All that talk about participative media, and the effect of the web on the last elections... Although I have no doubt about how effective the use of the internet was by Obama's campaign managers, I find that the over-excitement about public participation a bit naive. Elections are one thing (that only occur every four years), but continuous political participation requires a lot more of people, and a degree of commitment (and higher understanding) of their rights and duties. An article in the Washington Times is entitled: Obama's Web Presence Loses its Luster, and describes how viewership of Obama's YouTube channel, where president-elect Obama conducts "fireside chats" has now dipped by 50%. The tools of participation are not enough to guarantee the act of participation.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/dec/09/obamas-web-presence-loses-its-luster/
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