Stomp Out STOMP!: All these things STOMP has done (Part I).

Monday, January 26, 2009

A list of the damage wreaked by STOMP and its brand of 'citizen journalism':

JC takes action against petting students: Both stripped of council title.
This was the article that sparked off the cause. The insouciant information gathering by an anonymous individual resulted in a overly-harsh punishment that to most of us, seems purely punitive in nature, and containing no rehabilitative purpose, if one was intended in the first place.
One girl vs 12 bullies: Made to stand, hit with bag straps, and has rubbish thrown at her.
Promotes passive (taking pictures/videos to post online for other people to "discuss") rather than active (stepping in to right the wrong) intervention. Singaporeans are apathetic enough as it is. (Contributed by boogie-chillun.)

What else has STOMP done? Add on to the list by leaving comments on this post, and we'll update the list as we go along.

boogie-chillunJan 28, 2009 05:40 AM
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/viewContent.jsp?id=52666

Promotes passive (taking pictures/videos to post online for other people to "discuss") rather than active (stepping in to right the wrong) intervention. Singaporeans are apathetic enough as it is.
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Positions.

We believe STOMP (Straits Times Online Media Print) has more potential for harm than good.
It is an unnecessary tool for surveillance, and has resulted in unnecessary intrusions into the private lives of Singaporeans.
It infantilises Singaporeans, discouraging them from thinking critically about social issues by encouraging vouyeuristic journalism.
STOMP should be shut down for good as it is a detriment toward the establishment of a Renaissance City.
Alternatively, it should be revamped so that it promotes critical thought about the social issues of our day.

Stomp Out STOMP!