Like multiple stones have been cast into the same pool. Social networks are the catalyst for the ripple effect of what's going on here and now. They are the catalyst for individual empowerment, and as seen in the cases of Tunis and Egypt.
Personally I think it's disgusting when a government simply cannot handle the amount of protest and traffic when their people argue that something is wrong. Following the same line, I have enormous respect for individuals who make significant large scale differences purely on their part, even if they didn't intend to. A prime example of this is Asmaa Mahfouz. Her sheer determination and willpower was inspiring. She was beaten as a result of her voice, and still got back up and fought for what she knew was right. Without her, the protests may have been shaped much differently, but as the timeline points out, her voice marked a large scale turning point in history.
Oh, by the way, the internet traffic shutdown in Egypt? Disgusting. It was an absolutely blatant form of power abuse. Again, I stress the sadness when a government runs out of legit options. I think that kind of outrageous action demonstrates how wrong their positions were. How wrong their actions were. How wrong their estimations were of the people. I think that's what it comes down to. The fact that protest will never be same these days. Protesting 2.0. The integration of social networking into organisation and sharing, worldwide.
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