Wikipedia talk:WikiProject U.S. Roads/Newsletter
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[edit] Publication frequency
Have a few issues: a) How often should we publish this? b) When should we start? I'd like to see if we can get something whipped up by Saturday because of the AFD's... --Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 04:03, 8 February 2007 (UTC)
- The AFDs should be the cover story! V60 VTalk · VDemolitions · VRoads 01:34, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
- Yeah... but then do we still need the deletion debates section for issue 1? --Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 04:05, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
Nope. V60 VTalk · VDemolitions · VRoads 04:48, 9 February 2007 (UTC)Actually, AFDs be cover, all others in the separate section. V60 VTalk · VDemolitions · VRoads 04:50, 9 February 2007 (UTC)- Okay... we have 2 infoboxes so that works... --Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 04:55, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
- Yeah... but then do we still need the deletion debates section for issue 1? --Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 04:05, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] SH shield rotation
I added a generic circle sign shield to the newsletter. We could rotate it to match the featured descendant project's SH shield. Comments? V60 VTalk · VDemolitions · VRoads 03:52, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
- Not a problem. --Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 04:03, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Distribution
Instead of transcluding the entire newsletter onto a user's talk page, we should use the Wikipedia Signpost method and only show the headlines; otherwise, the issue would take up way too much space on talk pages. This issue was discussed at NYSR soon after the release of issue 1 (a full transclusion of the issue) and resulted in a special delivery page.
Also, if need be, I can help with the distribution. --TMF Let's Go Mets - Stats 21:23, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
- Yup, I'll have to get that ready Sat. Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 01:45, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] First publication date
Could the time be pushed back a bit? This is because I have things going on on Saturday, including the Pro Bowl. Comments? V60 VTalk · VDemolitions · VRoads 23:46, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
- Granted, I'm going to be watching the Pro Bowl as well, but I don't think much more has to be done for this newsletter to be released. As for the latest addition to the newsletter, those comments may be seen as canvassing; at least, that's my take. --TMF Let's Go Mets - Stats 23:57, 9 February 2007 (UTC)
- Reverted that last change. V60 VTalk · VDemolitions · VRoads 00:53, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
- I'd say that we should stick with the time. However, if we gvet behind it can be moved. If you can't distribute, someone else can fill in if needed. --Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 01:46, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
- Reverted that last change. V60 VTalk · VDemolitions · VRoads 00:53, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
Actually, I am free except for the Pro Bowl, so the delivery time should be around 3PM EST or so. Comments? V60 VTalk · VDemolitions · VRoads 02:43, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
- In that case, we can probably move distribution to 3 PM Eastern. --Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 06:08, 10 February 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Subscription by non project participants
Hi, I want to subscribe (have to keep an eye on you lot) but I am not a project participant. Have you made allowances for that? see, for example Wikipedia:WikiProject_The_Beatles/Outreach#Non-members ... thanks and good luck! Since I recognise bits and pieces from various newsletters, including some that I've been involved in, if I can be of any technical assistance please advise! ++Lar: t/c 03:16, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
- No problem, Lar. V60 VTalk · VDemolitions · VRoads 03:24, 13 February 2007 (UTC)
Where is the subscription list? Also I'd like to get notified via link rather than a copy transcluded, if possible... thanks! ++Lar: t/c 23:53, 24 March 2007 (UTC)
[edit] Size of the Newsletter
I'm just letting you know that my opinion is that the current format is obnoxiously huge! Could we try to size it down a bit. Here's last issue in a smaller format for example.
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Maybe do something else with the links inside, but this looks a whole lot better, in my opinion. └Jared┘┌talk┐ 13:54, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
- If you can include the featured SH subproject in the top, I have no problem. V60 VTalk · VDemolitions · VRoads 14:43, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
- I don't know what you mean. └Jared┘┌talk┐ 14:55, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
- It's already there. --Rschen7754 (talk - contribs) 22:09, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
- It's apparent that you don't read the Wikipedia Signpost, which uses the exact same delivery format and has been for some time. As for the design above, I'm not a big fan of it. --TMF Let's Go Mets - Stats 17:17, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
- I do read the signpost, and as a matter of fact I contribute to it. I still do not understand what you mean by "featured SH subproject." And that's OK if you do not like it. I personally think a more compact design is more economical. I have two newsletters on my userpage right now and they are cluttering it up because of their size. Maybe you can propose an alternate. └Jared┘┌talk┐ 17:23, 3 March 2007 (UTC)
