[RP TownTalk] An Electioneering Policy for TownTalk

[Regina M. Kreger]

I agree with Marc & Roland.

Marc Molino wrote:

>I tend to agree with Roland that this seems overly complicated.
>
>Why not simply mandate that anyone running for election must preface their 
>posts (all of them) with a disclaimer as soon as their candidacy is 
>announced? It might look something like this at the top of every message:
>[DISCLAIMER: SENT BY WARD 1 CANDIDATE IN UPCOMING ELECTION]
>
>Those who don't post the disclaimer will be moderated or banned from the 
>list until after the election. Give'em one warning if they mess up.
>
>As for negative attack ads and the like, these already seem barred by the 
>regular posting standards for the list. And anyone who follows this list is 
>going to know that bombarding the list with sheer propaganda is going to 
>either hurt their chances or simply be ignored. The subscriber count is 
>something like 121 for this list, if I recall correctly, and that's separate 
>addresses, not necessarily unique individuals, so we're not talking about a 
>huge chance to sway mass public opinion.
>
>Personally, I'd like to hear as much from the candidates as possible and see 
>some open debate/discussion that is not limited by time or place.
>
>Hope everyone had a good weekend,
>Marc Molino
>
>PS--[personal disclaimer of my own: Somehow I received written credit two 
>Town Crier's ago for helping with the Holiday Festival. As I did nothing to 
>assist with the event, credit was certainly not due. I hope all those who 
>did work on the event were mentioned--they did a great job!)
>
>
>
>
>From: Rob Oppenheim <oppenheim at email.com>
>To: TownTalk <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>
>Subject: [RP TownTalk] An Electioneering Policy for TownTalk
>Date: Sun, 4 Mar 2007 22:00:28 -0500
>
>Attached is a policy and procedure statement for using the town sponsored
>email lists (TownTalk) during an election season.
>
>It represents the views of several people and is a pretty good compromise.
>It is a good start and should do well for this upcoming election.
>Perhaps it will be improved in the future as we gain experience.
>
>The council will consider this Monday evening 3/5/07.
>(It is not an ordinance and can take effect immediately.)
>
>-Rob
>
>
><< EmailListElectionPolicyandProcedure.doc >>
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