It doesn't seem to be working! We do ask that if you've taken part in any WMUK activity that you add it to the report if you're able. I'm not sure why that seems to have dropped off, but there have been plenty of reminders and calls for content. I'd be grateful that people do add what they've been up to and include ways for people to get involved too, if possible. Perhaps there are people reading this message who have more to add? Thank you, Stevie On 16 November 2012 15:22, Charles Matthews <charles.r.matthews(a)ntlworld.com > On 16 November 2012 13:59, Stevie Benton <stevie.benton(a)wikimedia.org.uk> > > Hello again, > > > > Last call for contributions to the Wikimedia UK October report! It's at > > http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/Reports/2012/October > > Is this system working? Nothing has been added in the last nine days. > Workshops I took part in during October should surely be added as a > matter of course. What happened to Ada Lovelace Day? > > Charles > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia UK mailing list > wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org > http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l > WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org > -- Stevie Benton Communications Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 @StevieBenton Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*

I don't think it's a box-ticking exercise at all - the reports have been this way for a long time. Also, we want the community to have an editorial voice - that's why much of the content is written by volunteers and we encourage people to get involved (hence the reminders). Could it be better? Yes, of course. If a Signpost-style production is your favoured option, let's take some time to sketch out some ideas. I've created a very basic page on the UK wiki for us to make a start. I'd encourage anyone with suggestions to get involved in the conversation. It's at http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/What_would_a_WMUK_Signpost-style_newsletter_lo… Thanks, Stevie On 16 November 2012 15:30, Charles Matthews <charles.r.matthews(a)ntlworld.com > On 16 November 2012 15:26, Stevie Benton <stevie.benton(a)wikimedia.org.uk> > > It doesn't seem to be working! > > > > We do ask that if you've taken part in any WMUK activity that you add it > to > > the report if you're able. I'm not sure why that seems to have dropped > off, > > but there have been plenty of reminders and calls for content. > > Perhaps because the "report" is a really dull surrogate for a proper > newsletter, allowing the community an editorial voice? And > contributing to our public life. Such as the Signpost. And instead > looks like the fulfilment of a reporting requirement of a box-ticking > kind. > > Charles > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia UK mailing list > wikimediauk-l(a)wikimedia.org > http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l > WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org > -- Stevie Benton Communications Organiser Wikimedia UK +44 (0) 20 7065 0993 / +44 (0) 7803 505 173 @StevieBenton Wikimedia UK is a Company Limited by Guarantee registered in England and Wales, Registered No. 6741827. Registered Charity No.1144513. Registered Office 4th Floor, Development House, 56-64 Leonard Street, London EC2A 4LT. United Kingdom. Wikimedia UK is the UK chapter of a global Wikimedia movement. The Wikimedia projects are run by the Wikimedia Foundation (who operate Wikipedia, amongst other projects). *Wikimedia UK is an independent non-profit charity with no legal control over Wikipedia nor responsibility for its contents.*

On 17 November 2012 08:57, Michael Peel <michael.peel(a)wikimedia.org.uk> wrote: I was going to wait for other views. But the underlying, fundamental need is to have a vehicle for growing the involved UK community. Inviting brainstorming from this list misses that point, in my view. Those who are prepared to wade through the threads on this list are probably already quite involved. :Likewise those who are active on the GLAM front. The crying need is to get beyond preaching to the converted. Charles