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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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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Volume 1, Issue 2 | 24 February 2007 | About the Newsletter |
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Archives | Newsroom | Shortcut : WP:USRD/NEWS | |
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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)
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)
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)
As an editor of a college newspaper, you should refrain from editorializing in articles. The IRC discussion comes to light is not an accurate headline. It should say something to the effect that IRC benefits TfD discussion. Also, the article itself is clearly biased in support of IRC. I'm not opposed to IRC, but it sounds like a piece of PR in favor of IRC. This is clear editorializing in an article, and is not best suited for any kind of journalistic intent, as is evidenced here. If you want to editorialize about it, then write a commentary or editorial. -- myselfalso 15:55, 7 April 2007 (UTC)
Please again consider allowing delivery via link rather than via the entire content. Thanks! ++ Lar: t/ c 14:58, 15 April 2007 (UTC)
I was thinking of putting a section on recent major edits and new articles created for the Northeast region (and hopefully other people would create something similar for other regions). Is this type of thing suitable for the newsletter? An sample of what I'm talkiing about:
-- Polaron | Talk 16:19, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
Addressing concerns recently voiced at WT:USRD, I'm considering scaling down the newsletter. With only three regular editors, it is becoming a pain to try and get it out every 2 weeks. Here is what I am proposing:
-- Rschen7754 ( talk - contribs) 07:21, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
Is it possible to have the newsletter delivered to a subpage of a user talk page? —Michael 12:29, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
I would like to be an editor. I have been an editor for my classroom newspaper and I have the best skills at editing in my age in Washington. Contact me it you will let me in. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Wiki890 ( talk • contribs) 00:43, 13 June 2007 (UTC)
Sorry I'm late on replying to these, but I do like the new look of the Project Roads Newsletter. I wish I had something more to add. I'd mention the completion of Pinellas County Road 501, but that wouldn't interest too many people outside of the Tampa Bay Metro Area. ---- DanTD 02:12, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
Maybe we should have vivid pictures to go with the articles and maybe a whole new type of format. Also, I think every once in a while a guest editor could help out.
- Wiki1997 01:06, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
P.S. The newsletter just keeps getting better and better!
[2] I disagree with this edit, and will not support the newsletter going out this way. -- Rschen7754 ( T C) 20:25, 17 November 2007 (UTC)
What do I need to do to receive the newsletter?-- Sweet100000 ( talk) 21:43, 23 November 2007 (UTC)
While we're at least considering some changes, here's one that really should be made - our delivery methods. Currently, we have Subst, Transclude, and Link; because of these methods, we're also forced to make an unnecessary delivery page for each issue. Subst and Link are fine; it's transclude that forces the creation of the delivery pages.
I propose that we replace the Transclude option with a template that would automatically update for each issue (basically {{ Signpost-subscription}} except for USRD). We would then no longer need to use a separate delivery page for every issue, as a single delivery page could then just be updated for each issue then substed on the user's talk page. This change would have no visible effect on those with subst or link options; it would only affect the few that have transclude for their delivery method. For those with transclude, they could be given subst for the upcoming issue with a link to the new template (name TBD), or switched over to the new template immediately.
Unless anyone can come up with a good reason to retain the transclude method (the only conceivable one I can think of would be cleaner code on the talk page but, again, users who have problems with substed code could use the proposed updating template), the new, multi-use delivery page and the updating template option should be enacted as soon as possible. -- TMF Let's Go Mets - Stats 10:37, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
I think a good idea in addition to having the top 10 that we currently have, is to have a top 5 most improved projects. This could either be judged by most improved Ω or work, or have a list for both since Ω would favor the smaller projects and work would favor larger projects. -- Holderca1 talk 00:36, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
For those curious, here are those top 5 lists for the last newsletter period:
Rank | State | ω |
---|---|---|
1 | Michigan | 128 |
2 | Connecticut | 64 |
2 | New York | 64 |
4 | New Jersey | 51 |
5 | Texas | 44 |
Rank | State | Ω |
---|---|---|
1 | Michigan | 0.659 |
2 | Connecticut | 0.306 |
3 | Utah | 0.192 |
4 | New Jersey | 0.189 |
5 | New York | 0.104 |
-- Holderca1 talk 16:47, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
What date each month do we close out for the leaderboard? The numbers are up-to-date and I can provide the results fairly quickly. Also, as I really got to thinking about the whole leaderboard thing should be taken with a grain of salt, not only do some states have a lot more highways than others, but longer as well. As I was doing the junction list for U.S. Route 377 in Texas, I was thinking, man, editors of Rhode Island highways don't have to do this crap. Anyway, it's fun, I get more out of inching Texas past states with a lot less highways than the hope of actually making it to the top of it anytime soon. -- Holderca1 talk 16:03, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Rank | State | ω | Rank | State | Ω | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Texas | 120 | 1 | Michigan | 0.380 | |
2 | New York | 88 | 2 | Utah | 0.258 | |
3 | Connecticut | 82 | 3 | Vermont | 0.208 | |
4 | Michigan | 72 | 4 | Iowa | 0.202 | |
5 | Wisconsin | 28 | 5 | Texas | 0.191 |
Here are the numbers for the past month. -- Holderca1 talk 19:51, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
For the newsletter, we're considering only putting states on the leaderboard. Are there any objections to this? -- Rschen7754 ( T C) 23:45, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
How is this newsletter delivered? I currently have an approved bot which delivers newsletters. If you would like, I can have it deliver it for you. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 14:21, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
Article on Ohio State Route 732 has been expanded. 14:04, 18 March 2008 (UTC)Marqqq —Preceding unsigned comment added by Marqqq ( talk • contribs)
I created Wikipedia:WikiProject U.S. Roads/Newsletter/Current and updated it with June 2008's newsletter (the most recent one I could find). The page was created so that Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Newsletters doesn't have to be continuously updated. If the project plans to start with new newsletters, just paste the entire newsletter on this page and it will update it on the main newsletters' page. -- Nehrams2020 ( talk) 00:26, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
We are developing a MediaWiki extension that will enable users to subscribe to community newsletters much more easily. We are very excited to hear your feedback on the features we have planned. Feel free to share your thoughts here. - Tinaj1234 ( talk) 12:38, 9 June 2015 (UTC)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
| ||
Volume 1, Issue 2 | 24 February 2007 | About the Newsletter |
|
| ||
Archives | Newsroom | Shortcut : WP:USRD/NEWS | |
|
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)
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)
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)
As an editor of a college newspaper, you should refrain from editorializing in articles. The IRC discussion comes to light is not an accurate headline. It should say something to the effect that IRC benefits TfD discussion. Also, the article itself is clearly biased in support of IRC. I'm not opposed to IRC, but it sounds like a piece of PR in favor of IRC. This is clear editorializing in an article, and is not best suited for any kind of journalistic intent, as is evidenced here. If you want to editorialize about it, then write a commentary or editorial. -- myselfalso 15:55, 7 April 2007 (UTC)
Please again consider allowing delivery via link rather than via the entire content. Thanks! ++ Lar: t/ c 14:58, 15 April 2007 (UTC)
I was thinking of putting a section on recent major edits and new articles created for the Northeast region (and hopefully other people would create something similar for other regions). Is this type of thing suitable for the newsletter? An sample of what I'm talkiing about:
-- Polaron | Talk 16:19, 20 April 2007 (UTC)
Addressing concerns recently voiced at WT:USRD, I'm considering scaling down the newsletter. With only three regular editors, it is becoming a pain to try and get it out every 2 weeks. Here is what I am proposing:
-- Rschen7754 ( talk - contribs) 07:21, 29 April 2007 (UTC)
Is it possible to have the newsletter delivered to a subpage of a user talk page? —Michael 12:29, 7 May 2007 (UTC)
I would like to be an editor. I have been an editor for my classroom newspaper and I have the best skills at editing in my age in Washington. Contact me it you will let me in. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by Wiki890 ( talk • contribs) 00:43, 13 June 2007 (UTC)
Sorry I'm late on replying to these, but I do like the new look of the Project Roads Newsletter. I wish I had something more to add. I'd mention the completion of Pinellas County Road 501, but that wouldn't interest too many people outside of the Tampa Bay Metro Area. ---- DanTD 02:12, 8 September 2007 (UTC)
Maybe we should have vivid pictures to go with the articles and maybe a whole new type of format. Also, I think every once in a while a guest editor could help out.
- Wiki1997 01:06, 21 October 2007 (UTC)
P.S. The newsletter just keeps getting better and better!
[2] I disagree with this edit, and will not support the newsletter going out this way. -- Rschen7754 ( T C) 20:25, 17 November 2007 (UTC)
What do I need to do to receive the newsletter?-- Sweet100000 ( talk) 21:43, 23 November 2007 (UTC)
While we're at least considering some changes, here's one that really should be made - our delivery methods. Currently, we have Subst, Transclude, and Link; because of these methods, we're also forced to make an unnecessary delivery page for each issue. Subst and Link are fine; it's transclude that forces the creation of the delivery pages.
I propose that we replace the Transclude option with a template that would automatically update for each issue (basically {{ Signpost-subscription}} except for USRD). We would then no longer need to use a separate delivery page for every issue, as a single delivery page could then just be updated for each issue then substed on the user's talk page. This change would have no visible effect on those with subst or link options; it would only affect the few that have transclude for their delivery method. For those with transclude, they could be given subst for the upcoming issue with a link to the new template (name TBD), or switched over to the new template immediately.
Unless anyone can come up with a good reason to retain the transclude method (the only conceivable one I can think of would be cleaner code on the talk page but, again, users who have problems with substed code could use the proposed updating template), the new, multi-use delivery page and the updating template option should be enacted as soon as possible. -- TMF Let's Go Mets - Stats 10:37, 30 November 2007 (UTC)
I think a good idea in addition to having the top 10 that we currently have, is to have a top 5 most improved projects. This could either be judged by most improved Ω or work, or have a list for both since Ω would favor the smaller projects and work would favor larger projects. -- Holderca1 talk 00:36, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
For those curious, here are those top 5 lists for the last newsletter period:
Rank | State | ω |
---|---|---|
1 | Michigan | 128 |
2 | Connecticut | 64 |
2 | New York | 64 |
4 | New Jersey | 51 |
5 | Texas | 44 |
Rank | State | Ω |
---|---|---|
1 | Michigan | 0.659 |
2 | Connecticut | 0.306 |
3 | Utah | 0.192 |
4 | New Jersey | 0.189 |
5 | New York | 0.104 |
-- Holderca1 talk 16:47, 18 February 2008 (UTC)
What date each month do we close out for the leaderboard? The numbers are up-to-date and I can provide the results fairly quickly. Also, as I really got to thinking about the whole leaderboard thing should be taken with a grain of salt, not only do some states have a lot more highways than others, but longer as well. As I was doing the junction list for U.S. Route 377 in Texas, I was thinking, man, editors of Rhode Island highways don't have to do this crap. Anyway, it's fun, I get more out of inching Texas past states with a lot less highways than the hope of actually making it to the top of it anytime soon. -- Holderca1 talk 16:03, 10 March 2008 (UTC)
Rank | State | ω | Rank | State | Ω | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Texas | 120 | 1 | Michigan | 0.380 | |
2 | New York | 88 | 2 | Utah | 0.258 | |
3 | Connecticut | 82 | 3 | Vermont | 0.208 | |
4 | Michigan | 72 | 4 | Iowa | 0.202 | |
5 | Wisconsin | 28 | 5 | Texas | 0.191 |
Here are the numbers for the past month. -- Holderca1 talk 19:51, 14 March 2008 (UTC)
For the newsletter, we're considering only putting states on the leaderboard. Are there any objections to this? -- Rschen7754 ( T C) 23:45, 21 February 2008 (UTC)
How is this newsletter delivered? I currently have an approved bot which delivers newsletters. If you would like, I can have it deliver it for you. - Milk's Favorite Cookie 14:21, 17 March 2008 (UTC)
Article on Ohio State Route 732 has been expanded. 14:04, 18 March 2008 (UTC)Marqqq —Preceding unsigned comment added by Marqqq ( talk • contribs)
I created Wikipedia:WikiProject U.S. Roads/Newsletter/Current and updated it with June 2008's newsletter (the most recent one I could find). The page was created so that Wikipedia:WikiProject Council/Newsletters doesn't have to be continuously updated. If the project plans to start with new newsletters, just paste the entire newsletter on this page and it will update it on the main newsletters' page. -- Nehrams2020 ( talk) 00:26, 11 August 2008 (UTC)
We are developing a MediaWiki extension that will enable users to subscribe to community newsletters much more easily. We are very excited to hear your feedback on the features we have planned. Feel free to share your thoughts here. - Tinaj1234 ( talk) 12:38, 9 June 2015 (UTC)