http://www.globalprblogweek.com/2005/09/23/mckay-gov-blogging/ September 19-23, 2005 :: Public Relations and Business Communications in the Age of Blogs Mon, 01 Dec 2008 21:25:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 http://www.globalprblogweek.com/2005/09/23/mckay-gov-blogging/#comment-188 Alice Marshall Fri, 23 Sep 2005 18:59:05 +0000 http://www.globalprblogweek.com/2005/09/23/mckay-gov-blogging/#comment-188 Colin, I just have to say that is one of the best opening sentences ever. Congrats. Colin, I just have to say that is one of the best opening sentences ever. Congrats.

]]> http://www.globalprblogweek.com/2005/09/23/mckay-gov-blogging/#comment-183 Bob Fri, 23 Sep 2005 17:31:07 +0000 http://www.globalprblogweek.com/2005/09/23/mckay-gov-blogging/#comment-183 Colin, I've waited all week to read your article and you did not disappoint. I am a naive government PR pro who thought a blog would be a great way to involve citizens in our work, transportation planning. And I was right. Our now-defunct blog was a huge hit with citizens and the media. Unfortunately, the politicians on our Board were uncomfortable with the candor and lack of "control." After 6 weeks, the blog (MetroBlogOrlando.com) was suspended and now I am managing an exit strategy I don't agree with and keeping my head down to save a job I don't want anymore. I really think EVERY government organization should have a blog. What better way to provide citizens with total access to information and give them a means to participate in public policy. However, you were right when you stated that governments are slow. I would add that they are also scared (of voice.) Thanks for letting me vent and for giving me hope. Colin,
I’ve waited all week to read your article and you did not disappoint. I am a naive government PR pro who thought a blog would be a great way to involve citizens in our work, transportation planning. And I was right. Our now-defunct blog was a huge hit with citizens and the media. Unfortunately, the politicians on our Board were uncomfortable with the candor and lack of “control.” After 6 weeks, the blog (MetroBlogOrlando.com) was suspended and now I am managing an exit strategy I don’t agree with and keeping my head down to save a job I don’t want anymore.
I really think EVERY government organization should have a blog. What better way to provide citizens with total access to information and give them a means to participate in public policy. However, you were right when you stated that governments are slow. I would add that they are also scared (of voice.)
Thanks for letting me vent and for giving me hope.

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