LibDems launch Manifesto Conversation

The BBC points out a new site the Liberal Democrats have set up to discuss their manifesto for the next election. MP Steve Webb, running the web-based project, said it would help frame “detailed policy”, but that the party would retain its core principles. Subjects discussed so far include whether to scrap short prison sentences … Keep reading

ClickInfluence

ClickInfluence is Nick Wilson’s new venture. It looks good, and I’m subscribed. He links to an interesting document on community design by one Patrick Duparcq of the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University.

Scoble and PayPerPost

Robert Scoble has enraged many in the blogosphere by accepting an invitation to speak to a conference organised and sponsored by PayPerPost – everyone’s most hated blog-related company. I know this conference will be controversial — one way to get discussions among bloggers broiling is to bring up PayPerPost. Certainly more controversial than speaking at … Keep reading

Comment deletion

Steve Rubel asks why it is that not many blogging and other social media platforms allow commenters to edit or delete the comments they make on community based sites. Everyone sticks their foot in it from time to time. If you do this on your own blog, you can edit the post and take it … Keep reading