DISQUS

And don't confuse NewTV, the technology, with NewTV, the cable access station for the City of Newton, MA. They offer some pretty good shows as well. I've wondered why online video creators don't take over the many access centers across the country who are funded by agreements between cities and local cable stations. They have a lot of resources-- studio space, cameras, and able-bodied volunteers willing to learn about new technology. The cable access revolution started in the 70s when companies first laid cable in public streets and a group of activists convinced cities to require channels for anyone to express their views on TV (see http://www.geocities.com/iconostar/history-publ... for a great writeup on the history). It seems like the same thing is happening now with net neutrality. Unfortunately, it is one thing to see the commonalities between the two revolutions (video-based technology, free exchange of ideas, anyone can produce media), and another to get them to work together politically. Node101.org, a group of people who teach others how to videoblog, seems to come pretty close.