Thursday, September 15, 2005
Looking Forward
I've been looking long and hard for the bright spots in this, I know that they are few and far between, but there have to be some (even if they are very small) right? For example, we're getting lots of exercise, I've met alot of people I wouldn't have otherwise, that has to be a good thing right? I'm talking with CMG people across the country, (largely via email but still) not a bad thing. I've certainly learned alot, about CMG, the CBC, labour issues (ours and others), and, of course, blisters - Tessa has some good info on this.
I also think there is the potential for one more bright spot. Whether they love the CBC or hate the CBC, we have alot of people's attention. Many have been reminded of just how much they do want and need the CBC and these blogs have generated an enormous amount of attention from people who really want to know what's going on.
So my question is, what if it didn't stop. I mean when it's all over. Obviously we'd stop the picketing, and the politicking, and probably the podcasts too - or at least most of them. But what if all the blogs kept going, giving people the inside story on the CBC and what is happening in the buildings. I don't mean trade secrets, or stories that are about to break, but just the day to day, what kind of things you're working on. How things are going on the inside. What your job is like and how it's going. How your daily life is as a CBC employee. Apparently people are genuinely interested in this, and I think they might be when it's all over too.
Perhaps it would help put a human face to the 'corpse', and build some public support. It could be a good way to interact with the general public and hear their ideas, and concerns. I'd genuinely like to know what people think about this, especially if you are not CMG and are a listener or viewer. If you don't feel like posting a comment. Please email me
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4 comments:
Justin,
I like your blog. You post some thoughtful and thought-provoking comments.
As I'm a new freelancer, I won't be offering any inside insights on the CBC any time soon, but I've certainly considered the question you've raised.
I'll probably keep on blogging, just 'cause, independent of the CBC.
Cheers
Tom
Will these continue? Who'd read them, except the odd CBC employee? Joe and Jane Public sure wouldn't - just like your average CBC employee wouldn't bother with a blog about Microsoft office politics. CBC bloggers will get more traffic - once this over - e-mailing gossip to their buddies.
I'm not a CBC employee (although people tell me I am a little odd) but I'll keep reading as long as CBCers keep posting. That's why I set up Planet CBC.
By the way, Justin, although your blog advertises an Atom feed there isn't one at the URL given. It'd be a lot easier to keep up (and I could add you to the planet) if you could turn on whatever Blogger option is currently disabled.
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