Showing posts with label Prompt 13. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prompt 13. Show all posts

Thursday, December 13, 2007

YouTube, Where YouChoose the Politics

Although this blog offers evidence to the contrary, I have never been one to speak up about politics. In fact, for a period of time after 9/11, I specifically avoided the issue. When the topic of Iraq came up, opinion seemed to become so polarized that it was near impossible to discuss politics in a civil manner.

Then, I was listening to a classmate talk about his views one day. His knowledge amazed me, and realizing how little I knew, I just listened. I liked and disliked what I heard, but either way, his arguments were damned persuasive. This was an epiphany for me - talking about politics really could change someone's opinion!

So I figured that I should start talking, and what better place than to do it on YouTube? I started a channel called Crashtheparties that was going to be completely run by the viewers. It was to be an experiment - I would discuss whatever topics the majority of the viewers wanted. In time, if they asked for a specific or different opinion, I would give it. I wanted to see what people really wanted to hear.


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Ultimately, I pulled back from the channel after just one video. Part of me was uneasy about starting a record of my political opinion that would forever be around, but part of me is still curious, and I am reconsidering making more videos during winter break. If you are interested, leave a comment telling me what interests you.