Egyptian blogs will report positive news

Egyptian blogger Tarek Amr said he was extremely distraught over the negative news he was finding online. “I was on a verge of a nervous breakdown because whenever I read any of the Egyptian blogs, I find nothing but torture, harassment, demonstrations, etc," he wrote. "Later on, when I started writing for Global Voices, I was required to select and translate blog posts into English for the world to read. At this point I fell in the clutches of a breakdown, it was almost impossible to find that little light at the end of the tunnel, the light that would make the Egyptians feel that Egypt is a beautiful country not a swamp.”

Instead of complaining and continuing the negativity, Amr decided to discuss an initiative with his fellow bloggers and friends. They now dedicate one day of every month to showcase a positive image about their country.

The participation may not only be blog posts, it could be pictures, illustrations, audio or video clips. "One day during the month we change from the black wavelength to a brighter one and hence we decided to name the campaign "Change the Channel." It will fall on the same day that has the same number of the month; i.e: 1-Jan, 2-Feb, 3-March…..12-Dec," he said.

The response to the idea has so far been welcomed in the Egyptian blogging community. One of Amr's friends even wrote on her blog, “I am going to limit this negative input and replace it with more positive and healthy messages, at least in my own pink bubble life”

More info: http://globalvoicesonline.org/2008/12/07/in-an-attempt-to-resonate-positive-vibes-to-the-world-change-the-channel-initiative/