Burma's bloggers are using the internet to beat censorship, and tell the world what is happening under the military junta's veil of secrecy.
The regime stopped focusing on policing its virtual borders after a power struggle which resulted in the ousting of former Prime Minister Khin Nyunt in October 2004, explains Mr Brussels.
"Khin Nyunt was a military intelligence guy, he had a big network of spies and people were quite wise about all these kind of controls. After he was removed, they no longer have much knowledge in this area," he said.
"There has been the opportunity for people on the inside to use their skills. These are young journalists and geeks, they know how to by-pass the blocking and the censorship."
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1. Present govt. propaganda, letting audience decide
2. Stay independent from mainstream media -
credibility: gain for mass audiences, loss for loyal audiences
- Don't need MSM coverage, web 2.0 self multiplying audience - citizen pressure
FOR WESTERN MEDIA
1. Freedom of expression applied as value, not used as an instrument.
2. Media should not become the political tool of the elite, but rather function for the public's interest.
3. Democracy as a plurality of voices vs. hegemony
GENERAL
1. Change perceptions
2. Build bridges
3. Drop sanctions