Comments on: Armenia: Samizdat & the Internet http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/ Defending Free Speech Online Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:38:32 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: N87 http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-10777 N87 Fri, 08 Aug 2008 11:04:23 +0000 http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-10777 I found that if you can provide a rags-to-riches story or some other success story, people will relate to it. I found that if you can provide a rags-to-riches story or some other success story, people will relate to it.

]]> By: Armenian Transliteration http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-9823 Armenian Transliteration Thu, 29 May 2008 18:30:32 +0000 http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-9823 Unfortunately, Armenian history has been often (and still is) speculated for political interests of third parties. This is very sad and I can't see any resolution for this moment. Maybe with the time, human mind and morality will overweight those nasty interests. Unfortunately, Armenian history has been often (and still is) speculated for political interests of third parties. This is very sad and I can’t see any resolution for this moment. Maybe with the time, human mind and morality will overweight those nasty interests.

]]> By: Seo copywriter http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-9181 Seo copywriter Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:29:20 +0000 http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-9181 People love stories and especially stories which they can relate to. I found that if you can provide a rags-to-riches story or some other success story, people will relate to it. It builds trust. People love stories and especially stories which they can relate to. I found that if you can provide a rags-to-riches story or some other success story, people will relate to it. It builds trust.

]]> By: Leo Aryatsi http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8779 Leo Aryatsi Mon, 10 Mar 2008 01:51:39 +0000 http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8779 It's not just politics it's life or death. (in Armenia at least for now) I believe all will be well and calm. It’s not just politics it’s life or death. (in Armenia at least for now) I believe all will be well and calm.

]]> By: In Armenia, Blogs Step in as News Source - Profy.Com http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8778 In Armenia, Blogs Step in as News Source - Profy.Com Mon, 10 Mar 2008 00:41:39 +0000 http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8778 [...] Global Voices notes, all television stations in Armenia are either state-owned or owned by businesses with close ties [...] [...] Global Voices notes, all television stations in Armenia are either state-owned or owned by businesses with close ties [...]

]]> By: Me http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8769 Me Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:21:42 +0000 http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8769 stupid politics. Lots of brainless people. BTW an alright website for news www.armenia.com stupid politics. Lots of brainless people. BTW an alright website for news http://www.armenia.com

]]> By: William Humbold III http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8764 William Humbold III Sat, 08 Mar 2008 10:58:09 +0000 http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8764 Free Europe! Vote YES at www.FreeEurope.info Free Europe! Vote YES at http://www.FreeEurope.info

]]> By: Armenia Election Monitor 2008 » Blog Archive » Armenia: Samizdat & the Internet http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8763 Armenia Election Monitor 2008 » Blog Archive » Armenia: Samizdat & the Internet Sat, 08 Mar 2008 09:04:54 +0000 http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8763 [...] as my post on Global Voices Online, as well as the Global Voices Online Advocacy site, explains, blogs are starting to come of age in Armenia and the Diaspora and have moved in to [...] [...] as my post on Global Voices Online, as well as the Global Voices Online Advocacy site, explains, blogs are starting to come of age in Armenia and the Diaspora and have moved in to [...]

]]> By: Onnik Krikorian http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8762 Onnik Krikorian Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:32:10 +0000 http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8762 Anna, Please read the post. It is not my comment. It is in fact the comment by political scientist and analyst in the Diaspora, Asbed Kotchikian. That's why it's in there as a quote. The full analysis is linked to, but here it is again: http://www.isn.ethz.ch/news/sw/details.cfm?id=18716 However, I would like to stress that those blogging do not necessarily represent the views of the "colossal majority" as you say. Generally they represent the opinions of bloggers who were pro-Ter-Petrossian anyway. These people are often based outside of the country, or professionals as well as English-speakers inside the country. Usually they come from an NGO or international organization background. Anyway, regarding how reflective they are is debatable. Opinions on how much support various opposition and governmental candidates or parties have are actually subjective and unknown. Anna,

Please read the post. It is not my comment. It is in fact the comment by political scientist and analyst in the Diaspora, Asbed Kotchikian. That’s why it’s in there as a quote.

The full analysis is linked to, but here it is again:
http://www.isn.ethz.ch/news/sw/details.cfm?id=18716

However, I would like to stress that those blogging do not necessarily represent the views of the “colossal majority” as you say. Generally they represent the opinions of bloggers who were pro-Ter-Petrossian anyway.

These people are often based outside of the country, or professionals as well as English-speakers inside the country. Usually they come from an NGO or international organization background.

Anyway, regarding how reflective they are is debatable. Opinions on how much support various opposition and governmental candidates or parties have are actually subjective and unknown.

]]> By: anna http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8761 anna Sat, 08 Mar 2008 08:23:37 +0000 http://advocacy.globalvoicesonline.org/2008/03/08/armenia-samizdat-the-internet/#comment-8761 Onnik Your comment on bias in below sentence is invalid as it looses the bigger picture - these individuals form and express the view of the colossal majority. "With a media blackout in place [..t]he only source of independent (although biased) news remains the various blogs maintained by individuals in Armenia and a handful of international news agencies that have limited access to properly assess the situation in the country." Onnik

Your comment on bias in below sentence is invalid as it looses the bigger picture – these individuals form and express the view of the colossal majority.

“With a media blackout in place [..t]he only source of independent (although biased) news remains the various blogs maintained by individuals in Armenia and a handful of international news agencies that have limited access to properly assess the situation in the country.”

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