Ahh yes, thank you for humoring my rambles! I think I get a better sense of the two sides of this big ol' coin, now. On one side you're making sure to be transparent about something that's in-character for Sharon to do because it could feel like you're stepping on toes. And on the other, Sharon's looking to get characters to discuss events and at least try to combat/deal with the things that they can't control. (Apologies if this is off the mark -- I hope you'll correct me if I've misunderstood.)

I'm trying to tread respectfully because I think I'm the very opposite of you when it comes to execution-- I actively use those blank spaces to support a similar function. In fact, the constant change/inability to define the world is one of the core game traits that I enjoy most about Eway, OOCly. I only mention this so that you also have an idea of where I'm coming from, not to discourage or judge.

Now, as for Ray's contribution / a tweak I'd make: I feel I'd be more inclined to have him participate via network posts rather than posting mingle meeting logs. Would that be a version you/Sharon could go for? For example, Ray might post an IC postevent survey with questions and prompts to the network. Or, alternatively, we could see if players/characters would run with a forum-style jack-a-thon to ask their own questions and swap/discuss rumors and link to resources they already use?

(And again, if these things don't align with what you're shooting for don't hesitate to veto away <3)