Amy Khor, chairman of REACH, has encouraged the Government to engage netizens on sites that "allow for reasoned and constructive debate and gain traction". "Netizens themselves who desire rational discourse should support such sites or else start them," she said.
Khor's speech in Parliament also reflected the PAP's alarm at the appeal of less rational websites – an alarm that may result in new legislation.
Citing a REACH survey, she said that it was "worrying" that only 62% agreed that with the statement that the “anonymous and chaotic nature of the internet often lends itself to negative views and ridiculous untruths, which can distort reality”.
- http://journalism.sg/2011/10/19/feedback-chief-calls-on-government-to-engage-rational-websites/
She does not seem to realise that the challenge is to convince those with opposing views to your cause, NOT by preaching to those who are already in the Church! Looks like they have already given up the fight - just depend on legislation.
Khor's speech in Parliament also reflected the PAP's alarm at the appeal of less rational websites – an alarm that may result in new legislation.
Citing a REACH survey, she said that it was "worrying" that only 62% agreed that with the statement that the “anonymous and chaotic nature of the internet often lends itself to negative views and ridiculous untruths, which can distort reality”.
- http://journalism.sg/2011/10/19/feedback-chief-calls-on-government-to-engage-rational-websites/
She does not seem to realise that the challenge is to convince those with opposing views to your cause, NOT by preaching to those who are already in the Church! Looks like they have already given up the fight - just depend on legislation.
