[Webmaster_forum] 2007 Web Rules

Thu May 17 00:40:14 EDT 2007

Not sure who this should be addressed to, Jeff or Glen, so will make it a  
blanket response. The webawards program is provided to stimulate activity  in 
the developement of websites.  It is not a mandatory program and if the  local 
webmaster does not care to participate they need to do nothing.  A  group of 
volunteers visit all websites that have an active link to the list of  squadrons 
on the USPS website on Sept 1.  Some webmasters have elected to  do their own 
thing and may or may not be recognized for their efforts at the end  of the 
evaluation period.  All scores are posted just in case someone is  interested 
in how they did.  No listing is made showing all scores for  those who did not 
meet the basic requirements.  So if you dont care for the  program forget it.

The changes this year are being made to simplfy some of the more mundane  
items such as the disclaimer, privacy and trademark links.  If you really  care 
what they say it is an easy matter to click on the link of interest and  read 
the latest.  Most people do not care and leave those details up to  someone 
else who has the responsibility to assure the wording is the latest for  the 
changing times.  The problem reach a point where the trademark  statements being 
used by some websites totally missed the point.  Thus the  decision to make the 
link the defacto standard.  Most of the websites  follow this procedure.

The suggestion that a page of logos and graphics be provided is a great one  
and it is being developed and should be available within a week or so.  All  
webmasters subscribed to the USPS-webmasters mail list and ITContacts of record 
 at USPS will be advised when and where it is available.

Jeff, it is easy to be critical of the volunteers who have spent endless  
hours trying to improve the status of the websites that represent USPS.  If  you 
feel you can do better please complete the USPS resume form at 
_http://www.usps.org/national/comnom/resume.htm_ 
(http://www.usps.org/national/comnom/resume.htm)    We would be happy to have someone with your capabilities helping us 
with these  programs.  Get involved with more than a " I am one of the most  
vocal opponents" of the program. 

Hope this adequately explains the situation.

Bill Miller
Web Site Coordinator, USPS

In a message dated 5/16/2007 11:35:04 AM Mountain Daylight Time,  
pbpsus at excite.com writes:

I am fowarding this to the  forum so everyone can read it.
Glen

--- On Wed 05/16,  Jeffrey.Wise < Jeffrey.Wise at comcast.net > wrote:

From:  Jeffrey.Wise [mailto: Jeffrey.Wise at comcast.net]
To:  webmaster at pbps.us
Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 10:03:40  -0400
Subject: RE: [Webmaster_forum] 2007 Web Rules

Well said, Glen. I share  your frustration with the national ITCom, 
especially as it relates to  our web sites. They seem much more interested in enforcing 
their own  rules and objectives than in helping squadron and district 
webmasters.  My squadron and district sites consistently win Website awards, but I  
am one of the most vocal opponents of the award program because it  does more 
to drive volunteer webmasters always than it does to  encourage/help them. 
We've now lost three because of their irritation  with the program. Until the 
powers-to-be in the ITCom change, I don't  have much optimism for any positive  
change.

P/C Jeff Wise,  N
Atlanta and D-17  webmaster

-----Original Message-----
From:  webmaster_forum-bounces at usps.org  
[mailto:webmaster_forum-bounces at usps.org] On Behalf Of Glen  Sherman
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2007 9:53  AM
To: jeff at usps-atlanta.org
Cc: two way  communication for webmasters
Subject: [Webmaster_forum]  2007 Web Rules

If we have a group  email for webmasters, why can't ITCom send out new 
graphics  that should be used, the new VSC sticker when it is available,  changes to 
trademark, disclaimer or privacy statements when  they are updated and more? 
We have a way to share information,  but we never share any, just instructions 
about what  webmasters should include without resources. I do not link to  
the national privacy, disclaimer or trademark pages, because  these statements 
cover USPS, but do no have any phrasing that  specifically includes our local 
squadron. Our pages take the  national statements and include our squadron name 
as well so  we are covered locally. Now you are telling us that we must  use 
the national links so we can always be up to date on any  changes, but won't 
offer the option of notifying us when  changes are made. We should use the new 
Americas Boating Club  graphic, but you don't send it attached to the email, 
or even  offer a link where we can download a good version of it. Is  sharing 
information that hard? If you want webmasters to  update with new information 
or graphics, PROVIDE  IT! 
Glen  Sherman 
Peconic  Bay Power  Squadron 
_www.PBPS.us_ (http://www.pbps.us/)   

Peconic Bay Power  Squadron
www.pbps.us
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for boaters in the Peconic Bay,  Long Island, New York area.

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