"Investing specifically in the "smaller projects." The Wikimedia Foundation generally focuses on investments that have the largest possible net impact. Some of these investments may benefit smaller projects, but the Wikimedia Foundation will not make investments that are likely to have a disproportionately small impact."
(As I said, a drive by comment — ending with praise for the solicitation for writers in this area — and, of course, volunteering to do so ... in rhetorical sonnet form ... to fulfill expectations. ;-) Proofreader77 ( interact) 22:56, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
I'm glad the foundation is confirming their place as one part of the Wikimedia movement with a particular role - support of the editors who actually create the content and share it. The strategic planning is not about deciding where the foundation us going to lead us. It is about choosing which technical and social tools are likely to be most useful to the community in whatever direction we decide to go in the next few years. filceolaire ( talk) 21:16, 3 February 2010 (UTC)
I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this task force. I look forward to good discussion about the pressing issue's that we all face going forward. Let the knowldge flow. --〜〜〜〜 02:55, 4 February 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Synergy44 ( talk • contribs)
"Investing specifically in the "smaller projects." The Wikimedia Foundation generally focuses on investments that have the largest possible net impact. Some of these investments may benefit smaller projects, but the Wikimedia Foundation will not make investments that are likely to have a disproportionately small impact."
(As I said, a drive by comment — ending with praise for the solicitation for writers in this area — and, of course, volunteering to do so ... in rhetorical sonnet form ... to fulfill expectations. ;-) Proofreader77 ( interact) 22:56, 2 February 2010 (UTC)
I'm glad the foundation is confirming their place as one part of the Wikimedia movement with a particular role - support of the editors who actually create the content and share it. The strategic planning is not about deciding where the foundation us going to lead us. It is about choosing which technical and social tools are likely to be most useful to the community in whatever direction we decide to go in the next few years. filceolaire ( talk) 21:16, 3 February 2010 (UTC)
I appreciate the opportunity to contribute to this task force. I look forward to good discussion about the pressing issue's that we all face going forward. Let the knowldge flow. --〜〜〜〜 02:55, 4 February 2010 (UTC) —Preceding unsigned comment added by Synergy44 ( talk • contribs)