I think when most of us started our pages, we were excited and really gung-ho on getting things rolling. We soon found out that it is hard work to find new material, type it up and present it to the public in a clear, concise and as accurate a package as we could. Yes, it does become tiring after a while. And for those who don't have the luxury of living very near to the counties that they represent, it can be next to impossible to find information that they can use on their pages. BUT, we do have a responsibility to keep our pages up-to-date. In this past year, we have elected a new state and assistant state coordinator, along with a new state logo. Our pages should reflect these changes...in fact, I believe there were some guidelines placed somewhere (wasn't there?) that stated we need to put this new information on our pages. At the very least, Tina asked us to "please make the changes by such and such a date" (again, trying to go by memory on this and I might be remembering wrong, but what if I am correct? Did all of us make the changes?) If we can't even do that much, then I believe we should hand over the reins to others who are willing to give it a try. Not only does it reflect that we don't have an interest in our pages, but it reflects that we might not even care to help others who come to our pages for that help. It also adds pressure to the CC's of the surrounding counties. People will write and ask for help from another county coordinator when they see that that person keeps adding new info or at least makes their pages current -- especially when they have written to the CC of the county they are interested in and either their messages bounce back to them, or they just don't get an answer. I have read where CCs who aren't able to get new information will go in and change something -- even the background color, just to let others know that they are still around and willing to be of help if at all possible. So, I guess what I would suggest, Tina, is that you write to the CC(s) - (more than one?) who are not keeping their pages at least up-to-date, and ask them if they are still interested in hosting the page. Give them a week or two to respond, and then put the page up for adoption. I hope you all don't think I'm being too harsh, but we do represent our state. I think we should do our best to make Wisconsin known for it's helpfulness, it's willingness to work with each other, etc. We really have a great group of people (come meet us in the chat room on Wednesday nights - it's really fun!) and I think together we can reach our goals. Along with what Melissa said about asking for help, if there are CCs out there that need our help, I'm sure there are others of us who would be more than willing to lend a hand. But we won't know if you don't ask. -- Nance (trying to gracefully jump off the soapbox) mailto:nsampson@spacestar.net WIGenWebProject@aol.com wrote: > Hi all, > > I am facing a question of the day, and want to ask your input. What > would each of you do, posed the question, from a visitor that, such and > such county has not been updated in a while (over a year)? I would be > interested in all of your solutions and ideas. I ask on the list, > because this state is a team effort, and your opinion is important. > > Tina > > ==== WIGEN Mailing List ==== > Visit the Eau Claire County WIGenWeb Project Pages > http://users.rootsweb.com/~wieaucla/eauclair.htm