[Imc-dc-editorial] CHEERS to you

[D. N. Russo]

>[ZM] The editorial list/editorial working group, has long been one of the 
>least contentious and
>most productive groups of the DC IMC. Until *VERY* recently, we all worked 
>together extremely well
>with the same goals in mind: develop strong, meaningful features and 
>monitor the newswire to
>encourage discussion and reduce spam, etc. Policy changes are thoroughly 
>discussed and we *ALL*
>work in varied ways. Let's keep this in mind.

This is very true, especially since most of the hiding work is invisible 
and very laborious. This talk of editorial newswire monitoring really 
involves a unique kind of task. One has to enjoy reading computer screens 
*a lot* and using a computer *a lot.* It's very difficult to find such 
volunteers, so the more we ad to the mix, the better. We've been quite 
lucky to have folks doing that task.

A continuous review of the policy and audit of why articles are hidden 
would help demistify the chore for newbies, and also increase transparency. 
I understand that notification to the editorial list is supposed to happen 
when stories are hidden. I don't think that's always happened.  It's not 
always necessary for repeat posts and clear spam. Anyone can see what's 
hidden by browsing the "administration" link without a password.

I've never been involved in this group, because it wasn't my interest. I 
only pipe up when censorship and double-standards become an issue.
Congratulations on increasing the visibility of the site on Alexa and 
making the DC-IMC site a more newsworthy device!! We really need to write a 
story about this and document our growth. It's ok to pat ourselves on the 
back. Without those who do that work, we wouldn't be achieving ANY of our 
goals. You all rock!

Cheers <holds up imaginary, luscious, Chimay Blue>
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