The vox has become such a well-known prowl that Masterton people, spotting a slow-moving reporter with a camera and notepad, have started crossing the road to avoid it. We frequently hit the response "you got me a few months back".
Yet opinions are the best source of fuel for a light daily piece because they are infinite. Which is why we're going to keep vox pops to garner public information in support of topical stories. There will be times when we're doing a story on a council project, or there's a problem with infrastructure. What's the voice on the street say? We'll head out and get your thoughts.
In the meantime, we're changing to the Thought of the Day, which is a random question for the day posed to our Facebook audience.
Keep in mind we very much desire the Letters to the Editor. There is a thoughtful analysis and consideration, and often sophistication, from letters. We have many regular correspondents, who care about Wairarapa and express it well. But I would always welcome more. Letter writing is a skill and it's good to see readers who can exhibit it to argue their point.
However you do it, we welcome your opinion. Just remember - don't abuse others.
