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Post by Semhar Tadesse on Mar 8, 2012 20:35:55 GMT -5
Hello everyone, I know normally this isn't done in online games, but honestly this video has made a huge impact on me and I know it will in any of you who watch it. It's a thirty minute video talking about Joseph Kony, who is Joseph Kony you may ask? Well watch the video and find it.
You will not regret it. I promise.
Now that you have watched it. Share it in your social media networks, sign the pledge, spread the word. It takes just a few seconds, help the world become a better place.
Hopefully you agree with me that this is an important message to share. Above all, thanks for at least watching.
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Post by Stephenie LaGrossa on Mar 8, 2012 21:25:09 GMT -5
Watch this instead
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Post by Stephenie LaGrossa on Mar 8, 2012 21:33:09 GMT -5
I take it you didn't even watch the video before thumbing it down Semhar. Don't play into this whole fad, you just look foolish when you do.
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Post by Rory THE CRUSHER Freeman on Mar 8, 2012 21:40:45 GMT -5
stephenie ur a fucking idiot
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Post by Rfango Bailey on Mar 8, 2012 21:42:05 GMT -5
I take it you didn't even watch the video before thumbing it down Semhar. Don't play into this whole fad, you just look foolish when you do. You don't think kids being stolen and killed in Africa is a good enough cause? |
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Post by Semhar Tadesse on Mar 8, 2012 21:43:07 GMT -5
I do agree educating yourself about it is important, but raising awareness about something that has been going on is even more. The fact of the matter is, no one knows about the whereabouts of Kony, and it could very well be a rumor that he is dead. Wouldn't that make sense to make people stop him? It is also possible that he started a rumor he is no longer in Uganda. How smart would that be?
That girl in the video sounds extremely educated, which I am glad, she honestly opened my eyes and I am going to do much more research on this. However, she does seem highly educated so there is a very high chance that the people she associates with in Uganda are not affected by Kony and his troops, because if you listen to the original video, they say that the kids kidnapped are the ones from poorer villages since the protection is not good and they are not close to any town which is why they leave their small villages and go elsewhere to sleep and feel protected. Yes, there are many issues that perhaps are more serious [such as Serbia] but this is a very important thing too, kids are still disappearing today in Uganda and other places close to it. Whether by Kony's hand or someone similar, it doesn't matter, they need to be stopped and this video raises awareness about issues which a majority of people [because we are privileged and never get to hear about what goes on in other countries, especially those which are less fortunate or not as well known] never get to hear about.
You can be as cynical as you want though, but raising awareness about the issue regardless is important and I am sure you can understand this.
And as a side-point... 31% profit goes there but that's how charities work, no charity can give their whole profit to the cause, sadly, because they still need some of that money to continue running because they are non-profit organizations. Also some of that money has to be given to advertising campaigns and other methods to spread the word, those things don't come out of thin air.
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Post by Host Lex on Mar 8, 2012 21:44:27 GMT -5
From the few things that I've heard and read, this Kony guy is obviously bad news, but this Invisible Children organization is pretty shady as well. Something about how donations to them are used for other shit or something. I dunno, I read some pretty convincing article on it.
But obviously Kony's still a douche and I want to join a game with him, betray him, and vote him out.
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Post by Semhar Tadesse on Mar 8, 2012 21:45:00 GMT -5
I take it you didn't even watch the video before thumbing it down Semhar. Don't play into this whole fad, you just look foolish when you do. Actually I did watch it. And I typed a whole reply up there ^ This is not a "fad" it's called social awareness, something I am very passionate about. Don't judge me for caring, as I won't judge you for showing how little you care about other people. |
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Post by Rory THE CRUSHER Freeman on Mar 8, 2012 21:50:42 GMT -5
I heard all the money is going to the beavers for their new homes
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Post by Stephenie LaGrossa on Mar 8, 2012 21:50:49 GMT -5
When did I say that specifically not a good cause? You'd have to be an idiot to think I'm against helping protect innocent children
I'm just saying that people need to educate themselves on the real deal of Kony 2012.
Of course it's terrible for children to be taken out of their homes and forced to do monstrous things like kill their own families, but don't support Kony 2012 when it's not doing all it claims, follow other movements and organizations that are well known and trustworthy.
I don't believe this game is a place for activism, and if it honestly took Kony 2012 just for people to now realize that this goes on in the world, then people need to get more in touch and not worried about just their own existences. And let alone, can most people even point out Uganda on a map?
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Post by Andrew Savage on Mar 8, 2012 21:58:31 GMT -5
I support the stop Kony campaign.... but, I'm going to take Stephenie's side here.
Invisible children seems way too sketchy with how their using the money given.
The video is masterfully edited, but almost to the point where if you take a step back you may notice that it's INTENDING to capture your emotions.
It feels like a ploy to get you to give money to them before you look much into it.
Kony IS terrible, and he DOES need to be stopped, but I don't think this is a foundation that's the most trustworthy in giving money to. Further research would probably be needed for finding a better source.
...all this being said, I'm still going to be getting the kit. I will be shelling out my money and time to support the CONCEPT of taking town Kony, and this seems like a very public way to make it an issue.
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Post by Semhar Tadesse on Mar 8, 2012 21:58:31 GMT -5
When did I say that specifically not a good cause? You'd have to be an idiot to think I'm against helping protect innocent children I'm just saying that people need to educate themselves on the real deal of Kony 2012. Of course it's terrible for children to be taken out of their homes and forced to do monstrous things like kill their own families, but don't support Kony 2012 when it's not doing all it claims, follow other movements and organizations that are well known and trustworthy. I don't believe this game is a place for activism, and if it honestly took Kony 2012 just for people to now realize that this goes on in the world, then people need to get more in touch and not worried about just their own existences. And let alone, can most people even point out Uganda on a map? Activism? I'm trying to raise awareness and help, I'm not saying "DONATE". I'm just spreading a message that personally touched me. There's nothing wrong with that Stephenie, the more people who hear about this the better. Many people can't point where Uganda is, true, so what? Now they know about it. It doesn't matter how or why they found out about what is going on, but that they do. I do agree that people need to get more in touch with the happenings of the world, but you can't make it happen unless you try to educate them and show it to them yourself. Nowhere does it say Kony 2012 is not doing what it claims. Signing a pledge takes absolutely no money or time, nor does it spreading the word, which is what I'm doing. Would I buy the kit? Yes, if they weren't sold out. But that's MY choice, as is anyone else's who wants to. I think everyone knows when you donate to an organization like this you don't know if the money is going to help or not but the intention is what counts, and raising awareness. If you don't like the fact that I posted here, then you can be on your way. There is no need to come here and argue with me for trying to do the right thing and educate some people about the happenings in the world. You don't have to look at the video at all, I didn't force you. But you also don't have to come here and trash it either. It's called respect. Especially because The Invisible Children [as a cause] IS a real thing, regardless of the legitimacy of any of the organizations. |
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Post by Rfango Bailey on Mar 8, 2012 22:00:31 GMT -5
I think your overall message is pointless if you think it is a good cause. Semhar was making awareness and not encouraging anyone to donate so I don't see the harm or need to educate people of the fact most charity's take a cut to cover expenses.
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Post by Rfango Bailey on Mar 8, 2012 22:02:15 GMT -5
I should point out I do agree that the video has been over-dramatised. Like the comparison to Hitler/the Holocaust was a tad extreme....
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Post by Stephenie LaGrossa on Mar 8, 2012 22:07:44 GMT -5
Activism: Consists of intentional efforts to promote, impede or direct social, political, economic, or environmental change. That's what you're doing, you're spreading a message in hopes to change people's minds and raise awareness to inspire change.
I'm not looking down on you for that, I'm just saying I don't personally believe that this is the place for it. This is just a game, and we don't need to make it a breading ground for anymore debate and ill will than the game already constitutes on its own. That's just my opinion.
I'd say being able to even locate Uganda on a map is a big deal because how can you support something if you don't even know the prime location of it.
I never was directing the video towards you solely, but anyone who came into the thread. Your intentions are pure, I NEVER said they weren't, I'm saying the organization you're supporting is. KONY 2012/Invisible Children has already been shown and investigated to be shady and a bit underhanded. You want to show support against what's going on in countries like Uganda, I'm all for it, I do the same in my own life, I'm just simply criticizing the organization when there are more trustworthy ones out there.
I've said my peace and putting it to rest on my end.
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