In my last post I asked myself whether Facebook activism does make any difference in the real world. Obviously it does!About two weeks ago the MuseumsQuartier, a complex of museums and other cultural institutions in Vienna, changed its "security policy". This place is very popular among young people who come here to chat, have a beer, make some music or just hang around in this amazing centre of modern culture. According to the new policy I was forbidden to bring your own beer or other alcohol.
Within few days a protest group with over 10.000 people was formed on Facebook. After several other online protests and a "real" demonstration last Saturday the ban of alcohol was more or less lifted.Mobilising people and organising protests online obviously does make a difference, at least when it comes to drinking.
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