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Biography

Pete Forsyth is a Wikipedia expert, adept in the collaborative processes that have produced the world's most extensive and most widely read body of knowledge. He is Editor in Chief of the Signpost, a community newspaper covering Wikipedia and the Wikimedia movement. He is a Senior Editor on the English language Wikipedia. Through his business, Wiki Strategies, he helps organizations engage with Wikipedia to achieve their goals, while honoring the core policies and values of the site. Mr. Forsyth began writing Wikipedia articles in 2006, focusing on the history of his home state of Oregon. He is a founder of WikiProject Oregon, a dynamic group of Wikipedians which coordinates collaborative projects and engages with local institutions. He serves on the Advisory Board of the GLAM-Wiki U.S. Consortium, a group that performs similar functions nationwide. Mr. Forsyth was a key architect of the Wikimedia Foundation's Wikipedia Public Policy Initiative, a project that helped university courses engage with Wikipedia's peer production practices. The foundation's Wikipedia Education Program and the Wiki Education Foundation both grew out of this work; both support instructors in using Wikipedia as a teaching tool. Mr. Forsyth's projects with Wiki Strategies have ranged from improving a single Wikipedia article to designing programs that engage large numbers of Wikipedia volunteers. He has also spoken about Wikipedia to audiences at Ivy League universities and community groups, from Poland to California.

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Total articles 34

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  making sense of collaborative communities

  By Pete Forsyth

  Jan. 11, 2021

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  News On Wiki NOW

  By Pete Forsyth

  Aug. 13, 2020

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  Police propaganda pollutes peaceful Portland protest

  By Pete Forsyth

  Jun. 08, 2020

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Freelance

Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.