unite the clans... unite us!!!
this is supposed to be a comment on the previous post, nevertheless, read on.
long it may be, i think there is a point in its declaration.
there are people who are adept in writing out their thoughts, some can do better speaking it out.
anyway, i feel that this piece should have to make its way to the academe, to the professional organizations and to the broadsheets' opinion pages. this way, people (who we can assume to be thinkers) would know and be aware of what is actually happening in our profession.
however, aside from commenting and lamenting on the status quo of architecture in the country, we should think progressively and act likewise.
therefore, i pose this question, what is it that we can do to alleviate this pitiful situation? should we rally out on the streets? (outside the uap building? :)), should we just stay put and act like every pathetic Filipino citizen, or should we just get a passport and a plane ticket and get out of this blighted country?...
i wonder when is it that we in the field of architecture can get our act together... isnt that supposed to be the job of the UAP? i wonder, when we can really unite and get out of our own shells and see the bigger situation of life.
nothing else follows.
posted by punx @ 9:39 AM
6 comments
6 Comments:
yes, short but true.
Ano ba naman ang pakialam mo sa alias namin. Eh sino ka ba? Wala naman akong kilalang Johannes. Paano ko malalaman na hindi lang iyan alias. Ano last name mo? Saan ka nakatira? Sino mga magulang mo? Dapat bang ilagay namin ang birth certificate namin with matching fingerprints at color picture para lang maka-post dito?
Nakakatawa naman ang mga comments dito. I like the new comment interface. Maganda nga if people would register before commenting. I think Pon (the moderator) would know their identity even if they use an alias because she'd have to invite them before they can post here. Or, like Johannes said, they can just say their name (or alias) on the comment itself if they don't want to have to register. Anyway, I think people who want to remain anonymous are still welcome basta they don't abuse their anonymity.
In order to have relevant 2 way communication, I feel we should avoid using the anonymous post feature. Anyone can post anonymously, and anyone can make inappropriate remarks that may prematurely end online discussions (to everyone's disadvantage). In other words, anonymous posters run the risk of being perceived as just one person, because it is difficult to differentiate one anonymous post from another. So, here is my suggestion to anyone who wishes to start a relevant discussion: please consider using a unique name other than anonymous. It doesn't have to be a real name as long as we can properly identify each person involved in the discussion. Thanks.
I think as a rule there should be no personal attacks. If you want to attack opinions, be shocking or be controversial just go ahead. It's a free country. I don't think it matters if you want to reveal your "true" name or you want to remain anonymous. Just stick to the issues. No name callings, no cursings and nothing below the belt. Let's respect each other.
That last line then brings me to the last comment by a certain "Anonymous" on my other article "From Theory To Practice". If you are going to make comments, well and good. But stick to the issue itself, not the person. Fora like these are supposed to be a venue for discussion and exchange of ideas, and if possible, scholarly ideas. All to improve our knowledge about this profession we call "architecture". For a person to start naming names and accusing others of this and that without even knowing personally this and that person, shows a rather "unscholarly" way of commenting. And with that, i think i shall write yet another article...
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