Welcome to the Carpentersville Action Network (CAN)!
I am a regular person and concerned citizen who has become fed up with the kind of stuff that has been going on in Carpentersville, and wanted an outlet to express my thoughts.
On a regular basis, newspapers like The Daily Herald present opinions and articles about the fiasco that has plagued Carpentersville village government. The unfortunate fact of the matter is that there appears to be some bias in their reporting. This results in residents getting only part of the story, or them not being alerted to some of the inconsistencies, hypocrisy and perhaps downright lies that may be told.
One thing you’ll notice is that I, the editor of Carpentersville Action Network, have not really made it known who I am. I have decided to do it this way because it allows the focus to remain on the information presented. You can speculate all you want as to my identity, but I am neither going to confirm nor deny such speculation.
If you decide to comment on something written here, it is expected rules of common decency and respect will be followed. I’ve been blogging and writing on the internet for years, so I don’t put up with trolling, spamming and other such nonsense. I’ve also been discussing and debating on the web for many years. Personal attacks and insults will not be tolerated either.
[UPDATE: October 2007 - Comments made on articles should be of a nature that add to the conversation. Those of a derogatory or distracting nature will be removed. Opposing opinions are definitely allowed, however those opinions should contribute to the education of readers of Carpentersville Action Network. If you are not sure what types of comments are acceptable ... please review this guide.]
Whether a comment stays or goes is at my sole discretion — I don’t really care if anyone calls it censorship. If you don’t like it, start your own blog.
The purpose of this blog is to present and exchange ideas, with some semblance of intelligence demonstrated. Please try to give your best to each and every comment you write.
And, finally, I am writing this blog because I want to see better for Carpentersville than what residents have been handed in the past. I really do believe that …
Carpentersville CAN!
2 comments
Jun 24, 2007 at 10:46 pm
Anonymous
I for one appreciate the introduction. What is needed in all of the “stuff” going on in Carpentersville is some reason and some facts to be present. That’s what has been missing in most of the newspaper’s reports. It does seem as if the local media has a bias or an ax to grind in all of this. If that’s the case that’s unfortunate, bcause then ALL the residents lose.
Jul 7, 2007 at 2:26 am
Anonymous
Your site is outstanding!
I’m sorry to see people aren’t posting, I think you need some way to market the site but I understand if you try to do so via local press they will obviously be able to identify you. You’re doing a great job and I hope you find a way to let the citizens of Carpentersville know about the site. You are to be commended for the time and effort you give to keep residents informed. Keep up the good work!