Comments on: Our Virtuous Internet

By: Norman

Norman — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:25:42 +0000

And as to Virginia, lead your teenagers by example, not by fiat of restrictions.

By: Norman

Norman — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 12:24:01 +0000

It is very difficult to do any of these things in a school without losing your job or encountering such resistence from the other teachers around you that you become marginalized and out of the mainstream.

By: Harold Jarche

Harold Jarche — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:22:25 +0000

Good points, Virginia. Now we just need to put a positive spin on them, to satisfy Doug

By: virginia Yonkers

virginia Yonkers — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 14:27:32 +0000

While I agree with all you and Doug have written, having two teenagers at home, I think it is also important to include:

1. Hold users accountable for damage they do (both individuals and organizations)
2. Understand that the sharing of information will have an impact on society and cultures. As a result, it is important that we understand these impacts and are responsible in the internet’s use
3. Internet communities should have the right to police their own communities to establish the desired social practices within their own networks, but not at the same time constraining other communities

By: Doug Belshaw

Doug Belshaw — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 09:53:19 +0000

Harold, really glad that you’ve given your manifesto a positive spin – much better! It’s still a little wordy, though. How about:

We will:
1. Recognise everyone’s contribution to shaping the internet.
2. Use and promote open standards.
3. Share openly without constraining others.
4. Lead by example.
5. Promote and help others recognise the above.

…and I love the Searls & Weinberger quotation!