Wednesday, January 18, 2012

censorship, fashion, and role models OH MY

Two things from BBC news today:

First is the wikimedia 24-hour blackout in protest to proposed US piracy laws.  We definitely have a problem with piracy, but the way the laws are written here is inappropriate.  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-16590585  Let's do something about this before it's passed and becomes a huge problem.

Second, an article about an 11 year old named Tavi Gevinson who started a blog called "Style Rookie" which gained a large number of followers and recognition.  Now at age 15, she has launched her new online blog/magazine called Rookie at rookiemag.com, geared towards teenage girls.  Editor and chief at 15, managing 4 editors and 40 writers, I think this girl was meant to make it big.  I may not be overwhelmingly interested in fashion, but I respect her drive and initiative.  Is it ok to have a role model 9 years my junior?  http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-16588790

Finally, I'm currently working on an article for the next AJET CONNECT e-magazine which should be out by mid February.  I'll be sure to post the link here once it's published.

2 comments:

  1. Interesting stuff about the young blogger. On another note, you should write about that the megaupload.com arrests and being shut down.

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  2. Hey LaForce,
    That's a great idea! I'll look into it. Thanks for reading!

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