Suppressing Activism Both On And Off The Web

The world’s population has ballooned to billions. It means billions of mouth to feed and competing for the planet’s dwindling resources. With so many people around us, it is inevitable for conflict to arise. We may not always agree on the same things and others won’t hesitate in voicing out their opinions. Others may take their sentiments out in the streets especially if it involves socio-political conflicts. And just looking at the global picture of conflict, wars, and terrorism nowadays, it is no longer surprising that activism is very much alive.

Meanwhile, there are other countries where activism is not encouraged. These are struggling, third-world and often war-torn nations that are a picture of political unrest and chaos. And we all know how popular social media is today. It is the new avenue for activists to ensure their various causes are heard on a bigger platform. These activists may …