I wouldn't say that the fault is with individuals. Rather it is with the lack of a system by which people are encouraged to write. Writing must become a habit -- and an enjoyable activity -- or else we simply won't have any writers around.
In a world of televised images, where it is far easier to become a 'downloading society' rather than an 'uploading' one, we need to remind ourselves that writing our own stories is an important and self-defining activity that is absolutely essential. Above all, we need a mechanism to train young people to enjoy writing. If this happense, we could have many younger generation journalists from Saligao. If anyone is willing to undertake the organisational side, I am willing to volunteer my time. This could bring in huge returns in the years ahead. As I always mention, one of the three reasons I became a journalist and found a profession I enjoy is because of the Saligao Institute reading room, especially the few magazines and papers (India Today, Times of India) papers that came in in the 'seventies. FN -- On Mon, 17 May 2004, daniel francis Souza wrote: Keeping aside the print media at the moment and the newsreports that are carried by them, what the Saligaonetters and specially those residing outside would like to see and read are some news reports posted at regular intervals on the village and happenings in and around. I do not have the details of how many Saligao netters based in Saligao are having access to the computer, but, It would be appreciated if a few of them could really hit the keys on the keyboard and send some postings to the Saligao net. It is sad to see that net has become very silent and there is nothing worthwhile being discussed whatsoever. Is everyone on the net so very busy that they have nothing to discuss or express in writing? Can we now see some more saligao based postings on the net please?? Saligao has been blessed with several journalists and writers, I hope they make some time for the net and do regular postings. Albert too has remained a silent spectator for too long now. Perhaps Fred could start a thread on any issue that he thinks needs a broad based dscussion, and that would set the ball rolling. Daniel =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--W-E-B--S-I-T-E--=-=-=-=-=-= To Subscribe/Unsubscribe from Saligaonet | http://www.goacom.com/saligao_tinto/ ============================================================================ * Send e=mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] (NOT [EMAIL PROTECTED]) * Leave SUBJECT blank <--- Commom Mistake !! * On first line of the BODY of your message, type: subscribe saligaonet YOUR.EMAIL OR unsubscribe saligaonet YOUR.EMAIL Questions/Problems? Contact: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
