Cradle to Cradle Supporters
Designing to love all of the children of all species for all time
We organize to promote adoption of Cradle to Cradle design principles, and those espoused in the Hannover Principles for Sustainable Design:1) Insist on the rights of humanity and nature to co-exist2) Recognize interdependence3) Respect relationships between spirit and nature4) Accept responsibility for the consequences of design5) Create safe objects of lon ...learn more
GROUP DETAILS
Created: Oct 24, 2007
Updated: Nov 24, 2009
Membership: Open
Semi-Private
Access Privileges
Access is currently restricted to the following group(s):
This page summarizes the results of the first survey sent out to all 106 group members on Sept 23, 2008. To date (Oct 13, 2008), we have 26 group members participating in the survey.
The survey was intended to
- find out how well members know about WiserEarth (WE)
- find out group members' opinion on being an Editor (note: not all group members have Editor privileges).
- to solicit ideas to co-define what the general role and responsibilities of Editors in WE should be.
You can still participate in the survey by checking your WE message inbox and clicking the link to the survey. Or alternatively you can participate in a discussion we have on roles and responsibilities of Editors in WiserEarth.
Here's the summary divided into the following sections:
- How much do you know about WiserEarth?
- Contributing to WiserEarth
- On being a WiserEarth Editor
- Demographic information and linguistic skills
Q1 - Would you like to remain anonymous during the course of this survey? (If you provide your username, we may invite you to ask some follow-up questions)
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Yes | 12.0% | 3 |
| No, I'm happy to share my username and maybe participate in further survey / research | 88.0% | 22 |
How much do you know about WiserEarth?
Q2 - How did you first learn about WiserEarth?
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Google Search | 11.5% | 3 |
| Another Search Engine | 0 % | 0 |
| Link from another site or blog | 11.5% | 3 |
| Recommended by a friend or colleague | 15.4% | 4 |
| Paul Hawken/Blessed Unrest | 38.5% | 10 |
| Other (please specify) | 23.1% | 6 |
Other (please specify):
- In a political ecology class
- ISDE5 Conference
- I was searching for planetary minded sites across the Internet
- LiveJournal link in the Nonduality forum/group
- Jon Ramer introduced me to WE Sept. 2007.
- While searching the internet for related information
- Pamela at the Berkana Institute
- Sustinablebusiness.com internship listing
- looking for a volunteer position to broaden perspective
- GRIST or Sightline
- I ve been involved in many platfrom so that I can not rememeber :(
Q3 - How well do you know the history, vision and mission of the WiserEarth project?
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Very well (I know about how the project originated) | 38.5% | 10 |
| Quite well (I know about the site's general mission and long-term vision) | 46.2% | 12 |
| Somewhat (I know a bit of information about the background of the project) | 11.5% | 3 |
| Not at all | 3.8% | 1 |
Q4 - How well do you know WiserEarth's Terms of Use, Content Standards, Community Guidelines and Editorial Policy?
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Very well (I have read them and have a good understanding of them) | 19.2 % | 5 |
| Quite well (I have read them, and remember parts of them) | 50.0 % | 13 |
| Somewhat (I have read them, but can't really remember much) | 15.4 % | 4 |
| Not at all | 15.4 % | 4 |
Q5 - How well do you know WiserEarth's content and features? (e.g. directory of organizations, people, events, etc., group and networking, wikipage creation and editing, watchlist, etc.)
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Very well (I know the content well and can navigate around the site with ease) | 53.8 % | 14 |
| Fairly well (I know the content reasonably well and can find my way around most of the time) | 30.8 % | 8 |
| Somewhat (I know some of the content, but finding information and navigating is sometimes challenging) | 15.4 % | 4 |
| Not at all | 0 % | 0 |
Q6 - How well do you know WiserEarth's editing tools? (e.g. Wikipage editing, adding or editing organizations, events, jobs etc)
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Very well (I know how to create new Wikipages and add or edit any content throughout the site) | 52.0% | 13 |
| Fairly well (I know how to add or edit content, but need help) | 28.0% | 7 |
| Somewhat (I know how to do some editing of content) | 12.0 % | 3 |
| Not at all | 8.0 % | 2 |
Contributing to WiserEarth
Q7 - How often do you visit the WiserEarth website?
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Several times a day | 8.0 % | 2 |
| Every day | 12.0 % | 3 |
| Several times a week | 24.0 % | 6 |
| At least once a week | 36.0 % | 9 |
| About once or twice a month | 16.0 % | 4 |
| Rarely | 4.0 % | 1 |
Q8 - How often do you contribute to the website e.g. by editing, adding content, or making comments?
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Several times a day | 4.0% | 1 |
| Every day | 4.0% | 1 |
| Several times a week | 20.0% | 5 |
| At least once a week | 16.0% | 4 |
| About once or twice a month | 28.0 % | 7 |
| Rarely | 28.0 % | 7 |
Q9 - In what ways do you currently participate in the WiserEarth website? (select all that apply)
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Connect with others by reading profile pages and sending messages / comments | 72.0 % | 18 |
| Join or start groups and discussions | 64.0 % | 16 |
| Share information and knowledge | 72.0 % | 18 |
| Learn about important issues via the Areas of Focus portals | 36.0 % | 9 |
| I have yet to participate | 4.0 % | 1 |
| Other (e.g outreach) – please comment further | 32.0 % | 8 |
Other (e.g outreach) – please comment further:
- I am about to increase from monthly to twice a week or more.
- I am always referring others to the site.
- In general I monitor wiserearth like I monitor many other sites and I do and have participated in groups and discussions, messeges / comments and so on like with Global Governance
- connect others in my network to it
- I let students and colleagues know about the site, particularly the Cabrillo College Sustainability Alliance page, and ask them to join.
- I was more of an active contributor last year, adding non-profits and other orgs to WiserEarth. Looking to get more involved again.
- Introducing people and organizations to each other to cross-pollinate.
- Culture of Peace Initiative
- discussion about global commons and synergy
On being a WiserEarth Editor
Q10 - What do you think the overall role and responsibility of an editor on WiserEarth should be?
- I'm not sure but want to know more.
- Keep the knowledge base growing and maintain accuracy. Foster discussion.
- I think an Editor on WiserEarth should keep members updated on opportunities that are available to their specified region.
- to grow the functionality and cohesiveness of the project and special missions committed to.
- Like any editor, solicit articles, keep order, set the tone, write editorials on anything and everything.
- A. Support the Mission of Wiser Earth. B. Maintain quality according to established guidelines. C. Be an active contributor.
- To monitor content and to provide feedback.
- To be mindful to respect other peoples opinions as well as try to guide non constructive thought toward constructive ends.
- Managing a specific aspect as a managing editor or assisting as a junior editor to meet certain goals
- Content editing, information sharing and guidance as well as general direction of members in the use of the site
- not sure, but I suppose setting up one or more groups and bringing people in might be a part of it
- I think the role of an editor on WiserEarth should be to watch for accuracy and relevance, contribute more to content and depth of the site, actively look for ways to improve upon the site's design, encourage other users, and promote it wherever possible.
- Promoting, recruiting participation, adding content, maintaining standards, and helping the public to better know how to use this powerful tool.
- Writing editorials , responding to member FAQ,s , moderating group discussions , sending invitations about upcoming events , staying connected to members with a view to realising wiser earths goals and objectives.
- In general editors should work to enhance particular focus areas and to bring in new members for those focus areas.
- To provide greater understanding of issue that drive a "group".
- They should ensure that information in their AoF is accurate and relevant. They should facilitate ease of use and steer the conversation toward constructive dialogue.
- Ensure contributions from members is in line with Guidelines and Values, revise guidelines to reflect new developments, settle member conflicts, assist members in using the site
- I think the most important "editor" role is to simply create new content within their particular realm of knowledge. Being a body of information coming from the bottom up, editors are crucial formers of that information.
- fixing stuff, keeping track of developments on the website, making people aware of the resources.
- Editors are volunteers that help add content and make connections. They can publish and delete. Editors can discuss things with other editors and influence the functions of the site. Editors help monitor the site by fully exploring their areas of interest and also new topics.
- Use one's area of expertise to improve the WiserEarth directory and outreach to relevant organizations/individuals.
- create content, facilitate discussion, have an specific area of focus or organize group.
- Clarify content; review content for adherence to WiserEarth Guidelines; assist groups in presenting effective information; and, helping to grow WiserEarth.
- site manager
- Editing submiited materials and writing editirials periodically.
- 1) keeping the portal page for her focus area up to date 2) contacting web sites related to the focus area with an eye to increasing membership and incoming links 3) participating in the editor's group
- To make issues of concern to the editor the concern of many.
- To monitor content, recommend new / changes to user policies, adjudicate member disputes, assist new members, edit AOFs
- mentoring when approached maintain quality in what is edited/ or else ask for support
- Editors should be responsible to the site's mission so that they add relevant content and do not exclude the wrong things. It should be easy for an editor to help out, but not put very much obligation or expect much from them because they are volunteers.
- I'm not sure if its good to assign responsibilities yet. At the minimum, represent WiserEarth well, follow the community guidelines, make an attempt to create discussion or a greater collaborative project or WiserEarth group.
- provide dynamism, accuracy, compliance, and add / facilitate content to the WE
- Attempt to provide active support on at least one Group-site, more if experience and time permits.
Q11 - Why did you join the WiserEarth Editors group? (select all that apply)
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| I want to actively collaborate in improving and growing WiserEarth | 75 % | 18 |
| I just want to monitor the group's activity and occasionally contribute | 33.3 % | 8 |
| I received an invitation because I'm an editor | 33.3 % | 8 |
| It's cool to be a member of this group | 12.5 % | 3 |
| Other reason (please specify) | 29.2 % | 7 |
Other reason (please specify):
- I have so much to say.
- I think WE is a powerful tool for everyone in the "movement."
- When time allows I wanted to contribute to the expansion of thought on Wiserearth
- I want to collaborate, but it's not my highest priority project right now.
- i am committed to the vision and mission of WiserEarth
- I want to see how much I can do with this site, I like to share my opinion.
- I think that conditions are such in the world that not to work to improve things is unconscionable, and WiserEarth is a good place to put effort into.
- I tried to influnce WE strategical development
Q12 - Are you familiar with editor-specific privileges and tools?
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Very well (I know what editors are able to do) | 8.3 % | 2 |
| Quite Well (I know some of the privileges that editors have) | 37.5 % | 9 |
| Somewhat (I knew there were differences in the types of user privileges but I'm not sure what they are) | 33.3 % | 8 |
| Not at All | 20.8 % |
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Q13 - Do you have editor privileges? (Note: not all group members have these privileges - if you have the word "Editor" under your name in your profile page, you have editor privileges)
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Yes (go to Q14) | 41.7 % | 10 |
| No (go to Q15) | 58.3 % | 14 |
Q14 - What have you done with the editor privileges that you have had and how often have you contributed? (select all that apply)
| Options | Weekly | Monthly | Every couple of months | Rarely | Never Have | Response Count |
| Edit one or more Areas of Focus portal | 10.0%(1) | 10.0%(1) | 20.0%(2) | 30.0%(3) | 30.0%(3) | 10 |
| Suppress comments that violates the Terms of Use and the Community Guidelines | 22.2%(2) | 22.2%(2) | 11.1%(1) | 11.1%(1) | 44.4%(4) | 9 |
| Change the status of a page | 11.1%(1) | 33.3%(3) | 22.2%(2) | 11.1%(1) | 33.3%(3) | 9 |
| Edit locked pages such as the About Us page and tutorial pages | 0 %(0) | 11.1%(1) | 11.1%(1) | 22.2%(2) | 55.6%(5) | 9 |
| Help a user understand WE functionality | 10.0%(1) | 10.0%(1) | 30.0%(3) | 30.0%(3) | 30.0%(3) | 10 |
| Connect a user to a person or group to help achieve their goals | 20.0%(2) | 10.0%(1) | 30.0%(3) | 20.0%(2) | 20.0%(2) | 10 |
Q15 - How much time might you be willing to spend each week as a volunteer editor on WiserEarth?
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| More than five hours per week (more than an hour a day). | 13.0% | 3 |
| Five hours per week (an hour a day). | 4.3% | 1 |
| Up to five hours per week | 30.4% | 7 |
| An hour a week | 30.4% | 7 |
| A few hours a month | 21.7% | 5 |
| None – Please remove me from the editors group since I unfortunately have no time to volunteer – please write your WiserEarth username below (end survey here). Your name will be removed from the Editors Group. You are welcome to apply to join at a later date should you have time available to contribute. | 0% | 0 |
Q16 - If you are interested in helping WiserEarth in other ways, please write your thoughts below.
- I have already been promoting within my org.
- Full on collaboration with CreativeCitizen
- I am interested in developing a forum for people share videos and multimedia projects they are currently working on...
- Don't know at the moment?
- I have experience on conference staff. I am currently the bid chair for the PyCon2010 Python Programming Conference for the San Francisco Bay Area.
- I hope to establish liaisons with other groups and "web 3.0" apps that would benefit many groups and expand WE's usefulness.
- There is the coming Zeitgeist Movement that needs to be addressed out on wiserearth along with the Video Zeitgeist: Addendum
- Not now.
- I'm curious if there's been any sort of advertising for WiserEarth. I feel like getting the word out to all the other orgs that have been databased would greatly increase membership. Has this been attempted, and if so, can I help?
- I do a great deal of promotion of WE when I am not logged in. My WE profile link is often on the bottom of my e-mails or written on business cards I exchange with like-minded people. I've spent a fair bit of time teaching others how to use the site and its amazing functionality. I'd like to continue in that teaching and outreach role. How much time I can spend on-line goes in spurts depending on the demands of my paid work. I am proud to be associated with WiserEarth and the Natural Capital Institute. I actively promoted WE through inclusion on my LinkedIn profile as well postings and e-mail to everyone I think would benefit. But most of my promotion of WE occurs in person among friends and contacts. I enjoy this role even more than editing the site itself.
- Co Ordinating global campaigns and call to action.
- I am still hoping that the Global Assembly software that I am developing will eventually be available as an open source addition to the Wiser Earth web site for purposes of prioritizing goals, organizational functions, message to the public, and coordinated program at both the focus area level and overall.
- How people relate to WE groups that mover towards positive change needs helpful tools to accomplish that goal, it's really needed and WE could make that happen.
- WiserEarth is really cool. I would like a job so that I won't feel bad about having so much fun on the internet.
- Critiquing and editing FAQ's, Guidelines, Tutorials, etc...
Demographic information and linguistic skills
Q17 - How old are you?
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| 18-25 years old | 20.8% | 5 |
| 26-35 years old | 12.5% | 3 |
| 36-45 years old | 37.5% | 9 |
| 46-55 years old | 8.3% | 2 |
| 56-65 years old | 16.7% | 4 |
| Older than 65 | 4.2% | 1 |
| Rather not say25. | 0.0% | 0 |
Q18 - Where do you work or study?
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Non Profit/Charity/NGO | 50.0% | 12 |
| Foundation | 0.0% | 0 |
| School/College/University | 20.9% | 5 |
| Business | 33.3% | 8 |
| Government | 4.2% | 1 |
| Self-employed | 29.2% | 7 |
| Other (please specify) | 16.7% | 4 |
Other (please specify):
- www.creativecitizen.com
- Board member for Nonprofit, Manager for Government & Writer/Self-Publisher
- Managing Editor of a general interest magazine for the non-profit sector in sub-Saharan Africa
- retired
- I'm mostly self-taught. I study at home whenever I am at home, I killed my TV. I mow my neighbor's lawns. I stay home and raise my son and am trying to find a job that I can do from home or with a flexible schedule.
- Consulting Ecologist
Q19 - Which country do you live in?
USA: 21, Nigeria: 1, Germany: 1, Nepal: 1
Q20 - What language(s) do you speak and write fluently? (select all that apply)
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| English | 100.0% | 24 |
| Arabic | 4.2% | 1 |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 4.2% | 1 |
| French | 0.0% | 0 |
| German | 8.3% | 2 |
| Hindi | 0.0% | 0 |
| Indonesian | 0.0% | 0 |
| Japanese | 0.0% | 0 |
| Portuguese | 4.2% | 1 |
| Russian | 4.2% | 1 |
| Spanish | 4.2% | 1 |
| Other. Including your indigenous language (please specify) | 8.3% | 2 |
Other. Including your indigenous language (please specify):
- czech
- And a little Spanish
- Ebira, Hausa and Yoruba
- I'm not entirely fluent, but I can handle French okay and some basic spoken Indonesian
- My German isn't perfect, but I could probably translate from German to English if necessary.
- Fluent is a strong word! I have a good background and interest in linguistics, but linguistic considerations of WE should be left to fluent experts!
- HAUSA , YORUBA , IDOMA
- Nepali
- I can engage in polite conversation and find the bathroom in Japanese, Spanish and Russian
Q21 - What kind of connection do you have to the Internet?
| Options | Response Percent | Response Count |
| Dial-up Access | 0.0% | 0 |
| Cable modem/DSL | 58.3% | 14 |
| Satellite | 0.0% | 0 |
| Wireless | 41.7% | 10 |
| I don't know | 0.0% | 0 |
