[View the story "Update: Egypt's Second #TweetNadwa" on Storify ]Update: Egypt's Second #TweetNadwa In a discussion framed by the rules of Twitter conversation, Egyptians have been engaging in an event called "Tweet Nadwa". Storified by The Stream · Wed, Oct 26 2011 22:00:12
The Stream recently covered the first "tweet nadwa " (or tweet symposium), a discussion on the future of Egypt held both online and in person, but based on the rules of Twitter conversation. Online, questions were limited to 140 characters. In person, responses were limited to 140 seconds. The first tweet nadwa focused on the role of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt's future. The second tweet nadwa was held on June 21st and looked at the origins of the country's revolution to make sure its motivations are not forgotten.
Hossam عمو حسام (3arabawy) on Twitter3arabawy
Just arrived at #tweetnadwa. Excellent turnout! Extremely crowded and hot!:)RashaAbdulla
Hashoooo shared this picture of the crowded venue.
Hashim AbdelHamid's TwitterHashim AbdelHamid
Bambuser | #tweetnadwa live streaming (husseinelsaid)Bambuser lets you broadcast live and interactive video from your mobile phone, webcam or DV-camera - and it's free!
Mosaaberizing was among many live tweeters at the event. Here are a few topics and opinions highlighted from the discussion.
#TweetNadwa On when he felt helpless the most, @3arabawy responded: " The moment Baghdad fell" @ajstreammosaaberizing
#TweetNadwa. @3arabawy: "Twitter and FB had nothing to do with Mahalla uprising but got lots of credit for it". @ajstreammosaaberizing
If we don't have #freepress and independent media, then we are still under #Mubarak regime #tweetnadwa el sha3b yoreed eskat el nezamGigi Ibrahim جييييج
Kholoud talking about difficulties faced by activist students in universities and how they used to work #tweetnadwanorashalaby
A Nubian from the audience presses on their continous suffering for over 100 years with no rights or land. #TweetNadwamosaaberizing
Prior to #Jan25, workers has only 3 independent untions. In the past 5 months, nore than 30 unions have been formed. #TweetNadwa. @ajstreammosaaberizing
The in-person interpretation of Twitter conversation wasn't limited to short statements - Linaattalah posted this picture of "how a retweet looks in real life."
Twitter / Search - #tweetnadwaLinaattalah
Participants shared their hopes and plans for the country's future.
Interesting comment at #TweetNadwa "In a very honest, selfish way, other Arab revolutions must win or the Egyptian one will be threatened".mosaaberizing
@3arabawy the revolution now is to take #Tahrir to our factories, universities, syndicates, and villages #tweetnadwaGsquare86
TweetNadwa needs to be held in Cairo Stadium @tweetnadwaZiiK
Overall, most attendees had positive things to share. Here is what people said after the tweet nadwa ended.
Second #TweetNadwa is over. Mostly impressed by everyone's admitting to end the Twitter isolation bubble and interact more with the masses.mosaaberizing
@tweetnadwa #TweetNadwa was awesome. I learned so much and was very inspired. Would like to see topic about activism on college campuses!zaynabon
Amazing people here at #TweetNadwa .. We need to organise an Arab version.. Live streaming for exampleDima_Khatib
Another tweet nadwa is planned soon.
tweetnadwa in #alexandria wednesday 29th thanks @MMOsmann topic human rights defenders in egypt details soonAlaa Abd El Fattah
The Stream spoke with organiser
Alaa Abd El Fatah about the inspiration for the event.
Alaa Abd El Fattah Talks To The Stream 2AJstream
You can follow this story using the hashtag #tweetnadwa. Also - you can watch our segment on the first tweet nadwa, which focused primarily on the role of the Muslim Brotherhood.
The #tweetnadwa Takes on the Role of the Muslim Brotherhood - The StreamAJstream
Did you attend the second tweet nadwa? Do you plan to attend the next one? Tell The Stream about how effective you think these events are on Twitter or Facebook .
