User:Eloquence/Survey

These are questions I intend to ask Wikinews users from all language editions, perhaps by e-mail, perhaps through a web interface. I do think that questions should not be publicly answered, because I want people to not be afraid to express an honest opinion -- answers can be anonymized on request. This is part of the research for my next state of the wiki. Please do add questions which you think would be useful.

Questions in parentheses will only be asked for editions where I can't easily determine the answer myself.

Are you satisfied or not satisfied with the current level of activity on your edition?

What are in your opinion the most impressive examples of original reporting on your wiki so far, if any?

What are in your opinion the most impressive articles not containing original reporting?

Were you satisfied with the quality of coverage of the London terrorist attacks on your wiki?

Did you feel that it was superior or inferior to the quality of the summary provided by Wikipedia?

(Has there been a sustained increase in activity after the London terrorist attacks?)

If wiki uses it: Could you describe your experience with the DynamicPageList extension, and what changes you would like to make?

If wiki doesn't use it: Are you aware of the DynamicPageList extension? Is there a particular reason you are not using it?

If wiki uses it: Could you describe your experience with the inputbox extension, and what changes you would like to make?

If wiki doesn't use it: Are you aware of the inputbox extension? Is there a particular reason you are not using it?

Do you feel that there is hostility from other Wikimedia projects? If so, can you cite specific examples?

Do you feel that the Wikimedia organization is supporting Wikinews as much as it should? If not, what do you think should be changed?

Are you aware of WORTNET? Do you think it is a good idea? How could it be improved?

Do you feel that Wikinews should cover highly local stories (e.g. from a small city)? If so, can you think of ways to encourage that?

Have there been significant POV, copyright or legal issues? If so, could you describe them?

Have there been other conflicts in your edition? If so, could you describe what the causes were?

What software changes would be the most important to make Wikinews work better?

Do you think Wikinews should allow commentaries and editorials? (Does your Wikinews edition allow them?)

(Is your edition experimenting with audio, print, or video?)

Do you think live audio reports should be a part of Wikinews?