I don't know what is so hard to understand about H. Schultz' very valid arguments. This group only reaches a few people, those who a) have internet access (and there are many people alone in this road, Strubens, who do not have regular internet access), b) have the time or inclination to participate in this group.
What H. Schultz says is: "The answer is not to increase the number of subscribers to this site but to ensure that the entity using public money seeks to engage with everybody in the area, not only those who have the time and inclination to participate in this forum. " "Communication needs to be informative to promote accountability to those of us who are subject to the charges, whether we are part of the organisation or not. " I quite agree with that. I don't have to go be part of every entity that spends my money, but the entity needs to make sure I get informed, and a moderated (still scary) online chat group is not enough. The Obslife is unfortunately a sad little brochure with a whole lot of advertising and a few articles, which may or may not arrive at our doorsteps. I think the Obsid should have a budget for communication, and think about how to really reach the scores of people who are paying monthly, otherwise long-term, there will only be discourse. A lot of people don't have the time to attend meetings, and they shouldn't feel bad about it either, it has nothing to do with the accountability of the obsid. H Schultz does not have to provide alternative suggestions, the point is being made that it is the onus of the obsid, not of the individual funder. Observatory residents not only "deserve to be appraised of how their money is spent" - it's a core duty of the Cid. "Those involved and working hard", chose to do so, and people signing the forms and agreeing to pay a monthly amount, is an equal contribution and commitment. my opinion melanie -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Observatory Neighbourhood watch" group. To post to this group, send email to obsnw@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to obsnw-unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/obsnw?hl=en
