Mikerowaved wrote:I hear what you are saying, but just be aware the policy doesn't make any distinction between public and private sites either. Interpret it as you may. I just thought I would point that out.
I don't see that using something like Google Docs constitutes a unit "site" at all under any commonsense understanding of the term, a strict reading of the policy letter or its context. A Docs user just accesses an account on Google.com and the shared document is accessible there, along with any documents shared by friends, family or coworkers. It is Google that develops and operates the web site for various and sundry end users, who in this case might happen to include local priesthood leaders sharing information with each other.
Google, Yahoo, my own ISP, etc. also operate web sites that are interfaces to their generic email services. But I know of nothing in Church policy or practice that prohibits members or leaders from using such email services in furtherance of their callings. In fact, email is used pretty routinely by bishoprics and other leaders. And it is not at all uncommon for a bishop, ward clerk, etc. to have a dedicated email account with an ordinary provider for the purpose of doing Church business. As for what content is appropriate for them to transmit by email, there does not seem to be a blanket policy. Once again, that is
left to local priesthood leaders.