I started a blog for our OC/EC. We use it instead of a physical notice board. So in the lobby of our two buildings (totalling 12 apartments) we just have a small plaque with the blog’s address and that’s it.
The blog has information about the building history, management, rules, services, practical information etc. It’s early days but we’ve had a few hundred hits. It’s not something people would read every day!
Owners, tenants, managers, agents, even tradespeople can all read the blog if they want to. They can also subscribe to it and receive an email if there is a new posting. They of course don’t need to be physically at the building to read the blog – which is a big advantage over a notice board.
Only the EC can post new topics. Comments on most blog posts are allowed but they need moderation first. No-one has commented so far.
We didn’t really want it to be a discussion forum but rather a way the EC could communicate to those that needed to know.
It seems to have been quite well accepted so far.