https://wikitech.wikimedia.org/wiki/Deployments#Upcoming_Release_Train_disruptions tends to provide a good idea of when WMF vacations are, since I've never seen a public calendar of them. The last two weeks of December (starting 21 December 2020) are marked as having no deployments, so I would expect most staff to be off for those weeks.
On Mon, Nov 16, 2020 at 7:35 PM Risker <risker...@gmail.com> wrote: > Perhaps a way to think about it would be to pause meetings at which > decisions are being made or "official" opinions are being collected, > without expecting any pauses in more socially oriented meetings. So, > perhaps an embargo on most WMF-sponsored meetings, as well as formal > meetings of our constituent organizations and groups including committees > and perhaps even chapter/user group committees; co-editing sessions, online > meetups, chatting cafes, etc that are more social in orientation and are > optional participation could quite easily continue, and may even be > particularly beneficial for those who are socially isolated because of the > ongoing efforts to reduce the impact of the current health crisis. > > In reality, I expect that there's already a plan to put many if not all > WMF-sponsored meetings/sessions on hold for a several-week break starting > mid-December; this is a practice that has been in place for a couple of > years, and I believe the WMF maintains only a skeleton crew for at least a > week during that period. > > Risker/Anne > > On Mon, 16 Nov 2020 at 18:46, Gnangarra <gnanga...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Kaya Jan >> >> Yes I agree, I'm not asking for an absolute ban on all meetings, just >> that we give pause as and where possible. >> >> Boodarwun >> >> On Tue, 17 Nov 2020 at 00:39, Jan Ainali <j...@aina.li> wrote: >> >>> Hello Gnangarra, >>> >>> I really like your sentiment and appreciate your effort to keep the >>> community healthy. However, we should acknowledge that with the ongoing >>> pandemic, not everyone is able to visit their families. Over the years a >>> lot of friendships have been formed in our community as well. Being able >>> to collaborate with them might be a very nice feeling for many. >>> >>> So as a compromise, I suggest not to enforce a complete stop for online >>> meetings, but rather just pause the kind of meetings where important >>> decisions are being taken. Friendly meetups, chatting cafés or co-editing >>> sessions might be just what is needed for many to stay in a positive state >>> of mind. As long as they don't *require* people to join because their voice >>> would not be heard on some matter I believe online meetings are just fine. >>> >>> Warm regards >>> Jan Ainali >>> >>> Den mån 16 nov. 2020 kl 04:11 skrev Gnangarra <gnanga...@gmail.com>: >>> >>>> Kaya >>>> >>>> Over the last 9 months the movement has really taken to the use of >>>> "zoom" style technology to hold and host events, I dont doubt they have >>>> been really productive in addressing the many needs of the community. >>>> >>>> One thing I have noticed is just how many of these notices are coming >>>> through now with some meetings taking place not once but multiple times to >>>> ensure everyone has access to them in their best time period. >>>> >>>> I know as volunteers we are able to pick and choose what we do, I also >>>> know we are placing a lot of pressure on affiliates to be upto date on all >>>> these events. I raise a concern that perhaps we as a community are >>>> starting to over do these meetings and stretch volunteer resources to point >>>> of breaking or being overwhelmed. I know that as WP20 approaches these >>>> meetings are going to accelerate and put greater demands on our limited >>>> resources. >>>> >>>> I propose that the community has a quiet period from the 14 December to >>>> 5th January where we dont hold general meetings, webinars, cafes, and >>>> strategy discussions to give people time to refresh and focus on family. >>>> Obviously some small group focused community meetings will be necessary as >>>> part of WP20 and other preparations so I'm not suggesting ruling out all >>>> meetings just asking that we remember that there is life outside of the >>>> movement we should be allowing people time to focus on as well. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> Gnangarra >>>> >>>> *Power of Diverse Collaboration* >>>> *Sharing knowledge brings people together* >>>> Wikimania Bangkok 2021 >>>> August >>>> hosted by ESEAP >>>> >>>> Wikimania: https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gnangarra >>>> Noongarpedia: https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wp/nys/Main_Page >>>> My print shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Gnangarra/shop?asc=u >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: >>>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and >>>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l >>>> New messages to: Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org >>>> Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, >>>> <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and >>> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l >>> New messages to: Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org >>> Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, >>> <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >>> >> >> >> -- >> GN. >> >> *Power of Diverse Collaboration* >> *Sharing knowledge brings people together* >> Wikimania Bangkok 2021 >> August >> hosted by ESEAP >> >> Wikimania: https://wikimania.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Gnangarra >> Noongarpedia: https://incubator.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wp/nys/Main_Page >> My print shop: https://www.redbubble.com/people/Gnangarra/shop?asc=u >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: >> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and >> https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l >> New messages to: Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org >> Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, >> <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >> > _______________________________________________ > Wikimedia-l mailing list, guidelines at: > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Mailing_lists/Guidelines and > https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia-l > New messages to: Wikimedia-l@lists.wikimedia.org > Unsubscribe: https://lists.wikimedia.org/mailman/listinfo/wikimedia-l, > <mailto:wikimedia-l-requ...@lists.wikimedia.org?subject=unsubscribe> >
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