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Re: Getting Out the Word
I agree but disagree
Okay, maybe I'll be the dissenting voice here. While I agree that word needs to get out, I personally don't like the idea of it being widely publicized with fliers. While obviously this is a public forum, I feel fairly comfortable that I know who my audience is.
A major focus of this blog is highlighting the crime that goes on here in Mt Hope, whether we like it or not, and I would not feel comfortable posting in the manner that I do now if I knew there was a potential for those who are committing the crimes to be reading it.
I feel like the fliers would invite those this blog is aimed to bring down (the thiefs, the drug dealers, the thugs) to find us. And yes, personally, I would fear retribution.
The argument has been made that the petty criminals in Mt Hope are not sophisticated enough, if that is the right word, to find or use something like this blog to their advantage. I don't agree. When Josh had his computer and briefcase stolen, the suspect was on a computer (not Josh's) within two hours trying to use his credit card number. I think they may be more sophisticated than we give them credit. There are definitely some criminals who have or have access to a computer.
Unless we are going to lift the policy on posting anonymously, I would prefer to see the blog advertised by word of mouth, much like the GCCC. That's how I found it, and I have encouraged many of my likeminded neighbors to discover and use it. It may not be as effective as a flier campaign, and may require more work on the part of the regular blog users, but I think it would preserve the essence of the blog that we enjoy now.
Anyone else feel the same?
-Jen
Posted at October 27, 2005 11:21 AM