e-Tree falls on Jon Qwelane

I never realised the power of the Internet as a political tool until this whole Jon Qwelane gay bashing incident. It is amazing how within a few days an entire community gathered together on-line against a common foe. Through Facebook a group sprang up to gather the armies and discuss the way forward. Blogs heated up as people posted their views on his article from all walks of life. E-mail campaigns started up to not only the Sunday Sun (that ran the piece), but also to the Human Rights Commission, Press Ombudsman, advertisers, shareholders, and other media.

In the olden days someone would get it if a tree falls on him – but in Jon’s case I think it is more of an e-tree. This time he picked the wrong target.

If you want to get involved in the e-tree then here is a list of links you can use to follow the story:

Join Facebook group
On-line Petition here
Write to Human Rights Commission, Press Ombudsman, and Sunday Sun editor – info here.
Blog about it!
Comment on it at Bosparra, My Whorl, News24 letters, or News24