So when I see this rubbish, I get angry.
I will, I realise, piss certain people off with this post. I am okay with that.
I spent a lot of time yesterday in talking about this, when this story appeared on the front page of the Sunday Tribune. If you want to know more about why I’m pissed off, read here. I thank my friend who wrote that piece for englightening me when he did…which was months ago. And that’s why I have NEVER supported the campaign. There are numerous respected voices in my life who have expressed their concerns to me about the “campaign”.
I’ve watched people ask questions about it, and been rebutted. I’ve asked questions about it and been rebutted.
As a Durban-proud person, I fully reject the manner in which this “campaign” has been implemented. I reject and abhor the manner in which people have been led to believe that this is a “good campaign for Durban”. It has become a self-enrichment vehicle that’s run on dishonesty.
Then I read this, and I am reminded again how it runs on dishonesty.
Finally, and properly…The Durban digital landscape is an exciting place to be a part of. I have been lucky to have worked with some good, honest people, because of where I live. I am a lucky witness to the way it is growing and the creation of magnificent deliverables and programmes that make me smile. I will not stand by and watch that wonderful community be painted with the same brush as this nonsense. We are a Durban community, and we do not tolerate dishonesty.