The problem is that right now the only ones actually talking to the politicians are the big businesses. They don't listen to the internet generation because the internet generation hasn't demanded that they do so. The demand must be made through traditional channels or the politicians will never hear it.
The best way to organize into a powerful political voice is to collectively vote and be politically active (ie talk to your congressmen). Without that kind of activity, the internet generation will never be heard.
And let's not overlook the obvious: the Internet, while being a wonderful communications tool, has made it possible for our society's sickest members to distribute information about the most taboo of topics: abortion, homosexuality, Islam, liberalism, etc.
But how much diversity is there now? I'm sure there was a great deal of diversity with the patronage system but just like today, the only musicians that find the really wealthy and powerful patrons sound the same as everyone else. Right now, as was the case back then, the few wealthy companies decide who gets to make the most money and whose works get mass produced. Different era, same basic system.
Yeah, but don't we have a patronage system now? I mean if Time Warner doesn't like the music you're making they won't fund you either. The only difference now is that its large conglomerations now rather than individual patrons.
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The problem is that right now the only ones actually talking to the politicians are the big businesses. They don't listen to the internet generation because the internet generation hasn't demanded that they do so. The demand must be made through traditional channels or the politicians will never hear it.
The best way to organize into a powerful political voice is to collectively vote and be politically active (ie talk to your congressmen). Without that kind of activity, the internet generation will never be heard.
And let's not overlook the obvious: the Internet, while being a wonderful communications tool, has made it possible for our society's sickest members to distribute information about the most taboo of topics: abortion, homosexuality, Islam, liberalism, etc.
liberalism is taboo????
this better be a troll.
what will we do next?
I'm sure we'll find something else interesting to do.
But how much diversity is there now? I'm sure there was a great deal of diversity with the patronage system but just like today, the only musicians that find the really wealthy and powerful patrons sound the same as everyone else. Right now, as was the case back then, the few wealthy companies decide who gets to make the most money and whose works get mass produced. Different era, same basic system.
Yeah, but don't we have a patronage system now? I mean if Time Warner doesn't like the music you're making they won't fund you either. The only difference now is that its large conglomerations now rather than individual patrons.