On Friday 05 February 2010 14:59:14 Vickram Crishna wrote: > Now, my take on this is that in actuality, the small organisation > has no real power, but the act of printing the notes is the kind of > showcase action that makes them seem much more meaningful, in the > context. > > We need to discuss similar empowering actions to use, I conclude, > rather than argue endlessly about creating one more hierarchical > and ultimately self-serving structure on the lines of NASSCOM. What > we do is more relevant than 'who' we are.
One of the reasons that "they" wont listen is the frightening thought that you dont have to "belong" to be heard or be "present" to participate. The internet and FLOSS is tearing down the control barriers. And the controllers dont like it one bit. Consequently legslation (like making copyright violations a crime) get passed. And schemes like the UID and CCTV everywhere are sanctioned. Much as i like the romance and idealism of the lone ranger, I am afraid without an organisation we are going nowhere - atleast in the near future. As of now I have yet to see influential individuals even being aware of the new serfdom being prepared for them, while they grapple with brick n mortar development issues. -- Rgds JTD _______________________________________________ network mailing list [email protected] http://lists.fosscom.in/listinfo.cgi/network-fosscom.in
