Comments on: Guerilla Blogging

By: Garlin II

Garlin II — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:54:00 +0000

By: Garlin II

Garlin II — Sat, 11 Mar 2006 23:54:00 +0000

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:46:00 +0000

Originally Posted by Brandon Q. on Feb 18th:
Great post Dumi. I must say that when I started blogging I wondered about the digital divide and whether or not I could reach the people I really wanted to connect with. But if you think about it, even though bloggers tend to have experienced higher education, blogs allow people to engage their revolutionary ideas. And I think that blogs are the most powerful because it shatters the myth that Black people have a "leader" that speaks for all of us.

Also, think about all the current/future Black professors we have and their constant pressure to get articles published in journals that most Black people have never even heard of, not to mention being able to decipher the statistical models and a clear action plan. How then do you reconcile that difference? I think you do it by being the best at what you do, be an active member in your community, and make sure your voice is heard, loud and clear, (blogs or otherwise).

*a comment moderation issue did not allow me to publish this earlier*

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sun, 26 Feb 2006 14:46:00 +0000

Originally Posted by Brandon Q. on Feb 18th:Great post Dumi. I must say that when I started blogging I wondered about the digital divide and whether or not I could reach the people I really wanted to connect with. But if you think about it, even though bloggers tend to have experienced higher education, blogs allow people to engage their revolutionary ideas. And I think that blogs are the most powerful because it shatters the myth that Black people have a “leader” that speaks for all of us.Also, think about all the current/future Black professors we have and their constant pressure to get articles published in journals that most Black people have never even heard of, not to mention being able to decipher the statistical models and a clear action plan. How then do you reconcile that difference? I think you do it by being the best at what you do, be an active member in your community, and make sure your voice is heard, loud and clear, (blogs or otherwise).*a comment moderation issue did not allow me to publish this earlier*

By: Garlin II

Garlin II — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 05:32:00 +0000

The idea of revolution is medium-agnostic. Internet, TV, radio, word-of-mouth, conference, whatever, can all be leveraged by the determined "revolutionary." What is at the heart of any movement whose aim is change and advancement is unity. People can unite based on anything (from firing Mat Millen to saving the rain forest) and through any means (read: any medium). The success of any change movement going forwared will be based on its proponents' ability to leverage multiple forms of media to convey its message to their audience and those they wish to influence. Anonymous #1 identified weaknesses with the Internet as a medium for revolution. I respond to that by saying not to discount its effectiveness, but instead to use other means to make up for those highlighted shortcomings. I agree with Dumi that the Digital Divide is real. I also believe that conquering it is achievable. And I am certain that you cannot solve a technical problem (even a technology access problem), without leveraging technology (a great example of a project I've worked on that does just that is Detroit Connected.

To me, what is important is that we stir up a spirit of unity, by any means necessary.

By: Garlin II

Garlin II — Tue, 21 Feb 2006 05:32:00 +0000

The idea of revolution is medium-agnostic. Internet, TV, radio, word-of-mouth, conference, whatever, can all be leveraged by the determined "revolutionary." What is at the heart of any movement whose aim is change and advancement is unity. People can unite based on anything (from firing Mat Millen to saving the rain forest) and through any means (read: any medium). The success of any change movement going forwared will be based on its proponents' ability to leverage multiple forms of media to convey its message to their audience and those they wish to influence. Anonymous #1 identified weaknesses with the Internet as a medium for revolution. I respond to that by saying not to discount its effectiveness, but instead to use other means to make up for those highlighted shortcomings. I agree with Dumi that the Digital Divide is real. I also believe that conquering it is achievable. And I am certain that you cannot solve a technical problem (even a technology access problem), without leveraging technology (a great example of a project I've worked on that does just that is Detroit Connected.To me, what is important is that we stir up a spirit of unity, by any means necessary.

By: Dancewithme2

Dancewithme2 — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:09:00 +0000

Revolution is a mindset. It can take place anywhere. Why? Because anyone can be responsible for change. By limiting where and how they begin – we limit WHO can begin them. If you truly believe that anyone has the potential to promote change – then you have to believe that a revoluntion can begin anywhere. Most people get their news and information from blogs like these. We are all responsible for spreading information that we “just read on someone’s blog.”

By: Dancewithme2

Dancewithme2 — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 15:09:00 +0000

By: D2

D2 — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 05:12:00 +0000

This is a story that made it to BIG Media:
Roger Dingeldine, a 28-year-old computer programmer, is doing what the big companies are not. He has created an anonymous Web browser called Tor that lets Chinese computer users access Web sites without anyone knowing — not even the Chinese secret police.

Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/02/15/eveningnews/main1321785.shtml

Imagine (the possibilities of) what else is going on. . .

BTW, I am an Apple person. : )

By: D2

D2 — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 05:12:00 +0000

I’ve been known to say, “The revolution won’t be televised; it will be on the internet.” At this point, technology is on the side of the masses. We just need to be organized. I acknowledge the digital divide–it is real. Very real. On the other hand, governments can’t work fast enough to keep up. Big Brother is trying to keep his watchful eye but folks are pulling out the wool. This is a story that made it to BIG Media:Roger Dingeldine, a 28-year-old computer programmer, is doing what the big companies are not. He has created an anonymous Web browser called Tor that lets Chinese computer users access Web sites without anyone knowing — not even the Chinese secret police.Source: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/02/15/eveningnews/main1321785.shtmlImagine (the possibilities of) what else is going on. . .BTW, I am an Apple person. : )

By: Dumi

Dumi — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 04:41:00 +0000

Dance-
I'm not an apple person, but the picture worked ;)
Anon-
Admittedly revolutionary could be a stretch, but it may not be. If you think about it guerilla radio has been used in revolutions and it was designed as a response to controlled airwaves and was able to quickly disseminate info, so if you host your own site (not blogger or some other one) and then you could post simple html. I agree the internet is heavily surveilled, so were the airwaves when folks used the radio during times of revolution. In my view it's about what your saying, when you're saying, and to whom. I agree with your other too points, but I'm not sure it subtracts for the revolutionary potential.

By: Dumi

Dumi — Thu, 16 Feb 2006 04:41:00 +0000

Dance-I’m not an apple person, but the picture worked ;) Anon-Admittedly revolutionary could be a stretch, but it may not be. If you think about it guerilla radio has been used in revolutions and it was designed as a response to controlled airwaves and was able to quickly disseminate info, so if you host your own site (not blogger or some other one) and then you could post simple html. I agree the internet is heavily surveilled, so were the airwaves when folks used the radio during times of revolution. In my view it’s about what your saying, when you’re saying, and to whom. I agree with your other too points, but I’m not sure it subtracts for the revolutionary potential.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 16:18:00 +0000

Even if the digital divide were solved (and that's a big if), I don't see blogs as revolutionary in the same way that I'm fairly skeptical of the internet as revolutionary:
1. the internet's become a global shopping mall
2. access to the internet is controlled (look at china)
3. too many blogs seem to be too much about ego
4. internet in general is very open to surveillance

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 16:18:00 +0000

Even if the digital divide were solved (and that’s a big if), I don’t see blogs as revolutionary in the same way that I’m fairly skeptical of the internet as revolutionary:1. the internet’s become a global shopping mall2. access to the internet is controlled (look at china)3. too many blogs seem to be too much about ego4. internet in general is very open to surveillance

By: Dancewithme2

Dancewithme2 — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 15:27:00 +0000

Ahhhh – the power of apple – what a cute pic…oh and your post was good too. ;)
No really – sounds like a great conference. I sure miss that about Michigan – not too much going on here.

By: Dancewithme2

Dancewithme2 — Wed, 15 Feb 2006 15:27:00 +0000

Ahhhh – the power of apple – what a cute pic…oh and your post was good too. ;)No really – sounds like a great conference. I sure miss that about Michigan – not too much going on here.