I only log onto this website about once a month or so, but every time I do, it really distresses me to ''hear'' all of the sniping and insults that go on, as well as the anonymous postings.
I think it would be helpful to adopt some rules for website postings. For example, on Louisville Hot Bytes, the person who runs the website (Robin Garr) has made it so that you have to sign in with your real name. There are no anonymous or ''nickname'' authors, although you can use just your first name and last initial. Also, no harrassing or bad-mouthing. Yes, you are always welcome to state your opinion, but in an open, honest way that does not denigrate anyone.
Sure, I know what you're thinking: ''more governmental controls'', or ''website police''. But, I challenge you to read some of the postings on WP.com, and then go to www.louisvillehotbytes.com and see the difference in the tone.
I think this sums it up for me: whenever I do catch up on the postings here, it kind of makes me feel bad about my neighborhood.
I think this website is a great way to disseminate information and have productive discussions about Woodlawn Park, but we should all be able to discuss things rationally, without the cloak of anonymity.
By Ellen White
I think it would be helpful to adopt some rules for website postings. For example, on Louisville Hot Bytes, the person who runs the website (Robin Garr) has made it so that you have to sign in with your real name. There are no anonymous or ''nickname'' authors, although you can use just your first name and last initial. Also, no harrassing or bad-mouthing. Yes, you are always welcome to state your opinion, but in an open, honest way that does not denigrate anyone.
Sure, I know what you're thinking: ''more governmental controls'', or ''website police''. But, I challenge you to read some of the postings on WP.com, and then go to www.louisvillehotbytes.com and see the difference in the tone.
I think this sums it up for me: whenever I do catch up on the postings here, it kind of makes me feel bad about my neighborhood.
I think this website is a great way to disseminate information and have productive discussions about Woodlawn Park, but we should all be able to discuss things rationally, without the cloak of anonymity.
By Ellen White
