Monday, August 30, 2010

Quotes from first two readings

Quotes
"When a person comments anonymously, we're told, they're putting a mask on.  But the more time I spend online the more I'm convinced that this analogy gets it backward." (page 39)
"What do I call for? Action!" (page 40)
"...friend says'they're all like that' when she hears about a Tea Partier who utters a racial epithet, correct her gently." (page 40)
"...friend compares Obama to Hitler and the health care bill to the USSR, correct him gently." (page 40)
"Surely we can take a minute to let them know that this is not the right way to express legitimate anger against the people in charge." (page 41)
"...assume that your opponent's motives are at least as pure as your own." (page 41)
Rules
1. Be able to discuss and debate topics without all the hatred words people use
2. Not be able to post things anonymously
3. Certain words should be blocked from people's discussions

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