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Thursday Aug 03, 2006
The power of groups
They're not very web 2.0 but email groups seem to be as popular as ever.
While the groovy people have migrated to social networking sites, the rest of the world finds that their inbox is still the easiest place to access information, comment and discussion. We all complain of getting spammed but when was the last time you actually bothered unsubscribing from a list? We'd rather have too much information that risk missing out.
As mentioned on this blog before, the volunteering managers group UKVPMs does a fantastic job at allowing people to share expertise and keep in touch. And the recent benefits/expenses controversy has shown the group able to act with a single voice on an issue of common concern.
This week YouthNet has felt what it's like to be the subject of postings by UKVPMs members. After receiving notice of the decision to introduce charges for Online Posters to YouthNet's do-it.org.uk volunteering website, several people posted about their concerns.
It's too early to say yet which way the discussions will go. YouthNet have posted an explanation for the new charges and so far no one has responded. What is clear, however, is that when there are active email groups (or blogs) few things escape the scrutiny of public debate.
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