When I started COLUMBIA TALK back in early February, I did it to help keep Columbians informed about things going on in our town, since we no longer have a newspaper.
I didn;t know what to expect and to be honest with you, I thought perhaps there would be a couple of hits a day. Well, five months into the process, it has surpassed what I thought. As of this writing, COLUMBIA TALK has had 35,156 hits and the comments made on certain issues have been enlighting to many and apparently keeping people on their toes, where in fact I received an email this afternoon from a political figure, who was reading COLUMBIA TALK, said COLUMBIA TALK is doing more harm than good and he was going to stop reading.
There is a lot going on in our town and there is a lot of good things happening and will happen. I think the Turkey Hill Experience is one, even though like most in town, I am a little cautious about it. I do read all the comments that are posted and sent to COLUMBIA TALK. Yes, there have been some that were deleted and many I agree with and some I do not.
I've been to various meetings in York, Lancaster and Chester Counties for three decades and I have seen a lot, heard a lot and shook my head a lot, not only here in our great town, but other areas as well. I've seen people come and go; people that really should have stayed here and people who should have never been let into town. Yes, I am one of those who wants to take our town back and see it prosper. We need to work together to succeed, but, there are issues in our town, which are making it a "house divided," which is sad.
I understand the feelings of everyone good and bad, so enough for the soap box. Perhaps each day or week, I might start throwing an idea or two out there to see how it takes. It's all part of a bigger plan.
Any way, I have added a statistical column to COLUMBIA TALK. I can look and see how any hits there are a day, a week or month; what the most popular reads are and where the hits are coming from (not addresses). Like just today, there were 925 visitors to the site and 920 yesterday.
All I can say thank you to those who have "hit" this site and keep reading and I will keep posting.
16 comments:
Barry, I hope that this website never vanishes. I too, "hit" it everyday and yes, some days are better than others, but it is our freedom of speech. Don't let anything or anyone break it down. Besides, you know who the complainers are.. the problem ones!
Sometimes, it takes just one voice to change a path...Barry, I am right behind you... now it's two voices. any more followers..do I hear three?
BARRY YOU DO A GREAT JOB WITH THIS PAGE. I THINK IT IS BETTER THAN THE NEWSPAPER. YOU ARE ALWAYS UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE ISSUES. I LIKE IT THAT YOU CAN POST YOUR COMMENT ON THE ISSUES TOO. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. I THINK THE BOROUGH SHOULD PAY YOU FOR KEEPING THE TOWN PEOPLE INFORMED ABOUT ALL THE NEWS IN THE BOROUGH. THANKS AGAIN FOR ALL THE TIME YOU PUT INTO THIS PAGE.
here's an idea - one way streets to make more parking!
pk
Barry, you are doing a great job with this blog, offering Columbians the closest thing to a local newspaper. Yes some of the topics are creating some "heart burn" for a few municipal employees and elected officials, but if that is what it takes to clean this town up then so be it and keep at it. I appreciate ALL of the information you provide, be it good, bad or indifferent. I like that you are telling it like it is. Thanks!!!!
Keep up the good work Barry. We will miss this blog when your on vacation.
Barry, you keep blogging and we will keep hitting your page. This blog is awesome and you have reported everything from sports to up to date news. Keep it up you are doing a great job.
Your blog fills a void created by the lack of a hometown newspaper. Your "hard news" reporting is excellent and informative, as well as your articles and photos pointing out code violations. You're performing a valuable public service for Columbia and really should be paid for all your time and effort.
Barry, Thank you for doing this blog. I do not go to many of the local meetings or get to many
of the areas that you photograph, so your blog keeps me up to date. Don't let anyone tell you that you are hurting things, and don't let anyone tell you what you should or should not be writing.
Just because the truth is finally coming out some people are starting to worry. No longer can the lies of the Mayor,Boro Manager and Certain Council members do anything they want without being held accountable. I'm not sure who wrote you and complained but I bet the apple did not fall to far from the tree!!!! I can't wait until this Council implodes......
And a ROTTEN apple at that
Barry, you are so good at beating your own drum! - keep up the great work!!
Don't let anyone stop you from posting this information. If they don't like what you are posting, they don't have to read it! I thank you for keeping us informed about all the current events and issues in this town. This is better than the newspaper!
I agree about the one way street !
Check out my thoughts about this on my blog at
http://columbia-investors.blogspot.com/2010/06/new-direction.html
Barry, I do believe you have gotten to the bottom of a lot of things and I hope you continue to do so! Those that are guility of something, will always disagree. Keep digging away, it may suprise a lot of people, but I am sure it will be for the good of Columbia! Have a wonderful day.
Keep up the great job Barry! Hit your site everyday! What ever happened to the taping of the council meetings? I can't get to a lot of the meetings but would love to be able to watch it online. Might help to keep council on their toes too!
P.S. Hope you got to see some of the awesome fireworks on the river over the weekend!
yeah, whatever did happen to the RECORDED council meetings-I'd like to hear all about it too. why the change? i don't know, can someone enlighten me? i can't get to all the meetings.
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