Thursday, 21 August 2014

The Wikipedia badge

As part of my Wikimania package, I was supposed to receive a free t-shirt and bag upon entry to the event; however, because of the huge turnout (combined with my attendance on the final day) all of the "goodies" had gone. I did receive this fancy little badge, though, which is shaped in the form on Wikipedia's logo:

I also received an apology and a hug from the head of Wikimedia UK, which I didn't expect at all. As far as I am concerned, that hug was compensation! The material goods can be obtained elsewhere, but hugs are special.

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