Hi Pine,
Personally, the reason I don't answer to WMYHTW? is that - to be honest - I actually find it too long and visually unappealing (too many links, looks very technical) so I read the first few lines, then I skip and go to the next email. I really like the idea though, and when I have time, I click a few links, but indeed it doesn't prompts me to answer because, well... it looks more like a newsletter than an actual call for conversation.
Maybe this would have more success with a shorter format, maybe including images directly inside text. You could also try cross-posting it to Wikimedia Space, where engagement is less intimidating because it looks more like social media (you can "like", comment, etc). It makes me think about this post https://discuss-space.wmflabs.org/t/what-was-your-first-commons-contribution/2021, which triggered quite a few answers.
Hope this helps! Best, Diane
On Mon, Nov 25, 2019 at 9:36 AM Pine W wiki.pine@gmail.com wrote:
Hello colleagues,
I would like to ask for your advice about one issue with the "What's making you happy this week?" emails.
I was hoping that people would frequently comment in the email threads and/or on the talk pages of WMYHTW publications in *The Signpost* to share what is making them happy, in the Wikiverse or elsewhere. However, comments are somewhat rare.
I am concerned that some people may feel too intimidated to comment.
I understand that communicating in public requires courage, but I believe that people who try to be respectful will have their comments received well by the community if they comment in these threads. Perfection is not a requirement for WMYHTW.
Also, I think that public communication becomes easier with practice, and these threads would be good places for people who want to become more experienced with public communication on Wikimedia-l to practice.
Is there something else that you think could be done to facilitate participation in WMYHTW? I would appreciate your advice and input.
Thank you,
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