Beware Of The Bloggers!

Beware of the Bloggers!

Definition: A person who shares his or her personal diary or journalOnline!

The Internet-A Free Medium For Expression!

Gone are the days when if you had something to say of substance, orwanted to reach large volumes of readers, you had to purchase space in anewspaper, time on radio, or publish a book.
With the advent of The World Wide Web, all you need is an Internetconnection, a computer & modem, and all of your wishes (almost), will berealized via this medium.

There was a time when I wanted to publish my Poetry, and the voluminousarticles that I had written and accumulated over the years, but couldnot afford a periodical publication in the local press. Nor could I haveimagined the possibility of reaching thousands, all in one go, or withthe click on a button.

Today, this opportunity via the Internet has provided me with volumes ofreaders from all over the world. I have chatted and made friendshitherto impossible with Pen Pals or local postal mailing. The costwould have been too great. And the time for letters and responses takestoo long, to move from person to person in the traditional fashion.

So I welcome The Web with open arms, and has been exploiting it to thebest of my ability. But caution must be observed, Today there is so muchinformation being disseminated via the Internet, that it is verydifficult to ascertain "truth from fact." However, with experiencedeyes, vigilant and analytic minds, one could in time decipher differenttypes of propaganda, from objective reporting, to journalistic information.

Let us respect this medium, and be mindful of our fellows, all of whomhave something to say at some time or another. Move on if we do notappreciate someone's opinion. Debate issues, welcome different opinions,and encourage participation at all times. And remember, even The Dull &Ignorant have a Role To Play in this Cosmic Drama!

Om Shanti.
Derryck S. Griffith.
Political Educator & Advocate.
http://profiles.yahoo.com/derryckgrifith