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| ''4 Oct 2011'' '''New since last week''' | | ''4 Oct 2011'' '''New since last week''' |
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| *[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://docs.google.com/document/d/1a_eJtC6rEh4b7m4ktIXb0GF-Ck9x0eQaSfFVdeceGoA US Wiki Projects] Very helpful list of what US/Canada projects are in progress and in the pipeline. | | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a_eJtC6rEh4b7m4ktIXb0GF-Ck9x0eQaSfFVdeceGoA 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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| '''Comments added since last week''' | | '''Comments added since last week''' |
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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://docs.google.com/document/d/14EEzWE84b6Rjaigh9Ue1mo4vwvOERwuDnICWTxpghz0 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. | | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EEzWE84b6Rjaigh9Ue1mo4vwvOERwuDnICWTxpghz0 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 FS Catalog holdings. |
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| ''13 Sep 2011'' '''New since last week''' | | ''13 Sep 2011'' '''New since last week''' |
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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 (FS Catalog) 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''' |
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| *[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 FamilySearch Center Pages Links to Other Pages] The majority seem to agree that a change be made in the policy verbiage regarding links to FamilySearch 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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| *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7417 Wiki User List] More on using an optional template for people to fill in -- with how to do it in the welcome message. | | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7417 Wiki User List] More on using an optional template for people to fill in -- with how to do it in the welcome message. |
| *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7436 Connections between Historical Record Collections pages and the rest of the Wiki] Mentions the need for coordination (RecordSearch, Wiki, FHLC) and descriptions so users can better understand and utilize them. Task force or another solution?<br> | | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7436 Connections between Historical Record Collections pages and the rest of the Wiki] Mentions the need for coordination (RecordSearch, Wiki, FS Catalog) and descriptions so users can better understand and utilize them. Task force or another solution?<br> |
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| '''Do these need attention?''' | | '''Do these need attention?''' |
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| ''Added comments on existing threads'' | | ''Added comments on existing threads'' |
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| *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FVl3smh9zQcgYtZSS5G9Nt5XaiAJFDarRqQMLfVoj7I English Contributors] Discussion this week (posts 15-19) has turned to links to the FHLC and even to the purpose of the wiki. | | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FVl3smh9zQcgYtZSS5G9Nt5XaiAJFDarRqQMLfVoj7I English Contributors] Discussion this week (posts 15-19) has turned to links to the FS Catalog and even to the purpose of the wiki. |
| *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ca95WCgMYhgndFhbLSgGGSTdwVlVCwAPPxbm3jq6wBU Proposed edit of guiding principles "Free" area] Dicussion this week turned to "Creative Commons" | | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ca95WCgMYhgndFhbLSgGGSTdwVlVCwAPPxbm3jq6wBU Proposed edit of guiding principles "Free" area] Dicussion this week turned to "Creative Commons" |
| *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWYRMHtJz5Fusj1TDh_wvwbmoNVOqHb9kon_4QBV6kc Tab Header Templates] Includes how to find a list of existing templates, and wish lists, including font sizes and other tweeks. | | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWYRMHtJz5Fusj1TDh_wvwbmoNVOqHb9kon_4QBV6kc Tab Header Templates] Includes how to find a list of existing templates, and wish lists, including font sizes and other tweeks. |
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| *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G1usQm23v6qkQn6571v1vowBtC92lew6-OEI0ssyQdE Forums Facelift] Includes suggestion to increase visibility of Forums. | | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G1usQm23v6qkQn6571v1vowBtC92lew6-OEI0ssyQdE Forums Facelift] Includes suggestion to increase visibility of Forums. |
| *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=6385 ...not responsible for the content of external...] Suggestions to make the ''Terms and Conditions of use'' or disclaimers more visible. Can engineers change it's placement? | | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=6385 ...not responsible for the content of external...] Suggestions to make the ''Terms and Conditions of use'' or disclaimers more visible. Can engineers change it's placement? |
| *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EQ0GTgMg109lV9WdsfNQkQ-UgFe3N7kR2O8il9nxPFQ Title for FHC] (Family History Centers)<br> | | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EQ0GTgMg109lV9WdsfNQkQ-UgFe3N7kR2O8il9nxPFQ Title for FSC] (FamilySearch Centers)<br> |
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| ''March 30 - April 5'' | | ''March 30 - April 5'' |
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| *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VgbqAI3DVD5U_p3FaRmXs7u3ROae6tL4H6KA2wAWmK0 Require Adopters to edit a page before Adoption sign is posted?] Poll closed Saturday, March 5 | | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VgbqAI3DVD5U_p3FaRmXs7u3ROae6tL4H6KA2wAWmK0 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 [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Community_Dialogue_Summary#Placing_Adoption_Signs_.7E_Poll|Require edits before placing adoption signs]] |
| *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3MnzB9sK7E57pZGv3EQdhZ9qDrEGMMjuPLky1vkLzk Maximum period of inactivity of Moderators and Adopters] Poll closed Saturday, March 5 | | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3MnzB9sK7E57pZGv3EQdhZ9qDrEGMMjuPLky1vkLzk 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 [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Community_Dialogue_Summary#Adopter.2FModerator_Inactivity_.7E_Poll|Inactivity]] |
| *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/19-cjYBl7pOUboe_HORna3nlZwPC-R3vn2MTvyIth5QI "Three strikes" communication policy for moderators and adopters] Poll closed Saturday, March 5 | | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/19-cjYBl7pOUboe_HORna3nlZwPC-R3vn2MTvyIth5QI "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. |
| **For updates and further actions, see [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Community_Dialogue_Summary#3_Strikes_.7E.C2.A0Poll 3 Strikes]<br> | | **For updates and further actions, see [[FamilySearch_Wiki:Community_Dialogue_Summary#3_Strikes_.7E.C2.A0Poll|3 Strikes]]<br> |
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| '''Forum Threads Started''' <br>''March 23 - 29'' | | '''Forum Threads Started''' <br>''March 23 - 29'' |
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| **Meeting discussion [[FamilySearch Wiki:Contributors Meeting Agenda 15 March 2011|(3/15/11)]] suggested that Welcoming point to the Guidelines. | | **Meeting discussion [[FamilySearch Wiki:Contributors Meeting Agenda 15 March 2011|(3/15/11)]] suggested that Welcoming point to the Guidelines. |
| **Alternative places to post their information [http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Main_Page WeRelate.com], [http://www.biographicalwiki.com/index.php/Main_Page BiographicalWiki.com], and [http://about.generationstation.com/ GenerationStation.com]. Link to your information from the Wiki | | **Alternative places to post their information [http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Main_Page WeRelate.com], [http://www.biographicalwiki.com/index.php/Main_Page BiographicalWiki.com], and [http://about.generationstation.com/ GenerationStation.com]. Link to your information from the Wiki |
| ***One place to look concept: As you become aware of others sites to post such information on the Internet, please update [[FamilySearch Wiki:Try another wiki|Try another wiki]]
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| <br>''March 1 - 8'' | | <br>''March 1 - 8'' |
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| *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4837 Tennessee page restructure proposal] | | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4837 Tennessee page restructure proposal] |
| *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5274 Why the green border and { ?] | | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5274 Why the green border and { ?] |
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| <br>Technical problems | | <br>Technical problems |