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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://docs.google.com/document/d/14EEzWE84b6Rjaigh9Ue1mo4vwvOERwuDnICWTxpghz0 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EEzWE84b6Rjaigh9Ue1mo4vwvOERwuDnICWTxpghz0 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://docs.google.com/document/d/1a_eJtC6rEh4b7m4ktIXb0GF-Ck9x0eQaSfFVdeceGoA | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a_eJtC6rEh4b7m4ktIXb0GF-Ck9x0eQaSfFVdeceGoA 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://docs.google.com/document/d/1a_eJtC6rEh4b7m4ktIXb0GF-Ck9x0eQaSfFVdeceGoA | *[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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*[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 | *[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. | ||
''13 Sep 2011'' '''New since last week''' | ''13 Sep 2011'' '''New since last week''' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EEzWE84b6Rjaigh9Ue1mo4vwvOERwuDnICWTxpghz0 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EEzWE84b6Rjaigh9Ue1mo4vwvOERwuDnICWTxpghz0 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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'''Comments added since last week''' | '''Comments added since last week''' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGxh9n7dMtXryhOQd91ete35QCoRZ5ylRHGm9KQeJzQ | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGxh9n7dMtXryhOQd91ete35QCoRZ5ylRHGm9KQeJzQ 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://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVsKHNvCoTlOHmC8yvNbCXEEuLNjpw03SC8BkA9SRRA | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVsKHNvCoTlOHmC8yvNbCXEEuLNjpw03SC8BkA9SRRA 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://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGxh9n7dMtXryhOQd91ete35QCoRZ5ylRHGm9KQeJzQ | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGxh9n7dMtXryhOQd91ete35QCoRZ5ylRHGm9KQeJzQ 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://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVsKHNvCoTlOHmC8yvNbCXEEuLNjpw03SC8BkA9SRRA | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVsKHNvCoTlOHmC8yvNbCXEEuLNjpw03SC8BkA9SRRA 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://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWYRMHtJz5Fusj1TDh_wvwbmoNVOqHb9kon_4QBV6kc | **[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWYRMHtJz5Fusj1TDh_wvwbmoNVOqHb9kon_4QBV6kc 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=7417 Wiki User List] Includes suggestions about a welcome template that informs users how to fill in their user page and with what. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7417 Wiki User List] Includes suggestions about a welcome template that informs users how to fill in their user page and with what. | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7436 Connections between Historical Record Collections pages and the rest of the Wiki] Suggest links from other pages in the Wiki to the appropriate Hist Rec Coll pages. | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7436 Connections between Historical Record Collections pages and the rest of the Wiki] Suggest links from other pages in the Wiki to the appropriate Hist Rec Coll pages. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/16FWBkEXljrQDcH_aPwIdBvDdbz7-daXqoMT9XDQTVyg | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/16FWBkEXljrQDcH_aPwIdBvDdbz7-daXqoMT9XDQTVyg Recognition: Adopters, moderators, and contributors] Another widget suggested. | ||
''10 May 2011'' '''New since last week''' | ''10 May 2011'' '''New since last week''' | ||
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'''Comments added since last week''' | '''Comments added since last week''' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWYRMHtJz5Fusj1TDh_wvwbmoNVOqHb9kon_4QBV6kc | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWYRMHtJz5Fusj1TDh_wvwbmoNVOqHb9kon_4QBV6kc Tab Header Templates] Recent posts indicate a maximum of ten tabs can be used and pointed to an example at [[Illinois Regional Archives Depository (IRAD)]]. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zvxfalZxDuMzrd9bZC4gpSAhwB1i89wKTpG95Ll40YI | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zvxfalZxDuMzrd9bZC4gpSAhwB1i89wKTpG95Ll40YI Template for new users to add User page] Response to a previous post about logins. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EizNiqXqyPWoR3ww3LVB0n4QZYw-U8-ERnyck9g9pg | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EizNiqXqyPWoR3ww3LVB0n4QZYw-U8-ERnyck9g9pg Recognition of contributors] Creative ideas for recognitions. Also a request for storing such ideas on moderator [or adopter] help pages.<br> | ||
'''Decisions made or items resolved during the week''' | '''Decisions made or items resolved during the week''' | ||
*[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7399 Searching templates] Searching for a specific collection ID (Historical Record Collections) | *[https://www.familysearch.org/learn/forums/en/showthread.php?t=7399 Searching templates] Searching for a specific collection ID (Historical Record Collections) | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVsKHNvCoTlOHmC8yvNbCXEEuLNjpw03SC8BkA9SRRA | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVsKHNvCoTlOHmC8yvNbCXEEuLNjpw03SC8BkA9SRRA Citation Proposal - Vote Now!] The change was implemented. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_QGJ5v3tO3psU5ouYJN0mtF9EgHCsizfxBzNwqULl00 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_QGJ5v3tO3psU5ouYJN0mtF9EgHCsizfxBzNwqULl00 How best to add "Help" for contributors here] "... we finally renamed the Tech Support forum to Contributor Help!" | ||
''3 May 2011'' | ''3 May 2011'' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zvxfalZxDuMzrd9bZC4gpSAhwB1i89wKTpG95Ll40YI | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zvxfalZxDuMzrd9bZC4gpSAhwB1i89wKTpG95Ll40YI 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://docs.google.com/document/d/1siYPJYjdCV37cwHy7WHOJMDFIvgi-JBfJWb5lhrKlfc | **Related thread [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1siYPJYjdCV37cwHy7WHOJMDFIvgi-JBfJWb5lhrKlfc User Pages] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EizNiqXqyPWoR3ww3LVB0n4QZYw-U8-ERnyck9g9pg | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14EizNiqXqyPWoR3ww3LVB0n4QZYw-U8-ERnyck9g9pg Recognition of contributors] Pointing to [[Utah]] and [[Virginia]] pages for ideas. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VgbqAI3DVD5U_p3FaRmXs7u3ROae6tL4H6KA2wAWmK0 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VgbqAI3DVD5U_p3FaRmXs7u3ROae6tL4H6KA2wAWmK0 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://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ca95WCgMYhgndFhbLSgGGSTdwVlVCwAPPxbm3jq6wBU | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ca95WCgMYhgndFhbLSgGGSTdwVlVCwAPPxbm3jq6wBU Proposed edit of guiding principles "Free" area] Link to "Creative Commons" website has been updated. | ||
'''''Have these decisions been acted upon?''''' | '''''Have these decisions been acted upon?''''' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVsKHNvCoTlOHmC8yvNbCXEEuLNjpw03SC8BkA9SRRA | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVsKHNvCoTlOHmC8yvNbCXEEuLNjpw03SC8BkA9SRRA Citation Proposal - Vote Now!] As requested in last week's meeting, Evancol asked the person proposing the change to actually make the change. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3MnzB9sK7E57pZGv3EQdhZ9qDrEGMMjuPLky1vkLzk | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3MnzB9sK7E57pZGv3EQdhZ9qDrEGMMjuPLky1vkLzk Maximum period of inactivity of Moderators and Adopters] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/19-cjYBl7pOUboe_HORna3nlZwPC-R3vn2MTvyIth5QI | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/19-cjYBl7pOUboe_HORna3nlZwPC-R3vn2MTvyIth5QI "Three strikes" communication policy for moderators and adopters] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qTgVJLy4DQFE4c-fTZAT7haeqgtQ0EvbVUYRxQ0hUM | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qTgVJLy4DQFE4c-fTZAT7haeqgtQ0EvbVUYRxQ0hUM Should we subscribe new Adopters and Moderators to this forum by default?] | ||
== April 2011 == | == April 2011 == | ||
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'''Polls''' | '''Polls''' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVsKHNvCoTlOHmC8yvNbCXEEuLNjpw03SC8BkA9SRRA | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GVsKHNvCoTlOHmC8yvNbCXEEuLNjpw03SC8BkA9SRRA Citation Proposal] | ||
**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://docs.google.com/document/d/1XNpzzqQlAjIZWKV2OtotEE2nCMb8RAejLftWxMoXbTw | **To read the forum thread leading up to this poll, see [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XNpzzqQlAjIZWKV2OtotEE2nCMb8RAejLftWxMoXbTw Working Reference Citation Proposal] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qTgVJLy4DQFE4c-fTZAT7haeqgtQ0EvbVUYRxQ0hUM | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qTgVJLy4DQFE4c-fTZAT7haeqgtQ0EvbVUYRxQ0hUM 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. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vLlSUHLUoDeDUx2kNeEPQO0VsTx6WmkZr3nOiR50who | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vLlSUHLUoDeDUx2kNeEPQO0VsTx6WmkZr3nOiR50who 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. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ue6wJPsPfUWj0SvHAq4-xXX5IKG4vknmNpGsunsdg_s | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ue6wJPsPfUWj0SvHAq4-xXX5IKG4vknmNpGsunsdg_s Should adoption of a well-developed page be decided by its original contributors?] 8 votes, all yes. No discussions posted. | ||
'''Forum threads started''' <br>''April 13 - 19'' | '''Forum threads started''' <br>''April 13 - 19'' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RQ8fWctDZIjv6cK_qFI7E4oO-p8Q_S7til2akQEFjnI | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RQ8fWctDZIjv6cK_qFI7E4oO-p8Q_S7til2akQEFjnI Forum badge test] Testing placement of a badge to increase traffic to the forums. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUCvhZ_ptSO2UXPl75z_frz39c-YPv7kUKuUWFrcbpA | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZUCvhZ_ptSO2UXPl75z_frz39c-YPv7kUKuUWFrcbpA Long Pages] How to make them easier for users. Need your ideas and suggestions in this thread. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eU0LKB5H0kxhbF-mjtMFw9LYIrC-YMyWvmzxz16M8DE | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eU0LKB5H0kxhbF-mjtMFw9LYIrC-YMyWvmzxz16M8DE Good change on Wiki home page] Suggesting that the home page also needs some community re-thinking. | ||
''Added comments on existing threads'' | ''Added comments on existing threads'' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FVl3smh9zQcgYtZSS5G9Nt5XaiAJFDarRqQMLfVoj7I | *[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/1Ca95WCgMYhgndFhbLSgGGSTdwVlVCwAPPxbm3jq6wBU | *[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 | *[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/1_QGJ5v3tO3psU5ouYJN0mtF9EgHCsizfxBzNwqULl00 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_QGJ5v3tO3psU5ouYJN0mtF9EgHCsizfxBzNwqULl00 How best to add "Help" for contributors here] Continuing ideas and suggestions | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xq-e4xnvHo55oSlVyCs5tMDHwB59BBgr-iWnIsM3NwY | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xq-e4xnvHo55oSlVyCs5tMDHwB59BBgr-iWnIsM3NwY Greenup County, KY - links act like text] Issue added to "known issues" list for engineers. Also discovered why it was happening. | ||
<br>''April 6 - 12'' | <br>''April 6 - 12'' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_QGJ5v3tO3psU5ouYJN0mtF9EgHCsizfxBzNwqULl00 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_QGJ5v3tO3psU5ouYJN0mtF9EgHCsizfxBzNwqULl00 How best to add "Help" for contributors here] Please "help" discuss and decide. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xq-e4xnvHo55oSlVyCs5tMDHwB59BBgr-iWnIsM3NwY | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xq-e4xnvHo55oSlVyCs5tMDHwB59BBgr-iWnIsM3NwY Greenup County, KY - links act like text] This is a known problem. | ||
**Where would contributors look for answers to questions like this? Just by posting a forum thread? | **Where would contributors look for answers to questions like this? Just by posting a forum thread? | ||
''From the Feedback Forum'' | ''From the Feedback Forum'' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1G1usQm23v6qkQn6571v1vowBtC92lew6-OEI0ssyQdE | *[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 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EQ0GTgMg109lV9WdsfNQkQ-UgFe3N7kR2O8il9nxPFQ Title for FHC] (Family History Centers)<br> | ||
''March 30 - April 5'' | ''March 30 - April 5'' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XNpzzqQlAjIZWKV2OtotEE2nCMb8RAejLftWxMoXbTw | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XNpzzqQlAjIZWKV2OtotEE2nCMb8RAejLftWxMoXbTw Working Reference Citation Proposal] 8 posts. A continuation of the [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rEZY7SPM2yZz8C93WzughEHyYziughO4KWTO5XdGnVw Citations] thread with 18 posts. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B-1xN5ilULXCYSPYJShI_RZGMkvQANAV2gNlHzwbaAE | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1B-1xN5ilULXCYSPYJShI_RZGMkvQANAV2gNlHzwbaAE Recognition: Badges users can earn] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xq-e4xnvHo55oSlVyCs5tMDHwB59BBgr-iWnIsM3NwY | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xq-e4xnvHo55oSlVyCs5tMDHwB59BBgr-iWnIsM3NwY Greenup County, KY - links act like text] A plea for help. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ca95WCgMYhgndFhbLSgGGSTdwVlVCwAPPxbm3jq6wBU | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ca95WCgMYhgndFhbLSgGGSTdwVlVCwAPPxbm3jq6wBU Proposed edit of guiding principles "Free" area] Suggested slight changes to a guiding principles page. Cottrells made the change. | ||
== March 2011 == | == March 2011 == | ||
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'''Polls''' | '''Polls''' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qTgVJLy4DQFE4c-fTZAT7haeqgtQ0EvbVUYRxQ0hUM | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/13qTgVJLy4DQFE4c-fTZAT7haeqgtQ0EvbVUYRxQ0hUM Should we subscribe new Adopters and Moderators to this forum by default?] Poll closed April 5th. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ue6wJPsPfUWj0SvHAq4-xXX5IKG4vknmNpGsunsdg_s | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ue6wJPsPfUWj0SvHAq4-xXX5IKG4vknmNpGsunsdg_s Should adoption of a well-developed page be decided by its original contributors?] Poll closed April 3rd. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vLlSUHLUoDeDUx2kNeEPQO0VsTx6WmkZr3nOiR50who | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vLlSUHLUoDeDUx2kNeEPQO0VsTx6WmkZr3nOiR50who Should Adoption sign be @ top or bottom of adopted pages lacking infobox/topic box?] Poll closed April 3rd. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VgbqAI3DVD5U_p3FaRmXs7u3ROae6tL4H6KA2wAWmK0 | *[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 [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Community_Dialogue_Summary#Placing_Adoption_Signs_.7E_Poll Require edits before placing adoption signs] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3MnzB9sK7E57pZGv3EQdhZ9qDrEGMMjuPLky1vkLzk | *[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 [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/FamilySearch_Wiki:Community_Dialogue_Summary#Adopter.2FModerator_Inactivity_.7E_Poll Inactivity] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/19-cjYBl7pOUboe_HORna3nlZwPC-R3vn2MTvyIth5QI | *[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 [https://wiki.familysearch.org/en/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'' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWYRMHtJz5Fusj1TDh_wvwbmoNVOqHb9kon_4QBV6kc | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cWYRMHtJz5Fusj1TDh_wvwbmoNVOqHb9kon_4QBV6kc 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. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/16u3ADJdhGFNxj7A7f82KZNVyeU8Txm0UTkrDyqMgQCg | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/16u3ADJdhGFNxj7A7f82KZNVyeU8Txm0UTkrDyqMgQCg 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. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/10nLWcIOD-65IC_BYQu947yfkl7PmdMnafvm3kLZXa_s | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/10nLWcIOD-65IC_BYQu947yfkl7PmdMnafvm3kLZXa_s Pennsylvania page] Links are now working.<br> | ||
''March 16 - 22'' | ''March 16 - 22'' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qKRfEDELEKB7YVhki_zprCqH23rntspU5nypj5x9nGc | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qKRfEDELEKB7YVhki_zprCqH23rntspU5nypj5x9nGc 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 | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/171SsCkPo7BHbEl_5JHPxeqScol5C9CnSQk56M7IMH5g | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/171SsCkPo7BHbEl_5JHPxeqScol5C9CnSQk56M7IMH5g 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 | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rEZY7SPM2yZz8C93WzughEHyYziughO4KWTO5XdGnVw | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rEZY7SPM2yZz8C93WzughEHyYziughO4KWTO5XdGnVw Citations] | ||
**Wants Community guidelines for citing sources in the Wiki | **Wants Community guidelines for citing sources in the Wiki | ||
**A person is digesting what is written and needs updating | **A person is digesting what is written and needs updating | ||
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**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] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FVl3smh9zQcgYtZSS5G9Nt5XaiAJFDarRqQMLfVoj7I | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FVl3smh9zQcgYtZSS5G9Nt5XaiAJFDarRqQMLfVoj7I English Contributors] | ||
**Who is being invited to submit? Few contributors for England. | **Who is being invited to submit? Few contributors for England. | ||
**Suggested the person and others in England start | **Suggested the person and others in England start | ||
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<br>''March 9 - 15'' | <br>''March 9 - 15'' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OvOGMVer2CFakXXb-WRc8yJyDpPkEzuCN75ISANXu90 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OvOGMVer2CFakXXb-WRc8yJyDpPkEzuCN75ISANXu90 Over 100 pages of individual histories added] Discusses that information about individuals is not appropriate for the Wiki. Suggestions include: | ||
**Ways to contact a contributer who adds individual names | **Ways to contact a contributer who adds individual names | ||
**Need to clarify guidelines in Wiki. | **Need to clarify guidelines in Wiki. | ||
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<br>''March 1 - 8'' | <br>''March 1 - 8'' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bIf9VTrZEE-lAZp1RJBxzq7mORmmCOgG9TtN86OHxQ0 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bIf9VTrZEE-lAZp1RJBxzq7mORmmCOgG9TtN86OHxQ0 Entries containing references to FamilySearch.org] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1siYPJYjdCV37cwHy7WHOJMDFIvgi-JBfJWb5lhrKlfc | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1siYPJYjdCV37cwHy7WHOJMDFIvgi-JBfJWb5lhrKlfc User Pages] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gnk6nByIemETeybTHl0TjeU2I9BDfKRRTB-5KLp_mWM | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gnk6nByIemETeybTHl0TjeU2I9BDfKRRTB-5KLp_mWM Continuum of Engagment] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CDUOAQxdteEIQClUWxhUUjj4-3mXIBBpqDxDobPpRjo | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1CDUOAQxdteEIQClUWxhUUjj4-3mXIBBpqDxDobPpRjo Getting more information on photos that are upload] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-fr0EMX7vH6Zd8xlBa0e8zPdKCOCUblJkN-kfIMA0Qw | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-fr0EMX7vH6Zd8xlBa0e8zPdKCOCUblJkN-kfIMA0Qw Purpose and Appropriate Topics] Calls attention to need for reviewing/updating these pages. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z7UoItKhJQlhQ53L6qeaZQo8yDJUapHP2RBZ_YZrhAg | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z7UoItKhJQlhQ53L6qeaZQo8yDJUapHP2RBZ_YZrhAg Start of Moderator Handbook already on Wiki] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ViY6Ocvi8O5JB70t3prJz7u4Ye8lq2ml91n58vW4I58 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ViY6Ocvi8O5JB70t3prJz7u4Ye8lq2ml91n58vW4I58 Recognition] Rewarding Wiki accomplishments | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KEbfIuiArKjqSMXzX8EWimM9n28ItOn3TYwkwEpER7c | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KEbfIuiArKjqSMXzX8EWimM9n28ItOn3TYwkwEpER7c Genealogy's Star writes about the wiki] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aQcl1fkypSMbAx5QIEEejb4iZ6RMVr9ARcQbCbEGDBg | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aQcl1fkypSMbAx5QIEEejb4iZ6RMVr9ARcQbCbEGDBg Family Tech posts an article about the wiki] | ||
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'''Polls''' | '''Polls''' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rhgNHioye7Ehyiqvv5EjYd5BwZbyWDcnB58Zc3BldJY | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rhgNHioye7Ehyiqvv5EjYd5BwZbyWDcnB58Zc3BldJY Proposed: Link from adoption sign to adopter's user page] | ||
'''Forum Threads Started''' | '''Forum Threads Started''' | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14HgXRHu14NwHf6g9_SnAspiSF8JNeTvgKRahlH9NnX8 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14HgXRHu14NwHf6g9_SnAspiSF8JNeTvgKRahlH9NnX8 Help vs. FamilySearch Wiki namespace] | ||
H | |||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGxh9n7dMtXryhOQd91ete35QCoRZ5ylRHGm9KQeJzQ | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LGxh9n7dMtXryhOQd91ete35QCoRZ5ylRHGm9KQeJzQ Should we have substantial prerequisities for moderators?] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3MnzB9sK7E57pZGv3EQdhZ9qDrEGMMjuPLky1vkLzk | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1I3MnzB9sK7E57pZGv3EQdhZ9qDrEGMMjuPLky1vkLzk Maximum period of inactivity of Moderators and Adopters] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VgbqAI3DVD5U_p3FaRmXs7u3ROae6tL4H6KA2wAWmK0 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VgbqAI3DVD5U_p3FaRmXs7u3ROae6tL4H6KA2wAWmK0 Require Adopters to edit a page before Adoption sign is posted?] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14MVSC_ENjKp5NLAFKB-74hV-3jOGvBRwHW0nTDHkEic | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/14MVSC_ENjKp5NLAFKB-74hV-3jOGvBRwHW0nTDHkEic Recruiting Moderators] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/19-cjYBl7pOUboe_HORna3nlZwPC-R3vn2MTvyIth5QI | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/19-cjYBl7pOUboe_HORna3nlZwPC-R3vn2MTvyIth5QI "Three strikes" communication policy for moderators and adopters] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1isDyMS51UtJRbb5oD8IoynP8m9b1STcNoh88J8DGzZ0 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1isDyMS51UtJRbb5oD8IoynP8m9b1STcNoh88J8DGzZ0 Sandbox category] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6131 Another advertising question] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6131 Another advertising question] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6026 Proposal: Remove sandboxes from search results] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=6026 Proposal: Remove sandboxes from search results] | ||
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Note: This is the month the Wiki Contributor's meeting began. It was an outgrowth of the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Technical Meeting|Tech meeting]]. | Note: This is the month the Wiki Contributor's meeting began. It was an outgrowth of the [[FamilySearch Wiki:Technical Meeting|Tech meeting]]. | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rhgNHioye7Ehyiqvv5EjYd5BwZbyWDcnB58Zc3BldJY | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1rhgNHioye7Ehyiqvv5EjYd5BwZbyWDcnB58Zc3BldJY Proposed: Link from adoption sign to adopter's user page] | ||
*[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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Moderators and Adopters | Moderators and Adopters | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_sVf6sDSIjk9mFDCkwrWfDsiFBmH6s6GoQkM4RTRSq8 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_sVf6sDSIjk9mFDCkwrWfDsiFBmH6s6GoQkM4RTRSq8 Relative stewardship of moderators and adopters] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jUEobRFtqumhTYwY_0s9bqidaGxPJplaa9OAe4tVgfk | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jUEobRFtqumhTYwY_0s9bqidaGxPJplaa9OAe4tVgfk Qualifications of adopters and moderators] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j1lRkxp4ZeA0A2oOZGioxLdwFxIkCBwMqnsnBPJvOOQ | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j1lRkxp4ZeA0A2oOZGioxLdwFxIkCBwMqnsnBPJvOOQ Encouraging User Participation on Adopted Pages] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5272 Page Adopter category] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5272 Page Adopter category] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r5yCOcBIkb_SSoOf2QMnWx6QNemozASu9xMqB2_tVdE | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r5yCOcBIkb_SSoOf2QMnWx6QNemozASu9xMqB2_tVdE Moderators and Adopters: level of activity] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5156 Forum Digest: a plan for reaching decisions, implementing ideas] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5156 Forum Digest: a plan for reaching decisions, implementing ideas] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5085 Affiliate links?] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5085 Affiliate links?] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q52-xePFiNMxzqm2gGSb2Qsawg8uaTre9dmUznOz0lc | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q52-xePFiNMxzqm2gGSb2Qsawg8uaTre9dmUznOz0lc FamilySearch Wiki Affiliates Logo] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GaLDVUVgH33FV4zuH6w4OxpVt54dCiLWzqS6xpHZAEI | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GaLDVUVgH33FV4zuH6w4OxpVt54dCiLWzqS6xpHZAEI Record Search Updates Archive] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5079 How to account for Indexing when writing wiki projects?] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5079 How to account for Indexing when writing wiki projects?] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5330 Welcoming] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=5330 Welcoming] | ||
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*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M70cStFNR-iviA-vV-KK1CmfEp4k71yGIszey381FIo | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M70cStFNR-iviA-vV-KK1CmfEp4k71yGIszey381FIo Should we have separate forums for Moderators, Adopters and contributors?] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4703 Moderators - Sharing best practices] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4703 Moderators - Sharing best practices] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4701 Replacing a moderator or adopter?] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4701 Replacing a moderator or adopter?] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4850 Technical Volunteer duties] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4850 Technical Volunteer duties] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ty995FCernrGP0kn667iPcTSGUlyAaFgkU1_pFCGII0 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ty995FCernrGP0kn667iPcTSGUlyAaFgkU1_pFCGII0 Limit number of pages for moderator or adopter?] | ||
All contributors | All contributors | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fCEHcbjXY52sREPpcvKVOIGZaMEMYmByA_NJLQi89Xk | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fCEHcbjXY52sREPpcvKVOIGZaMEMYmByA_NJLQi89Xk Term limits?] | ||
<br> | <br> | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Tu0ZwHCcJuMEgjylNMan7GJ0crIxDRtcr0zzbbJ2w4 | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/13Tu0ZwHCcJuMEgjylNMan7GJ0crIxDRtcr0zzbbJ2w4 Avoiding Redundance while Meeting User Needs] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/16FWBkEXljrQDcH_aPwIdBvDdbz7-daXqoMT9XDQTVyg | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/16FWBkEXljrQDcH_aPwIdBvDdbz7-daXqoMT9XDQTVyg Recognition: Adopters, moderators, and contributors] | ||
*[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4714 The Wiki Audience] | *[http://forums.familysearch.org/en/showthread.php?t=4714 The Wiki Audience] | ||
*[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2YrYcrEDCzyKWWrRYdrM35P5zBhj4QqhNDl0A22KuU | *[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1w2YrYcrEDCzyKWWrRYdrM35P5zBhj4QqhNDl0A22KuU Is this Advertising] | ||
Display | Display |
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