Freedom of expression and Caribbean bloggers
Following on Jdid’s musings about whether blogging is dead, Dennis Jones ponders about blogging and freedom of expression:
“Blogging raises some complicated issues about freedom of expression,” he says. “The tendency for bloggers and commentators to prefer anonymity suggests that the general feeling is that freedom of expression has a price and that “reprisals” are possible. These need not come from any authority; they can come in the form of harsh and obscene reactions to posts or comments. I can understand the search for anonymity more when I read some blogs, which take tough or very critical stances, but when I see it on some simple, apparently noncontroversial blogs, it makes me think. Some of the need for cover must reflect that some bloggers are hiding identities from their employers. This desire for self-protection is rarely seen in the established media such as newspapers, magazines of TV; it occurs on radio call-in shows. There’s a lot of food for thought in the freedom of expression issue and it’s worth pondering more.”
To read his entire post, click this link.
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