An inappropriate use of technology
Sep. 6th, 2006 11:23 amVia RISKS:
Weblogging, techno-savvy Environment Secretary David Miliband, tipped as a
bright young spark in Prime Minister Tony Blair's administration, had put a
draft "environment contract" on his department's website, setting out social
responsibilities for people, government and businesses.
The 'contract' was posted in the form of a wiki.
A wiki that could be edited by any of the readers.
I think we can all see where this is going, yes?
A heading of "Who are the parties to the environmental contract?" became,
"Where is the party for the environmental contract? Can I come? Will there
be cake? Hooray!" Another asked: "What would an environmental contract for energy look like?
Will it look like my face? My beautiful face?"
Weblogging, techno-savvy Environment Secretary David Miliband, tipped as a
bright young spark in Prime Minister Tony Blair's administration, had put a
draft "environment contract" on his department's website, setting out social
responsibilities for people, government and businesses.
The 'contract' was posted in the form of a wiki.
A wiki that could be edited by any of the readers.
I think we can all see where this is going, yes?
A heading of "Who are the parties to the environmental contract?" became,
"Where is the party for the environmental contract? Can I come? Will there
be cake? Hooray!" Another asked: "What would an environmental contract for energy look like?
Will it look like my face? My beautiful face?"