Hi Guys,
Cormac. You write what I think (better), so thanks. In the Wikiversity
space, you’re probably one of the best promoters, especially in the Open
CourseWare community’s space, which I think we both see as sharing a common
aim with the WMF. The Comms problem is common to both. Perhaps their Comms
tool development (and costs) could be shared, particularly the Real Time
stuff.
Jay, you may be aware that wikiback started earlier this year, HYPERLINK
"http://www.wikback.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm"http://www.wikback.co
m/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=cfrm . It is one logical channel to mend some
old wounds and tear down some project fences, while measuring some success
pretty quickly. You’ll notice it already has two forums up = Wikipedia and
Wikimedia Foundation. With a few more you’d probably find that as a cross
border (project) meeting place, it’s a good start. You can measure the
numbers so the evidence will mount for a more professional aggregation and
distribution method, should the WMF, wikieducator and other semi related
project communities find it useful.
And just so you don’t think this conversation about comms and strategy is
taking place in isolation. HYPERLINK
"http://www.wikback.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=6&page=1"ht
tp://www.wikback.com/forums/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=6&pag…
Like every approach, it’s a matter of suck it and see. But I always use this
one as an example because it’s about number three on Alexa’s Community of
Practice measuring stick. (I’ve been told and still sceptical) HYPERLINK
"http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/"http://www.sitepoint.com/forums/ (just an
example).
Sorry I couldn’t make the IRC. Regards, simonfj
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