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i say…
forget about Facebook!!!
i heard about a new website
http://www.wannago.com
it lets you search for people and events
and has a very good Social Engine..
you gotta check it out!!
Guy.. đ
Hi, here in Leeds there is a Facebook Group called “Don’t ban drinking on Hyde Park” which was set up following a proposal to bring in a DPPO on a local park which is frequented amongst others by the large nearby student population.
The Lib Dem Councillors are against the proposals (because the police have indicated that they would implement such a policy as a blanket ban rather than singling out those causing problems.) and were against it before the group was set up I hasten to add!
Anyway, the point is that this group was set up by a couple of students and now has nearly 2000 members. If nothing else, it provides us with reassurance that our stance on this issue is the popular (and we would like to think) correct one.
Facebook is hugely important, and it annoys me that some are so slow to “get it.” I wonder if it might be worth sending round a memo to local parties with advice on setting up groups and profiles etc. Every single Lib Dem MP or councillor and local party should be up there. Also the Lib Dem application needs updating with the new shadow cabinet. Also could we please have a group for Lib Dem Voice?
Hey Laurence,
I agree with you on the party sending round specific guidance on using Facebook to campaign. I’m head of the student group at Leeds Uni and using Facebook really can get young people caring about politics who wouldn’t ordinarily be bothered. The group that Martin talks about is a great example. It has allowed local parties and candidates of all political persuasions to say what they think directly to the public.
Perhaps LDYS could produce advice on using facebook and then distribute it to student groups and local parties?
Christopher @4: the party’s got an introductory guide to using Facebook. It’s on the extranet, or drop me an email ([email protected]). I’m sure there’s scope for further guides on the subject too, so feedback on what else should be covered would be most welcome.
I want to carry on the late Stafford Beer’s “Campaign” for effective government so that the policies voted for by the electorate are actually carried out. It looks like I will have to learn how to use Facebook. But why not YouTube? Or both?
You can link to YouTube from facebook. And embed it to your blog. And then import your blog to Facebook. Joined up thinking. Not spam, honest.