Live Coverage of the Revolution in Moldova
Let me start of by asking you one thing: have you ever doubted the power of social media? The U.S. president, Barack Obama stands proof of its power and now the Revolution in Moldova too.
After the recent election which are said to be manipulated by the communist party, Moldavian teen and teenagers started today that will probably go down in history as the first European revolution covered by live blogging and twittering.
Police, army, students, students that speak my language, as Moldova was once part of my country, Romania. Smoke, fire, fights, gun shots. These are the images that are spread via YouTube, Flickr, Twitter and personal blogs.
In an attempt to stop these images to go live, Moldavian authorities have restricted internet access, have taken down websites and have shut down private TV stations and news sites. But even so, the revolution is still transmitted live.
It’s enough to check out these hashtags on Twitter and you’ll see how fast the information is pouring in: #pman, #moldova, #chisinau.
Photo copyright by UniMedia. More on Flickr.
So, my question to you: Do you still doubt the power of social media? Do you still believe that Twitter is only a tool to exchange links with your friends? Think again! These kids didn’t!
Used in the right context, and for the right reasons, social media is the most powerful tool a common person can get.
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Great example dude. This example shows the power how social media. Great work man.
Varun
It’s not only proof. It’s life. The power of social media is limitless. As Alex Cristache said, Barack Obama did it, moldavian students are doing it right now and who knows who else will use the power of social media in the nearby future. This Revolution is happening now. Who knows if this great country, Romania, which stood as a shield, aegis or even guardian for Europe against invaders, can be once more united under a single standard. History is being made under our very eyes, gentlemen.
There is no doubt that social media is a very powerful tool. The government might take down the site of the people but they can’t take down twitter.
@fas: just a funny add: Only ~50 000 twitts/minute take to summon the deadly whale (twitter overcapacity).