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| − | This is a practical guide on how to advocate for free software and free/open standards. It doesn't focus on the ''what'' (e.g. ask a webmaster to link to pdfreaders.org), but rather on the ''how''.
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| − | * Strength in numbers: a group of people making the same case is not as easily ignored as just one person speaking.
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| − | * Know what you're talking about: you don't want to come across as a drone who just repeats whatever a lobbying organization feeds him. So read, analyze and prepare (alternative) solutions.
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| − | * Know who you need to talk to: chatting with a desk clerk is good to influence general opinion, but if you want to have a law changed then you'd better speak with a member of parliament.
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| − | * Choose the right medium: e-mails might get lost in the flood. A written and signed paper letter will get more attention. You might even want to consider certified mail. Or write to newspapers and magazines to get your message published.
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| − | * Practice a good writing style: write clearly and to the point. Nobody pays attention to rambling.
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| − | * Don't make enemies: don't insult the person you want to influence or her friends/sponsors. Stay focussed on the issue instead.
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| − | == References ==
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| − | [http://www.linux-magazine.com/Issues/2009/98/Doghouse-Leading-by-Example/(kategorie)/0 Speak Your Mind] | |
