As vast as the Internet is, it almost seems silly that Christians think they can lend to any substantial influence.
The idea of influencing change or being a “light” in a dark place usually seems futile.
However, if you look at the 1% rule, it seems like we actually stand a chance at it!
In Internet culture, the 1% rule or the 90–9–1 principle (sometimes also presented as 89:10:1 ratio)[1] reflects a hypothesis that more people will lurk in a virtual community than will participate. This term is often used to refer to participation inequality in the context of the Internet.
Interesting, isn’t it?
I bet if we increase how much we create and contribute, we might have a decent chance at influencing the Internet culture.
What do you think?
[via Wikipedia]
Do we just need to create more or do we need to create better quality or have a shift in vision for how to approach internet culture, which is generally callous and antagonistic in nature?
All of the above?
Alright. Let’s do it. What’s step two?
Good question.
As Christians, we have a tendency to copy instead of create. I do believe if we can become front runners and truly create new ways to reach people with the Gospel, then we will see influence across the Internet and the world. Typically though we stand by and let other people go first and then try to mimic what they do. This usually, in my opinion, turns out to be unsuccessful.
Agreed on all accounts.
Yes, they can. Its not a question of if a Christian will or not, just a matter of their focus. If the focus is on making good fruit, then the influence of being nourished well will follow. If the purpose is being a sugar substitute, mimicing something that’s already unhealthy in order to figure a means to better health for all, then that will cause a specific kind of following also.
Personally, just do what you are designed to do. Influence is a measure of vanity. If I recall things right, “fear God and love his commandments” was the solution to that one.
Good points.