Comments on: The Web V. Ethnic Sentiments http://www.mootbox.com/2009/05/24/the-web-v-ethnic-sentiments/ Econ. In Plain English Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:30:59 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: AL http://www.mootbox.com/2009/05/24/the-web-v-ethnic-sentiments/comment-page-1/#comment-6181 AL Fri, 29 May 2009 22:10:33 +0000 http://www.mootbox.com/?p=603#comment-6181 I never really thought about the impact on our customs and tradition. I guess it is one of those things! My initial thoughts. In which Africa country can a child call the police if his/her parent/teacher flogs him/her? (it is irrelevant who is right/wrong) Maybe South Africa. I don't know. In Europe, probably most countries. As the legal framework of a country improves, I think their traditions and customs disappear. I would argue that customs are essentially localised laws. So what is my point? As internet penetration increases, people are perhaps more wealthy. Rule of law improves - legal framework becomes more established and sophisticated. If your employer wants un-necessary respect by force - I guess "call the police or see you in court" types will be more common. As I'm writing this comment, I wonder how Asian countries (e.g South Korean) with hierarchical pyramid in the work place have coped with the change? I never really thought about the impact on our customs and tradition. I guess it is one of those things!

My initial thoughts. In which Africa country can a child call the police if his/her parent/teacher flogs him/her? (it is irrelevant who is right/wrong) Maybe South Africa. I don’t know. In Europe, probably most countries. As the legal framework of a country improves, I think their traditions and customs disappear. I would argue that customs are essentially localised laws. So what is my point?

As internet penetration increases, people are perhaps more wealthy. Rule of law improves – legal framework becomes more established and sophisticated. If your employer wants un-necessary respect by force – I guess “call the police or see you in court” types will be more common.

As I’m writing this comment, I wonder how Asian countries (e.g South Korean) with hierarchical pyramid in the work place have coped with the change?

]]> By: Armel http://www.mootbox.com/2009/05/24/the-web-v-ethnic-sentiments/comment-page-1/#comment-1933 Armel Thu, 04 Sep 2008 16:14:12 +0000 http://www.mootbox.com/?p=603#comment-1933 Nope! I too do not agree with the belief of web penetration trough cell phones. It's the result of the same kind of over speculation on trends and aspirations about people residing on the continent. With that said, I have a clear theory on internet penetration in Africa (like may others). I tested the concept already, but implementation would require further funding. So for now, its under wraps ! Nope! I too do not agree with the belief of web penetration trough cell phones. It’s the result of the same kind of over speculation on trends and aspirations about people residing on the continent.
With that said, I have a clear theory on internet penetration in Africa (like may others). I tested the concept already, but implementation would require further funding. So for now, its under wraps !

]]> By: Bimpus http://www.mootbox.com/2009/05/24/the-web-v-ethnic-sentiments/comment-page-1/#comment-1907 Bimpus Sun, 31 Aug 2008 03:13:54 +0000 http://www.mootbox.com/?p=603#comment-1907 :) good read... how did we ever survive without the internet, it is still a neccesary evil though.. :) good read… how did we ever survive without the internet, it is still a neccesary evil though..

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