It’s taken awhile, but I’m glad to see guidance from the federal government on social media.  I hope this also offers some comfort to the states and localities that have drafted or have started to draft social media policies.  It’s ok, folks, you may now proceed to connect with citizens online.  I know it may seem to be a formality, but this “permission” really is important to those of us innovators who were out on a limb prior to it being considered common practice.