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Re: Giveaway: Win a Canon 7D Mark II and a 18-135mm Lens

Daniela Capistrano — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:10:07 -0000

Oscar Guzman

Re: Giveaway: Win a Canon 7D Mark II and a 18-135mm Lens

Daniela Capistrano — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:09:02 -0000

Corvida Raven

Re: Giveaway: Win a Canon 7D Mark II and a 18-135mm Lens

Daniela Capistrano — Wed, 08 Oct 2014 14:08:48 -0000

Bashira Webb

Re: On Twitter, censorship and Internet freedom

Daniela Capistrano — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 19:44:49 -0000

Great summary and analysis
but I still think that even with sharing the details behind blocked
tweets publicly and allowing them to be viewed in other countries, this
sets a dangerous precedence. They are caving. If they put their foot
down and say "NO, we care about access to all tweets for ALL our users,
not just those in countries where it's legal to view them, we are for
freedom of speech all over the world -- not just in the U.S.," the worst
that would happen is that country would ban Twitter use. Big friggin'
deal. People always find a way to access the technology they need. The
message, however, would be crystal and social pressure leads to
legislative disruption. Twitter was a platform for revolution last year.
By caving in this manner, even with all their transparency, they are
showing they care less about protecting democracy and it's reach around
the world and more about legally keeping their product in new markets.
It's complete bullshit and I hope Twitter users -- particularly
journalists (how would Andy Carvin @acarvin feel about his tweets being blocked) --
pressure them to change their policy.

Re: Some ways to make NYC’s Open Data initiative more people-friendly

Daniela Capistrano — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:27:05 -0000

Hi Rachel,

Thank you so much for taking the time to ready my post and consider my ideas. You are doing a great job kicking NYC in the butt to work more effectively for the people and bringing to light many factors that in the past wouldn't even register on my radar. I hope you will consider facilitating a DOITT-led public forum for people like me, data practitioners, students, non-profit folks and other relevant parties to discuss the coming improvements to the Open Data site and work with DOITT to moderate suggests and questions from the public on the other missing pieces. I think that if you live-streamed it and invited some Occupy folks to bring their questions and suggestions, we could speed up the process of creating a valuable resource. It's already very valuable -- people just need to know about it and use it! Let me know how I can help.

Sincerely,

Daniela

Re: Some ways to make NYC’s Open Data initiative more people-friendly

Daniela Capistrano — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:22:31 -0000

Hi Steven,

Thanks for your original post that helped me to understand the bigger picture, and thank you for your comment here! I know you're feeling skeptical and for good reason, but I think the fact that NYC's Chief Digital Officer took the time to comment on THIS post within hours of it going live indicates that there is at least one ;) influential person in government interested in addressing the issues you have brought up. I think that the more that everyday people advocate for change and reach out to like-minded individuals to build consensus with government officials, the faster change will come. You see the problems from a unique perspective which means you have a lot to offer. What's important is that progress is happening -- it's just not happening as fast as we both would like. But if Rachel is willing to facilitate a public meeting/brainstorm for both data practitioners, the DOITT team, professionals like you, geeks like me and others who would benefit from more transparency, I think we could make a difference. I'm going to follow up with Rachel about that. Cheers, Daniela

Re: A guide for guys: understanding and preventing rape, plus my own story

Daniela Capistrano — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 02:19:48 -0000

Thanks for your support, Chanelle! Many things inspired me to write this post but randomly enough ;) one of them was your book update on Goodreads. <3

Re: Turning 30: Art, Activism, Parenting and more Personal Fulfillment

Daniela Capistrano — Mon, 15 Aug 2011 18:12:23 -0000

Love you moosh <3

Re: Stuff I Love: Scaring You With Dolls & Killer/Scary Doll Movie List

Daniela Capistrano — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 22:23:46 -0000

This list is a chronology of movies focused on "scary" dolls. I am neither endorsing any of these films or insinuating that they are actually scary. It's a list of films that have (promoted as) scary dolls, by date.

I hope that clears things up for everyone else!

Re: Quotes: La Roux On Gender Identity & Sexuality

Daniela Capistrano — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:56:15 -0000

B and I were just discussing some of imagery in the video. ... the cutting between black dancers to carved watermelons, the tense expressions on everyone's faces, the composition/interaction ... I was hoping someone would start a convo about this on The Lair. I'd like to hear what you think about the video + lyrics.

Re: Remix World

Daniela Capistrano — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:13:01 -0000

Remix World and other related distributed learning resources should be provided to all schools. It no longer makes any sense to think that a student's learning experience officially ends when they leave the classroom. All young people should have the opportunity to continue a conversation or to collaboratively research topics with their peers in a safe setting. Ignoring the needs of digital natives is not the way to go.

Re: Intel Youth Rock Star Summit With Teen Tech Titans

Daniela Capistrano — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:48:32 -0000

Congrats, lady! Looking forward to hearing about your experience ... I have a Dell Mini netbook and don't use it that often, probably 1-2x a week. I think I will check out the AppUp Center and see if there is anything of interest, perhaps it will motivate me to use it more.

Re: High Tech Toss-Up: Media Convergence And Why Three Screens Are Better Than One

Daniela Capistrano — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 21:30:44 -0000

I would have loved to attend this!

Re: Advice For Journalism Students, Pt 1: How To Transform Your Online Presence Into A Change Agent & ‘Get A Job’

Daniela Capistrano — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 04:41:36 -0000

testing my new DISQUS install.

Re: Brain Leaks: A Post Where I Talk About Hating Middle School And Loving SWV, Mary J. Blige

Daniela Capistrano — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 23:46:14 -0000

jason asked: "What were you looking for at that time?" my response - I don't think I was consciously looking for anything at that time. i felt that place (the school, at that time) only rewarded those who were willing to follow the pack, compromise who they were to fit in. i didn't want anything to do with that. ironically, i fell right into that mentality in high school. i suppose most young people are susceptible to peer guidance/pressure. i always felt most at odds when my ideas and feelings weren't in alignment with the dominant group. i just wanted to be left alone. luckily, as an adult, i've learned to just be myself against all odds and i've experienced the best moments of my life that way.

Re: 5OH7

Daniela Capistrano — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 21:50:54 -0000

the pics do remind me of summer. >>props<<

Re: Stuff I Love: Scaring You With Dolls & Killer/Scary Doll Movie List

Daniela Capistrano — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 21:32:45 -0000

obviously

Re: Times Square Celebrates Obama Victory

Daniela Capistrano — Wed, 05 Nov 2008 18:44:08 -0000

Woohoo!!! Pratty!!!!!!

I can't be in Cali right now but I am right there with you!!!!

FIRE IT UP!

Re: Breaking It Down: Hey Meghan McCain… “Punk Rock Republican” Is An Oxymoron!!

Daniela Capistrano — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 15:32:04 -0000

isn't it great that you can leave your comment here? it's because i don't condone censorship. even if the person commenting doesn't agree with me. but let me clue you in on something:

1) i do not identify as punk, obviously. I WORK FOR MTV. meghan mccain is the one affiliating herself with a movement that is over 30 years old, not me.

2) i am not insulting meghan mccain or challenging her right to be conservative. that is her choice. i am challenging her own statement that “the only way to be punk rock anymore is to be conservative”. if you agree with her on that, perhaps you need a dictionary. it doesn't make sense at all.

lastly, it may be "hard" to be conservative in your so called "god-less word" (although i think it's pretty filled with god-inspired folks) but equating punk culture with it being "hard" is a cheap ploy to make the republican movement seem more "cool". if it's about morals and values, why is meghan playing up her relationship with Linda Ramone and constantly talking about her love of punk music and then deciding to equare it with being conservative. it is a CLEAR attempt to try to make being conservative cool. Hey, that's fine. obama isn't ignoring his affiliations with starts and artists.

but don't act like meghan mccain isn't guilty of the same thing - trying to make a value system seem "cool" to the kids in order to gain their votes. it's all over her blog.

meghan mccain is not some poor "outsider" being repressed by me or anyone else for being conservative, so please. my issue was never with her views. those are very clear and not up for debate. what i am able to do is challenge her statement. do we not live in a free country or should i shut the fuck up just because it's irritating to you? sorry, that's not how it works here.

you are entitled to your own views and i will never block comments, as i said. but keep in mind that i am also entitled to my views, so if you are going to take the time to come on here and attack me and call me "irritating" and "drinking the kool-aid", at least actually read what i wrote.

do you get it yet? i am not clinging to any illusions. i know what my views are and i stand my them and i am open and willing to dialog with anyone about them. unlike meghan mccain, i am not afraid public feedback.

but this post was about her STATEMENT. THAT IS IT. i challenged it because i want a kid who googles "being republican is punk" to have another point of view besides hers or yours. i don't want people to be lemmings, do you?

Re: Obama & Me

Daniela Capistrano — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 03:25:45 -0000

Stop being a hater, Jessica! OF COURSE I didn't really wait until Sarah Palin came on the ticket - I'm a Democrat. My decision process was when other dems were available as candidates. And for the record, Obama is ANTI GAY MARRAIGE, just like McCain. I'm not crazy about his immigration plan either but I am still going to vote for him. ... ps I was being snarky when I suggested that I had to wait until Sarah Palin came along to decide. HELLO!

Re: On My Radar: U.S. Economy & You Looking For A J.O.B.

Daniela Capistrano — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 16:33:37 -0000

You are one of the few people I know who blast email AND also "pay it forward" to your friends. That's great that it works for you. Not everyone is as considerate. And as you already know, I help out people all the time.

Re: Summer Fun: My Lollapalooza Recap

Daniela Capistrano — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 15:01:13 -0000

I don't have any titles, in my own mind. I am simply me - writing about an experience I had.

...I do have a daniela only blog but that is my journal, the thing next to my bed that no one reads but me :)

Re: My friendfeed w/tabs via feedalizr

Daniela Capistrano — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:29:44 -0000

The noise on FriendFeed has been a problem for me. It's too much info that I don't know what to do with. Like a waterfall that I have been avoiding. I am definitely going to start using Feedalizr. Filters are great. Thanks for the video too!

Re: Black In America @ Brooklyn Public Library

Daniela Capistrano — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:36:53 -0000

You are always participating in such cool stuff. I learn a lot just by following your updates.

Re: Inside Joost: I was watching “Count Dracula and His Vampire Bride”, when I realized …

Daniela Capistrano — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 02:40:18 -0000

--testing DISQUS.

Oh wow Daniela, what a great post. Keep up the good work!
~ Daniela