Camp X is one of my favourite topics and when the chance came along to help preserve the building, I jumped on it. It's the least I could do, especially when you consider that others have done, given and sacrificed so much.
The petition really amazed me and showed me how positive social media can be, despite its pratfalls. Word spread as far as Europe and people signed on. People from literally all over the world were signing the the petition. Many people left insightful, positive comments on the petition and seemed to have some attachment to the cause, in one way or another. Now, I may have been helped by the popularity of the CBC show "X-Company" but that's ok; i'm happy to piggy back on their success.
What struck me most was the power of social media when it is engaged in positive manner. I am not naive, nor am I unaware of trends and "activity" in the cyber world. Quite the opposite; I guess I just see too much negative and forgot about the positive potential. At any rate, it is refreshing to see the cyber world doesn't have to be nefarious and nebulous. It reminded me social media can be refreshing, restoring and actually has the power to bring us closer, despite being continents away from eachother.
I am not sure if I have any actual readers, but just in case....if you are interested in helping to save the last remaining Camp X building click on the following link:
https://www.change.org/p/the-city-of-oshawa-and-the-town-of-whitby-save-the-last-remaining-camp-x-building-help-preserve-our-proud-canadian-heritage
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