Comments on: Myanmar: Twittering the cyclone disaster http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/ The world is talking. Are you listening? Tue, 29 May 2012 15:51:57 -0400 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Social Networks and Social Change. Really? | A Place to Consider Technology http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-2/#comment-1613178 Social Networks and Social Change. Really? | A Place to Consider Technology Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:53:39 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1613178 [...] The country also benefits from the information sources that it is trying to block. After the 2008 cyclone that claimed more than 30,000 lives, it was the twitter bloggers from inside Myanmar that kept the [...] [...] The country also benefits from the information sources that it is trying to block. After the 2008 cyclone that claimed more than 30,000 lives, it was the twitter bloggers from inside Myanmar that kept the [...]

]]> By: mensch.coop » Blog Archive » Mikroblogs als Aktionstools?! http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-2/#comment-1508223 mensch.coop » Blog Archive » Mikroblogs als Aktionstools?! Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:54:18 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1508223 [...] Stunde eher bekannt als auf CNN und anderen Mainstreammedien. Außerdem half Twitter den Opfern vom Cyclone Nargis in Burma über ihre Situation zu [...] [...] Stunde eher bekannt als auf CNN und anderen Mainstreammedien. Außerdem half Twitter den Opfern vom Cyclone Nargis in Burma über ihre Situation zu [...]

]]> By: Think Twitter’s the biggest microblogging service? Take a look at SMS GupShup » VentureBeat http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-2/#comment-1475331 Think Twitter’s the biggest microblogging service? Take a look at SMS GupShup » VentureBeat Thu, 19 Jun 2008 21:02:55 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1475331 [...] helps cyclone Nargis victims in [...] [...] helps cyclone Nargis victims in [...]

]]> By: Richmond collective action? « conservative geek http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-2/#comment-1462452 Richmond collective action? « conservative geek Wed, 28 May 2008 15:30:34 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1462452 [...] Have you heard about flashmobs? Using Twitter to mobilize people toward some action (or major disaster like in Burma)? What about using technology to advance a concept (like HDR using Flickr and a Photoshop plugin) [...] [...] Have you heard about flashmobs? Using Twitter to mobilize people toward some action (or major disaster like in Burma)? What about using technology to advance a concept (like HDR using Flickr and a Photoshop plugin) [...]

]]> By: Matt’s Cuppa Diigo Post 05/19/2008 | Matt's Cuppa http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-2/#comment-1456340 Matt’s Cuppa Diigo Post 05/19/2008 | Matt's Cuppa Mon, 19 May 2008 00:46:39 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1456340 [...] Global Voices Online » Myanmar: Twittering the cyclone disaster [...] [...] Global Voices Online » Myanmar: Twittering the cyclone disaster [...]

]]> By: Matt’s Daily Diigo Post 05/19/2008 « Matt’s Cuppa http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-2/#comment-1456336 Matt’s Daily Diigo Post 05/19/2008 « Matt’s Cuppa Mon, 19 May 2008 00:31:34 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1456336 [...] Global Voices Online » Myanmar: Twittering the cyclone disaster [...] [...] Global Voices Online » Myanmar: Twittering the cyclone disaster [...]

]]> By: henriette weber andersen http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-2/#comment-1454649 henriette weber andersen Fri, 16 May 2008 04:44:25 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1454649 It's allways more interesting to me to read personal stories from these disasters instead of mainstream news. It gives you a sense of what the impact is for a family - just like my own. I think of both you and China and wonder if this is related to climate change, and how many of these disasters we need before the governments around the world starts to react as one - and take care of this huge problem - causing more and more casualties - especially children It’s allways more interesting to me to read personal stories from these disasters instead of mainstream news.

It gives you a sense of what the impact is for a family – just like my own.

I think of both you and China and wonder if this is related to climate change, and how many of these disasters we need before the governments around the world starts to react as one – and take care of this huge problem – causing more and more casualties – especially children

]]> By: Jotman http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-2/#comment-1454645 Jotman Fri, 16 May 2008 04:13:00 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1454645 Hi Bob, Thanks for clearing up my confusion. Let's do whatever we can to help the catastrophe victims in both countries -- as there is no time to lose. Hi Bob,

Thanks for clearing up my confusion. Let’s do whatever we can to help the catastrophe victims in both countries — as there is no time to lose.

]]> By: Bob Chen http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-2/#comment-1454602 Bob Chen Fri, 16 May 2008 01:50:40 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1454602 No, if you think I suppose Burma should refuse aid from outside, that's not what I mean. If my words confuse you, sorry for that. Even in this time the earthquake in my country I agree that international aid should be permitted into Si-chuan, where it's said that significant militay facility locate. And I am sure Burma, lacking sufficiant self-help force and more in need, should have all the best for the rescue. No, if you think I suppose Burma should refuse aid from outside, that’s not what I mean.
If my words confuse you, sorry for that.
Even in this time the earthquake in my country I agree that international aid should be permitted into Si-chuan, where it’s said that significant militay facility locate.
And I am sure Burma, lacking sufficiant self-help force and more in need, should have all the best for the rescue.

]]> By: Jotman http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-2/#comment-1454506 Jotman Thu, 15 May 2008 17:47:50 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1454506 Isn't this essentially what the generals in Naypyidaw have been saying to the people of their country and the world -- for the past 10 days? That Myanmar will rely on itself first, so bugger off with your outside aid. Hence, the words sounded jarring to my ears. Isn’t this essentially what the generals in Naypyidaw have been saying to the people of their country and the world — for the past 10 days? That Myanmar will rely on itself first, so bugger off with your outside aid. Hence, the words sounded jarring to my ears.

]]> By: burmesegoldbull http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-1454484 burmesegoldbull Thu, 15 May 2008 16:08:46 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1454484 Hi Jotman, Why r u so angry? Bob only said, "Let's FIRST rely on ourselves." :D Hi Jotman,

Why r u so angry?
Bob only said, “Let’s FIRST rely on ourselves.”

:D

]]> By: jotman http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-1454433 jotman Thu, 15 May 2008 12:30:53 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1454433 <i>Best wishes to both my country and Myanmar!! We share woe, but also the courage against disasters. Asia is suffering, let’s first rely on ourselves. Good luck!</i> Bob, but your comment "let’s first rely on ourselves" applied in relation to the situation in Burma suggest you do not apprehend the stark reality of the crisis facing Burma. What exactly are you saying? That you think Burma is in a position to help itself -- or that aid from its Asian neighbors is sufficient to deal with a disaster that left 100,000 dead, and the 1.5 million victims? All this -- in the poorest country -- in Asia? And you are saying "let's first rely on ourselves." ???? Best wishes to both my country and Myanmar!!
We share woe, but also the courage against disasters. Asia is suffering, let’s first rely on ourselves.
Good luck!

Bob, but your comment “let’s first rely on ourselves” applied in relation to the situation in Burma suggest you do not apprehend the stark reality of the crisis facing Burma. What exactly are you saying? That you think Burma is in a position to help itself — or that aid from its Asian neighbors is sufficient to deal with a disaster that left 100,000 dead, and the 1.5 million victims? All this — in the poorest country — in Asia?

And you are saying “let’s first rely on ourselves.” ????

]]> By: Notes from a Teacher: Mark on Media » Twitter backlash backlash http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-1454287 Notes from a Teacher: Mark on Media » Twitter backlash backlash Thu, 15 May 2008 04:55:00 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1454287 [...] For another take on how Twitter can help spread information, read Myanmar: Twittering the cyclone disaster at Global [...] [...] For another take on how Twitter can help spread information, read Myanmar: Twittering the cyclone disaster at Global [...]

]]> By: mmhan http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-1454223 mmhan Thu, 15 May 2008 03:19:17 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1454223 @NickMantey It's true that Burmese generals run the country and can do what they think is the best interest for that country. However, this has became an issue, when they are in the interest of themselves and their society, selling off the international aids & preventing almost every foreign aid workers and reporters to reach to the disaster affected regions to cover up the loss and death of the aftermath. @NickMantey It’s true that Burmese generals run the country and can do what they think is the best interest for that country.

However, this has became an issue, when they are in the interest of themselves and their society, selling off the international aids & preventing almost every foreign aid workers and reporters to reach to the disaster affected regions to cover up the loss and death of the aftermath.

]]> By: Global Voices Online » Japan: Views on the Sichuan Earthquake http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/comment-page-1/#comment-1454188 Global Voices Online » Japan: Views on the Sichuan Earthquake Thu, 15 May 2008 01:43:19 +0000 http://www.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/05/14/myanmar-twittering-the-cyclone-disaster/#comment-1454188 [...] Wakaba no Nikki, one blogger remarks on all the disasters hitting Asia recently, including the typhoon that took 30,000 lives in Myanmar: [...] [...] Wakaba no Nikki, one blogger remarks on all the disasters hitting Asia recently, including the typhoon that took 30,000 lives in Myanmar: [...]

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