From: | jo robin <poetjo@gmail.com> |
Sent time: | Thursday, November 03, 2011 2:00:55 PM |
To: | Global Revolution Media <globalrevolutionmedia@googlegroups.com> |
Subject: | [GlobalRevolutionMedia] Re: Occupy New Orleans GA decision needs media blast. |
I wish I could "like" this. Twinkle fingers all the way.
On Nov 3, 3:59 pm, noia efrat <noia.ef...@gmail.com> wrote:
> But I think it will help to brace the NOLA situation in the context it
> happeneing in other places as well.
> If we can begin talking about it then it is less likely to take people by
> surprise/feel helpless and we can start working on a system of
> accountability for when such a thing occurs.
>
> On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 3:56 PM, noia efrat <noia.ef...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > Well in your case, this guy has actually hijacked Occupy NOLA, so we need
> > to blast this info out and you need to create backup websites, twitter and
> > donations accounts that function under the NOLA GA so that people have a
> > place to go once he is outed. If you already have those then we just need
> > to work on communicating the situation and broadcasting it.
>
> > On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 3:52 PM, jo robin <poe...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> I agree in theory, but this particular situation is more complicated
> >> then that. HOw would you propose I make it clear that the websites in
> >> question are NOT representative of the GA without having to inform
> >> people that the "other" media is controlled by one individual?
>
> >> On Nov 3, 3:44 pm, noia efrat <noia.ef...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >> > Yes, really avoid making it a finger pointing session -- even
> >> explicitly
> >> > state that it is not.
> >> > Explain that when something big happens, there will always be
> >> opportunists
> >> > trying to benefit from the wave of attention and that this is not
> >> unique to
> >> > OWS.
> >> > Emphasize the principles of OWS and the fact that any supporter that
> >> > upholds them is a part of the movement, and that those that do not -- no
> >> > matter what their domain name is -- is not a representative of the
> >> > movement.
>
> >> > On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 3:39 PM, Vlad T <v...@glassbeadcollective.org>
> >> wrote:
> >> > > yes assholes are popping up everywhere. the nola case is not unique.
> >> > > indy had same problem, there were issues with stolen money in boston
> >> etc.
> >> > > so maybe a full discussion that dosnt turn into witch hunt is in
> >> order..
>
> >> > > On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 3:37 PM, noia efrat <noia.ef...@gmail.com>
> >> wrote:
>
> >> > >> You can tie this to the thorin story...maybe instead of trying to
> >> cover
> >> > >> this kind of thing up so that mainstream doesn't discredit us, we
> >> need to
> >> > >> begin an open discussion aboutt hese occurences as they are
> >> obviously not
> >> > >> unique to one person or place.
>
> >> > >> On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 3:34 PM, Vlad T <v...@glassbeadcollective.org
> >> >wrote:
>
> >> > >>> yeah lets coordinate wiht nola livestream as well we can
> >> rebroadcast and
> >> > >>> then get you on.
>
> >> > >>> On Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 3:33 PM, jo robin <poe...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> > >>>> Yes I am. I've been in DUMBO working on puppets with the puppetry
> >> > >>>> guild. I'm trying to get over to the park but can't find my metro
> >> > >>>> card. I talked to LOPI about coming over there this afternoon to
> >> try
> >> > >>>> and get on the livestream maybe?