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studentdave · 09-10-2006, 10:12

Hi all,
I'm studying in Sheffield, architecture and planning, currently putting together an essay about the use of the internet in public participation for planning and I was directed to your forum by a colleage who said it was a great way to see an interactive debate about planning and politics. (She was one of the team who put on art installations around 'Accy' during early 2006, there was lots of orange.)
From what I can work out there are some politians and council workers who log on to debate with the public. I'd like to ask what people think of this process? I have one comment, taken from a thread which says 'Glad you could show yourself at last Gayle, It's a pity you could not be straight forward like Graham Jones who gained much respect on this site simply by being honest.'
wondering if people agree? who Graham Jones is? do you feel like the councillors listen to your comments, if not act on them? Would it be better to have more people like this online?
Your responses would be really interesting.

09-10-2006, 10:12	#1
studentdave Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 0	The Internet and Politics? Hi all, I'm studying in Sheffield, architecture and planning, currently putting together an essay about the use of the internet in public participation for planning and I was directed to your forum by a colleage who said it was a great way to see an interactive debate about planning and politics. (She was one of the team who put on art installations around 'Accy' during early 2006, there was lots of orange.) From what I can work out there are some politians and council workers who log on to debate with the public. I'd like to ask what people think of this process? I have one comment, taken from a thread which says 'Glad you could show yourself at last Gayle, It's a pity you could not be straight forward like Graham Jones who gained much respect on this site simply by being honest.' wondering if people agree? who Graham Jones is? do you feel like the councillors listen to your comments, if not act on them? Would it be better to have more people like this online? Your responses would be really interesting.