= problem =

The Fedora Magazine can drown out other activities and discussions for Fedora Marketing.

= analysis =

After some time in Fedora Marketing, it can sometimes feel like the Fedora Magazine takes over the discussion and focus of Fedora Marketing. When the Magazine first started, it was at a much smaller scale than where it is now. Combining the Magazine into marketing efforts made sense.

Since its origin, the Magazine has grown into a notable project deserving of its own dedicated and focused contributors. Often times, many people will contribute to the Magazine, but not have an interest in contributing to Marketing. This can sometimes lead to the feeling that Marketing equates to the Magazine, although this isn't the case.

The Fedora Magazine is still a subset of Fedora Marketing, but I think it might be better to consider moving the Magazine to its own mailing list (and IRC channel?) to help make sure the Marketing work in Fedora isn't running parallel to the Magazine.

= enhancement recommendation =

1. Revive magazine@lists.fp.o mailing list
2. Set up #fedora-magazine on freenode
3. Communicate plans for moving Magazine operations to its own separate channels (target goal of two weeks?)
4. At target date, move all communications to the new locations

I'd be curious to know others' thoughts on this. I've discussed it with some people off-channel, but I'd like to know the rest of the Magazine editorial team's thoughts too.