Wikipedia:WikiProject Video games/Newsletter/Poll

The WikiProject Video games Newsletter released its first issue a year ago. Since then, the format has been tweaked and fine tuned, and the content has included information about the VG project's status as well as tips on how to write articles and better understand policies. The newsletter is meant to help connect editors, keep them up-to-date with the activities of the VG project, and improve the knowledge of our members.

Below are questions to help gauge the effectiveness of the newsletter's first year. Answers will be accepted for a three week period following the deliver of the March 2009 issue on Wednesday, April 1, 2009. Just to clarify, this is not an April Fools' Day gag, and we would really appreciate honest criticism. Information obtained from this poll is intend to alter the newsletter for the better. So don't feel you should hold back or give answers similar to everyone else. Feel free to voice your opinion.

Questions
Please answer the questions below using number signs (  #  ) to create an ordered list under each question.

Question 1
'''The VG newsletter was created to help keep members up-to-date on the efforts of the VG Project, encourage participation, and offer lesser known editing tips. Do you think the newsletter meets these goals?'''


 * 1) Yes. Tezkag72 (talk) 21:57, 1 April 2009 (UTC)
 * 2) Yes.  I Smashed   TALK!  18:36, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

Question 2
If not, which specific areas does it not accomplish the intended goal?



Question 3
How helpful have you found the past features of the VG newletters: helpful, neutral, confusing? (Feel free to use your own adjectives.)


 * 1) Helpful.  I Smashed   TALK!  18:36, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

Question 4
Which past feature(s) do you think is the best example of the description above and why?


 * 1) News, Project at a glance  I Smashed   TALK!  18:36, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

Question 5
Are there specific features you would like to see that have not been covered, or maybe expansion on a previous feature?



Question 6
Do you find the monthly updates of the article statistics informative?


 * 1) Yes. Tezkag72 (talk) 21:57, 1 April 2009 (UTC)
 * 2) Yes.  I Smashed   TALK!  18:36, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

Question 7
Do you find the monthly news items informative?


 * 1) Yes. Tezkag72 (talk) 21:57, 1 April 2009 (UTC)
 * 2) Yes Very.  I Smashed   TALK!  18:36, 23 April 2009 (UTC)

Question 8
Is there anything you think should be done differently in, removed from, or added to the newsletter?


 * 1) Add a DYK section, since DYKs take up probably most of the news section. Also, maybe, in the "Changes to Featured and Good content", it might be a good idea to have a list of the articles that failed GAN or FAC. Tezkag72 (talk) 21:57, 1 April 2009 (UTC)

Conclusions
Lack of feedback means the results are technically inconclusive. However, the lack of participation with the poll can mean readers are too busy to respond, too shy to respond, indifferent to the newsletter, did not read the request for comments in the newsletter, or any combination of the four. (Guyinblack25 talk 15:49, 20 May 2009 (UTC))