Wikileaks promises release 7x bigger than Iraq War Logs, asks for donations

Re:Wikileaks promises release 7x bigger than Iraq War Logs, ... by szpindel on Monday November 22, 2010 @11:58AM (#1930431)

That's sadly true. Same goes for WL's recent policy of sensationalism; in their early years, they simply released documents. Now it's dramatic titles, commentary, expensive media deals. I have nothing against WL for this; it's simply a sign that, unless things are made dramatic - indeed, even if things are made dramatic, after the first few weeks - the public no longer care.

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Re:Wikileaks promises release 7x bigger than Iraq War Logs, ... by tedunangst on Monday November 22, 2010 @12:57PM (#1930665)

I actually care less when things are made dramatic. When WL was a repository of truth, I supported it. As its mission changes to become an agent for change, I support it less.

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Re:Wikileaks promises release 7x bigger than Iraq War Logs, ... by Andrew_Quentin on Monday November 22, 2010 @02:58PM (#1931060)

Change comes from truth and truth leads to change. I do not quite understand your argument either. Are you unable to stick to the "truth" part and ignore the "agenda" part.

It is like in literature classes when you start talking about the personal life of the author. Does it matter what he does or is, or is the book and the book alone that matters?

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Re:Wikileaks promises release 7x bigger than Iraq War Logs, ... by tedunangst on Monday November 22, 2010 @04:31PM (#1931364)

Yes, I find it hard to focus on the truth (or rather, believe they are telling the truth) when the agenda gets in the way.

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Re:Wikileaks promises release 7x bigger than Iraq War Logs, ... by Abid on Monday November 22, 2010 @12:48PM (#1930626)

But you have to acknowledge the fact that more people are now exposed to the Wikileaks data precisely because of Wikileaks's "dramatic" release announcements.

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Re:Wikileaks promises release 7x bigger than Iraq War Logs, ... by lhnz on Monday November 22, 2010 @12:13PM (#1930488)

You seem to care, but you sound apathetic. Would you try and do anything about it if I and others were to ask you to help?

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