Feedback on the new checking system

Thanks to those of you who provided feedback on our new checking system. Here are some of the issues that were addressed.

• Some of you don't like to do full checks. Sorry, for the time being, we will continue with both full and quick checks just as we've been doing. If you have any confusion about what either of these are, please let me know.

• Some of you found census or death information that the original inputter missed. Good job! Unfortunately, sometimes you did not write your search in the checking document. Please explain how you found the new information. The original inputter should be able to replicate your search and find the same information. This helps everyone improve.

• Some people were really good about getting their checks done in a timely fashion. Others waited until the last minute. Some people were stressed out because their partners didn't send them a soldier to check until the last few days of the month. They were worried that they would not have enough time to complete the assignment. From now on, please send your soldiers out to be checked no later than the 20th of the month. That gives your partner enough time to do the check. If you are unable to do that communicate with your partner about what is going on, so each of you knows what to expect. You might consider sending out soldiers for November and December checks even earlier since there are holidays at the end of both months.

On the whole, I think the system worked pretty well. I think you were all able to get a little more inputting done because you spent less time checking. If you think of anything else you'd like to say about the new system, feel free to contact me. Keep up the good work!