February 21, 2013Dear Sir,What an interesting world we live in here in the 21st century. We have the electronic wizardry of computers, iPads and smart phones. Now the world is a keypad away without the hassle of normal travel. We can access the globe from our homes, no customs clearance required or officious immigration.Social media has entered the lexicon of our language and has, as we perceive it changed the way we think and communicate forever. Yes things go viral and enter cyber space, whatever that all means.This new form of information seems to trump radio, television and newspapers, imagine that. How could such a thing happen?Let me get to the point as an inveterate believer in the printed media, old fashioned as I am.The blogs now demand so much attention even if you do not subscribe to this form of media. Mr acting Editor not that long ago the word blog may have been thought to be associated with a ditch or some form of dump or something of that sort. Reality now has it that it is one of the most effective ways to influence and promote opinion often of an outrageous and rabid content. What I find so curious and amazing is this - the people who find the content of the blogs so offensive are the very ones who ensure the vile offerings get a second life on talk radio and Letters to the Editor.Sir, I just don’t get it! These rants are characterised as racist and hateful venom by those who it seems are not able to get enough of what they say as objectionable and needing of some form of censure and regulation.Why then would you advertise and promote divisive material on a talk show for free? Don’t they know that not everyone that has a computer has the time or inclination to access blogs and read up to 100 opinions of some of the most radical and antisocial views. Are not the blogs an acquired taste and a form of entertainment and not required reading?This madness now demands the attention of our politicians because we volunteer and promote these views in the public square. In our lovely Island blogamania, as I choose to call it, now seems to be a form of self-inflicted addiction! There is no cable channel assigned to the blogs - not yet, CNN does not have a designated slot daily for radical blogamania.Certainly I could be accused of highlighting this subject too much myself, but I do not spend time reading stuff I object to - no blogs! They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, in that regard what I don’t know about what is available when it comes to radical lunacy on my computer won’t hurt me. Why give further exposure to thoughts loathsome to your sense of decency another life?This forum seems to cater to a very base intent under the cover of anonymity, why then ensure it enjoys added publication. I am by no means suggesting that ignoring this media will cause it to go away, I’m simply saying stop causing it to flourish, let this form of communication stand on it’s own platform without repeating it’s damnable content on other media that enjoys wider listenership and readership - then complain about it endlessly. To the 25 talk show junkies that clog up all the various stations: why not just leave all the (blogomaniacs) where they are and they just may go unnoticed by the rest of us that have no interest in what they think.Loud complaining about this media is of immeasurable value to those whose views you find so revolting, don’t you get it? That, sir, is all I have to say on this subject. I am most pleased to contribute to your column and trust your judgment on all you deem fit to print providing some checks and balances.WAYNE B SCOTT