Are digital platforms such as chat forums a future viable means of engagement

[Hesi]

I notice on another site, suggestions along this line being made

"In a previous  life! I had talks with the then ceo about the need to be using digital platforms (like the then embryonic RC), to enable 'voices' to be heard! they couldn't see past the troubles of having to deal with Robust debate!!!"

I fail to see why organisations such as NZRB/NZTR would engage with mainly anonymous people, mainly sounding off, and then endure a degree of personal denigration.  Until these 2 obstacles can be found a way around, then they are not a solution or partial solution

[LookingForValue]

7 minutes ago, Hesi said:

I notice on another site, suggestions along this line being made

"In a previous  life! I had talks with the then ceo about the need to be using digital platforms (like the then embryonic RC), to enable 'voices' to be heard! they couldn't see past the troubles of having to deal with Robust debate!!!"

I fail to see why organisations such as NZRB/NZTR would engage with mainly anonymous people, mainly sounding off, and then endure a degree of personal denigration.  Until these 2 obstacles can be found a way around, then they are not a solution or partial solution

Agree, some confuse robust debate with personal attacks. Both sides need to be open to feedback and debate from a genuine and honest agenda. Unfortunately, neither side gets this it seems. The 'art' of listening is a forgotten skill in many ways. 

[Hesi]

And we have another channel running a comp as to the 10 people in NZ racing you would like to most see catch Covid 19!!

[curious]

56 minutes ago, Hesi said:

And we have another channel running a comp as to the 10 people in NZ racing you would like to most see catch Covid 19!!

I think I'll nail that one in due course.