On Thu, May 3, 2012 at 12:44 PM, Kay Schenk <[email protected]> wrote:
> > > On 05/03/2012 09:43 AM, Rob Weir wrote: > > One thing we don't have any more is that registration dialog from > > OpenOffice.org. Does anyone recall what that used to do? For > > example, did it sign users up for the [email protected] mailing > > list? > > I don't recall the registration doing this... > > > > > If so, since that is gone, we've lost the primary way for users to say > > that they want to get occasional updates from us. This reduces our > > opportunity to engage with our users. > > > > I wonder if it would be worth adding to the home page, a new option: > > "I want to stay informed about OpenOffice"? That could go to a page > > where we give information on the announce list, the project blog, etc. > > It would take the place of the old registration system. > > > > -Rob > > I think this is definitely worthwhile! Either as a permanent news item, > or something similar -- a new tab, a new main menu option. > > -- > ------------------------------------------------------------------------ > MzK > > "Well, life has a funny way of sneaking up on you > And life has a funny way of helping you out > Helping you out." > -- "Ironic", Alanis Morissette > This is a good idea. Do you think the idea of a newsletter format on announce@ that went out monthly has any appeal? -Wolf -- This Apt Has Super Cow Powers - http://sourcefreedom.com Advancing Libraries Together - http://LYRASIS.org
