Conclusion It is not surprising that public relations has tried to re-create media relations online. The short-term view of public relations is to harness any communication channel for disseminating a message. So why not pitch bloggers, place media relations materials online where journalists are searching, and try to generate that with clever websites or videos? After all, here are per-segmented public that are fairly simple to reach. But practitioners do so at their own risk if they fail to appreciate their new environment on the most basic level public relations must bring its real-world media relations principles and ethics to the online world. If you are to pitch bloggers, understand what information they want and how they want to receive it Utilize the linked nature of online messages, do not simply repeat traditional strategies online. Finally, respect the ine audience through transparency and authenticity. Clearly state affiliations when posting messages and disclose any connections to an organization, product, or service you might be discussing. The long-term view of public relations seeks to understand how communication channels can help to build relationships and co-create meaning. Public relations must become better at utilizing the potential of the Internet to provide dialogic communication. However, the idea of surrendering power to constituencies is easier said than done. Public relations practitioners should honor the discursive space of online resisters. Use online monitoring as a way to listen to various constituents. Do not employ tactics designed to silence a voice simply because you do not like what it is saying. Identify those constituents you need to engage more directly to address their concerns, if you can. Chapter 5s focus on activism and chapter 13's discussion of corporate responsibility elaborate on the need to engage contrary voices. The Internet is becoming increasingly commercialized and tame. However, there is still room in the online universe for people to voice their concerns. As a communication discipline, public relations should seek to protect the right for all to speak on the Internet Online public relations should be the domain for any and all constituents to present their voices