08/03/2010

Once again - journalists allowed in where bloggers may not tread

Nameandshame In a story that echoes the exclusion of VentnorBlog from the Isle of Wight Coroners' Court (an issue with which, BTW, we are not finished), Tameside council has decided to have a formal Twitter accreditation programme; they have restricted those fortunate enough to make the approved Twitterers list to professional journalists, excluding bloggers. It's not just theoretical, either - they've already evicted the first blogger from Council proceedings.

Twittercrats.

By Alex Deane

Alex Deane
By Alex Deane
8 Mar 2010 17:07:36 | Mastering the Internet, Naming and Shaming, Overbearing state

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FaustiesBlog

Too much to hide, perhaps. 'Professional' journalists are tame.

Posted by: FaustiesBlog | 09/03/2010 at 03:31 AM

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