Would you prefer Tiki as 'mainstream' or 'underground'? - General Tiki

K Kailuageoff Member Honolulu Lounge,Lewes, DE Joined: Mar 27, 2002 Posts: 1506	K Kailuageoff Posted posted on Fri, Jan 14, 2005 8:26 AM Sometimes I think Tiki Central and tiki appreciation are just part of a larger cultural trend of people having the ability to pursue and bond over very specialized interests via the Internet. In fact, I don't think the mainstream of America even exists in the way it used to. This is beacuse the population is no longer getting all of its news and marketing from three television networks, the local newspaper and Life magazine. There are good and bad ramifications to proliferation of media and other forms of communication. It's good because it allows people to form friendships and pursue creative interests regardless of geography. It is bad because I think it erodes the social cohesion that is necessary for addressing social issues that require broad popular support. I hope this answer isn't too "geeky". [ Edited by: Kailuageoff on 2005-01-14 08:27 ]

Sometimes I think Tiki Central and tiki appreciation are just part of a larger cultural trend of people having the ability to pursue and bond over very specialized interests via the Internet.
In fact, I don't think the mainstream of America even exists in the way it used to.
This is beacuse the population is no longer getting all of its news and marketing from three television networks, the local newspaper and Life magazine.
There are good and bad ramifications to proliferation of media and other forms of communication. It's good because it allows people to form friendships and pursue creative interests regardless of geography. It is bad because I think it erodes the social cohesion that is necessary for addressing social issues that require broad popular support.
I hope this answer isn't too "geeky".

[ Edited by: Kailuageoff on 2005-01-14 08:27 ]

Post #135518 by Kailuageoff on Fri, Jan 14, 2005 8:26 AM