Verizon went live this week with their very own technology and telecommunications policy blog, remarkably named, PoliBlog. A Welcome Message posted by Tom Tauke comments, "PoliBlog is very much a site in its infancy" and acknowledges that its name is appropriately similar to the state of "amphibious offspring," as this blog starts out.
PoliBlog is intended to "present perspectives on issues of importance that intersect public policy, politics, markets, and business in the broadband world." (Like Net Neutrality perhaps?) It states up front that it is not intended to be a "corporate" blog, but more like a discussion forum in the "universal towne square."
Tauke's welcome message sets forth a very welcoming and warm tone. It's humble and even open-ended, admitting that this can go in many different directions, but they are here to "evolve" as the conversation dictates. It will be interesting to see how this tone is maintained and how the blog itself will connect with bloggers and handle the hot issues in the broadband arena.
I encourage anyone interested in exploring business blogs to evaluate Verizon's approach and openess to explore (collectively) with those interested in engaging with them on public policy, politics, markets, and broadband issues.
Of special note, I was interested in seeing the Guidelines for Posting comments on PoliBlog. (Avery, I'll be interested in your comments here.)
PoliBlog sets a clear Policy of Use up front, which for business blogs, I believe, helps to clearly set the tone and expectation of engagement. This is an honest and up front "terms of use" which I commend them on. It may not be "popular" in the blogosphere, but I think it is realistic and acceptable within the context of this blog offering.
Your thoughts?
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