Comments on: help sought

By: Doppler

Doppler — Mon, 29 Nov 1999 23:00:00 +0000

You're a brand now. Just "Mondoweiss." Less is more.

By: William in Maryland

William in Maryland — Mon, 29 Nov 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Post-tribalism ?
Beyond tribalism ?
Quickening of a post-tribal world ?
"Tearing down the walls' works better than "The war of ideas"

By: morris

morris — Mon, 29 Nov 1999 23:00:00 +0000

She knows who she is.

And her example will allow others to do the same

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Maybe turn whatever chosen words into a logo

By: LanceThruster

LanceThruster — Mon, 29 Nov 1999 23:00:00 +0000

I like the "war of ideas" concept though it's always nice to establish discourse with a little less of a militaristic feel ("Bringing a fair fight to the arena of ideas"). I agree that Mondoweiss is a brand now and KISS (keep it simple, stupid) is never a bad idea.

When I think of this blog I consider the authors, Phil and Adam, as well as so many of the thoughtful and articulate commenters as part of a vanguard for positive change (which is itself ironic as I think 'National Vanguard' is a neo-nazi group)

When I think of what I've learned from Phil and Adam and the others in here, I think of the words of Gandhi;

"Be the change you wish to see in the world."

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Mon, 29 Nov 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Who is your target audience? In my opinion, you need to be clear and specific about who you want here…

By: Chris Berel

Chris Berel — Mon, 29 Nov 1999 23:00:00 +0000

"Jews without a Clue"
"JewsansClues"
"Two antisemites from Verona"
"Couldn't Jew Just Die"
"How We Can Save Hitler's Legacy"
"Phil's Phools plus Adam"

There are any number of good descriptive titles you can use that are far more accurate than what you are using.

By: Me

Me — Mon, 29 Nov 1999 23:00:00 +0000

I just want to say:

1) The combination of "serious news/opinion site re the Middle East and Israel/Palestine" and more spiritual (or whatever one calls it) texts is much appreciated. Mondoweiss is more than just "hard" news and quotes from other people. It's personal, and I love it that way.

2) I always thought that "the war of ideas" captures the essence of this site. "Tearing down the walls" sounds too generic in my opinion.

3) re Suzanne. No writer has to specify his target audience. It divides people and might make readers feel uninvited.

The target audience is anyone who wants to achieve a just peace in Palestine, a just US foreign policy and a honest and respectful society, of which the Jews-Gentile relationship is one interesting part.

By: MM

MM — Mon, 29 Nov 1999 23:00:00 +0000

I liked the original slogan a lot. Honest, direct, probing, challenging, intriguing. Iraq is the subject that has brought myself, and I imagine many others, to question Zionism.

Whatever you do, please stay away from Mondoweiss: We soft-peddle the truth because we really don't want to hurt the Zionists' feelings. Save that one for Mondowitty.

By: Andy

Andy — Mon, 29 Nov 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Phil, the following caption accurately describes your blog (and describes why I and many others visit it) in general terms:

"Mondoweiss: Thinking Inconvenient Thoughts Out Loud"

By: Suzanne

Suzanne — Mon, 29 Nov 1999 23:00:00 +0000

Chris...you crack me up. lol!

Me wrote: re Suzanne. No writer has to specify his target audience. It divides people and might make readers feel uninvited.

Phil is going to do whatever he wants to do. I just wanted to point out that the tone starts at the top (with Phil). Right now he is attracting a particular mindset that he may or may not be all that thrilled with.

As an interactive site, commentators make or break the intended message. Just sayin'...