[Imc-uk-features] Feb 08 Network gathering proposal
ana
anap at riseup.net
Wed Dec 12 01:06:12 PST 2007
hi,
i think we should continue this discussion on the network list only,
features list has been notified of this already and is for work on the
uk site?
I will not be able to follow these discussions in the next ... month or
so. But I can be afterwards, will do my best to attend the network
meeting and I'm presenting here what I could offer; here are the
contents of the trainings I do every 2 or 3 months in London in case it
is of use for an "induction" session in the network meeting. My own
sessions usually last for 2 hours, and for the hands-on bit some times I
need a follow-up a week or so later.
history introduction, - why it was created
- delete intermediary between actors and audience
- take away commercial relationship by which news are sold and bought
- right to reply - etc
expansion - first stages
- principles of unity and membership criteria
- software, servers available
localisation - the uk site
- imc uk and decentralisation
- imc london,
- relationship between london and uk site, then global site.
hands-on:
- how to write a [newswire/mid col] article
- how to edit pictures (gimp)- what formats to use, etc ...
- appropriate formats for audio/video
- how to publish (the technical bit)
- irc for when things go wrong
in the london list there are a few "sufferers" ;) of these sessions and
could give feedback...
ana
Mike wrote:
> Hi - I think this is really good. I'd like to come down for it. I like the agenda - the only thing I'd like to add to the Aims list is a discussion oin how the different parts of the nwetork relate to each other - both online and off - structurally and politically.
>
> in solidarity
> Mike, Indymedia Scotland
>
>
> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Mick Fuzz <mickfuzz at rocketmail.com>
> To: imc-uk-network at lists.indymedia.org; imc-uk-features at lists.indymedia.org
> Sent: Tuesday, 11 December, 2007 8:55:59 PM
> Subject: [Imc-uk-network] Feb 08 Network gathering proposal
>
> hi there,
>
> as the gathering in wales didn't happen it seems to
> make sense to move the proposed one in march forward a
> bit.
>
> also after contacting wietse from notts imc - as they
> offered to host the next gathering too - it seems like
> it might be easier to do it there.
>
> i've migrated some of the information from the wales
> gathering to a new page
>
> http://docs.indymedia.org/view/Local/UkNetworkMeeting2008
>
> please add issues that you thing should be discussed
> there.
>
> I've tried to create a bit of a framework which - of
> course - is there to be ripped apart and rearranged.
> there is one aspect which i really think is a good
> idea that i would like to see kept. That is the idea
> of having one day that is really accessible that are
> relatively new to the indymedia network.
>
> --//--
>
> Location and Date of Network Meeting
>
> Date: - tbc - Date - 9/10th or 16/17th of Feb
>
> Location: - tbc - Nottingham or Manchester
>
> Probable location for Nottingham - Sumac
>
> Possible location for Manchester - Merci, The Yard
> Theatre, Community Arts Northwest, Zion Centre
>
> Aims
>
> * Engage new people in the UK IMC Network
> * Look at new ways of organising and empower network members to
> create new iniciatives within the network
> * Resolve difficulties over editorial decisions
>
> Structure
>
> It's proposed to have one day which makes sense and is
> welcoming of people new to the network. Manchester IMC
> for example is having a recruitment drive in January
> and new people will be invited to the imc-uk-network
> meeting.
>
> The other day can be more detailed and while sessions
> should be facilitated to allow input from people not
> familiar with the network, it's a day when it's ok to
> go into detail about existing issues.
>
> Session based structure with facilitators
>
> It get the most out of the gathering it's proposed
> that days are broken up into 4 sessions and that each
> session has a different animator.
>
> The job of the animator is to
>
> * facilitate the session or to find someone to do that
> * try to make sure that people who are interested in
> that subject get what they want to get out of that
> session * make sure that most aspects are discussed by
> timekeeping the session
>
> This involves a bit of homework but hopefully not too
> much. Most of it will be inviting comments on the
> session and trying to work out a strategy for helping
> discussion without guiding the direction of decisions.
>
> If you are interested in something that isn't covered
> by a a session here then please add it.
>
> New members focused day
>
> Session:
> Subject: Animator:
>
> Notes:
>
> Session: Technical tutorials session 1
> Animator: mick fuzz
>
> Notes:
>
> Mir Feature Creation: (?) Even if you are used to Mir,
> the act of getting a feature together and uploading
> all the images needed and getting the links right is a
> bit tricky. This session will either refresh your
> memory or give you the skill you need to get going.
>
> Video / Audio Encoding: (Mick Fuzz) Finally there are
> some applications that make video encoding easier and
> some open source documentation to go with it.
>
> Equipment needed: projectors x 2 (more if possible)
>
> Session:
> Subject: Animator:
>
> Notes:
>
> Session:
> Subject: Animator:
>
> Notes:
>
> Established members focused day
>
> Session:
> Subject: Animator:
>
> Notes:
>
> Session: Editorial Decisions
> Animator: ?
>
> Notes:
>
> If you look at the archives of the imc-uk-features
> list there has been a lot of discussion about wether a
> specific article should be hidden or published. This
> debate has been very divisive. This network meeting
> seems like the best place to look at the editorial
> guidelines of the UK and discuss them in relation to
> this article and potential future issues.
>
> Gilad Atzmon article, a suggested approach to the
> debate:
>
> 1. Is he racist?
> * If so ban him,
> * If not then 2
> 2. Is an article he has written racist?
> * If so then hide it
> * If not then don't hide it.
>
> 9/11 related posts
>
> It may also be worth talking about the style of
> discussion of imc-uk-features and trying to come up
> with ideas to make the process less adversarial ...
>
> Session: New Server
> Animator:
>
> Notes:
>
> Update on where we are with it, planning, help that
> can be offered ...
>
> Session:
> Animator:
>
> Notes:
>
> Publicity and promotion
>
> Printed Materials
>
> It would be great to get a simple printable poster and
> flyer for the event when the dates have been decided.
> Can anyone take this on?
>
> Email list liason
>
> Most people in the network are on the imc-uk-features
> or imc-uk-network list, but not all. So it would be
> good to have people promote and remind people about
> the gathering and how it impacts on the specialist
> groups. If you feel you can do this please pu
>
> * video
>
> * radio
>
> * tech
>
>
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