A. The 10 Common Online Activism Mistakes and How to Fix Them
The Internet is all about distractions. Most websites that receive financial support do so on the basis of banner advertisements that are specifically designed to persuade people to click on sites they originally had no interest in visiting. Spammers invade email inboxes with desperate offers for porn, herbal supplements, diploma mill degrees, cheap luxury watches, and anything else readers might possibly want. If you join MySpace or Facebook to promote an activist cause, it’s only a matter of time before somebody starts sending you virtual flowers or invites you to join an immersive online game. The Internet, in other words, is full of opportunities to kill time.
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