Comments on: ANC hosts election debate on twitter http://ismaild.com/anc-hosts-election-debate-twitter/ Peering over the Edge of Tech,Life & Politics.... Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:41:01 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Global Voices in Swahili » Afrika ya Kusini: ANC Yafanya Mjadala wa Uchaguzi Kwa Kutumia huduma ya Twita http://ismaild.com/anc-hosts-election-debate-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-223 Global Voices in Swahili » Afrika ya Kusini: ANC Yafanya Mjadala wa Uchaguzi Kwa Kutumia huduma ya Twita Wed, 22 Apr 2009 15:07:03 +0000 http://ismaild.com/?p=301#comment-223 [...] katika blogu yangu kuwa japokuwa mjadala huu umekuja katika ngwe za mwisho na unashirikisha watumiaji wa huduma ya [...] [...] katika blogu yangu kuwa japokuwa mjadala huu umekuja katika ngwe za mwisho na unashirikisha watumiaji wa huduma ya [...]

]]> By: Global Voices Online » South Africa: ANC, hosts debate on twitter for upcoming elections http://ismaild.com/anc-hosts-election-debate-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Global Voices Online » South Africa: ANC, hosts debate on twitter for upcoming elections Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:26:55 +0000 http://ismaild.com/?p=301#comment-222 [...] responded on my blog, that even though this debate is coming at a very late stage and only engages with users on [...] [...] responded on my blog, that even though this debate is coming at a very late stage and only engages with users on [...]

]]> By: Ismail Dhorat http://ismaild.com/anc-hosts-election-debate-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-221 Ismail Dhorat Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:22:53 +0000 http://ismaild.com/?p=301#comment-221 @nafisa , yes a large portion of the population has been left out. And yes, they may not be able to say anything 'compelling' however look at it this way, there is a direct means of communication. If something like this can be rolled out where everyone has access to it... think about the benefits? If you could SMS the premier your district directly, or actually have a debate with them about issues faced in your area via twitter.... @nafisa , yes a large portion of the population has been left out. And yes, they may not be able to say anything ‘compelling’ however look at it this way, there is a direct means of communication. If something like this can be rolled out where everyone has access to it… think about the benefits?

If you could SMS the premier your district directly, or actually have a debate with them about issues faced in your area via twitter….

]]> By: Nafisa http://ismaild.com/anc-hosts-election-debate-twitter/comment-page-1/#comment-220 Nafisa Fri, 17 Apr 2009 09:42:52 +0000 http://ismaild.com/?p=301#comment-220 It's the most ridiculous idea I've heard. You're saying this is a huge step because "they are making an effort at real engagement". The point is, with whom? Not the majority of their supporters sitting at home, not knowing what the internet is, let alone Twitter. I don't see this 'publicity stunt' getting them any new supporters. Do you honestly think they will make compelling arguments, say anything intelligent? It’s the most ridiculous idea I’ve heard. You’re saying this is a huge step because “they are making an effort at real engagement”. The point is, with whom? Not the majority of their supporters sitting at home, not knowing what the internet is, let alone Twitter. I don’t see this ‘publicity stunt’ getting them any new supporters. Do you honestly think they will make compelling arguments, say anything intelligent?

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