[All] "WikiLeaks" in GREN

[Ginny Quinn]

Daphne   how disappointing for you to feel this deception and/or leaking of
our group info.  Guess there's still nothing  like  "The POWER of the
WRITTEN word."

Does one have to send out an email saying           "Anyone who wishes to
discuss a particular issue,  please call me directly  so that we may be more
able to confer

Privately and not have this info sent to other 'outside' parties  without
our knowledge or approval."  ???TTYL   Ginny

 

From: all-bounces at gren.ca [mailto:all-bounces at gren.ca] On Behalf Of Daphne
NICHOLLS
Sent: May-24-11 9:58 AM
To: GREN
Subject: [All] "WikiLeaks" in GREN

 


Dear members of GREN,
Until now I've assumed that GREN is a network of people concerned about
various aspects of the environment, and a place where we can learn from each
other and share information. While I recognize that the internet makes it
VERY easy to share information with a larger audience, I've asked permission
before I've circulated information. I felt it was an unwritten rule of
courtesy. Obviously a wrong assumption! 
 
WikiLeaks works here too.
 
I thought you should be aware that on Tuesday, at the River Rd. extension
public consultation centre, I learned  that the Regional engineer, Wayne
Cheater, and the IBI planner, Don Drackley, had both been receiving messages
I sent out on behalf of the Friends of Hidden Valley. They were not on my
list. 
 
As concerned citizens few of us have training in planning or environmental
issues, no secretaries and lots to learn. It's hard work to do our "jobs"
well. The planners and regional staff have access to experts who help them
do their jobs. If they become aware of our plans, our questions, our
uncertainties, it makes it easier for them to undermine us and find our
weaknesses. Such communications are sneaky, not transparent.
 
I don't know who passed on my emails without asking my permission, but I was
very disappointed. The value of GREN as a supportive network has been
diminished for us all. 
 
Is that how you want it to be? How can we change it?
 
Sincerely,
 
Daphne
 
 



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