It seems Our Beloved Government has been dipping its toes into the blogosphere. As part of its effort to blog them over here so we don't have to blog them over there, comes Dipnote, a blog from the US State Department. No, I am not making that up. “Dipnote” is apparently short for “diplomatic note” in DoS jargon (or “dipspeak”). And that's not the only thing that's dippy about it. If I have to read one more blog It seems Our Beloved Government has been dipping its toes into the blogosphere. As part of its effort to blog them over here so we don’t have to blog them over there, comes Dipnote, a blog from the US State Department. No, I am not making that up. “Dipnote” is apparently short for “diplomatic note” in DoS jargon (or “dipspeak”). And that’s not the only thing that’s dippy about it. If I have to read one more blog that contains the phrase “Let the conversation begin,” I fear my head may explode. (Don’t worry, I won’t do it inside Logan Airport.)So far, the conversation appears to consist mainly of a) complaints about the blog’s white-text-on-black background; b) extreme skepticism that any branch of the federal government is truly interested in an open exchange of ideas; and c) suggestions for better names. Also a fair number of comments from China, Australia, and points east, suggesting that perhaps foreign folk are more interested in the workings of our State Department than we are. (Which makes sense, when you think about it.) My favorite comment so far comes via Judith from Australia: “Ah, the comic section of the Internet.” Couldn’t have said it better myself.If they engage in “dipspeak” do they wear “dipthongs”? Post comments below or email me here. Top tipsters are in line for cool Cringely swag. Software DevelopmentSmall and Medium Business