Santosh Helekar wrote:I think Jose might have failed to consider the possibility that social activists are not bound by any code of ethics. They are certainly not accountable to anybody. Even politicians have to run for elections every few years.
RESPONSE: Jose commented ONLY on what 'ethical PRACTICE for social activists' was or might be. The standard, I submit yet again, is similar to that expected of any ethical person in civil society i.e. to be fair and reasonable (not unlike the man on the proverbial Clapham omnibus). Santoshbab is right. I chose NOT to comment on any "CODE of ethics" for social activists. It is definitely true that the 'social activists' do not have to submit to the electorate. Hence, they could choose to do as they please. Some 'unfair and unreasonable' loose cannons even choose to continue to be Brilliant and Arrogant in the same breath. Could these type of activists actually be 'unethical & antisocial activists' i.e. anarchists or "hacktivists"? I believe so! jc ----- Original Message ----- From: <jc> 1: Soter wrote: (There) are social activists who continue to keep away from professional or corporate activism and observe to ethical practise. 2: Santosh wrote: What is the ethical practice for social activists? Is there any kind of code of ethics for them? 3: U. G. Barad wrote: I was to ask almost the same question(s) which Dr. Santosh Helekar asked. Anyway, I hope Soter will respond to Dr. Santosh's questions. 4: Soter responded: Are you a social activist? Why should I waste even one second of my time on enlightening cowards who operate in cyber space? jc's COMMENT: It is an "Eat my Cake and Have It at the same time' scenario. Soter first posts his comment in cyberspace and then refuses "to waste time in cyberspace". That is simultaneously Brilliant and Arrogant. Perhaps, in contrast, I would submit that Being Ethical would include being Reasonable and Fair in our dealings. Activist, Hacktivist or Not
