News - 2014 to the future FEEDBACK

[Brad]

Ultimately yes, room reviews do have a lot of opinion, but there are a lot of objective comments you can about the room. You may want to read things like Music or Art reviews to get a better idea of the style that would be more appropriate.

Alright, I will do that. Thank you

[Rachel]

News seem to be doing not to bad now.

[lRhyss]

Hey guys Thought I'd post some things for you!

I'm busy re-working some behind the scenes things at the moment, some things that Drewer left on, and somethings of my own.

Also I'd like you all to know I've re-worked the application process to try and attract more applicants! You can find the new application here!

The process is similar to Lewis' Events Fast Track applications... Well because I stole the idea from him Now instead of writing a whole article and providing a load of ultimately useless information in an application, you only need to include your name, past experience and a short paragraph on any subject you desire, simply so I can view your grammar and spelling abilities. I feel the short paragraph will encourage more applicants to join because some people will be put off by the whole "Write a full example article" - So hopefully this will encourage more people to apply.

I've started trying to figure out all the staffs activeness and I've clamped down on it, anyone that is not active is out! Grr, I'm mean! Expect an influx in articles soon guys

Anyway, that's all for now

[Chippiewill]

I'm busy re-working some behind the scenes things

Are you intentionally giving FJ ammunition?

[lRhyss]

Are you intentionally giving FJ ammunition?

Do people realise that:

• The News Handbooks needs to be re-written and formatted to the Articles Handbook
• The Proofreader Handbook needs to be written
• The Head Articles Handbook needs to be re-written
• Reports are due soon for those active in the department

Among many other things. I know some aren't priority at the moment, but they do still need doing.

[Martin]

Do people realise that:

• The News Handbooks needs to be re-written and formatted to the Articles Handbook
• The Proofreader Handbook needs to be written
• The Head Articles Handbook needs to be re-written
• Reports are due soon for those active in the department

Among many other things. I know some aren't priority at the moment, but they do still need doing.

It's been nearly a month and none of that has been done? :S

What has everyone been doing omg LOL

[Samantha]

Hey guys Thought I'd post some things for you!

I'm busy re-working some behind the scenes things at the moment, some things that Drewer left on, and somethings of my own.

Also I'd like you all to know I've re-worked the application process to try and attract more applicants! You can find the new application here!

The process is similar to Lewis' Events Fast Track applications... Well because I stole the idea from him Now instead of writing a whole article and providing a load of ultimately useless information in an application, you only need to include your name, past experience and a short paragraph on any subject you desire, simply so I can view your grammar and spelling abilities. I feel the short paragraph will encourage more applicants to join because some people will be put off by the whole "Write a full example article" - So hopefully this will encourage more people to apply.

I've started trying to figure out all the staffs activeness and I've clamped down on it, anyone that is not active is out! Grr, I'm mean! Expect an influx in articles soon guys

Anyway, that's all for now

Which he had the idea from me .

I like the fast track option, I remember Jan/Tom did the same, but I think thy just needed to write an article as that's really what they're doing and it shows how they write to an extent.

You have the drive to do stuff, I've already seen that and I know some things take priority. I think the proofreader idea is rather good too, although I'm yet to see action on that! Will edited articles still be edited then PMed to show what mistakes were made and how they can be sorted in the future?

[Chippiewill]

• Reports are due soon for those active in the department

I got this!

Undertaker - Ain't done ****
-Nick - Only just started
Americanozz - Ain't done ****
bikini - Done some ish ****, keep up the good work
CrazyLemurs - Hasn't had **** to do because others haven't done ****
iAbby,. - Ain't done ****
lRhyss - The only one who's done enough ****

[lRhyss]

It's been nearly a month and none of that has been done? :S

What has everyone been doing omg LOL

Drewer started the Proofreader one I believe, I've finished that one now (formatting it now), the Head Writer one can wait as I haven't decided who will get that role, if I offer it out right away and I'm going to do the regular handbook in my own time; seeing as most of the information in it is still relevant

I've just got the role and I'm doing them now, don't hate me

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I got this!

Undertaker - Ain't done ****
-Nick - Only just started
Americanozz - Ain't done ****
bikini - Done some ish ****, keep up the good work
CrazyLemurs - Hasn't had **** to do because others haven't done ****
iAbby,. - Ain't done ****
lRhyss - The only one who's done enough ****

I'll be sure to include your comments in the up-coming reports!

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Which he had the idea from me .

I like the fast track option, I remember Jan/Tom did the same, but I think thy just needed to write an article as that's really what they're doing and it shows how they write to an extent.

You have the drive to do stuff, I've already seen that and I know some things take priority. I think the proofreader idea is rather good too, although I'm yet to see action on that! Will edited articles still be edited then PMed to show what mistakes were made and how they can be sorted in the future?

If you check out the thread on Proofreaders in the Head Articles forums you'll see the process I don't wanna write it here and get fired for leaking stuff!

[Chippiewill]

I've just got the role and I'm doing them now, don't hate me

You're doing a great job so far, I only meant the FJ comment as a joke about saying that you're doing behind the scenes work being a bad idea, rather than doing behind the scenes work being a bad idea. As long as the actual article writing doesn't get neglected whilst you're tidying up you'll be fine. If you start struggling to keep articles being posted whilst you're tidying it up then you can always ask laura for help.