tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988599552908585128.post5819815215568702316..comments2023-10-16T01:09:58.286-07:00Comments on BC Iconoclast: Facebook as a Tool for Political ActionBernardhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15951619465188564252noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988599552908585128.post-46587492672876518562010-02-03T10:18:18.868-08:002010-02-03T10:18:18.868-08:00He has had one group reappear, i feel it was just ...He has had one group reappear, i feel it was just a glitch. Generally I do not agree with tielman however I do support all views on any subject and their right to post them, even if some of the hysteria coming form the public sector and the miltants involved use these as further tools to spread misinformation. As with any group, people need to do their homework and understand the bias of either the right left or indifferent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988599552908585128.post-55083370402855403742010-01-31T17:17:40.583-08:002010-01-31T17:17:40.583-08:00I think FaceBook as a tool for political action is...I think FaceBook as a tool for political action is about as effective as online petitions. Meaning, not at all. One distinction between effective online action and ineffective is exchange of money - if you can raise funds for a political campaign online then you might get something useful. But then, perhaps I lived in the US too long.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10719135197075018215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-988599552908585128.post-76544480513639744812010-01-31T11:29:28.194-08:002010-01-31T11:29:28.194-08:00You're right - I wonder if, in fact, it's ...You're right - I wonder if, in fact, it's counter-productive to real action because people press "like" or join a group or page or follow a worthy cause on Twitter, and feel they have done their bit.<br /><br />When consulting with businesses and causes, I've always emphasized that social media is a good first step, but it needs to be followed up by subsequent steps in the Real World. We need more people who donate time and effort to their causes, and make real change by educating, fundraising, lobbying - doing the work!Catherine Novakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01931101987507524771noreply@blogger.com