Wikipedia's 25th birthday celebration discussion

Let’s crack it together! Shaping WP25 celebration Easter Eggs

This meeting is open to anyone who is interested in learning more about the WP25 celebrations and providing feedback.

If you cannot attend, please share feedback on the Project Page on MediaWiki.

Session goals

Invite expressions of interest to collaborate Identify where there is excitement and what resonates Understand what ideas or elements feel the most appropriate or problematic Surface editor concerns early

Session flow

Welcome + Framing (5 min) Goal: Ensure everyone is on the same page and frame the discussion

Quick introductions (name + role for facilitators)

Framing

Hi everyone! Thanks for joining us. This is a casual feedback session about a project idea for celebrating WP25. Product and tech in collaboration with the Comms team are exploring ways to add discoverable, opt-in ‘easter eggs’ on Wikipedia.org and possibly some language Wikipedias without changing any core content or disrupting editor workflows.

An Easter egg is a message, image, or feature hidden in software, a video game, a film, or another—usually electronic—medium. Easter eggs are a reward for curious and dedicated fans. They should inspire feelings of discovery, surprise, delight, satisfaction as well as a sense of connection. Share link to MediaWiki page which includes imagery, and/or bring posters for review: w.wiki/Eupw

Warm-up prompt (10 min)

Goal: Invite storytelling and get people talking

Ask: Have you ever come across a fun Easter egg online—maybe in a game, an app, or a piece of software? What made it memorable or delightful for you? Please also share your name.

Go around the table or let people popcorn

Open discussion (20-30 min)

Question ideas:

• What kind of easter egg would work best in your language Wikipedia?
• Are there cultural considerations we should keep in mind?
• What concerns would your community likely raise about a project like this?
• If we wanted to try this in one or two language projects as a pilot, who should we talk to?
• Idea jam:
  • Pick one idea/element/composition they’d love to see on their language Wikipedia or portal
  • Pick one idea they’d remix or combine differently
  • Pick one idea they’d prefer not to implement—and why

Wrap-up (5 mins)

Invite participants to add their usernames to a list and to share if they want to help co-create or advise.