A series of four articles by Bernard Keane from Crikey (Australia):
Over the past six months I have received invitations to join social media networks. Thus far I have resisted joining because I have some reservations about government spying and having my personal information delivered to commercial interests. This series may be of use to those who have similar qualms and who also see advantages of using the internet for regime and system change for "we, the people".
Part 1: the key fronts
Part 2: those who Get It, and those who don’t
Part 3: lessons from the 17th, 19th centuries
Part 4: you are the network’s resilience