I don't understand why you refer to a citizen being ejected from the meeting and seem to take pains to avoid using their name. There's no confidentiality issue; the person has to state their name and address prior to speaking at this public meeting and it will be recorded in the minutes. Based on prior meetings I've attended, I think I can guess about whom you're speaking, but for those who may not have that experience, or who couldn't hear if they were watching the poor quality video, why don't you just name the person?
Could you please clarify your comment about Stevens Hill Rd warrant? They way I read it is that there was an effort to remove SHR from a warrant. While technically correct, I fear your readers will get the wrong impression if they weren't at the meeting.
The article isn't meant to be a detailed guide to the warrant articles on the ballot; it's meant to just be a quick synopsis of what happened at the meeting. I'll be publishing details about the warrant articles closer to the election.
I don't understand why you refer to a citizen being ejected from the meeting and seem to take pains to avoid using their name. There's no confidentiality issue; the person has to state their name and address prior to speaking at this public meeting and it will be recorded in the minutes. Based on prior meetings I've attended, I think I can guess about whom you're speaking, but for those who may not have that experience, or who couldn't hear if they were watching the poor quality video, why don't you just name the person?
Since the day I created this blog I've had a policy about this. See https://nottingham.substack.com/about . I'm just following that policy.
I see your policy but you don’t explain why which was my question.
There are several reasons.
* To focus on the issues rather than people.
* To avoid drawing attention to people who are publicity-shy.
* To avoid drawing attention to people who are seeking attention.
* To avoid disruption at meetings to obtain names
* To be consistent because names can sometimes be difficult to obtain.
* To simplify the task.
Could you please clarify your comment about Stevens Hill Rd warrant? They way I read it is that there was an effort to remove SHR from a warrant. While technically correct, I fear your readers will get the wrong impression if they weren't at the meeting.
The article isn't meant to be a detailed guide to the warrant articles on the ballot; it's meant to just be a quick synopsis of what happened at the meeting. I'll be publishing details about the warrant articles closer to the election.
Yes, I understand that and I'm sure you'll clear it up.