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5 Online Tools For Activists, By Activists

http://mashable.com/2011/07/15/online-tools-activism/#204991-CrowdVoice

Why are social networks powerful tools for causes and campaigns? Many times, people begin to engage in activism only after they’ve been attracted by the fun stuff in a campaign — connecting with old friends and sharing photos, for example. When they witness others participating, they’ll be more likely to join the cause. With socializing as the primary draw, it’s become easier for organizers to attract more and more unlikely activists through social media.

#sukey #crabgrass #pidder #activism #2.0

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Facebook Officials Keep Quiet on Its Role in Revolts - NYTimes.com
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/15/business/media/15facebook.html

On pardonnera peut-être beaucoup à #Facebook, mais pas tout :

In a letter to Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook’s chief executive, Mr. Durbin said the recent events in Egypt and Tunisia had highlighted the costs and benefits of social tools to democracy and human rights advocates. “I am concerned that the company does not have adequate safeguards in place to protect human rights and avoid being exploited by repressive governments,” he wrote.

#Egypte #Tunisie