[IAEP] [Argentina] [Sur] Planet Sugarlabs Latinoamerica

[Edward Cherlin]

I could assist, but I can't take on another whole project, even part time.

On Mon, May 30, 2011 at 12:47, Bernie Innocenti <bernie at sugarlabs.org> wrote:
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> On Mon, 2011-05-30 at 11:43 -0400, Edward Cherlin wrote:
>> Is there a way for a reader to filter the feed, to get just entries in Spanish?
>>
>> Can we add an automatic translation button?
>>
>> Would anybody be willing to commit to some amount of translation in
>> either direction?
>
> The planet is looking for a committed editor who would:
>
> 1. Process syndication requests, checking that the new feed contains
> only articles relevant to Sugar, Sugar activities or deployments using
> Sugar: http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Sysadmin/Planet_syndication_request
>
> 2. Contact the owners of dead feeds and possibly drop them:
> http://planet.sugarlabs.org/validate.html
>
> 3. Promote quality, not quantity. Sometimes, feed owners think it's cool
> to tag stories about their personal life as "sugar". I usually write
> them in private to remind them that they have to stay on topic.
>
> 4. Refresh the visual look of the Planet. The current CSS is just
> dreadful and need to be redesigned or replaced altogether.
>
> 5. We probably need to add a separate feed for content in Spanish. I
> don't believe in automated translations, but maybe we could provide a
> link which goes through Google Translator.
>
> 6. Improve the software. We're currently using a simple RSS aggregator
> called Planet Venus, which is easy to deploy and customize, but lacks
> advanced features.
>
> 7. As with any other volunteer position in our community, remember to
> step down responsibly when you no longer have time to contribute.
>
> Until we appoint a new Planet Master, I occasionally dedicate some time
> to maintain the planet, but I don't consider myself a proper editor.
>
> --
> Bernie Innocenti
> Sugar Labs Infrastructure Team
> http://wiki.sugarlabs.org/go/Infrastructure_Team
>
>
>



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Edward Mokurai (默雷/धर्ममेघशब्दगर्ज/دھرممیگھشبدگر ج) Cherlin
Silent Thunder is my name, and Children are my nation.
The Cosmos is my dwelling place, the Truth my destination.
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