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_look_like%3F Thanks, Stevie On 16 November 2012 15:30, Charles Matthews <[email protected] > wrote: > On 16 November 2012 15:26, Stevie Benton <[email protected]> > wrote: > > 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 > [email protected] > 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.*
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