in the public domain. Anyone can use, modify and distribute these files for free, subject to the terms of the relevant licences. 2. Interesting points Uploading images on Wikimedia Commons has many benefits for individuals and society. By sharing images that we have taken or created ourselves, we can transfer knowledge and experience to a global community. This helps to educate and inspire others and promotes the sharing and dissemination of valuable information. And by contributing images to the Commons, we can be part of the global Free Knowledge Sharing movement. Our contributions can help enrich and improve the platform for the benefit of more people. In addition, participating in uploading and edi

 1. Summary Creative Commons (CC) is a global nonprofit organization that provides free legal tools to help people share and reuse creativity and knowledge. They offer copyright licenses that allow creators to specify how others can use their works, promoting reuse while retaining some rights. CC's vision is to maximize the potential of the internet for sharing and discovery. In addition to licenses, CC offers tools like CC0, which allows creators to dedicate their works to the public domain, and the Public Domain Mark, indicating works already in the public domain. Their licenses and tools are designed for easy online use, enhancing searchability and accessibility. Creative Commons supports copyright and uses copyright law to facilitate sharing. They are not against copyright but advocate for copyright reform to better serve public interests. The phrase “Some Rights Reserved” reflects CC's approach, which allows creators to choose which rights to retain and which to waive, as

   1. Summary After learning about the Wikimedia Commons website, I have gained a deeper understanding of the resources it offers and how it operates. This media repository, created and maintained by volunteers, is not only a hub for freely licensed media files but also a vital support platform for various Wikimedia projects. Firstly, the goals and scope of Wikimedia Commons are impressive. It specializes in storing and sharing freely licensed photos, diagrams, animations, music, videos, and other types of media. These resources provide valuable material for projects like Wikipedia. The scope of the project is clear and extensive, yet it also has strict regulations to ensure that all uploaded files meet the standards for free licensing. Secondly, the website encourages users to contribute actively, which reflects an admirable spirit of openness and sharing. Users can not only upload media files that meet the criteria but also create and design gallery pages to better display these

1.Summary   This week's reading material is a Wikimedia Commons FAQ. “Wikimedia Commons is a media repository created and maintained by volunteers to provide central storage for freely licensed photos, graphics, animations, music, and other sites. It is also the sister site of Wikipedia.  Our users can upload freely licensed media files. However the media files must comply with the license conditions of this site. For example: public domain or specific Creative Commons licenses. Gallery pages are used to supplement the categories and provide better presentation and organization. There are also original works that can be uploaded and licensed for use by the creator or licensee, but once uploaded, the free license is irrevocable.  There are also uploaded images that should be in as high a resolution as possible, but for oversized images it is recommended that a scaled-down version be provided to allow the software to handle them. Users can use these images directly in Wikipedia by si

 1.Summary Gallery vs. Category: Galleries are designed to showcase the best and most illustrative images on a topic, with annotated captions and logical organization, whereas categories serve as large containers for all relevant media files. It's crucial to add files to categories to prevent them from getting lost, as they can be more easily removed from galleries. Licensing: All uploaded content must be either in the public domain or under a free license such as the GNU Free Documentation License or Creative Commons (CC BY/BY-SA). Users should not create new licenses. When uploading original work, users can release it into the public domain or under specific licenses using templates like `{{PD-self}}`. Uploading Modified Works: Only the original creator or someone with the rights to license the work can do so. Modifying a work (such as scanning or editing) does not make it your own. You must adhere to the original work's licensing conditions. Fair Use Content: Wikimedia Commo

 1.Summary This article discusses the importance of "remix culture" for education, culture, and digital media.The article also highlights the link between participatory culture and mashup culture, and how mashup culture promotes the re-creation and development of works.The author mentions Henry Jenkins' book Reading in a Participatory Culture, which focuses on the application of mash-up culture in education.The article also mentions GIF images as a case in point of remix culture and explores Lawrence Lessig's views on remix culture promotion and creative freedom.This article sparked my interest in the potential of remix culture in education and the creative industries.It offers a new perspective that students can better understand and express what they've learned through remix culture, so I'm also drawn to how remix culture can change people's perceptions of art and content, shifting from consumer to producer roles. 2.Interesting point I find the GIF image

 1.Summary This article is a FAQ about Creative Commons (CC) and covers CC's organization, licensing, and other legal and technical tools.The article first explains that CC's goal is to facilitate the sharing and reuse of ideas and knowledge by providing free legal tools.Second, the article mentions that the CC license is a copyright-based legal tool that relies on the existence of copyright.As well as the article states the enforceability of CC licenses and CC does not collect or track materials protected by CC licenses. I think this article explains the fundamentals of CC's mission and license well enough to give readers a better understanding of how CC works. 2.Interesting point The "Partial Rights Reservation" and the global enforceability portion of the CC license are interesting.This content shows how CC balances the relationship between copyright protection and promoting creative sharing through licensing.Especially for those who want to share works but wan

  1) summarize in your own words of materials you read;   Symbolic interactionism is a theory that argues that humans continuously interact and use a shared language to create common symbols and meaning. This theory helps us understand how people interact to create something symbolic and how the world influences their behavior. That is, it is the understanding and interpretation of the ways in which interactions between individuals are influenced. Most symbolic interactionists argue that physical reality exists through the social definitions of individuals. These social definitions are part of, or develop as, “real.” People give meaning to things and act based on that meaning. That meaning arises through interactions with other people in society. And that meaning is handled and modified by what the person encounters. 2) mention of any new, interesting, or unusual items learned; It is interesting to interpret that people continuously interact socially, that this interaction gi

1. Summary Wikimedia Commons is a collaborative project aimed at providing a central repository for freely licensed media files. It's managed by volunteers and serves as a resource for various Wikimedia projects, including Wikipedia. Users can contribute images, sound files, videos, and other media types that are freely licensed and useful for any Wikimedia project.The scope of Wikimedia Commons is quite broad, encompassing a wide range of media types and subjects. However, there are guidelines regarding what can be uploaded. Generally, files must be freely licensed, allowing for commercial use and the creation of derivative works. This ensures that the media can be freely reused by others in different contexts.While Wikimedia Commons is primarily focused on media content, it doesn't accept mobile apps or text-based content. Instead, it's a platform for sharing multimedia resources that can enhance Wikimedia projects.Copyright is a critical consideration for uploads to Wiki

1. Summary   Creative Commons (CC) provides free legal tools to facilitate the sharing and reuse of creativity and knowledge. Their licenses offer standardized terms for creators to license their works, encouraging reuse while retaining certain rights. CC also offers additional tools like CC0 and the Public Domain Mark. These resources are designed for global use and work seamlessly with the web.CC licenses are not anti-copyright; they are copyright licenses that specify usage rights while allowing creators to retain certain rights. They operate on material where copyright exists and do not affect exceptions and limitations to copyright. CC licenses are non-exclusive and do not cover other rights like trademark or patent rights. There are six core licenses, each with specific conditions like attribution, non-commercial use, no derivatives, and share-alike. Licensors can choose the appropriate license based on their preferences and intended use. The latest version, 4.0, is recommended f

  Weekly blog posts（Answers to the given questions）--LI PEIYU 1.Summary Wikipedia, the world's leading free and collaborative encyclopedia, has always been the focus of public attention on copyright issues.Copyright issues have spread across Wikipedia in several ways: there is no legal uniformity in terms of independent creativity and copyright ownership, editors and platforms, and therefore controversy and communication issues often arise in practice. 2.Analysis of causes Wikipedia's copyright issues stem from its open and collaborative nature.Wikipedia, on the other hand, allows users to edit and upload content freely, which leads to uncertainty about copyright ownership and complexity in copyright management.In addition, Wikipedia's widespread distribution makes its content easily accessible to other platforms or individuals, and sometimes even self-copy and distribution, which undoubtedly exacerbates copyright concerns. 3. Discussion What can we do about Wikipedia's

Summary    Once an image is published on Wikimedia Commons and a specific license is selected, the selection cannot be revoked. Although Commons uses the same engine as other Wikimedia websites, it has different page types. The uploaded images should have high resolution, but excessively large images may cause extended rendering time or memory issues. You can directly use images on Wikimedia Commons in Wikipedia by linking to the file name. Interesting point    Once a specific license is selected, it cannot be changed. This demonstrates the importance of license selection. Furthermore, it is interesting to learn that although the same engine is used, the page types of Commons are different. Discussion     What are the unique features of Commons compared to other Wikimedia websites?   

  1) summarize in your own words of materials you read; A social network is a social structure made up of social members who interact. It allows us to organize the overall structure of social identity and the patterns of this structure. Social networks are useful for studying relationships between individuals, groups, organizations, or other entire societies. This is because the bonds between them represent the fusion of various social contacts. Social interactions show consistent patterns around the world. This pattern becomes clear as the size of the network increases. There are several levels to social networks. The first is the micro level. It starts at an individual level and grows, or it starts as a small group of individuals. The second is the meso level. This is the level between the micro level and the macro level. It can represent causal processes. The last is the macro level. It tracks the results of interactions. 2) mention of any new, interesting, or unusual items le