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Never expected to reach this stage so soon but my new book on information access, Shining a Light, has gone to a second printing.
Thanks again to everyone who bought it – journalists and campaigners, politicians and the public.
Book available in print and digital at: https://www.kenfoxe.com
#ireland #foia #politics #transparency #journalism
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Not every day your book finds itself keeping company with Nelson Mandela and Thoreau!
My guide to FOI, Shining a Light, is still just about hanging in there on Amazon Ireland’s Civil Rights & Citizenship bestseller chart.
Available in print and digital at: https://www.kenfoxe.com
#ireland #journalism #transparency #foai
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Down to my final box from the original print run of Shining a Light!
It’s been great to see so much interest from journalists, campaigners, politicians, and especially the public.
Thanks for all your support.
Book available in print and digital at: https://www.kenfoxe.com
#ireland #journalism #transparency #foia
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Freedom of Information is best when used for finding out:
- Why a decision was made.
- How much something cost.
- What was being said behind the scenes.
My book Shining a Light teaches you how to craft requests to help you get the answers you need.
https://www.kenfoxe.com
#ireland #journalism #media #foia
📊 Post engagement
4
Avg engagement / post
0.8%
Engagement vs followers
Nov 2022
On Mastodon since
🔥 Top post: Never expected to reach this stage so soon but my new book on in · 14 likes + reposts
📊 Activity & format
Posting cadence
1.7 / week
A lower-frequency account — each post lands with more weight.
Content mix
Mostly images
Recent: 1 text · 11 image · 0 video.
Follower / following
3.8×
Follows 136 back. A more reciprocal / networked account.
Recent posts
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🔥 Top post
Never expected to reach this stage so soon but my new book on information access, Shining a Light, has gone to a second printing.
Thanks again to everyone who bought it – journalists and campaigners, politicians and the public.
Book available in print and digital at: https://www…
If you’re looking for some light summer reading, then this post probably won’t be for you!
But for anybody working in media, politics, PR or law, my guide to information access Shining a Light might be an ideal choice.
After reading it, yo…
A brief note to say that public bodies, libraries, universities, and other organisations can buy Shining a Light by invoice or purchase order.
There are also discounts available for small bulk orders.
Details on print, Kindle, and direct s…
A quick reminder that the Kindle edition of Shining a Light, my book on information access in Ireland, is available on Amazon for around €10.50.
I’m also onto my second printing, with signed copies still available directly.
Links for both …
The figures are taken from the annual report of the Information Commissioner.
You can find it here: https://www.oic.ie/en/publication/3c20e-annual-report-2025/
If you’re finding it trickier to access information through FOI, it’s not your imagination.
New figures show fewer requests were granted in full or in part last year.
My new book Shining a Light helps guide you through how to appeal.
Print…
Freedom of Information is best when used for finding out:
- Why a decision was made.
- How much something cost.
- What was being said behind the scenes.
My book Shining a Light teaches you how to craft requests to help you get the answers …
Seven weeks after launch, Shining a Light is still hanging on in there in Amazon.ie’s Civil Rights & Citizenship bestsellers.
If you bought it on Amazon and found it useful, a short review would be appreciated.
Even a few words make a bi…
Public bodies love to say they don’t have to create records under FOI.
There is an exception to this though for information held in databases, spreadsheets, or accounting systems.
Find out how to make this type of request in my book Shinin…
Not every day your book finds itself keeping company with Nelson Mandela and Thoreau!
My guide to FOI, Shining a Light, is still just about hanging in there on Amazon Ireland’s Civil Rights & Citizenship bestseller chart.
Available in prin…
Down to my final box from the original print run of Shining a Light!
It’s been great to see so much interest from journalists, campaigners, politicians, and especially the public.
Thanks for all your support.
Book available in print and di…
I joined Suzanne Parker on WLR’s Legally Speaking podcast to talk about FOI, transparency, public spending, and how important it is that citizens can access information.
We also discussed my book Shining a Light.
Listen here: https://wlrfm…
🐘 Community & instance
Home server
mastodon.ie
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On Mastodon since
Nov 2022
Joined in the Twitter-exodus wave of late 2022 — part of the migration that made Mastodon a real destination.
💡 Facts
🗓️Joined Mastodon in 2022 — 3 years ago.
👁️Averages 4 views per post.
📤Posts about 1.7× per week.
🕵️ Fake follower check
Estimated66/100
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Credibility score
89%
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Real audience
Low
Fake-follower risk
High
Data confidence
- Est. 89% real, active audience · Low fake-follower risk.
- Engagement (~0.8% of followers engage each post) is around typical for Mastodon.
- Established account (3+ years old).
Heuristic estimate from engagement, follower ratios, account age & growth — a screening signal, not a guarantee.
About
Author of Shining a Light: Information Access in Ireland | A practical guide to using FOI | www.kenfoxe.com
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