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The Marketing of Evil; Parts I and II
World Net Daily ^
| Jan. 15, 16, 2004
| David Kupelian
Posted on 01/16/2004 6:28:09 PM PST by PurVirgo
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A long read, but immensely interesting. The author goes into marketing tactics of corporations like MTV, Disney, Viacom. He explores
why young people act the way they do, and what a solution may be.
As a young person, I found it to confirm my deepest suspicions about today's entertainment, and the tactics they employ to "hook" new customers.
It's worth the read.
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posted on
01/16/2004 6:28:10 PM PST
by
PurVirgo
To: PurVirgo
Here is the link to part II, I didn't think I could post both links, and I was right.
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posted on
01/16/2004 6:30:43 PM PST
by
PurVirgo
(Here's a tip - Never weedeat the dog pen with your mouth open)
To: PurVirgo
Going reading ... back eventually. BTW, thanks for posting this one!
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posted on
01/16/2004 6:41:33 PM PST
by
MHGinTN
(If you can read this, you've had life support from someone. Promote life support for others.)
To: PurVirgo
A typical snap-shot of the downward spiral of moral values of American youth. I do think the media and their mass marketing influence adolescents, but the big question is:"Where are the parents?" You can't
JUST blame Viacom, AOL, MTV etc etc., although they have a big impact. What does the typical parent think of one of these "ghetto-ized" children of theirs?
The "buzz marketing" the article mentions is to the youth culture as "paid bashers" are to the financial community.
To: Blue Highway
um... if you read the article, Mr. Kupelian does talk about parenting.
The reason why I liked this article so much is because it's comprehensive, discussing all aspects, not just commercialism.
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posted on
01/16/2004 6:52:33 PM PST
by
PurVirgo
(Here's a tip - Never weedeat the dog pen with your mouth open)
To: PurVirgo
THAT is the best article I've read yet on what's going on with kids. I will read part 2.
When I read this:
"... in this case it's an allegiance to an increasingly defiant musical, social, sexual and cultural world, a mysterious (to parents) realm that seems magically to be drawing millions of children into it."
it caught my attention. While it's not necessarily mysterious ... ( I'm also a parents etc.) but there is an evil pull out there that seems to know no limits. In my time there were LIMITS. Sex, drugs, crazy dress - the typical rebellion took place but this now there is something more addicting going on. How ever it is described I know it will not be satisfied till the whole person is devoured. When that happens, to rebuild that person or rehabilitate them may not be possible. That is what alarms me.
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:00:30 PM PST
by
nmh
To: PurVirgo
Thank you again ... of to part 2!
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:01:25 PM PST
by
nmh
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To: nmh
Speaking from personal experience, you are absolutely correct.
I just hope that my generation doesn't employ the victim tactic when we finally come around. After all, we learned that from the media and press too.
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:06:12 PM PST
by
PurVirgo
(Here's a tip - Never weedeat the dog pen with your mouth open)
To: RLK
That was an ignorant thing to say.
shame on you.
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:07:26 PM PST
by
PurVirgo
(Here's a tip - Never weedeat the dog pen with your mouth open)
To: MHGinTN
no prob
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:08:14 PM PST
by
PurVirgo
(Here's a tip - Never weedeat the dog pen with your mouth open)
To: visualops
ping
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:08:39 PM PST
by
TheStickman
(If a moron becomes senile how can you tell?)
To: PurVirgo
I didn't read the whole article. Does he suggest we can do anything about this or do we have to sell our TVs and move to a cabin in Montana?
To: Dan Evans
Well, he does suggest homeschooling your kids (I intend to, that is, if it's still legal to do so when I have them).
I personally suggest ditching the TV and reading news and current events on FR, personally ;)
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:11:55 PM PST
by
PurVirgo
(Here's a tip - Never weedeat the dog pen with your mouth open)
To: TheStickman
dude, love your tagline
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:13:15 PM PST
by
PurVirgo
(Here's a tip - Never weedeat the dog pen with your mouth open)
To: PurVirgo
If I don't irritate at least 100 people a day with the basic truth it means I have lost my integrity.
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:17:55 PM PST
by
RLK
To: RLK
If that kind of *truth* makes you comfortable, then I'm glad for you.
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:38:30 PM PST
by
PurVirgo
(Here's a tip - Never weedeat the dog pen with your mouth open)
To: Dan Evans
Do we need him to give us the solution ?
I have four teen boys and none of them listen to,dress like or act like black gangster rappers. Why ?
Because the first time the oldest tried to buy a pair of baggie pants the answer was NO and it was explained to him while the rest of his brothers could hear, all the reasons why.
This was 12 years ago and they all have respect for their elders and pretty good taste in music.
The answer is simply this. Don't let the problem start.
If it has already started then grab your boy by the scruff, let him know you love him and you will not allow him to self destruct. This will also require time with the kids and not for you and your friends.
We chose to be parents, so be parents.
God Bless and go to it.
To: PurVirgo
It is good isn't it lol
(I'll tell him, I'm "Mrs. Stickman" on his machine, he's at a gig)
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:41:26 PM PST
by
TheStickman
(If a moron becomes senile how can you tell?)
To: liberty or death
I seem to remember making my parents crazy back in the late sixties/early seventies with rock and roll like "Tommy" and Steppenwolf. Kid will always push the envelope to attempt to find their own identity.
My pastor advised our congregation: Parents of teens, Don't sweat the small stuff like studded earrings. Save the controversy for the vital questions like a pro-life stance and sexual purity until marriage.
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posted on
01/16/2004 7:46:26 PM PST
by
Ciexyz
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