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Policy Report
Not sure where I want to go with this. The mission statement was to let the workers talk about their work on policy pages, to give the readers information they couldn't get simply from reading the policy page, but I've been getting sparse responses in December, and I can't make a column out of this. I think I left messages on 30 or 40 talk pages for the column on WP:WAR, with no responses, and I've had no responses to the posts at VPP or the RFC at VPP. If you have a preference, tell me; I'm leaning towards going on hiatus until/unless I can start getting more feedback. (Watchlisting) - Dank (push to talk) 04:02, 3 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Sage, on reflection, I think I want to push on and at least see if I can get coverage of the content and deletion policies. I'll target all the content policies at once and see if any of them produce enough for a column. - Dank (push to talk) 14:40, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

signpost rox
A slightly belated barnstar... happy new year!

The Wikipedia Signpost: 1 January 2010
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Photo
I would prefer my photo not be on Commons. Thank you. Dragons flight (talk) 03:27, 7 January 2010 (UTC)

Photo request
I saw your great photos of Hartford. Do you take requests? I'm writing material that discusses the Clarion Hotel, which I read is located downtown across from Constitution Plaza. I suppose it's not the prettiest building, and it occupies a contral position, yet no one seems to have posted any free photos of it (or maybe someone has and I just don't recognize it.) There's absolutely no rush, but if you should someday happen to pass by it when you have a camera in hand, would you mind snapping a pic for the project?  Will Beback   talk    21:42, 7 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks!   Will Beback    talk    22:35, 7 January 2010 (UTC)


 * Those pictures are great! The light is good, the perspective is straight, and I can tell you picked an excellent vantage point. Thanks for giving your time and care to this small project.   Will Beback    talk    08:12, 21 February 2010 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 11 January 2010
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call for more Signpost writers
I might be able to do some book reviews and interviews, but not until March, unfortunately—the start of that month is my worst annual RL work deadline. Until then, I limp along. Tony  (talk)  10:13, 12 January 2010 (UTC)

What do you want me to do? I'm volunteering, in a way, but unsure what is needed or wanted. --Moni3 (talk) 13:51, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Question: What exactly is the (apparently dormant) WikiProject report? I'm a reporter for a print newspaper in real life, and I've been long interested in getting involved in the Signpost (although I have worried at times that I might not have the time to dedicate to it), most likely in something like "In the News" or "News and Notes", but I was rather interested in hearing what this WikiProject report was all about... —  Hun ter   Ka  hn  14:50, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Question: In your opinion, does with the Wikiproject report extend to task forces of a wikiproject? TomStar81 (Talk) 23:15, 12 January 2010 (UTC)
 * I think some people would be flattered if personally asked to make a specific contribution (e.g., "I've identified you as a gifted writer on Wikipedia, and wonder whether you'd be prepared to write a book review for publication in one of The Signpost's four February editions? There are a number books you might wish to choose from ...."). It would be a way of bringing more of our best writers/commentators into the fold. Tony   (talk)  08:13, 13 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Thanks for the reply. One last point fo clarification: in the case of the milhist project, would the wikiproject report also extend independently to our special projects and working groups? I want to be real clear on this so that if any in the milhist project asks I can answer :) TomStar81 (Talk) 23:39, 13 January 2010 (UTC)

Re: WikiProject reports
I think I'd be really interested in this. As I said, I'm a reporter in real life and have been interested in looking for ways to get involved with the Signpost. I think there is a lot of potential for stories about the WikiProjects. Just to make sure my understanding is clear, we're basically talking about at least one WikiProject-centered story a week? Would I get to choose what WikiProject I would write about? Or would it be less centered around a story on a single WikiProject, and more of a weekly roundup (these are the new WikiProjects this week; these are the GAs or FAs that passed this week for certain WikiProjects; etc. etc.)? —  Hun ter   Ka  hn  21:44, 13 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Sorry to bother you about this again, but I was giving this some more thought, and thought of examples of WikiProject-related stories I might have written in the past. I thought I'd run them by you and see if these were the kind of thing you meant for this, or if I'm misunderstanding. (Note: I'm not necessarily pitching these for story ideas NOW, as they may no longer be time sensitive.
 * I remember when WikiProject Barack Obama was started, some were arguing that it wasn't right because there had never been WPs about other past presidents or politicans (like GW Bush) and that it might have NPOV problems, skewing articles in Obama's favor. Others thought it was more than appropriate given the amount of Obama-related content there is on Wikipedia, and that anyone who wanted to start a WikiProject George Bush is free to do so.
 * I don't know this for sure yet, but it seems like there have been a lot of new proposals for WikiProjects about individual actors or celebrities. For example, WikiProject Lady Gaga was recently formed, and there are proposals ongoing for WikiProject Beyoncé and WikiProject Hilary Duff. Could be a trend story, and there would almost certainly be proponents of this kind of trend...
 * (I couldn't write this because I was involved, so conflict of interest) Back in 2009, there was a discussion (here and here of mass mergers of South Park season one episode articles. A number of editors objected and started massive editing to save those articles. The result was that 6 of the episode articles are now actually FAs, the borderline-inactive WikiProject South Park was rejuvinated, and a featured topic drive was started that is about to have its first FT. I'll bet things like this happen all the time in WikiProjects...


 * Are these the kind of stories you have in mind for this WikiProject Report, or am I misunderstanding the idea of it? —  Hun ter   Ka  hn  21:58, 13 January 2010 (UTC)
 * Well, I think I'd be interested in doing that. How do I go about throwing my hat into the ring. —  Hun ter   Ka  hn  02:09, 14 January 2010 (UTC)

Wikipedia Day NYC
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The Wikipedia Signpost: 18 January 2010
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The Wikipedia Signpost: 25 January 2010
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CfD nomination of Category:Decades in science
I have nominated decades in science for deletion. Your opinions on the matter are welcome; please participate in the discussion by adding your comments at the discussion page. Thank you. -- Alan Liefting (talk) - 00:13, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

ITN footer
Greetings Ragesoss, I have a glitch. I can't get proper display of the "Previous ITN" (and "Next ITN") footers on this week's ITN. I've studied the codes of past ITN pages, and I can't understand why it isn't there, I think it's built into the footer template, but it simply isn't displaying. Any advice? - Draeco (talk) 17:41, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
 * Nice work, thanks boss. - Draeco (talk) 17:47, 2 February 2010 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 1 February 2010
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2010-02-01/From the editor (comments/discussion) Signpost's role
I wouldn't want to overstep the purpose of that comments section ... but if I was going to respond to your response there, I'd bring up the idea from the realm of journalism (also in flux:) ... as to the role of a community newspaper (Signpost, yes?) in mediating (?) the public conversation. Note: I'm delighted to have participated in the first SecurePoll Arbitration Committee election (my first ArbCom voting) ... and I see that: In July 2009, the Wikimedia Foundation launched its first-ever strategy development project ... (Sue Gardner) From my rough perceptions from skimming some of the discussions at the Pump, I'd guess there might be some knee-jerk negative response to the idea of anyone mediating anything :-) ... but this would clearly seem to be a time for innovation in process ... including the perception of the meaning of some existing processes. (Consider, e.g., the idea of a designing a new logo for ArbCom.  amidst interesting times.) Again, I didn't think it appropriate to add the above beneath your reply in the comments section of your Signpost Editor's note ... and so have put them here on your talk. No reply necessary, unless you feel inspired.:-) Cheers. -- Proofreader77 (interact) 00:35, 3 February 2010 (UTC)

ITN beat
I've helped ITN sporadically for a while, and since it's in need of a leader I'll sign myself up. On a related note, do you think this topic (CPOV) is on my ITN beat? I often have trouble distinguishing between ITN and N&N topics. - Draeco (talk) 23:21, 5 February 2010 (UTC)

Upcoming Dispatch
FYI, Wikipedia_talk:Featured_content_dispatch_workshop, I won't be able to followup, check with Dr pda or Karanacs. Best, Sandy Georgia  (Talk) 14:35, 8 February 2010 (UTC)

Gender issue
Sage, I think I remember that you're interested in gender issues on Wikipedia. You might or might not be interested in a thread at my talk page, User_talk:Dank. - Dank (push to talk) 18:36, 8 February 2010 (UTC)

The Wikipedia Signpost: 8 February 2010
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Signpost Delivery
I never recieved my copy of the Signpost at my talk page for Feb. 8. If you can help me, I would be most grateful. Belugaboy535136 contribs 23:39, 9 February 2010 (UTC)  Nevermind, sorry!

The Wikipedia Signpost: 15 February 2010
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POTD notification
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Just to let you know that the Featured Picture File:Tree of life by Haeckel.jpg is due to make an appearance as Picture of the Day on February 26, 2010. If you get a chance, you can check and improve the caption at Template:POTD/2010-02-26.  howcheng  {chat} 00:44, 25 February 2010 (UTC)

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NYC Wikipedia Meetup Sunday, March 21
In the afternoon, we will hold a session dedicated to meta:Wikimedia New York City activities, review the recent Wikipedia Day NYC, plan for the next stages of projects like Wikipedia at the Library and Lights Camera Wiki, and hold salon-style group discussions on Wikipedia and the other Wikimedia projects, for example User:ScienceApologist will present on "climate change, alternative medicine, UFOs and Transcendental Meditation" (see the November meeting's minutes).

In the evening, we'll share dinner and chat at a local restaurant, and generally enjoy ourselves and kick back. And if the weather is good, we'll have a star party with the telescopes on the roof of Pupin Hall!

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AfD nomination of Woodward Court
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