tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post115441071616885600..comments2023-11-05T06:06:29.162-06:00Comments on Grand Forks Life: Something stinks and it isn't SimplotGrandForksGuyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02315228631948799533noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154614525814708132006-08-03T09:15:00.000-05:002006-08-03T09:15:00.000-05:00It's like the people who work at city hall live in...It's like the people who work at city hall live in a vacuum. Don't they surf other cities' sites, including Fargo's (above). <BR/><BR/>We can't accept that it's "better" when there are so many examples of cities and municipalities who do it "well."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154558472829185212006-08-02T17:41:00.000-05:002006-08-02T17:41:00.000-05:00Another local web site producer:http://www.commark...Another local web site producer:<BR/><BR/>http://www.commark.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154558377655248222006-08-02T17:39:00.000-05:002006-08-02T17:39:00.000-05:00There's a bit of a stigma these days attached to s...There's a bit of a stigma these days attached to submitting one's personal info for purposes that don't give them a direct benefit for apparent reasons (like phone service or magazine subscription). People growing up with the internet have been taught to provide false details to protect their identities and e-activities. Anonymity has come to seem like a universal right.<BR/><BR/>I understand Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154528680711549312006-08-02T09:24:00.000-05:002006-08-02T09:24:00.000-05:00The new city web site does need some work. Althou...The new city web site does need some work. Although many of you point to flashier things, you have to realize government websites do have a strict code called the W3C. Which is the web version of the ADA. The new website fails at it too. There are ways of making a basic, functional, and appealing website. I agree it was a step in the right direction, but not far enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154474956341335432006-08-01T18:29:00.000-05:002006-08-01T18:29:00.000-05:00Anon., As a matter of fact, there has been resear...Anon.,<BR/> As a matter of fact, there has been research. Back in 2002, the CVB hired consultants at Randall Travel Marketing.<BR/><BR/>The consultants said that the No. 1 reason tourists come here is to shop. They also like to drive around and absorb the small town atmosphere.<BR/><BR/>As far as shopping goes, though, we don't appear to have exactly what they want.<BR/><BR/>Randall said Tu-Uyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499403304285061272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154456359155935752006-08-01T13:19:00.000-05:002006-08-01T13:19:00.000-05:00Maybe we could get a Hooters..........heheheMaybe we could get a Hooters..........heheheAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154453280800422202006-08-01T12:28:00.000-05:002006-08-01T12:28:00.000-05:00Tu-uyen,Speaking of CVB (were we?)...I learned tha...Tu-uyen,<BR/><BR/>Speaking of CVB (were we?)...<BR/><BR/>I learned that huge numbers of Canadians came down for the Air Show a while back. <BR/><BR/>Has any research been done to find out what kinds of stores, concernts, attractions and events Canadians want? With a million folks, hungry for new entertainment venues, a short drive away, it seems we haven't done a fraction of what we could to Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154452977749720322006-08-01T12:22:00.000-05:002006-08-01T12:22:00.000-05:00I'm not sure why putting in your name and phone nu...I'm not sure why putting in your name and phone number is a big deal. The city utilities people already have that sort of info.Tu-Uyenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09499403304285061272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154449364487170492006-08-01T11:22:00.000-05:002006-08-01T11:22:00.000-05:00Actually this is the level of quality that a "city...Actually this is the level of quality that a "city" website should have been shooting for : <A HREF="http://www.fedc.com/" REL="nofollow">Greater-Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corp</A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154449109028417252006-08-01T11:18:00.000-05:002006-08-01T11:18:00.000-05:00I think the new website is the outcome of someone ...I think the new website is the outcome of someone higher up saying "I have a nephew or son who is really good with web design" and they decide to give them a shot since they'll work for $7/hr and still be happy. I've seen that happen numerous times in the Web Business. If that work was the result of a local Professional Company, Grand Forks should have looked outside the city for that service Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154440537344442652006-08-01T08:55:00.000-05:002006-08-01T08:55:00.000-05:00Unfortunately, I think this is a case of "old scho...Unfortunately, I think this is a case of "old school" vs. "new school". The website seems to have been designed by someone who doesn't quite understand how people use the internet and what citizens expect from a city website. This is really just an extension of the city staff in general, which is "old school" in nature and doesn't cater to or "get" their younger audience. Even if the web Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231882450648353452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154438511121569682006-08-01T08:21:00.000-05:002006-08-01T08:21:00.000-05:00I guess false reports could be a problem, but taki...I guess false reports could be a problem, but taking a step back and looking at the situation I just can't see there being a whole lot of people falsely reporting burnt out street lights.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17454417.post-1154417691255409602006-08-01T02:34:00.000-05:002006-08-01T02:34:00.000-05:00I certainly don't speak for the city, but as a cit...I certainly don't speak for the city, but as a city employee (police officer) I know that there are several false reports of all natures around the city. I think the section about providing the address and phone number, etc. is sort of a protection for cases where one person goes in and reports falsely. At least then there is a starting point for the city to look at. Just a thoughtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com