2011 election being fought on the net

[Without_a_car]

Saturday April 30, 2011

 

2011 election being fought on the net

 

INSIGHT DOWN SOUTH

By SEAH CHIANG NEE

 

http://thestar.com.my/columnists/story.asp...%20Down%20South

 

 

Meet the Facebook Generation. If this election throws up a surprising outcome, it is due to the movement. Over 45% of Singaporeans own an FB account, making the island republic one of its biggest users.

FOR years, cynical Singaporeans who disliked government-controlled news have been forming themselves into a sort of digital sub-community.

 

They often ignore what the government says about policies, preferring instead to talk to each other about them online, a sad development for the authorities.

 

Large numbers of these better-educated Singaporeans have long lived within this sub-culture where the government plays little or no part.

 

They turn away from government press releases or Singapore newspaper reports which they consider as propaganda.

 

So far, the authorities have not found a way to engage the community, let along win it over. It is crucial because Singapore

[Leok777]

They forgot to add MCFers as well

[Jeff49er]

They forgot to add MCFers as well

 

Heard that SBF also very vocal.

[Nhrisuzu]

They forgot to add MCFers as well

 

 

5yrs ago, i not sure if there is Facebook..

 

but i know 5yrs ago there is definitely MCF..

 

this is a new generation of voters.. and we can do our part in GE2011..