The Tor Project issueshttps://gitlab.torproject.org/groups/tpo/-/issues2024-03-26T18:00:48Zhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/ux/research/-/issues/137Conduct a desirability study on the new illustrations2024-03-26T18:00:48ZdonutsConduct a desirability study on the new illustrations@nicob is working on new illustrations and a new illustration style:
* tpo/ux/design#61+
* [Figma / Tor illustrations](https://www.figma.com/file/U9UVJNborq5Aj0YH3I8DjZ/Tor-illustrations?type=design&node-id=105%3A496&mode=design&t=WriZm...@nicob is working on new illustrations and a new illustration style:
* tpo/ux/design#61+
* [Figma / Tor illustrations](https://www.figma.com/file/U9UVJNborq5Aj0YH3I8DjZ/Tor-illustrations?type=design&node-id=105%3A496&mode=design&t=WriZmRrkxjyFTd9d-1)
One idea for #128 is to test them with training participants doing a mix of qualitative and quantitative analysis.
**Estimate**: Small × Low = 1–1.1 d
### Preparation material
* Survey:
* For participants: https://survey.torproject.org/index.php/983521
* LimeSurvey structure: [desirability_study.lss](/tpo/ux/research/uploads/a723a762ba973b89f909dfd9b8ff4258/desirability_study.lss)
* Instructions for partners:
* PDF for distribution: [desirability_study_instructions.pdf](/tpo/ux/research/uploads/ef85a75226584c4f044b165cc8d0e5e9/desirability_study_instructions.pdf)
* Markdown source: [desirability_study_instructions.md](/tpo/ux/research/uploads/25b8fab0289e10dda65ef7a498ac931a/desirability_study_instructions.md)
### References
* https://www.nngroup.com/articles/microsoft-desirability-toolkit/
* https://www.xdstrategy.com/desirability-studies/
* https://www.nngroup.com/articles/testing-visual-design/
### Tasks
* [x] Check if that sounds like a useful research activity ( @donuts + @nicob)
* [x] Review and improve questions ( @nicob)
* [x] Create a prototype survey on https://survey.torproject.org/
* [x] Test survey on mobile
* [x] Decide if we want the survey to be responsive on mobile
* [x] Integrate the consent and demographics questionnaire from #130 in the survey
* [ ] Add final set of illustrations ( @nicob + @donuts)
* [x] Prepare instructions and reporting templates for partners
* [x] Do a quick pilot testSponsor 9 - Phase 7 - Usability and Community Intervention on Support for Democracy and Human Rightssajolidasajolidahttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/ux/research/-/issues/136Onboard and coordinate user research grantees2024-03-27T19:07:43ZdonutsOnboard and coordinate user research granteesIn https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/ux/research/-/issues/128, we prepared two sets of materials for Privacy Resilience Grant recipients to use in their activities. Those include:
- A desirability study of the new illustrations: https:/...In https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/ux/research/-/issues/128, we prepared two sets of materials for Privacy Resilience Grant recipients to use in their activities. Those include:
- A desirability study of the new illustrations: https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/ux/research/-/issues/137
- A card sorting study of the support-dot menu: https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/ux/research/-/issues/8
Although we plan to distribute the desirability study to all Privacy Resilience Grant recipients, only the three partners who opted-in to conduct moderated user research will perform the card sorting activity. That second group of three partners will subsequently require more hands-on onboarding.
**Checklist**
- [ ] Finalize the user research materials for each activity
- [ ] Forward the materials to partners via email
- [ ] Co-ordinate a time to onboard our three card sorting facilitators on a BBB call (@raya will send round a poll)
- [ ] Provide ad-hoc support for research activities to all partners as required (e.g. via email, Signal or IRC/Matrix)
- [ ] Analyze the results of each study and write reports with recommendationsSponsor 9 - Phase 7 - Usability and Community Intervention on Support for Democracy and Human Rightssajolidasajolidahttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/issues/40070Formatting and layout design2024-03-26T00:38:30ZnicobFormatting and layout designExplore formatting and layout with content and illustrations that will work well for both online and print.
* complexity: medium (3 days)
* uncertainty: moderate (1.5)
* total: 3-4.5 days
* actual:Explore formatting and layout with content and illustrations that will work well for both online and print.
* complexity: medium (3 days)
* uncertainty: moderate (1.5)
* total: 3-4.5 days
* actual:Sponsor 9 - Phase 7 - Usability and Community Intervention on Support for Democracy and Human Rightsnicobnicobhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/issues/40069Content review2024-03-26T00:39:27ZnicobContent reviewHow much/if any of this content will change/do we need to consider with overall design? Suggestions per feedback could mean adding more information. Is it helpful to have individual documents or should they all be combined? Some of these...How much/if any of this content will change/do we need to consider with overall design? Suggestions per feedback could mean adding more information. Is it helpful to have individual documents or should they all be combined? Some of these answers will probably depend on information from others, so may be more of an ongoing task.
* complexity: medium (3 days)
* uncertainty: moderate (1.5)
* total: 3-4.5 days
* actual:Sponsor 9 - Phase 7 - Usability and Community Intervention on Support for Democracy and Human Rightsnicobnicobhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/issues/40068Illustrating design2024-03-25T23:58:03ZnicobIllustrating design* complexity: medium (3 days)
* uncertainty: low (1.1)
* total: 3.3 days
* actual:* complexity: medium (3 days)
* uncertainty: low (1.1)
* total: 3.3 days
* actual:Sponsor 9 - Phase 7 - Usability and Community Intervention on Support for Democracy and Human Rightsnicobnicobhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/issues/40067Concepting and sketching
2024-03-25T23:52:36ZnicobConcepting and sketching
* complexity: medium (3 days)
* uncertainty: low (1.1)
* total: 3-3.3 days
* actual:* complexity: medium (3 days)
* uncertainty: low (1.1)
* total: 3-3.3 days
* actual:Sponsor 9 - Phase 7 - Usability and Community Intervention on Support for Democracy and Human Rightsnicobnicobhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/issues/40066Redesign the "Tor for xyz" outreach materials2024-03-26T21:21:40ZnicobRedesign the "Tor for xyz" outreach materialsThe existing outreach materials we have need to be updated as part of the work for Sponsor 9. There are currently four "Tor for xyz" pieces that we will be redesigning to fit a single template that works for both online and print, and is...The existing outreach materials we have need to be updated as part of the work for Sponsor 9. There are currently four "Tor for xyz" pieces that we will be redesigning to fit a single template that works for both online and print, and is consistent with Tor's evolving visual brand.
* [Tor for Anti-censorship](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/raw/master/print/en_EN/Front_anti-censorship_en_EN.pdf)
* [Tor for Feminists](https://gitlab.torproject.org/torproject/community/outreach/-/raw/master/print/en_EN/Front_feminist_en_EN.pdf)
* [Tor for Human Rights](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/raw/master/print/en_EN/Front_humanrights_en_EN.pdf)
* [Tor for Privacy](https://gitlab.torproject.org/torproject/community/outreach/-/raw/master/print/en_EN/Front_privacy_en_EN.pdf)
There is also this back cover for Anti-censorship, Human Rights, and Privacy: [Back](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/raw/master/print/en_EN/Back_stencil_en_EN.pdf)
And this back cover for Feminists: [Back](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/raw/master/print/en_EN/Back_feminist_en_EN.pdf)
We should incorporate this feedback that was previously collected from partners in LATAM too: https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/ux/research/-/issues/22#note_2825275Sponsor 9 - Phase 7 - Usability and Community Intervention on Support for Democracy and Human Rightsnicobnicobhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/issues/40065Create new onion routing digram in new illustration style2024-03-26T18:31:14ZnicobCreate new onion routing digram in new illustration styleIn part of the effort to revise outreach materials, we also need to develop a new and simple diagram of onion routing to be used across materials, online and in print. We'll be integrating the new illustration style into this diagram as ...In part of the effort to revise outreach materials, we also need to develop a new and simple diagram of onion routing to be used across materials, online and in print. We'll be integrating the new illustration style into this diagram as well.
Tor onion routing diagrams being used/have been used in the past:
* https://community.torproject.org/onion-services/overview/
* https://2019.www.torproject.org/images/htw2_zh.png
* https://community.torproject.org/static/images/outreach/print/minizine-onion-routing-A4.jpg
* https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/raw/master/print/en_EN/Front_humanrights_en_EN.pdf
EFF onion routing diagrams:
* https://tor-https.eff.org/
* https://www.eff.org/files/2023/04/26/circumvention-toronionaddress.pngSponsor 9 - Phase 7 - Usability and Community Intervention on Support for Democracy and Human Rightsnicobnicobhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/l10n/-/issues/40134Lower priority of strings that will be removed on next Tor Browser2024-03-13T09:48:50ZemmapeelLower priority of strings that will be removed on next Tor BrowserAfter the work done by @henry in the Tor Browser handling of translation files at https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/applications/tor-browser/-/issues/42305 we have very regular comments when a string will not be on the next release.
I c...After the work done by @henry in the Tor Browser handling of translation files at https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/applications/tor-browser/-/issues/42305 we have very regular comments when a string will not be on the next release.
I can use this comment to lower the priority of such strings, with the 'Bulk edit' addon in Weblate.
I tested it on the https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/tor/tor-browser/tb-settingsproperties/ component, I need to add it to the others.
I look for strings with `note:"Will be unused in Tor Browser"`.emmapeelemmapeelhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/l10n/-/issues/40133Separate translation contributions per person in the commits, just in case2024-02-13T13:27:07ZemmapeelSeparate translation contributions per person in the commits, just in caseWatching the video at https://fosdem.org/2024/schedule/event/fosdem-2024-1906-lessons-learnt-as-a-translation-contributor-the-past-4-years/ I think I need to change the configuration of our components in weblate.
To save space, and bec...Watching the video at https://fosdem.org/2024/schedule/event/fosdem-2024-1906-lessons-learnt-as-a-translation-contributor-the-past-4-years/ I think I need to change the configuration of our components in weblate.
To save space, and because I can see this information in weblate if I need it, I was squashing translators contributions in weblate all together in one commit. But if a translator would want to remove its contributions, it will be a very difficult thing to do. So it is better to separate the contributions and have one commit per person.emmapeelemmapeelhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/l10n/-/issues/40131Add more screenshots for the Tor Browser translations2024-03-14T13:34:43ZemmapeelAdd more screenshots for the Tor Browser translationsThe browser strings need more context for a good translation, especially the ones with variables that make translators confused.
At the moment the Tor Browser strings without screenshots can be listed here: https://hosted.weblate.org/se...The browser strings need more context for a good translation, especially the ones with variables that make translators confused.
At the moment the Tor Browser strings without screenshots can be listed here: https://hosted.weblate.org/search/tor/tor-browser/?q=+language%3Aen+and+NOT+has%3Ascreenshot+and+not+component%3Ator-browser-user-manual&sort_by=-priority%2Cposition&checksum=emmapeelemmapeelhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/training/-/issues/141[Privacy Resilience Grants] Record and upload trainings for incoming Tor trai...2024-03-06T13:44:06Zraya[Privacy Resilience Grants] Record and upload trainings for incoming Tor trainerscc: @guscc: @gusrayarayahttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/ux/team/-/issues/89Project idea: Write a user research handbook2024-01-29T19:09:34ZdonutsProject idea: Write a user research handbookOnboarding partners who have little to no experience conducting user research simply isn't possible in a single session, and the existing material we have on the [community portal](https://community.torproject.org/user-research/guideline...Onboarding partners who have little to no experience conducting user research simply isn't possible in a single session, and the existing material we have on the [community portal](https://community.torproject.org/user-research/guidelines/) isn't sufficient either. Instead, I'd like to create a longer version of this content called the user research handbook, with graphic support provided by our designers, including topics like:
- Our methodology (i.e. the processes we follow)
- Research methods (i.e. the types of research we employ)
- Best practices (previously dubbed the privacy playbook)
- Assessing risk (i.e. our risk assessment procedure)
- Recruitment
- Reporting
This content may then be hosted on the future design-dot website (see [UX / milestone#17](https://gitlab.torproject.org/groups/tpo/ux/-/milestones/17)).Sponsor 9 - Phase 7 - Usability and Community Intervention on Support for Democracy and Human Rightshttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/outreach/-/issues/40053Review and update the street team kit2024-03-25T22:29:02ZdonutsReview and update the street team kitMany of the materials that are part of the [Street Team Kit](https://community.torproject.org/outreach/kit/) are out of date (from a brand/design POV), designed for print, and/or cannot be updated because the original working files are l...Many of the materials that are part of the [Street Team Kit](https://community.torproject.org/outreach/kit/) are out of date (from a brand/design POV), designed for print, and/or cannot be updated because the original working files are long gone. As such, we should:
- Review the list to decide on which materials we want to keep and update, and in what order.
- Update each to match our new brand guidelines, when ready.
- Update the layouts so they're suitable for both digital use and print.
- Implement feedback from LATAM partners collected here: https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/ux/research/-/issues/22#note_2825275
- Improve accessibility where possible—I believe some of these were originally done in Sketch, so text recognition/text to speech may not be great.
I don't expect we'll be able to redo all of these materials in a single phase, however.Sponsor 9 - Phase 7 - Usability and Community Intervention on Support for Democracy and Human Rightsnicobnicobhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/applications/tor-browser/-/issues/41919Add a message, tooltip or icon to explain letterboxing2024-03-11T15:49:36Zma1Add a message, tooltip or icon to explain letterboxingWhile we're trying to make the letterboxing appearance look more intentional, we may want also to let user easily access an explanation of what it is.
Possible (alternative or combined) approaches variously surfaced in parent #32324:
1...While we're trying to make the letterboxing appearance look more intentional, we may want also to let user easily access an explanation of what it is.
Possible (alternative or combined) approaches variously surfaced in parent #32324:
1. Informative tooltip when user hovers the letterboxing area
2. "?" shaped cursor, making the letterboxing area clickable to open the relevant manual section (or the options page if/when
#41916 gets implemented)
3. "?" button appearing somewhere in the letterboxing area when there's enough space, instead of making the whole area clickable.
/cc @ruihildt, @thorinma1ma1https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/training/-/issues/113Add training resources to portal2024-03-25T11:29:34ZrayaAdd training resources to portalList of updates/additions:
- [ ] Update [All About Tor](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BKpeDXqHib4zOQeGRBeFYWVYUtFNSwd-FLCY63TMDG8/edit)
- [ ] Update [Introduction to Onion Services](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1avHPN...List of updates/additions:
- [ ] Update [All About Tor](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1BKpeDXqHib4zOQeGRBeFYWVYUtFNSwd-FLCY63TMDG8/edit)
- [ ] Update [Introduction to Onion Services](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1avHPNzMhC5KJShtxAxe2Sl_KbQSrgG6yltdzHCEOfV0/edit)
- [ ] Add [Bypassing Censorship with and of Tor](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1f7IWy6rBoXffmAJPGxGSqCZvChlYJ012-E3a8mldbcM/edit)
- [ ] Add [YouTube videos](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uroe-xe0tcM)
- [ ] Add [Digital Security Basics](https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1-uhiYwU1QNCYRuyJuacxKj2GLHvUWQ_Hcjz730IZqiM/edit?usp=sharing)
- [ ] Add licensing information on all training resources, see: https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/training/-/issues/74rayaraya2023-11-14https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/support/-/issues/40118Update privacy policy on the Tor Forum2024-03-26T02:49:50Zebanamebanam@torproject.orgUpdate privacy policy on the Tor ForumAs pointed out in the latest (24 June 2023) relay operators' meetup, as we are now self-hosting the [Tor Forum](https://forum.torproject.org), we should update the [privacy policy](https://forum.torproject.org/privacy).
/cc @gusAs pointed out in the latest (24 June 2023) relay operators' meetup, as we are now self-hosting the [Tor Forum](https://forum.torproject.org), we should update the [privacy policy](https://forum.torproject.org/privacy).
/cc @gusGusGushttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/training/-/issues/104Plan TAP - Tor Advocates Program2023-09-13T18:46:54ZGusPlan TAP - Tor Advocates ProgramDuring the [Costa Rica Meeting](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/team/-/wikis/2023-Tor-Meeting-Costa-Rica-Wiki/Tor-advocates-session) we discussed about how the Tor Advocates Program is different from other previous efforts like the Tor...During the [Costa Rica Meeting](https://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/team/-/wikis/2023-Tor-Meeting-Costa-Rica-Wiki/Tor-advocates-session) we discussed about how the Tor Advocates Program is different from other previous efforts like the Tor Teachers, the ongoing ToT, training microgrants and other initiatives. It's a mix of teaching, investigation, research, advocacy, and training.
As this is a new initiative, we should:
* Meet with other organizations running similar programs like Amnesty digital forensics fellowship (2023-Q3)
* Survey partners about their expectations (2023-Q3)
* Write internal documentation about the program (2023-Q3/Q4)
* Organize the curricula (2024-Q1/Q2)GusGushttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/community/l10n/-/issues/40109Get RT articles for translators to easily translate2023-09-27T17:59:49ZGabagaba@torproject.orgGet RT articles for translators to easily translateWe have a bunch of articles in RT for user support that we need to translate into farsi and other languages: https://rt.torproject.org/Articles/Article/Search.html?Class=10&Parent=0&HideOptions=1
- [ ] Get all user support articles from...We have a bunch of articles in RT for user support that we need to translate into farsi and other languages: https://rt.torproject.org/Articles/Article/Search.html?Class=10&Parent=0&HideOptions=1
- [ ] Get all user support articles from RT into weblate so we can easily translate them.
- [ ] Find a way to easily update RT with the translations.
@gus Could we say that all the support articles that needs translations are around 1800 words? I saw that there are around 55 articles and with an average of 30 words per articles, that would be how much we could translate.emmapeelemmapeelhttps://gitlab.torproject.org/tpo/web/tpo/-/issues/365Onionbrowser in the download page2023-08-15T18:01:27ZGabagaba@torproject.orgOnionbrowser in the download pageWe sometimes get complaints from people that downloaded (and paid for) some other shady app in the iOS app store that claims to be a Tor browser. We are working on dealing with these shady apps BUT we need a way for people to get a link ...We sometimes get complaints from people that downloaded (and paid for) some other shady app in the iOS app store that claims to be a Tor browser. We are working on dealing with these shady apps BUT we need a way for people to get a link to where to download the Onion Browser directly from the download page. Right now we have a link in a tiny phrase at the bottom.
Can we have one more option on the download page that leads people to the Onion Browser if they are using iOS?Sponsor 9 - Phase 7 - Usability and Community Intervention on Support for Democracy and Human Rightsdonutsdonuts2024-01-12