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Thanks for the post, curiousdwk. I think you've put your finger on one of the key issues of internet organizing - and certainly one of the most important issues for CPNN. For a while now, the moderators and peace promoters have been discussing how to increase the scope of CPNN and how to retain visitors and get them involved (whether it be writing an article or posting a quick one-sentence response). The consensus so far has been 1.) that we need to re-think the structure of CPNN, making it more accessible and more empowering and 2.) that we need to increase our outreach to diverse groups and individuals. Of course, how we go about this is the hard part. But, the cool thing about CPNN is that it's participatory, empowering, critical, optimistic, and all that good stuff. Most of the people I talk with about news media feel cheated and disempowered by mainstream reporting. So the demand for a place like CPNN is there. And the fact that it is affiliated with the UN and UNESCO gives it universal appeal. Though isolated and infrequent, most of the back-and-forth here on the CPNN board has been really insightful (for me anyway). This can be expanded and sustained. It will probably invite diatribes and bickering from left and right "extremists" - as you say. But that's why we have moderators. I'm starting to ramble now....but let's keep the discusssion moving! Any thoughts on what exactly can draw people in and get them to participate in CPNN? What exactly was it that prompted you to come back and post something here? |