Are netizens all 'NATO' online only ?

[Conqueror]

Are netizens all 'NATO' online only ?


The Straits Times has taken a dig at netizens for “NATO” (No action, talk only) in a commentary published yesterday titled “Activism or lip service on social networks?” in which its Assistant Editor Serene Goh opined that online ‘activism’ displayed by netizens is unlikely to be translated into political activism in real life.

Quoting the recent Survey on Political Traits and Media Use by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) which found that more than 70 per cent of Singaporeans aged 21 and above agreed or strongly agreed with the statement ‘It is more important to have good economic growth than freedom of speech’, Ms Goh expressed doubts that Singaporeans will go far for the freedoms they want.

Downplaying the impact of social media and online activism, Ms Goh added that the outward display of ‘activism’ online by netizens is not a sign of real conviction:

“Perhaps the views published on social media are no better than furry footwear or messy hairdos; an outward display of the attitude du jour, not a sign of real conviction. Perhaps online engagement indicates the need to connect and keep up with the Net set, not activism.”

She also insinuated that the number of ‘likes’ on a Facebook page does not necessarily reflect the genuine sentiments on the ground:

“Many postings were ‘Facebook likes’, or comments of the ranting nature. But such posts died off as quickly as they sprung up after the GE…..Many who say ‘yes’ to attending ‘events’ on Facebook do not show up. Not all who ‘like’ a cause will donate to it. And there is no predicting how a Facebook ‘fan’ of a party or candidate will vote.”

Ms Goh may be right after all: The ‘Petition to remove Tin Pei Ling as a MP’ garnered more than 63,000 ‘likes’ initially in less than one week, but none of its members dare to step forward to host a petition drive in real life. As a result, its members are abandoning the page in drives.

On the other hand, ‘Mandy Mary’, the netizen who started the ‘Black Sunday Movement’ walked her talk by stepping into real life to organize the event and she now has a committee to further her cause.

Unless netizens walk the talk by participating in offline activism, they will always be dismissed as mere daft ‘noises’ by their PAP ‘masters’ who will continue to oppress them like serfs without any rights.

 

[Bigfuck]

Are netizens all 'NATO' online only ?


The Straits Times has taken a dig at netizens for “NATO” (No action, talk only) in a commentary published yesterday titled “Activism or lip service on social networks?” in which its Assistant Editor Serene Goh opined that online ‘activism’ displayed by netizens is unlikely to be translated into political activism in real life.

Quoting the recent Survey on Political Traits and Media Use by the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) which found that more than 70 per cent of Singaporeans aged 21 and above agreed or strongly agreed with the statement ‘It is more important to have good economic growth than freedom of speech’, Ms Goh expressed doubts that Singaporeans will go far for the freedoms they want.

Downplaying the impact of social media and online activism, Ms Goh added that the outward display of ‘activism’ online by netizens is not a sign of real conviction:

“Perhaps the views published on social media are no better than furry footwear or messy hairdos; an outward display of the attitude du jour, not a sign of real conviction. Perhaps online engagement indicates the need to connect and keep up with the Net set, not activism.”

She also insinuated that the number of ‘likes’ on a Facebook page does not necessarily reflect the genuine sentiments on the ground:

“Many postings were ‘Facebook likes’, or comments of the ranting nature. But such posts died off as quickly as they sprung up after the GE…..Many who say ‘yes’ to attending ‘events’ on Facebook do not show up. Not all who ‘like’ a cause will donate to it. And there is no predicting how a Facebook ‘fan’ of a party or candidate will vote.”

Ms Goh may be right after all: The ‘Petition to remove Tin Pei Ling as a MP’ garnered more than 63,000 ‘likes’ initially in less than one week, but none of its members dare to step forward to host a petition drive in real life. As a result, its members are abandoning the page in drives.

On the other hand, ‘Mandy Mary’, the netizen who started the ‘Black Sunday Movement’ walked her talk by stepping into real life to organize the event and she now has a committee to further her cause.

Unless netizens walk the talk by participating in offline activism, they will always be dismissed as mere daft ‘noises’ by their PAP ‘masters’ who will continue to oppress them like serfs without any rights.

PAP is NATO and SPH is shitto and NATO.

 

[scroobal]

SPH journalists who wish to cross the rubicon and send a clear message to the establishment on which side they are on typically do a seminal piece such as this. The alumni includes Koh Buck Song, Irene Ng, etc. Both their pieces caught the eye of the old man.

PAP is NATO and SPH is shitto and NATO.

 

[GeylangCheongster]

Everybody is fucking NATO. Everyone assumes everything is working. But when something cockup, everybody taiji or say once in 50 years

Whether government, stat board, private sector, public, netizens, old, young - everybody is a fucking NATO

 

[Sperminator]

Everybody is fucking NATO. Everyone assumes everything is working. But when something cockup, everybody taiji or say once in 50 years

Whether government, stat board, private sector, public, netizens, old, young - everybody is a fucking NATO

Yes. I would say mostly are NATO. There are some who really mean what they say, and say what they mean, however little.

Most Netizens are Chickens lah, talk cock only.

Before GE, I've met so many people say they will vote for Opposition...

Then after GE, I've tried to re-connect with them, they all seems to avoid me, CCB, fucking NATO, Most Singaporeans are ball-less, and love to complain only, no action, all NATO... not to mention, Kiasu, Kiasi, Kiawa, Kiabor, Kiakiah, Kiasai...

 

[Conqueror]

Holland V Drama Was Already Laughing At You People !

Holland V was the drama that made fun of the old Sin people that when the poll comes, they will always have 'valid' excuses to tell you why they cannot vote for an opposition party. Tian Da Hua (casted by Huang Yi Liang) was so pissed off when he heard what the old folks had to say.

Revolution ?

 

[kingrant]

I daresay online fora discussions have led to the downfall of one GRC and two MInisters to boot. Ignore it one more time come GE2016, and the PAP will see more losses.

 

[zeddy]

PAP underestimate the power and the influence of the Social Media..

With the rising influence of the social media in Spore, and with our youths being more and more active online, PAP will lose more seats in 2016...