Re: [Nolug] They say that no good turn goes unpunished...

From: Ron Johnson <ron.l.johnson_at_cox.net>
Date: Mon, 11 Apr 2011 11:31:30 -0500
Message-ID: <4DA32CE2.6090402@cox.net>

Society long ago coalesced around vapid television and posting all their
cr*p on Facebook.

On 04/11/2011 11:04 AM, Jerry Wilborn wrote:
> Well, FWIW, I like ya.
>
> Aside, it's funny you mention the "everyone has a voice". Right now the
> tech media (Wired, etc) seem to be fascinated with the polar ideas of "total
> anonymity" (Christopher Pool, Craig Newmark) vs "total accountability" (Mark
> Zuck, Jimmy Whales to some extent). It'll be interesting to see how society
> coalesces around these ideas as the internet becomes deeper embedded in
> social activities (
> http://blog.programmableweb.com/2011/04/08/dating-made-easier-for-foursquare-fans/
> ).
>

-- 
"Neither the wisest constitution nor the wisest laws will secure
the liberty and happiness of a people whose manners are universally
corrupt."
Samuel Adams, essay in The Public Advertiser, 1749
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