2007-03-27 06:39:33 · 11 answers · asked by Eyebright 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Every little bit helps. People don't realize how much impact online discussions have. Every piece of information someone takes in subtly changes them. They then interact with other people, which changes them in turn. It's a chain reaction. Every little bit of input helps change the world.
2007-03-27 07:53:55 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what sort of forums you're referring to.
There are blogs that are very influential, some have posted stuff that then the media, and eventually everyone, then has to acknowledge and deal with.
A forum where people with a shared purpose hash out ideas could make a difference, if they develop ideas that they then take off-line and convince other people of.
But I gather that a lot of what goes on in such place is not-well-informed people arguing -- many of them just there to trash others. These aren't productive.
2007-03-27 22:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by tehabwa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope so, or else why do I do this? Maybe for fun, and maybe also to put a new thought in a person's head. I myself getting new ideas, and thoughts. I don't know for sure if we make an affect, or a difference, but I would like to think so. If for nothing else, this forum causes me to think! Although, I must say that Yahoo! kind of stinks!
2007-03-27 13:45:42 · answer #3 · answered by xenypoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would like to believe people give thoughtful answers, and some do, but there is so much name calling and finger pointing going on at y.a. that it makes having a reasonable discussion impossible.
2007-03-27 13:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by katydid 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No! But, it is laughable that all these people who claim to have such strong feelings against the war spend their time on the net complaining, and insulting each other, rather than doing something about it. Why are you guys not storming the streets in Washington in protest. I respect that everyone has opinions, but be more proactive.
2007-03-27 13:46:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you can make one person become more aware politically,then its worth it
2007-03-27 13:49:27 · answer #6 · answered by siaosi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Once I explain that every economy on earth actually needs loads of poverty - it sort of screws all they're trisha, and kilroy middle class morality tales.
2007-03-27 13:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
no. it's too anonymous & people tend to be very vile & spew hatred rather then ideas around.
2007-03-27 13:42:55 · answer #8 · answered by jack spicer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-03-27 14:17:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably very little but they are fun.
2007-03-27 13:59:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋