Can Blogging Effect Change?

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I feel that it can. What do you think? Jamaican poet, novelist and educator, Geoffrey Philp posted this question along with an anonymous poll on his blog. I gave my vote and 2 cents. He is interested in knowing what you all think? Click post title to comment and vote. Peace~

Comments

Geoffrey Philp said…
Thanks, Stephen. You are man of your word. Rev. Bess would be proud of you!!!
Monday, September 18, 2006 5:13:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
No problem. I try to hold on to that part of me. I saw the good ol' Reverend this weekend. He looks good. :)
Monday, September 18, 2006 5:18:00 PM
Professor Zero said…
Cool, and thanks for new encouragement to visit Philp's site -- I finally did! :-)
Monday, September 18, 2006 7:43:00 PM
Anonymous said…
I have to ageee with Philip, you are a man of your word! That is all to rare these days. At least in my limited experience.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 5:38:00 PM
Anonymous said…
I think so too. I'll check out his blog.
Tuesday, September 19, 2006 10:25:00 PM
POTASH said…
Just discovered your blog..mhhh. Love Fanon on language and other things.
Will definatelly check out Geoffrey's blog. there is a bloggers conference going on in South Africa and there has been a huge fall out between bloggers trying to define who really is an African and who the attendees of the conference represent.
As a starting point for dialogue on the issues that affect us all, blogs are remarkable.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 6:05:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
profzero-
Thanks and I hope that you were able to vote.

ub-
Thanks :)

potash-
Welcome. The conference in South Africa sounds interesting. It's always great when we can start some dialogue. Yes, blogs are remarkable. Peace~
Wednesday, September 20, 2006 8:45:00 AM
Stephen A. Bess said…
nml-
Thanks and have a great weekend!
Friday, September 22, 2006 10:02:00 AM
to touch a unicorn said…
I voted too Stephen. Sorry haven't been around its been a little hectic, going on hilday next week. :)
Sandy
Friday, September 22, 2006 3:19:00 PM
to touch a unicorn said…
I voted yes too Stephen. :)
Sorry a bit late been so busy, going on holiday next week and lots to sort out.
Sandy
Friday, September 22, 2006 3:23:00 PM
Stephen A. Bess said…
Sandy-
Thanks for stopping in and enjoy your holiday. :)
Friday, September 22, 2006 3:23:00 PM
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