Post in Hello and intro

Apr 16 19:47 UTC

On Apr 15, 2008, at 2:49 PM, Abi Johnson wrote:
> I'm working with others to launch a local project to reduce our
> area's carbon footprint. If we pool our skills, experience and
> enthusiasm I believe we can create a model for other small towns,
> make a huge difference to our immediate and broader environment and
> have some fun getting to know each other in the process.

Sometimes it helps to launch a new forum with a round of
introductions, for those who are comfortable. Its an easy way to try
out the forum and gives others in the forum a sense of who is "out
there."

So far, we've heard from Abi and Ian.

My name is Tim Erickson. I don't live in Cowley or even in Oxford,
however I have been there to visit and hope to return sometime very
soon. I work for E-Democracy.Org in St. Paul, Minnesota (USA) and have
been working with Shey Cobley to set up this forum. I've been working
with forums like this for almost 10 years now.

I am very interested in the power of internet to connect people and
facilitate conversations over long distances, but also within local
communities. There are great examples around the UK and in the USA of
local communities using forums like this one to share information,
discuss important issues, and increase participation in the community.

So, who else has subscribed to this forum? And what do you hope to see
discussed in this forum?

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Best wishes,

Tim Erickson
E-Democracy.Org