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[Summary: shared learning/pointers from explorations of facebook groups as a platform for dialogue]

In response to a number of questions I've had recently about how Social Networking sites could be used for youth participation and engaging young people in local democratic dialogue, I've been exploring a range of different options. To capture my learning, I though I would try and write up my explorations in the form of a number of strategic 'recipes'.

Right now I'm working on series of strategy options for engaging young people in local democracy activities through Facebook. The two key platforms for engagement that support some level of dilogue appear to be Facebook pages, and Facebook groups. So I though I'd try and get a sense of when you would choose one over the other.

If you were looking to host a discussion between young people and local councillors on Facebook - which would you use?

Below are the notes I've drafted on the topic so far...

Groups or Pages?