Do you find the current PF Newsletter uninformative?

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The current PF newsletters are perceived as uninformative and lacking the personal touch of previous editions. Users feel that the computer-generated format fails to deliver meaningful news. The newsletter seems tailored for less frequent visitors, offering only brief updates. Suggestions include delegating the newsletter responsibilities among admins or having PF staff contribute individual paragraphs for a more engaging format. Overall, there is a call for a more personalized and informative approach to the newsletter content.
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I glean very little that is "news" from the most recent PF computer-generated newsletters. The old ones were much more personal and original.
 
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Agreed, but I no longer have the time to commit to the in-depth newsletters like I used to. The current newsletter is mainly for members who visit a few times a week or less. It gives them a brief overview of what is happening and what's new.
 
suggestion: delegate

If another admin doesn't have time for it either, then perhaps we could have the PF staff take turns, based on their availability. Or, the PF staff could each contribute 1 paragraph that is compiled into each newsletter.
 

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