Hi Gregory, Could I ask a related common question - why not just send these out on WikimediaAnnounce-l?
Thanks, Mike On 30 Jun 2012, at 06:49, Gregory Varnum wrote: > Cross-posting. > > -greg > > Begin forwarded message: > >> From: Gregory Varnum <gregory.var...@gmail.com> >> Subject: New, lower traffic, announcements only email list for Wikimedia >> developers >> Date: 30 June, 2012 1:23:11 AM EDT >> To: wikitec...@lists.wikimedia.org >> >> Greetings, >> >> Following discussions with Wikimedia developers more on the "fringe" and not >> as engaged in frequent IRC or mailing list conversations, the request for an >> announcements only mailing list came up. I wanted to let folks know that >> this list has been created and is ready for membership: >> https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikitech-announce - >> wikitech-annou...@lists.wikimedia.org There will also be a signup list for >> this and other lists at Wikimania Hackathon. >> >> Unlike this list, which allows for discussion, or the MediaWiki-announce >> list, which focuses exclusively on MediaWiki release announcements, >> wikitech-announce will be used for occasional announcements on both >> MediaWiki and broader Wikimedia developer related news items. This includes >> an announcement when monthly tech or engineering reports are posted, >> important news updates on git or developer related tools, and information on >> upcoming sprints, events or other major developer collaborations. >> >> Having presented this idea a few times, there are some common questions I >> will get out of the way now. >> >> Why not just send these out on MediaWiki-announce? There was quick reaction >> from several of these less-engaged developers that some really did want JUST >> MediaWiki release info sent out on that list. In other words, the audience >> of that list did not like the idea. >> >> Will this duplicate emails sent to wikitech-l? Probably, but it is not >> designed for folks already utilizing wikitech-l - it is designed for folks >> who would like less email traffic and want announcements - not conversations. >> >> Is this really going to save folks that many emails? In June, the >> wikitech-l list had 639 individual messages (so far). It is unlikely that >> this list would exceed 12 a month. For reference, MediaWiki-announce has >> sent out 3 messages this month and mediawiki-l had 121 messages. This list >> presents a middle ground between the two extremes. >> >> Do we not already have enough lists? Yes, but as our developer community >> grows, so too must our means of communicating. Many individuals, myself >> included, have been intentionally trying to engage developers generally less >> present, but just as important to our community. Such as corporate >> developers with an interest in sharing extensions who can benefit from >> announcements about git. Similarly, some students would prefer to get basic >> info that helps them stay on top of the latest developments. >> >> Generally, if you find yourself having a concern about this list, it is >> probably not the list for you to join. However, if you find yourself >> excited at the idea of less development chatter while remaining informed, >> this might just be the list for you. >> >> Thank you to Sumana and TheHelpfulOne for supporting this effort and to >> Daniel Renfro for proposing this idea and getting the discussion started. >> >> I have volunteered to moderate the list at its start, but will be interested >> in recruiting others that are willing to help. Anyone with an announcement >> can submit one, and a moderator will approve messages which fit within the >> list's scope. >> >> Finally, like any new tool, I anticipate its usage will evolve over time - >> so please do engage in discussion on any ideas you may have for its future. >> >> Thank you! >> -greg aka varnent > > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-l mailing list > Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org > Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l _______________________________________________ Wikimedia-l mailing list Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l
