tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972592.post7776532872454424569..comments2023-09-19T17:44:32.648+02:00Comments on Media Network Series Two: Hyperlocal isn't useful in the NetherlandsJonathan Markshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649569693082320105noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972592.post-9270231674464724112012-01-24T14:39:16.273+01:002012-01-24T14:39:16.273+01:00thanks for your link to our kings cross website. ...thanks for your link to our kings cross website. I don't know the dutch situation, but one should always be wary of attempts to get networks going from the top down. the best sites come from the bottom up, usually when a local person with something interesting to say acquires the simple skills needed to publish to the web - in Fbook, on a blog or twitter. <br /><br />we are yet to see a proliferation of hyperlocal models viable on a traditional commercial basis in any country, sites tend to be run by volunteers as an adjunct to their community or neighbourhood work or hobby, only rarely commercially. it doesn't mean they aren't long term viable though.<br /><br />It probably isn't reasonable to expect a uniform experience across a country - there will always be some areas better than others.<br /><br />drop me a line over at talk about local dot orgWilliam Perrinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12750327547933495509noreply@blogger.com