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Re: The power of social media to prevent change

Mark Dykeman — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:01:59 -0000

That's a good perspective, Bill. Afterall, megaphones and microphones don't actually do anything other than transmit sound, right?

Re: The power of social media to prevent change

Bill Wren — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:50:31 -0000

I don't think social media is about change (even if some would have it that way). It's about communication, people, ideas etc. So if a proposed change is on the horizon, social media can be used to argue for it or against it, and should do so. "Change" is not positive or negative. What a specific change is determines that. To allow change to happen just for the sake of change is ... well, not too smart.

Re: The power of social media to prevent change

Mark Dykeman — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 05:38:59 -0000

Thanks Pamela. I think I'm going to create a new blog for this topic. And tax hikes, although I can understand why they're necessary in some cases, are no fun.

Re: The power of social media to prevent change

Pamela Weir — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:23:58 -0000

Why shouldn't we use social media to prevent change? If the change will create negative effects on our lives or the lives of others, isn't it our obligation to spread the word and do everything we can to prevent it from happening?

I don't think it's wrong. That's just my opinion. And it's probably only fueled by my frustration with the imminent tax hike in my own province.

If the change you want to prevent is for good and doesn't affect other people's human rights, then I say go for it. Have your say and get people talking about the issue. Get people fired up.

Whether you win or not, at least you took the chance to stand up for what you believe in. And that's something to be proud of.