For many around the world, Wikipedia is the first source of information they learn about a topic. That’s why WNYC’s Nancy podcast and Grindr teamed up to “queer the internet” and hosted an “edit-a-thon” of Wikipedia pages at South by Southwest.
The goal of the event was simple: Invite Austin residents, as well as the internet, to help edit and include relevant LGTBQ information on Wikipedia pages.
“People should have a say in their own stories, who’s telling their stories and stories about their community,” said Zach Stafford, editor in chief of Grindr, adding that the edit-a-thon is providing “a space for folks to come work inside Wikipedia, correct stuff that isn’t fully correct [and] make some pages a bit more queer.”
The event
WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.
Subscribe today!
To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber
Already a member? Sign in