| Subject: Chatter |
| From: Jane Hamsher <firedoglake@gmail.com> |
| Date: 7/14/11, 23:05 |
In an effort to help out editors (and writers) and improve communication about scheduling and posts that are in the works, we're going to be using a Salesforcedesktop app called Chatter. You can see more about it here:
It's sort of like a private twitter feed. We have different groups depending on the needs of the editor, and as people who write weekend or evening posts during Ellie's shift, we have created an "evenings and weekend" group for all of you that Ellie will moderate.
It isn't for back-channel conversation per se, but rather for letting Ellie know what's happening with your posts, and with the site in general. If you know what the topic of your post is going to be, for instance, letting her know what that is will help her to keep from scheduling something that covers the same topic in a similar way right before or after. Once it's in the queue you can let her know that it's ready to go, or that you need help with a photo or code -- anything that she might need to know.
It also helps the people who are writing on the same day know what you're planning, and what's going on with the site, so they don't redouble your efforts either.
You'll need to download Adobe Air:
http://get.adobe.com/air/?promoid=BUIGQ Then login to
Salesforce and download the Chatter desktop client:
https://na8.salesforce.com/_ui/core/clients/ChatterDesktopDownload
I'll be setting up accounts for everyone and sending login information shortly. We've been using it this week for weekday editorial and operations, and it has really been helpful in cutting down on email overload and keeping everyone up to date quickly on where things are at.
If you have any trouble getting it installed, let me know.