OneWebDay...A Need for Internet Democracy

On September 22nd, OneWebDay was set to inform internet users around the world about the internet and its need for democracy. This day was really not noticeable for me since unfortunately I use mainstream internet sites. When I looked at the values and goals of this day I was mainly impressed, however the majority of web sites did nothing to inform users of this day. The founder of Craigslist, Craig Newmark stated that “OneWebDay reminds us that the net really is a democratizing medium, that everyone gets a chance to participate. If you want, you can stick your neck out and speak truth to power.” The idea of web is really to put the internet back into the hands of the everyday users not the big corporations. This would be great if the big websites participated however, it would be contradictory of them to promote One Web Day since it puts the power back into the hands of the people. The internet has certainly changed my life, every day I rely on checking my email (as a mode of communication), following news (staying updated) and watching movies (entertainment). Without Internet, our world would be extremely simple and we would not be living through a rear-view mirror model. Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) incorporate all modes of information or communication into one. This includes cell phones, televisions and even internet. ICTs have made it easier to communicate with others as well as receive information. This can lead to an overload of communication and information in everyday life.