Sleepyman Clutched February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 Govt says policies on new media will evolve as new challenges crop up By Satish Cheney, Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 21 February 2009 2044 hrs SINGAPORE : The Singapore government has been embracing and even adopting new media for its work. And while it is still some way from fully tapping the potential, the government said it will gradually evolve its policies with a light touch, as the Web2.0 revolution constantly throws up new challenges. Singapore is the most wired city in the world. And according to a survey, young Singaporeans aged 15 to 24 spend an average of eight-and-a-half hours a day being connected. And the government has been using new media outlets such as Facebook, YouTube and forums to hook up with citizens. Another new media outlet is the OnePeople Portal. The online resource on racial harmony was launched by the Community Development, Youth and Sports Minister Vivian Balakrishnan on Saturday. While the government is gradually liberalising its approach towards online engagement with its citizens, the minister added that one has to be responsible and careful when posting their thoughts online." Dr Balakrishnan said: "Anonymity in cyberspace is an illusion. You will remember in 2007, we prosecuted three persons under the Sedition Act because of the blogs they put up which denigrated the religion of one of our communities in Singapore. "The reason we did that was to send the message that your words have an impact; if need be, we can identify you, and if we have to, we will be prepared to prosecute you." But there are some challenges in the government's use of new media to get public feedback. Dr Milagros Rivera, member, Advisory Council on the Impact of New Media on Society (AIMS), said: "We expected people to give feedback. Nobody did. I think seven people posted comments on the AIMS website, and then the blogosphere went crazy with all kinds of comments and discussions about New Media. "You can have a very nice welcoming website for the government to give feedback. If people are not comfortable they will just stay in their little forums and in their blogs and they will do their thing." And there is no doubt more challenges will crop up as cyberspace continues to evolve and change the way people communicate with one another. - CNA/ms ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nutty 4th Gear February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 Trying to ask us to STFU. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth_mel 1st Gear February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 (edited) Fallen Jedi executing old fart's Order 66. Edited February 21, 2009 by Darth_mel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabian Turbocharged February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 (edited) As long as u do not contravene the Sedition Act, it is ok. Nothing wrong if u talk abt some folks with girl's name with a penchant for wearing white panties on a particular day every August...ask him to STFU. Want to gibe $40 more also so buay kum wan...give Mary Lynch BILLIONS, gibe until so song. call for election sure kenna hammered. Edited February 21, 2009 by Sabian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scion Turbocharged February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 why scare if do nothing wrong? applied to both us and them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffer_fish Clutched February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 ah kong want to cement power for off spring once he hand the ic back and head to below Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive_carcar Clutched February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 As long as we express our honestly held views responsibly, steer clear of stirring up religious hatred, do not slander or libel others (especially politicians who has the resources to sue you as well as every reason to keep their names blameless), we have nothing to be afraid of. We can whine and curse all we want about policies and the govt. Just that there are some areas that we commonly know is out of bounds. I think generally in this forum we are quite safe, as most of us express our views responsibly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newkid 2nd Gear February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 hmmm...i wonder why he said all that....GE cuming???? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orionz Neutral Newbie February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 guess one day all our forums will belong to them, probably require forum owner to follow certain guidelines and keep proper records of all the postings? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fcw75 Hypersonic February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 When will that be sia?? Wait until neck damn long liao. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravinged 5th Gear February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 hmmm...i wonder why he said all that....GE cuming???? The core message he is trying to put across is... many Singaporeans are extremely ignorant about the internet, thinking they can be 100% anonymous. The truth is, there is no such thing as being totally anonymous by hiding behind a nickname or online personality. It's only a matter if they want to track you, and for what reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scoots 3rd Gear February 21, 2009 Share February 21, 2009 The core message he is trying to put across is... many Singaporeans are extremely ignorant about the internet, thinking they can be 100% anonymous. The truth is, there is no such thing as being totally anonymous by hiding behind a nickname or online personality. It's only a matter if they want to track you, and for what reason. Much the the ballot slips right?... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazdaowner Moderator February 22, 2009 Share February 22, 2009 Bladerunner. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gendut 2nd Gear February 22, 2009 Share February 22, 2009 I think we should just kick him out next election. When you cannot stand the heat get out of the kitchen. Has Vivian been made a full Minister? I know some of his intake already full-ranking Minister. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julio369 Neutral Newbie February 22, 2009 Share February 22, 2009 hmmm...i wonder why he said all that....GE cuming???? smell it too. youtube + recession + inflation + FT + job lost = FEAR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beei 1st Gear February 22, 2009 Share February 22, 2009 This warning is for idiots like F.L.P.. Always trying to stir up sh1t with his nonsense political postings.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twofouronenite 1st Gear February 22, 2009 Share February 22, 2009 .. .. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porche 5th Gear February 22, 2009 Share February 22, 2009 ask him $330 enuff for the old folks at chinatown boh, when he drawing a fat pay ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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