Feb 12, 2011: Egyptian laptop flock in the middle of revolution - Page 2

Stormieweather · 02-13-2011, 01:17 PM

I spent a month there, and have some close friends from the country. I'm very proud of them for finally standing up for themselves.

I do think the internet was a big influence on their ability to mobilize and coordinate, as well as keep spirits up. I would think it would be easier to face tanks and tear gas when you know people around the world are behind you (in spirit).

I followed every moment with live streaming broadcasts, multiple live blogs and twitter feed.

Perry Winkle · 02-13-2011, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by FloridaDragon

So all the signs are just made for the journalists and CNN, not for the people of Egypt.

Which seems really freaking smart to me. The Egyptians already know what's going on and are fired up to change things. Fostering and maintaining the support of the rest of the world can make or break a revolution.

02-13-2011, 01:17 PM	#16
Stormieweather Wearing her bitch boots Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Floriduh Posts: 1,181	I spent a month there, and have some close friends from the country. I'm very proud of them for finally standing up for themselves. I do think the internet was a big influence on their ability to mobilize and coordinate, as well as keep spirits up. I would think it would be easier to face tanks and tear gas when you know people around the world are behind you (in spirit). I followed every moment with live streaming broadcasts, multiple live blogs and twitter feed. __________________ "First they ignore you, then they ridicule you, then they fight you, then you win." - Mahatma Gandhi

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