(re-sending in case I'm still having problems with my mikepeel.net address - apologies if this comes through twice!)
On 28 Aug 2013, at 21:31, Michael Peel <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Stevie, > > Thanks for sharing the draft. It's better to upload large files like this to > the wiki and then link to them, rather than sending around large files by > email, though. Here's some suggestions for improvement/corrections: > > I think there's a font issue either with the PDF or your computer - some of > the t's are appearing very oddly, with a little loop going from the top of > the t back over the previous letter. E.g. see the text on page 8 where the > issue is particularly clear. Let me know if you can't reproduce this, and > I'll send you a screenshot. > > Page 2 - "media from Commons is used by", that should be "media from Commons > are used by" as 'media' is plural in this situation. (I've pointed this out > on the file talk page for the original as it's a mistake in that version.) > > Page 3 - you might want to tidy the indentation on the text there. E.g. under > 'What is allowed', the first bullet point should be at the same level as the > next two, and under 'What is not allowed' the last line of the intro > paragraph should be indented at the same level as the rest of the paragraph. > Similarly, in the sidebar on page 10 could do with some tidying as the x's > appear on the second line in some cases. These are probably due to > differences in software versions or settings as they look OK in the original > version. > > Page 6 - there seems to be a closing bracket missing after the media symbol > in point (1) - as per the last, as it looks OK in the original version. > > Page 7 - "for putting images in" makes me cringe. :-/ "for adding images to a > wiki page" would be much better. > > Page 10 needs some clarifying, as it says "The Wikimedia Commons default is > the Creative Commons Attribution- ShareAlike licence (CC BY-SA), which says > that ..." - technically, the description it gives after that is a > human-readable summary rather than what the license says, so this needs a bit > of rewording to something like 'which explains that' or 'which sets out > that'. (Again, I've pointed this out on the file talk page for the original > as it's a mistake in that version.) > > The "Is it public domain?" section on page 11 could do with some > localisation, as right now it's all US-focused rather than relating to the > UK. I'd suggest making it clear that the UK is life+70 years, and perhaps > also mention the Open Government License? > > The back page should probably have WMUK's details and contact information > included on it (potentially including the charity and company number), rather > than just the WMUK logo and a general description. Also, there's some > spelling mistakes: "colelct", "hiostoric". (I'm also fairly sure that > 'Wikimedia Foundation' should always be preceded by 'the', but I've never > figured out why Americans seem to consistently do this incorrectly...) > > Hope this helps. :-) > > BTW, do you have an expected lifetime for the booklet before it needs > refreshing? I guess things like the visual editor screenshots will age > reasonably quickly, and things like the screenshots are already out of date > (particularly those of the Commons homepage that quote the number of Commons > files as 17,735,052 and 17,801,932, as it's already over 18.1 million now ;-) > ). > > Thanks, > Mike > > On 22 Aug 2013, at 14:34, Stevie Benton <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Hello again everyone, >> >> I've managed to get the InDesign files and have been doing a little work on >> the brochure. There's now a draft localised version for the UK. This is >> attached. I really like it but wonder what others think? >> >> Andy, I take on board your suggestion about removing the grey background in >> places but I actually think it adds quite a lot to the design so I've kept >> it. >> >> With regards to freedom of panorama, as mentioned before I know nothing >> about this so if anyone can take a look at the copy and suggest any >> appropriate changes I'll take care of it. >> >> Hope you like the booklet! >> >> Stevie >> >> >> On 14 August 2013 16:37, Martin Poulter <[email protected]> wrote: >> Why produce a paper brochure? Because of immediacy, e.g. in training >> sessions it's more convenient for people to have something in front of them >> to step through rather than opening yet another browser tab. If we want to >> get our message through to staff in content projects and GLAMs, immediacy >> may well make the difference when they are being bombarded with recommended >> links or contacts. Good point about ink though. >> >> >> On 14 August 2013 15:53, Andy Mabbett <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> On 7 August 2013 15:37, Daria Cybulska <[email protected]> >> wrote: >> A new brochure about Wikimedia Commons has been produced. Designed to be a >> companion brochure to the Welcome to Wikipedia brochure, it covers what >> Commons is, how to upload files, how to use files, and the basics of free >> licenses - >> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Illustrating_Wikipedia_brochure.pdf >> >> We would like to have a version printed in the UK as well. What are your >> thoughts on the content? >> >> The grey background of some pages will burn up ink if people print their own >> copies; white would be better. >> >> There is a lack of continuity in referring to uploading "images" vs. >> "media" - at one point, it says "You can also upload audio", but doesn't >> mention video >> >> It is misleading on freedom of panorama. It says you can upload pictures of >> "old" buildings, if they're "in the public domain". (It may be wise to >> mention the difference between FoP in the UK, and in countries where the law >> is less liberal on the matter.) >> >> Environmentally speaking, why produce a paper brochure? Why not put the >> material online, and hand out business (size) cards with a URL and QR code? >> >> Otherwise, a good initiative. >> >> -- >> Andy Mabbett >> @pigsonthewing >> http://pigsonthewing.org.uk >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia UK mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org >> >> >> >> >> -- >> Dr Martin L Poulter >> Jisc Wikimedia Ambassador, July 2013 - March 2014 >> Wikipedia contributor http://enwp.org/User:MartinPoulter >> Volunteer, Wikimedia UK http://uk.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:MartinPoulter >> Musician http://soundcloud.com/martin-poulter >> http://myspace.com/comapilot >> Person http://infobomb.org/ >> >> _______________________________________________ >> 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. >> >> <wp_Commons_SHIP_12pp_12aug13 uk >> reduced.pdf>_______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia UK mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l >> WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org > _______________________________________________ Wikimedia UK mailing list [email protected] http://mail.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimediauk-l WMUK: http://uk.wikimedia.org
