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Originally Posted by AVM
The Wire took on this topic years ago.
A fucking TV show. Now did the writers have insider secrets we didn't know about? Or could it possibly be, we're (and were) aware, very, for the longest time - as the show is a reflection of modern society (and it's ailing institutions). Depicted accurately at that.
Now because the mainstream media turned the switch on, we've a swarm of newly adjusted, mother Teressa's? Don't get me wrong, your topic is preferred to the typical "Would you hit it" thread. However this comes off entirely too naive. It's as if Oprah showcased an episode of Blood diamonds, and you made a topic about how "people are killed for our diamonds, stop buying. Sign this guest book to show your support".
Uhhhh, yeah & "sweat shops", sell exercise equipment...until Dateline comes to the rescue.
I can't see how anyone can be oblivious to this subject, requiring the aide of a piece of shit (controlled) show like Dateline. Wake up, of course it happens & sure as shit (unfortunately) no website will stop the bullshit overnight...well actually, may be if you post about it on GFY (such a viral behemoth, forget Dateline itself  ), it may have a chance to make it mainstream. Otherwise, no. |
While I get your point about 'bandwagon hoppers' - the alternative is playing ostrich, burying your head in the sand and remaining apathetic to it all.
Sure...some people don't say or do anything until the message is neatly delivered to them in a slick/sterilized network TV show, but that's the way the world works these days. The majority of us lead busy lives and simply don't have time to devote to activism. That's not to say we don't care, but simply don't have the resources to make a difference.
Of course, a simple msg. post to GFY ain't gonna accomplish much in the grand scheme of things either, but it got you and I motivated to respond, didn't it?
Let's hope that in the network's quest for ratings by airing reports on things like human trafficking - it motivates the right person somehow to get involved in a way that might actually be beneficial.