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*Call attention to ideas and concerns not yet decided, allowing the Community to prioritize action | *Call attention to ideas and concerns not yet decided, allowing the Community to prioritize action | ||
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== October 2011 == | == October 2011 == | ||
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9486 Refining the Moderators role] Very interesting discussion of ways the moderators may help maintain the integrity of the Wiki. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9486 Refining the Moderators role] Very interesting discussion of ways the moderators may help maintain the integrity of the Wiki. | ||
*[https:// | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EEzWE84b6Rjaigh9Ue1mo4vwvOERwuDnICWTxpghz0/edit English County Census pages] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9579 What do you think makes a outstanding contributor?] Quality contributions, also engaged in voicing opinions in the forums, serving on projects [including maintenance projects] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9579 What do you think makes a outstanding contributor?] Quality contributions, also engaged in voicing opinions in the forums, serving on projects [including maintenance projects] | ||
*[https:// | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a_eJtC6rEh4b7m4ktIXb0GF-Ck9x0eQaSfFVdeceGoA/edit US Wiki Projects] | ||
''4 Oct 2011'' '''New since last week''' | ''4 Oct 2011'' '''New since last week''' | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9579 What do you think makes a outstanding contributor?] Comments leading toward an award for such outstanding contributions. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9579 What do you think makes a outstanding contributor?] Comments leading toward an award for such outstanding contributions. | ||
*[https:// | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a_eJtC6rEh4b7m4ktIXb0GF-Ck9x0eQaSfFVdeceGoA/edit US Wiki Projects] Very helpful list of what US/Canada projects are in progress and in the pipeline. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9625 Navigating Ancestry.com] <br> | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9625 Navigating Ancestry.com] <br> | ||
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9512 NY wiki Project: County Example] Comments include where to put social groups, and other county style guide discussions. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9512 NY wiki Project: County Example] Comments include where to put social groups, and other county style guide discussions. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9503 Stay Same, Flat or Removal?] Discussion ongoing in this forum. <br> | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9503 Stay Same, Flat or Removal?] Discussion ongoing in this forum. <br> | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9483 Improving the Help Content] After some discussion, to help make things standard across a number of links, we would like to name it the "Help:Contributor Help" page. Any concerns? | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9483 Improving the Help Content] After some discussion, to help make things standard across a number of links, we would like to name it the "Help:Contributor Help" page. Any concerns? | ||
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'''Comments added since last week''' | '''Comments added since last week''' | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9470 Announcing new WikiProject New York] Current posts re: cities, towns, hamlets.<br> | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9470 Announcing new WikiProject New York] Current posts re: cities, towns, hamlets.<br> | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9417 Links to Historical Records collections] unless collections are created in a way to support deep-links, with persistent identifiers for specific waypoints it will be a very time consuming to keep maintaining these kinds of links | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9417 Links to Historical Records collections] unless collections are created in a way to support deep-links, with persistent identifiers for specific waypoints it will be a very time consuming to keep maintaining these kinds of links | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9458 Jimmy Parker] Suggestions of an annual award to recognize outstanding Wiki contributions. -- perhaps named after Jimmy. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9458 Jimmy Parker] Suggestions of an annual award to recognize outstanding Wiki contributions. -- perhaps named after Jimmy. | ||
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9417 Links to Historical Records collection] A template has been made as well as a suggested improvement. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9417 Links to Historical Records collection] A template has been made as well as a suggested improvement. | ||
*[https:// | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EEzWE84b6Rjaigh9Ue1mo4vwvOERwuDnICWTxpghz0/edit English County Census pages] Brings out some differences in thinking of those with access to microfilms and others. [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject English parishes]] is a place to raise and discuss some of the issues. Original content was from old research outlines, which did focus on FHLC holdings. | ||
''13 Sep 2011'' '''New since last week''' | ''13 Sep 2011'' '''New since last week''' | ||
*[https:// | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EEzWE84b6Rjaigh9Ue1mo4vwvOERwuDnICWTxpghz0/edit English County Census pages] Plan is to rename these articles so that the title reflects the content. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9276 Link from Forums to the Wiki] Would like to see links from the Forums back to the wiki | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=9276 Link from Forums to the Wiki] Would like to see links from the Forums back to the wiki | ||
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=8724 Wiki Projects & Committees] | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=8724 Wiki Projects & Committees] | ||
**One committee could examine current content for duplication (several pages mentioned) One page about a resource, other pages link. One page to update. | **One committee could examine current content for duplication (several pages mentioned) One page about a resource, other pages link. One page to update. | ||
**Perhaps "new" catalog (FHLC) will allow Centers to list their collections and the Wiki point to them | **Perhaps "new" catalog (FHLC) will allow Centers to list their collections and the Wiki point to them | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=8905 WikiProject Asia on the main page] Responders all like the idea of featuring project pages. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=8905 WikiProject Asia on the main page] Responders all like the idea of featuring project pages. | ||
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'''Decisions made since last week''' | '''Decisions made since last week''' | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7975 Family History Center Pages Links to Other Pages] The majority seem to agree that a change be made in the policy verbiage regarding links to Family History Centers from county and other pages within the Wiki. The issue has been given to the Community Catalyst Team (Mike Ritchey's) for final decision and implementation.<br> | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7975 Family History Center Pages Links to Other Pages] The majority seem to agree that a change be made in the policy verbiage regarding links to Family History Centers from county and other pages within the Wiki. The issue has been given to the Community Catalyst Team (Mike Ritchey's) for final decision and implementation.<br> | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7793 Proposed Modification to County Page categories/topics] Smaller groups hash out different examples, share with the larger group to get additional input and then do some “usability testing.” The notes taken from the discussions, along with links to the three different mockups that are being created are in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject U.S. counties|FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject U.S. counties]]. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7793 Proposed Modification to County Page categories/topics] Smaller groups hash out different examples, share with the larger group to get additional input and then do some “usability testing.” The notes taken from the discussions, along with links to the three different mockups that are being created are in [[FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject U.S. counties|FamilySearch Wiki:WikiProject U.S. counties]]. | ||
**For everyone, from this point on, please keep the comments and questions regarding these pages on that talk pages and talk pages for the mockups it links to. Everyone is welcome in those discussions, as that will help us to be more informed as we discuss these matters in the meetings. | **For everyone, from this point on, please keep the comments and questions regarding these pages on that talk pages and talk pages for the mockups it links to. Everyone is welcome in those discussions, as that will help us to be more informed as we discuss these matters in the meetings. | ||
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'''Comments added since last week''' | '''Comments added since last week''' | ||
*[https:// | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGxh9n7dMtXryhOQd91ete35QCoRZ5ylRHGm9KQeJzQ/edit Should we have substantial prerequisities for moderators?] This has 25 posts, 10 just this week. Get in on the conversation! | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7796 Social Group, forum, or Skype group for Moderators/Adopters]<br> | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7796 Social Group, forum, or Skype group for Moderators/Adopters]<br> | ||
'''Actions taken this week''' | '''Actions taken this week''' | ||
*[https:// | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVsKHNvCoTlOHmC8yvNbCXEEuLNjpw03SC8BkA9SRRA/edit Citation Proposal] Policy tweaked to strike a more international position<br> | ||
<br>''7 June 2011'' '''New since last week''' | <br>''7 June 2011'' '''New since last week''' | ||
*[https:// | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGxh9n7dMtXryhOQd91ete35QCoRZ5ylRHGm9KQeJzQ/edit Should we have substantial prerequisities for moderators?] See the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Moderator|Moderator page]] for questions to encourage self training. We welcome your thoughts for what should be recommended or required. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7702 Links from wiki to research communities] "We would like to inter-link from the Wiki to these Research Community pages [on FaceBook], but wanted to discuss with you and those creating a good standard for the best way to do so and are looking for ideas." Some have concerns.<br> | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7702 Links from wiki to research communities] "We would like to inter-link from the Wiki to these Research Community pages [on FaceBook], but wanted to discuss with you and those creating a good standard for the best way to do so and are looking for ideas." Some have concerns.<br> | ||
'''Comments added since last week''' | '''Comments added since last week''' | ||
*[https:// | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGxh9n7dMtXryhOQd91ete35QCoRZ5ylRHGm9KQeJzQ/edit Citation Proposal] Asking for the citation proposal to be less US-centric. Is Elizabeth Shown Mills recognized as the citation expert in other countries? | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7498 Wiki goals or targets] "... a few internal goals that we look at within FamilySearch: | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7498 Wiki goals or targets] "... a few internal goals that we look at within FamilySearch: | ||
**Givers - Those giving help to others (For the wiki - contributors) Target 866, actual 766 by April | **Givers - Those giving help to others (For the wiki - contributors) Target 866, actual 766 by April | ||
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**[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7460 FlagPage extension makes it EASY to add templates] | **[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7460 FlagPage extension makes it EASY to add templates] | ||
**[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7459 An extension that makes discussion pages easy] | **[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7459 An extension that makes discussion pages easy] | ||
**[https:// | **[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWYRMHtJz5Fusj1TDh_wvwbmoNVOqHb9kon_4QBV6kc/edit Tab Header templates] | ||
**There was also one on making it easier to write in Word and transfer to the Wiki with more ease. Did not look closely for where is it imbedded[[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 16:39, 24 May 2011 (UTC)<br> | **There was also one on making it easier to write in Word and transfer to the Wiki with more ease. Did not look closely for where is it imbedded[[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]] 16:39, 24 May 2011 (UTC)<br> | ||
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*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7320 Template for new users to add User page] Mentions the Welcome template, which gives ideas to users for adding to their user pages. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7320 Template for new users to add User page] Mentions the Welcome template, which gives ideas to users for adding to their user pages. | ||
**Related thread [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=6384 User Pages] | **Related thread [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=6384 User Pages] | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7308 Recognition of contributors] Pointing to [[Utah]] and [[Virginia]] pages for ideas. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7308 Recognition of contributors] Pointing to [[Utah]] and [[Virginia]] pages for ideas. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=6273 Require Adopters to edit a page before Adoption sign is posted?] Although the poll passed with a vote of 11 to 9, nothing has fully been decided. (With such a close vote, should it be vetted more? [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]]) | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=6273 Require Adopters to edit a page before Adoption sign is posted?] Although the poll passed with a vote of 11 to 9, nothing has fully been decided. (With such a close vote, should it be vetted more? [[User:AdkinsWH|AdkinsWH]]) | ||
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**Poll closes April 26. | **Poll closes April 26. | ||
**Before you vote, scroll to see the actual proposal. | **Before you vote, scroll to see the actual proposal. | ||
**To read the forum thread leading up to this poll, see [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=6847 Working Reference Citation Proposal] | **To read the forum thread leading up to this poll, see [https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=6847 Working Reference Citation Proposal] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6815 Should we subscribe new Adopters and Moderators to this forum by default?] Only 4 votes, all "Yes." The comments made were insightful about keeping current and inclusive. | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6815 Should we subscribe new Adopters and Moderators to this forum by default?] Only 4 votes, all "Yes." The comments made were insightful about keeping current and inclusive. | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6812 Should Adoption sign be @ top or bottom of adopted pages lacking infobox/topic box?] 17 votes, 12 Top, 5 Bottom. Discussion (22 posts) is interesting. | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6812 Should Adoption sign be @ top or bottom of adopted pages lacking infobox/topic box?] 17 votes, 12 Top, 5 Bottom. Discussion (22 posts) is interesting. | ||
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*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6273 Require Adopters to edit a page before Adoption sign is posted?] Poll closed Saturday, March 5 | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6273 Require Adopters to edit a page before Adoption sign is posted?] Poll closed Saturday, March 5 | ||
**Results: 55% voted yes, 45% voted no. | **Results: 55% voted yes, 45% voted no. | ||
**For updates and further actions, see [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Community_Dialogue_Summary#Placing_Adoption_Signs_.7E_Poll Require edits before placing adoption signs] | **For updates and further actions, see [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Community_Dialogue_Summary#Placing_Adoption_Signs_.7E_Poll Require edits before placing adoption signs] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6272 Maximum period of inactivity of Moderators and Adopters] Poll closed Saturday, March 5 | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6272 Maximum period of inactivity of Moderators and Adopters] Poll closed Saturday, March 5 | ||
**Results: Remove them after... 44% voted 6 months, 33% voted 3 months. | **Results: Remove them after... 44% voted 6 months, 33% voted 3 months. | ||
**For updates of further actions, see [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Community_Dialogue_Summary#Adopter.2FModerator_Inactivity_.7E_Poll Inactivity] | **For updates of further actions, see [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Community_Dialogue_Summary#Adopter.2FModerator_Inactivity_.7E_Poll Inactivity] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6277 "Three strikes" communication policy for moderators and adopters] Poll closed Saturday, March 5 | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6277 "Three strikes" communication policy for moderators and adopters] Poll closed Saturday, March 5 | ||
**Results: Remove them after... 40% voted 4 weeks. 26% each to 2 weeks and 6 weeks. Additional comments were made after polls closed. | **Results: Remove them after... 40% voted 4 weeks. 26% each to 2 weeks and 6 weeks. Additional comments were made after polls closed. | ||
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*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6791 Tab Header Templates] Interesting templates were found in Wikipedia that give great display options. | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6791 Tab Header Templates] Interesting templates were found in Wikipedia that give great display options. | ||
**This needs to be added to the Wiki where contributors can find display options and suggestions for what they can add. | **This needs to be added to the Wiki where contributors can find display options and suggestions for what they can add. | ||
*[[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6831 Display on a page the number of edits made by a group of users?] Wanting to know if there is software that will do this. | *[[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6831 Display on a page the number of edits made by a group of users?] Wanting to know if there is software that will do this. | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6832 Pennsylvania page] Links are now working.<br> | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6832 Pennsylvania page] Links are now working.<br> | ||
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*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?p=27796#post27796 Wiki Talk — Dialogue summary: Need for your input] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?p=27796#post27796 Wiki Talk — Dialogue summary: Need for your input] | ||
**Creating a summary of the dialogue from Forums and meetings. Need your ideas and suggestions | **Creating a summary of the dialogue from Forums and meetings. Need your ideas and suggestions | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?p=27791&mode=threaded#post27791 Question of procedure and policy] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?p=27791&mode=threaded#post27791 Question of procedure and policy] | ||
**Question arose about procedures when much information may be wrong or offensive (Using American Indian example) | **Question arose about procedures when much information may be wrong or offensive (Using American Indian example) | ||
**Suggestion: contact the project manager (Jimmy Parker in this case) | **Suggestion: contact the project manager (Jimmy Parker in this case) | ||
**The Wiki is all about making additions/corrections | **The Wiki is all about making additions/corrections | ||
**User decided to make changes (did not mention contacting the project leader | **User decided to make changes (did not mention contacting the project leader | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6523 Citations] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6523 Citations] | ||
**Wants Community guidelines for citing sources in the Wiki | **Wants Community guidelines for citing sources in the Wiki | ||
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**Comment: it should be clear that the form of the citation is not as important as the content | **Comment: it should be clear that the form of the citation is not as important as the content | ||
**Comment: Advanced professionals need great citation guidelines | **Comment: Advanced professionals need great citation guidelines | ||
**Suggestion: Inform writers of purpose, where guidelines are found, at least type out the basics that others can fix | **Suggestion: Inform writers of purpose, where guidelines are found, at least type out the basics that others can fix | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6609 Weekly Thumbs up, Thumbs Down Report] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6609 Weekly Thumbs up, Thumbs Down Report] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6595 English Contributors] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6595 English Contributors] | ||
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*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6381 Family Tech posts an article about the wiki] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6381 Family Tech posts an article about the wiki] | ||
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== February 2011 == | == February 2011 == | ||
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*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5829 Creating Video Trainings] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5829 Creating Video Trainings] | ||
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== January 2011 == | == January 2011 == | ||
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*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?p=23584&mode=threaded#post23584 Community Center, Village Pump, or something else?] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?p=23584&mode=threaded#post23584 Community Center, Village Pump, or something else?] | ||
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== December 2010 == | == December 2010 == | ||
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*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4700 Term limits?] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4700 Term limits?] | ||
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*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4775 Avoiding Redundance while Meeting User Needs] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4775 Avoiding Redundance while Meeting User Needs] | ||