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Some great insights from today's #ByAnyMedia chat! Thanks to everyone for joining. Follow @ByAnyMedia to stay connected.
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Civic Paths
@civicpaths
Research group at the U. of Southern California exploring continuities between online participatory culture and civic engagement.
Los Angeles, CA Katılım Ocak 2011
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#ByAnyMedia Q5: What are some easy mistakes or ‘rookie moves’ to avoid when it comes to modern-day #civics & activism?
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#ByAnyMedia A4: Stay on message- condescension is often used as a distraction from the powerful content of youth activism
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A4. Focus on "branding" the effort/function rather than themselves. #byanymedia
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A3: Believe it was Gandhi who said "It's the action, not the fruit of the action, that's important." #ByAnyMedia
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A3: Not sure if carries into activism but artists say success often comes from silly thing they loved-not the "important" thing #ByAnyMedia
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#ByAnyMedia Q4: Do you have any advice for youth activists who are not taken seriously because of their age?
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@zackmezera Aristotle's angry: @ right person, @ right degree & @ right time, & for right purpose, + the right way @ButNoCigar #Byanymedia
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A3: Reflect with group, get feedback, try again. Consult with allies. Look to similar campaigns and learn from their successes. #ByAnyMedia
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A3: Great piece on @TheHPAlliance #NotInHarrysName campaign & how they stayed the course for 4 years: washingtonpost.com/news/act-four/… #ByAnyMedia
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If you're joining this #ByAnyMedia Chat midstream, feel free to answer any previous questions you like!
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#ByAnyMedia Q3: What can you/your community do if your action plan is just not gaining any visible traction?
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@MsDianaLee @Common @johnlegend Def. @iamjohnoliver on @LastWeekTonight was brilliant on this for #NetNeutrality #ByAnyMedia
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#ByAnyMedia A2: From a Communications standpoint, helpful to have central online asset that gives basic info (for both community & press).
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A2: Seems gathering a comm or network around your outrage is essential - allows for dialogue and sustainability #ByAnyMedia
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A1: Big fan of people using their celebrity or platform to advocate and educate about social justice issues @Common @johnlegend #ByAnyMedia
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#ByAnyMedia Q2: When launching a new activism action/campaign/project, what should be the first steps? (All advice welcome!)
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A1 @pvdstudentunion huge inspiration. Ss have innovative demonstrations to call attention to issues +provide potential solutions #byanymedia
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A1: Agreed, @rSark! Combining awareness w/ learning (and, hopefully, action) is crucial. And combats 'slacktivism' narrative. #ByAnyMedia
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