Comments on: Malaysians form National Alliance of Bloggers

By: PinoyBlogero.com » Free Writing on Blogs: Only an Illusion?

PinoyBlogero.com » Free Writing on Blogs: Only an Illusion? — Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:14:30 +0000

[...] without expecting that someone would stand up against us and fight back. Unknown to many, a huge number of bloggers from all over the world were sued and arrested because of carelessly expressing [...]

By: journeyist

journeyist — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 04:50:26 +0000

I guess this alliance should be composed of Filipino bloggers anywhere in the world since blogging really happens in cyberspace and in no one particular country. And yes, there’s no need to wait. The threat is enough to form the alliance at once. If the threat becomes more manifest, then the membership shoots up immediately…

By: JC John SESE Cuneta

JC John SESE Cuneta — Tue, 01 May 2007 06:47:00 +0000

Actually, that will come to an end I’ve telling this time and again that the current government is planning to take more control of the cyberspace. We will soon become China (if it worsens).

By: calvin

calvin — Sat, 14 Apr 2007 15:45:06 +0000

It’s easy to understand why bloggers in Malaysia need the association. Malaysia is a little less democratic unlike Philippines. You can’t voice your opinions freely in the media and blogsphere without the big bro watching your back.

The Government is playing a trick as well – they give with left hand and taking it back with the right hand. You guys are lucky – have lots of freedom to express your opinions

By: Jaypee

Jaypee — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 23:37:11 +0000

If ever this Blogger’s Alliance would be formed, is it a requirement that the blogger be from the Philippines or being a Filipino blogger enough?

If I’m qualified, count me in!

By: Sonnie

Sonnie — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 12:33:12 +0000

I have verbalized this one to you Yuga, though I understand your reservations. But we need to start somewhere and meet half way.

By: Maria Jose

Maria Jose — Mon, 09 Apr 2007 07:46:46 +0000

I think it would be very hard to have just one organization for all bloggers since we are such a diverse group of people. But yeah, if Abe spearheads one, I’ll probably join.

By: Zimm

Zimm — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:49:15 +0000

Yes, start organizing now. But let’s ensure that we have a legal person among us (i.e. atty@work, etc) because organizing one does not only mean electing officers but having a legal status. My worry though is representation. Should it be a bloggers congress with area reps? or just one blogger union with officers elected at large? Zimm

By: Jonas Diego

Jonas Diego — Sun, 08 Apr 2007 02:14:21 +0000

Better to do it now before some incident occurs that will force us to organize one.

By: JC John SESE Cuneta

JC John SESE Cuneta — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 14:21:15 +0000

@Aja

Yep, and the real question now is, will they be able to implement it? That remains to be seen. I’m still thinking deeply about their invitation to join them as representative of the gaming community and gaming industry.

Remember GMA’s CyberCorridor? That’s related to all these…

By: Aja Lapus

Aja Lapus — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 12:38:21 +0000

I tell you, the Philippine government is already looking at it, and they plan to establish an MTRCB-like body to control the local internet usage (including gaming).

Could there really be? Them politicians themselves (or at least a ghost blogger for them) write online for at least their campaigns, don’t they? And besides, AFAIK, they couldn’t even enact Internet laws for true Internet crime (i.e., phishing, cracking, malware distributions, ddos/dos attacks).

Oh, but, of course. I’d join you before I even have to—I really agree we shouldn’t wait.

By: Kiven

Kiven — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 10:46:50 +0000

the ball is starting to roll, i guess we cant be simply bloggers anymore eh?

Im hoping that if something is similar indeed set up, it will be for the majority’s benefit and not just for a select few.

By: Gail

Gail — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 09:54:19 +0000

Well, at least “receipts” won’t be our only reason should we decide to push through with this

By: JC John SESE Cuneta

JC John SESE Cuneta — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 09:44:13 +0000

I agree with ate Noemi. Let’s not wait, let’s start now so when the government or any money and power-hungry conglomerate wants to hit us bad, they will face a wall instead.

Right now, they are hitting us individually, but if we gather together, form a union of our own, we will be stronger.

I suggest we follow EFF.org, I am a proud member and supporter of EFF (got an EFF car sticker for my 1 year membership), but as EFF said, they need to know the laws of the other countries to fully support them and give them protection.

So I strongly suggest we form a union, then tie-up with EFF. Let’s not wait something similar with Singapore and Malaysia to happen in our country. I tell you, the Philippine government is already looking at it, and they plan to establish an MTRCB-like body to control the local internet usage (including gaming). That’s how much I can divulge..

By: jhay

jhay — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 07:01:46 +0000

I agree, blog parteehs and meetups are good for networking and meeting bloggers offline and to have fun of course, but when serious issues face us bloggers, a more serious network or grouping of support would definitely help.

By: Noemi

Noemi — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 06:28:45 +0000

If you will spearhead it, I will join and support the cause. Let’s not wait for issues to spring on us. In fact we should start specific legislation on blogging , online publishing and the like.