[CryptoParty] Media Inquiries

[fukami]

Hey Josh!

On 24.07.2013, at 04:39, Josh Scott <josh at wtftacos.com> wrote:
> I thought I just saw something about a German CryptoParty getting
> featured on a network news segment.

In Germany Cryptoparties drew quite some positive attention in big 
and local media. The use of cryptography is an ongoing public 
discussion which will last quite a while I guess.  

> Anyways I figured that I should probably alert people about the AP
> story. Since yesterday I have gotten some media inquiries and you might
> too since the AP story got picked up everywhere and there seems to be
> some media interest in cryptoparty in general now.

In my point of view it is totally fine to invite and give advice 
to the press. But there might be problem: Usually the press likes 
to have people who stand for an idea or at least get some quotes. 
Depending on the community this can lead to really stupid and ugly 
discussions. 

However, I can also see reasons to handle publicity in a different 
manner. i.e. with yellow press, after bad experiences and other 
circumstances.


Cheers,
  fukami