The NY Times with a fascinating look at emerging musicians and the role of the Internet.
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May 14, 2007
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Episode 278: Ben Waldman on Gander Social and the Challenges of Building a Sovereign Social Network
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I thought that this was a great article for demonstrating that direct engagement is the new form of connected community where one is directly accountable to your audience. His technique for building an audience was well described and very helpful to those of us just learning this method. I think that the method has broader applications for democracy. I will keep you posted on my thoughts.