<p>Maybe we should promote a "<strong>Stat flashmob week</strong>"</p>

<p>There was something similar done about a year ago for stackoverflow (I wrote about it here: 
<a href="http://www.r-statistics.com/2009/09/r-flashmob/" rel="nofollow">http://www.r-statistics.com/2009/09/r-flashmob/</a>  but for one day only)</p>

<p>It can give an excuse for bloggers to write about an actual call for action from their readers (go join the Q&amp;A party!)</p>

<p>And also have a limited one week where they all aggressively advertise the site (banners on their sidebars, hangup signs in their University, and so on).</p>

<p>An event like this should be known in advance by people, and promoted in many venues simultaneously.</p>

<p>It can be coupled by approaching a leading figure(s) of some topic(s), who is currently outside the community (for example "multiple comparisons", "bootstrapping", and so on)  And this way to attract even more people.  Who to choose can be voted previously on the meta site.</p>

<p>We might want to make such an event a yearly (or half yearly) event.  And only do it after the official website will be up (with a formal URL and logo).</p>

<p>Also, for something like this it would make sense to prepare a press release for the bloggers to use as a basis for their post.  And also have fliers/banner graphics prepared upfront.</p>

<p>I would also be glad to help through my blog ( <a href="http://www.r-statistics.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.r-statistics.com</a> ) and through <a href="http://www.r-bloggers.com" rel="nofollow">http://www.r-bloggers.com</a> .</p>
