My techno-skills are probably not too bad for someone of my generation (think heavy manual typewriters and carbon papers) but I'm puzzled by the difference between "liking" something on Facebook and being a "member" of various campaign groups. For example, the Keep Cornwall Whole campaign this morning has 1,588 Facebook members. The Facebook campaign to save the Bude Sea Pool is currently "liked" by 3,072. Should politicians be worried by numbers like these?
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Comment number 1.
At 14th Nov 2010, AccurateChronometer wrote:Clearly you haven't thought through the difficulties that can arise from being a politician's member, Mr Smith.
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Comment number 2.
At 14th Nov 2010, Rialobran wrote:Most politicians have no control over there members.........
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At 15th Nov 2010, Peter Tregantle wrote:This comment was removed because the moderators found it broke the house rules. Explain.
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Comment number 4.
At 15th Nov 2010, Dave the rave wrote:Facebook campaigns are futile. Poeple join them just to see what is on them, it does not indicate a level of support. I've joined many of the nationalist ones, just to have a chuckle at some of the things written on them.
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At 16th Nov 2010, AccurateChronometer wrote:You're right, Dave - some of those nationalist web sites are hilarious.
Here's one to make you titter:
www.crossofstgeorge.net/forum/index.php
Just enter 'Cornwall' in the search tool for a real good laff.
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Comment number 6.
At 16th Nov 2010, Andrew Jacks wrote:Face book is lethargic journalism, as you correctly stated as many people who hold the opposite or no position also read the forums, making the numbers meaning less.
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