I think that people, generally speaking, are still trying to come to grips with the internet as a powerful tool of expression – which can be multi-destinational. It’s not a TV set indeed – as you pointed out, which was merely used to INFORM people of a defacto situation or the other: Qal al Ra2ees.

The other thing is, people look for authority (for guidance and resolution) and look up to authority – who can not do any fault (up on a pedestal). So, it may well be that Mideast Youth have come to represent these to people – which is a good thing, though of course that will only add pressure to you guys. But, if I were you, I wouldn’t underestimate your effect and influence. You must be doing something right!

In any case, it’s a state of mind, mdear. We are not used or accustomed to democracy or freedom of expression. These are luxury items that a lot of people still don’t know what to do with them. We have decades to un-learn what Big Brother has been telling us what to do or what to think.

Mind you, the only outlet for our new freedom of expression is the internet.. Things on the ground are still under lock and chain, and not many people have access to the internet. So, it’s gonna take a while.

How about citizen journalism on the model of the S Korean website ohmynews? They only have about 40 people on staff, and the rest gets to be written by your average Joe on the street? It’s an extremely successful website – which even played a key role in the election of some good ‘dude’ to power (no idea what his name was).

Anyway, well said, and keep up the good work

Join in. Be a programmer yourself. Take action!

I think this is a very good slogan!

I love the article. Very well written indeed and straight-forward to the point!