The law allows a Rathmines co-living complex to be used for some short-term holiday lets, Dublin City Council has ruled. “It seems crazy,” says Kieran Rose, a former council planner. “An aparthotel is a totally different use.”
3. Societal Impact
If the action is widespread, those in charge will see that citizens reject the crime in Gaza—
and only then will they move.
Our goal is to create a progressive wave that spreads worldwide 🌎.
This act underscores citizens' resistance to injustice, which has so far been fueled by our passivity.
Impact
In a hyper-connected world, digital silence is a powerful statement.
It creates a stark contrast between the noise of social media and the enforced silence in Gaza.
It is a moment of collective reflection.
3.
Technical explanation:
1. Algorithmic impact
Social media platforms rely on constant user activity.
We're the ones who keep the system running.
A sudden, synchronized drop in activity—even for a short time—can:
(a) disrupt visibility algorithms.
(b) influence real-time traffic statistics.
(c) send a technical signal to the servers about abnormal user behavior.
The anger of so many citizens in the face of immense injustice.
Because something can be done: simply and effectively.
Remember 9 PM digital silence.
(Set an alarm on your phone: 9 PM reminder.)
Local time in every country.
During this pause:
No social media.
No news.
No comments.
Phones and computers are turned off.
*Silence for Gaza*
Starting today
LOCAL TIME ZONE from ***9:00 PM (9 PM)** to ***9:30 PM (9:30 PM)*, I will turn off my mobile phone.
In the most powerful form of internet shutdown, from 9:00 PM (9 PM) to 9:30 PM (9:30 PM) for one week – for the Palestinian people.
30 Minutes of Digital Silence
THIS IS A coordinated digital campaign by the "Silence for Gaza" movement. It's a growing tide.
Because something can be done: a daily 30-minute digital pause every evening, from 9:00 PM to 9:30 PM lo
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