We generally block "social networking" sites but do allow a small quota that folks can use. We allow access to Youtube which is used by the state and federal agencies for a lot of communication. I have a feeling that a lot of thinking will change on all of this in time. I can remember when the Internet was considered "not a business need" but today it is generally a critical resource! Ditto email. PS We are considering a workshop on this topic at the Spring 2010 Virginia Emergency Management Syposium. As I get more info on that I will be glad to share it. -- Clarence Elliott, VHDA -----Original Message----- From: Virginia Records Officer's Listserv [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Siri Berdahl Sent: Thursday, October 08, 2009 8:22 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Social Networking Sites Good morning listserv members, I'd like to start a thread about the use of social networking sites (Twitter, Facebook, MySpace, etc.) in state and local government. Is your organization using one or more of these sites? If so, what are you using it for? Thank you, Siri Berdahl The information contained in this e-mail is confidential and/or proprietary to the Virginia Housing Development Authority. The information transmitted herewith is intended only for use by the individual or entity to which it is addressed. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any review, retention, retransmission, dissemination, distribution, disclosure, copying or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon this information is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please contact the sender and immediately delete this e-mail with any of its attachments from your computer and destroy any printouts that you may have made. To UNSUBSCRIBE, change options, or subscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-rol.html (If using Netscape, must have version 6.1 or higher to view the above page)