Comments on: Weigh In On New Open City Hall Topics

By: Judd Owen

Judd Owen — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:56:04 +0000

Scott, I truly agree. Living in Decatur is a quality of life decision first. And, as I say, I myself think the growth downtown has improved the city. So I don’t mean to suggest judging “smart growth” solely in a quantitative light. On the other hand, part of any responsible assessment of what we’ve done so far is quantitative. We sure expect city hall to be paying close attention to those numbers. Why can’t an “open city hall”?

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:32:04 +0000

Thanks Scott, I figured it was about time to give myself a little self-promotion, though I’ve been struggling with how to phrase it. Its hard to completely verify, but I’m pretty sure its true…especially in terms of site visits. From what I can tell, we’ve even been beating ol’ Peach Pundit in that category…and that’s more of a state political blog.

Plus the “Independent Voice” thing didn’t really say much.

But your right. I think the reasoned discourse is a big part of the draw. That’s why I try so hard to enforce those seemingly silly rules. For better or worse, they instill a level of discourse, which is lacking from most blog conversations.

By: Scott

Scott — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 16:39:45 +0000

Garsh. Thanks, Tarnation. That’s much appreciated. I think that can be said for a lot of folks here, yourself included. Maybe that’s part of the reason why DM’s sporting a new tagline in the masthead: The #1 Local Blog in the Atlanta Metro. Congrats, DM.

Reasoned debate makes for good reading.

By: Tarnation

Tarnation — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:51:49 +0000

At the risk of sounding fawning, Scott….I always enjoy reading your informed and clearly stated posts.

By: Steve

Steve — Wed, 04 Feb 2009 15:39:29 +0000

Scott, have you posted what you wrote here on the Open City Hall forum? Sounds like exactly what needs to be said there.