tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12566063.post2530571960820860658..comments2023-06-13T06:34:45.513-05:00Comments on ConchoInfo: Speech, Freedom, and the InternetJim Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03413663900509725906noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12566063.post-60597338577709160482008-06-13T14:21:00.000-05:002008-06-13T14:21:00.000-05:00If people in this town would search they would fin...If people in this town would search they would find there are smaller towns with smaller papers across the country that have open blogging and although sometimes discussions get heated or off topic, it is not so out of control that the blogging ability has been suspended or revoked. <BR/>The Standard Times took the letter of complaint from out of towners too much to heart and cares more about Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12566063.post-54141719860784737082008-06-03T00:01:00.000-05:002008-06-03T00:01:00.000-05:00On second thought, that may not be the point. In h...On second thought, that may not be the point. In honesty, I respect the Times and their people. They are a great group. So it is unfair to say they lack anything. They do have a very intelligent staff. <BR/><BR/>I guess its more like trying to control a mob. The FLDS and various groups around the US were directly attacking the people of San Angelo.<BR/><BR/>I think the Times is simply being Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12566063.post-27340924915126274312008-06-02T22:48:00.000-05:002008-06-02T22:48:00.000-05:00Personally, I would like to see the traffic divert...Personally, I would like to see the traffic divert to this site.<BR/><BR/>Then we have intellectuals in control who understand the aspects of discussing a topic. They also have a knowledge of writing and how to identify its weaknesses.<BR/><BR/>Really, its humorous if you consider many arguments or quarrels are the result of ineffective communication or writing practices.<BR/><BR/>I know that mayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12566063.post-14768224173177527492008-06-02T22:45:00.000-05:002008-06-02T22:45:00.000-05:00It may also be that Sr. Archuleta and company want...It may also be that Sr. Archuleta and company want to keep dissent at a minimum while Vasquez goes through the ethics complaints. I am sure that since Mr. Ryan filed one of the complaints that we will be kept apprised here.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12566063.post-53474761952198113652008-06-02T16:24:00.000-05:002008-06-02T16:24:00.000-05:00Several years ago the Standard Times hosted a simi...Several years ago the Standard Times hosted a similar venue for reader comments. Some comments did not make San Angelo look like a very good place to live. Hence, that venue was removed.<BR/><BR/>I have read the comments for nearly every article that appeared in the e-paper since its inception. It keeps me in touch with real San Angelo - all facets of it.<BR/><BR/>Comments often tell the other Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12566063.post-9298461569047605782008-06-02T02:33:00.000-05:002008-06-02T02:33:00.000-05:00I feel like there is more at play that the paper b...I feel like there is more at play that the paper being hyper-sensitive to the opinion of the citizens of other cities. Perhaps they fear that the mess they created is going to lead to legal problems. I certainly don't know but I have thoroughly enjoyed most of the dialogue. I personally never got involved at all until the release of the "Rangers Report" regarding hte chief of police. It Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12566063.post-12990775826908890922008-06-01T16:43:00.000-05:002008-06-01T16:43:00.000-05:00Many perceived the comments were getting out of co...Many perceived the comments were getting out of control and there was need for moderation.<BR/><BR/>There are other factors involved too. For one, there is the view that all San Angelo residents are judged as a community by the world. That we must meet some expectation or threshold the viewers around the world decide on.<BR/><BR/>Do we hold other cities to this standard?<BR/><BR/>Then, by Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12566063.post-91031091210230314052008-06-01T16:04:00.000-05:002008-06-01T16:04:00.000-05:00Anonymous,They needed to get the forums under cont...Anonymous,<BR/><BR/>They needed to get the forums under control early and keep them under control. Block individual topics when it gets out of hand. Lots of techniques available beyond the basic ones I've already mentioned. It can be done. Most newspapers are already doing it. <BR/><BR/>Anonymous postings will always be welcome here, as long as our simple rules are obeyed. We may adjust our Jim Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03413663900509725906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12566063.post-6157108358924736582008-06-01T15:53:00.000-05:002008-06-01T15:53:00.000-05:00I agree there is a huge difference between a chat ...I agree there is a huge difference between a chat room and blog. I perceive many of the participants are gifted writers who aspire to write good responses. Then as you mention, many are attracted by the chat atmosphere. They like intellectual debate, in live time.<BR/><BR/>Then I would perceive, there are some simply outraged by anyone who doesnt agree with them. I imagine there are several of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com