@juliakloiber @Anna_Alberts @ddie @pudo
I wanted to invite Open Knowledge Germany folks go get a “group” going here on the forum:
This topic is to make requesting new Local Groups a repeatable process. We have 59 countries in the Open Knowledge network but only 8 Local Groups at present.
To request a new Local Group, add a New Topic in the Local Groups category. Include:
the text you’d like to have in your “About this category” topic. (You can change this later)
the @name of the existing forum member you’d like associated with your “About” topic.
After you’ve added the post, one of our staff or volunteers will set up y…
It would be really nice to have this
We are building a community directory for the Open Knowledge Network.
The directory’s purpose is to make it easier for people to discover and connect with others — whether that’s to collaborate on projects, share experiences or simply meet in person or online.
In addition, we will be launching badging features for local and working groups, ambassadors, and fellows. This will give more visibility and recognition to our network groups and their members.
Key features of the directory will includ…
For my part I now use the directory functionality invaluable and am using it all the time
/cc @Mor
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Given the number of posts about Germany, I’ve made an OK Germany local group .
Based on Open Knowledge Foundation Germany I have assigned @ddie as owner of the
Based on @rufuspollock ’s post above, I have made @juliakloiber , @pudo and @Anna_Alberts members of the group.
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pudo
May 7, 2016, 10:25pm
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Thanks, I feel very community-managed.
This is great! Thanks.
Now people can also find us on the forum
Cheers, Anna
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Having a group on here with its own badge and category and with members having a profile is really crucial to the functioning of the community directory: