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 <charles.r.matthews@ntlworld.com> wrote:
On 16 November 2012 15:26, Stevie Benton <stevie.benton@wikimedia.org.uk> 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

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