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[Alfredo Hernández <aldomann.designs@xxxxxxxxx>]

We communicate via Telegram quite often. This weekend I'll try to make sure
we can deal with our tasks for VV cycle before we run out of time.

Cheers,
Alfredo
On 6 Feb 2015 00:12, "Ali/amjjawad" <amjjawad@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

> Hi Artwork Team,
>
> Please note: I'm CC'ing Ubuntu GNOME Leaders/Drivers board so they could
> follow up in case I can't for whatever reason and I think I shall follow
> this procedure whenever there is an internal subject/topic to be discussed
> or/and such :)
>
> There is NO doubt everyone, not only this sub-team (Artwork) but the
> entire community, is/are doing his/her/their best to contribute and invest
> their spare/free time to help others. No one can deny that and everyone
> must appreciate and see that.
>
> It came to my attention that every time I keep low profile, things don't
> really go the way it should. I am sure I have repeated that so many times
> to the point I feel it is getting boring and I'm demotivated to keep
> repeating the same thing, over and over again.
>
> One of the LOW/SLOW Internal Processes for this cycle, specially when it
> comes to Sub-Team is the Artwork Team.
>
> I fail to understand how come a team like the artwork team with at least 4
> people or maybe more (active/semi-active) and yet, there is nothing I can
> read from them? if you guys are communicating off the record (AKA off this
> list), please do say so and prove me wrong. But even if you are doing that,
> that is against our internal procedures and guidelines. I am sure you know
> this list has been created for the sake of communications.
>
> I don't want to keep writing, I am sure you understand where I am coming
> from.
>
> May I remind you that there is zero email about the wallpaper contents for
> Vivid (AKA 15.04) and Beta 1 is approaching:
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/VividVervet/ReleaseSchedule
>
> May I also remind you that I for one have no idea what is happening in
> regard of the new website? I know there is a Telegram group. However, I am
> not part of it. You guys need to keep us posted, right? a weekly email
> would be great.
>
> You see, I strive to take Ubuntu GNOME community to the point that
> everyone is the driver of his own area and there is no need for a
> leader/main driver to do everything or remind everyone.
>
> I have brought this idea to your attention a month ago or more.
> I don't think we're ready. It might take more than one cycle (6 months) to
> achieve that.
>
> *THIS IS NOT A BLAMING EMAIL* :D I am not shouting either, this is just
> to make sure you didn't sleep after reading this boring email ;)
>
> One major weak point of this team is: lack of communications and I have
> mentioned that 2-3 cycles before. Yet, the issue is not solved.
>
> Another issue is: everything is very slow and sometimes, it never happens.
> Logo, website, slide show, etc.
>
> Another issue: Lubuntu Artwork for example has 2 people AFAIK. We have 4
> or more. Logically, our productivity should be double at least. Fact is, it
> is sometimes less than half. I could be wrong and I hope so.
>
> Again, consider this as a mid-cycle-assessment or evaluation.
>
> https://wiki.ubuntu.com/UbuntuGNOME/CycleAssessment
>
> This email is only for the artwork team as it is sadly the slowest team :(
>
> Please don't be offended nor demotivated. While I have super tough real
> life and my time is very limited this cycle, I'm always ready for any kind
> of help and you all should know that by now. If you need and kind of help,
> please do ask.
>
> Quick suggestion: if there are 4 active people around, EACH can cover 6
> hours per day. It means if he is able to access an internet for 6 hours, he
> can be the driver of this team even thought he is not going to say/write
> one word, just accessible. If you guys will manage to offer that, it means
> your team will be available 24/7 and I mean it.
>
> This is of course the ultimate utilization of a team. But it is also a
> great way IMHO to make life easier. You don't have to spend 6 hours online
> replying, chatting, etc etc. NO. You can only be accessible and able to
> answer in 1-60 mins for example. That would create a lot of difference.
>
> OR:
> You can do that rotation based on days, not hours.
> Each day, different driver, and so on.
>
> I am waiting to read your feedback and/or thoughts!
>
> Thanks :)
>
>
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> Best Regards,
> Ali/amjjawad <https://wiki.ubuntu.com/amjjawad>
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