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** Take initiative. If you come up with a good idea, you still need to nurture it until it takes off. | ** Take initiative. If you come up with a good idea, you still need to nurture it until it takes off. | ||
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** Don't give up. Expect unexpected obstacles, and work to overcome them. | ** Don't give up. Expect unexpected obstacles, and work to overcome them. | ||
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** Being persistent should not ever require rudeness. Respect will earn you a good reputation. | ** Being persistent should not ever require rudeness. Respect will earn you a good reputation. | ||
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** Do your research and find the resources you need to be heard and organize. | ** Do your research and find the resources you need to be heard and organize. | ||
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Revision as of 00:03, 24 May 2010
Contents
Individuals and LibrePlanet Teams are all working to further the ideals of software freedom and related issues concerning digital rights and free culture, and effective activism is essential for this cause!
Please take full advantage of this How-to Guide for software freedom, digital rights, and free culture activism!
See Also: FSF Campaigns
Tips
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Be assertive
- Take initiative. If you come up with a good idea, you still need to nurture it until it takes off.
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Be creative
- Sometimes you need to be unconventional. Innovative solutions require thinking out of the box.
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Be persistent
- Don't give up. Expect unexpected obstacles, and work to overcome them.
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Be polite
- Being persistent should not ever require rudeness. Respect will earn you a good reputation.
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Be inquisitive
- Do your research and find the resources you need to be heard and organize.
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Be offline
- Use the phone and even go out in the real world :)
Deliver the Message
Convert Friends
Converting friends might not reach out to the most people, but it certainly has a high rate of success. Doing this allows you to get really personal with the person who is switching instead of letting people know about the existence of free software and leaving it up to them to acquire and figure it out on their own.
Hit the Streets
This may not immediately convert as many people to switch, but it will raise awareness. Awareness is essential.
See: Hit the streets
Lobbying Government
See: Lobbying government
Educational Institutions
Talking to local schools about free software and formats can make a huge impact and are excellent targets since they have a lot to benefit from these.
See: Schools
Organizations & Clubs
Talking to groups like parent clubs, parent/teacher/student organizations, librarian unions, activists, etc is also very effective. They can be very helpful allies to us. Just get in contact and let them know what we have to offer.
See: Libraries
Gain Industry Support
Talking to businesses and companies to support Linux.
Press & Media
Getting media attention can bring us into the public view.
See: Media coverage
Donating or Fundraising
See Fundraising
Issues
- [Open Rights Group]
- [Professionals for Social Responsibility | Issues]
- [Software Foundation | Campaigns]
- [Frontier Foundation | Action Center]
- [Freedom]
- [Software Patents | What Can I Do?]
- [Family Guide to Digital Freedom]
Resources
References
Please use these resources to help create a customized how to lobby government guide specifically for Ubuntu, GNU/Linux, Free Software, and Open Document Formats. (We do not necessarily agree with any of the organizations, these inks are just resources to use on how to lobby government)