[Winona Online Democracy] It seems to me that local issues are getting sparse and that most of the posts are about national or international issues. I think that accounts for both the interest in having one thread and the posts that are coming through. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Randy Schenkat" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2004 21:27 Subject: [Winona] thoughts on separate forums
> [Winona Online Democracy] > > Regarding National and Local lists, I would like to call attention > to WOD's founding which came from discussions as early as in the fall > of '99 before we started in Aug of 2000. Originally we were > exploring the use of a software called Knowledge Forum that would > allow us to model graphically the connections of ideas that posters > had on civic issues so we could see the big picture and various view > points on issues. The idea was always to have it be a vibrant place > to discuss issues that have a direct bearing on us locally. It was > envisioned that there would be an active interplay between citizens > ,elected officials, and the media, and that the forum would represent > Winona to the extent it could in an online capacity. Obviously, we > haven't always realized those dreams. I would encourage you to come > to the June 8th meeting to reconsider how we can more faithly meet > those original ideas. There is such talent and insight in you as > subscribers. > > When the two lists formed, we had a considerably higher number of > daily posts. Part of the splitting was logistical. Also, I believe > national and state topics that have direct local interests have been > recognized as fair game. > > Please post your thoughts on this issue and/or attend June 8 mtg. 4 > pm City Hall -Wenonah Room. More of an agenda will be posted in > advance, please share any other topics of interest for the agenda.. > Randy Schenkat > > > > -- > Randy Schenkat 1358 Skyline Dr. Winona, Mn 55987 507-452-7168 > _______________________________________________ > This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy > All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. > No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. > To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit > http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona > Any problems or suggestions can be directed to > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at > http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org > _______________________________________________ This message was posted to Winona Online Democracy All messages must be signed by the senders actual name. No commercial solicitations are allowed on this list. To manage your subscription or view the message archives, please visit http://mapnp.mnforum.org/mailman/listinfo/winona Any problems or suggestions can be directed to mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] If you want help on how to contact elected officials, go to the Contact page at http://www.winonaonlinedemocracy.org
