As we have talked about in class about online communities, today we have come to the conclusion that they bring people together. People with the same common interests and the same ideas and opinions. So its not much of a surprise where people come together for politics, especially in countries where there is not much democracy, with a lack of rights. Because the internet is public and connects people worldwide, every thing is visible, individual countries do not have complete control over the Internet and can not censor or hide their actions. The public can react, without having to even be from a specific country or personally feeling oppressed. Governments being in the public eye is intimidating and the fact that the world is watching allows the public to have such a larger say in issues. The Internet is making way for a positive place to state opinions that may not be able to be shared in such authoritarian countries. It's helping democracy spread, in such a great way that also keeps people helping each other and reinforcing positive connections.
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