Car meet for Kony 2012

[Slevin]

Originally Posted by SHOdude

Ive actually known about this for a while now but the day their going to start the serious movement is April 20th and they just released that two days ago, so I figured I'd make the meet after they announced it. I'm not the type to follow trends then forget about them when it is a serious subject. I figured this would be a good way to help out and make somewhat of a difference, so like I stated before if you disagree with the point of the meet or just generally don't care then you aren't forced to come, not directed at you slevin.

i didn't take it personally, and there's nothing wrong about what you're doing. i also didn't direct my post at you as well. spreading awareness is a nice contribution to the cause. i can just understand what "itwillboost" is saying because if you asked half the people that are obsessing about it right now, they won't remember about it a month from now.

Originally Posted by Slevin

no, he doesn't sound anything like that at all. projection much? he sounds like someone who's known about the topic for a while (which we all should) and is annoyed at the people that will make every post on facebook, twitter, etc. for like a week and then forget it ever existed. there's a difference between putting people like that on blast, and mindlessly making fun of people that generally didn't know, but now want to show support.

Originally Posted by Fujito

So he does sound like my example durrr.

Replace "topic" with "band" and it's the same thing. Either way, it all contributes to greater awareness whether or not the people talking about it really care.

you clearly didn't read the second part of my response so i enlarged it for you to read this time around. if you need me to add pop-up pictures to catch your attention i can. (yes, that was a joke. me so funny) part a is what we're talking about. part b is what you're talking about. if boost was acting like someone would in part b, then yes your metaphor would fit correctly. your metaphor was obvious, as there was no need to explain it in detail. the fact you felt the need to is beyond me.

edit: i swapped a and b by accident. view i'm taking is part b. you're analogy isn't similar to my part b, therefore analogy cannot apply.

[Fujito]

Lol. My English comprehension is better than yours, buddy.

"You sound like such a pretentious hipster making fun of someone who just started listening to some once-upon-a-time obscure band that just went semi mainstream."

Your "part a" is applicable to my analogy. He is criticizing people who are jumping on the bandwagon and will not care in a few months when it's not trending anymore. My analogy is of a pretentious music goer who criticizes a new listener because they started liking the band once it went mainstream (aka, jumping on the bandwagon). If you still disagree then you can PM me and tell me why.

[SHOdude]

Originally Posted by mcperson2k

What's the point of the posters? Should just save the money and add it to the cause... I don't think people are going to hang Kony 2012 posters on their bedroom walls.

well its 5 for 25 and I figured it would draw more of a crowd and your supposed to post them around town or work place and such but I figure it'd be some cool memorabilia for the meet and the cause, kinda of like the 70's make love not war posters

[itwillboost]

Originally Posted by Slevin

no, he doesn't sound anything like that at all. projection much? he sounds like someone who's known about the topic for a while (which we all should) and is annoyed at the people that will make every post on facebook, twitter, etc. for like a week and then forget it ever existed. there's a difference between putting people like that on blast, and mindlessly making fun of people that generally didn't know, but now want to show support.

Thank you. That's my point. Anyone who wants to show support and make a difference should, but people who are just buying shirts or "supporting" it online because their friends do, honestly does get kind of annoying but that isn't the main reason for my statements.

Originally Posted by Fujito

You sound like such a pretentious hipster making fun of someone who just started listening to some once-upon-a-time obscure band that just went semi mainstream. Except regarding politics and world news.

Don't put people down for learning something new. If anything you should be happy that there is more awareness for what's going on in the world because our media sure isn't informing anyone about it.

I think it's great people learn, but what do you really learn when you hear about something throw up facebook statuses and than forget about it by next week. This is not the first time that people have talked about it, it's just the first time it has been all over facebook. Unforunately the world we live in is not a fair, nice place. If people want to be really active or learn I think that's great and they should.

I think it's good the OP wants to do something about it, but the best thing you can do is educate others, don't worry about money. Instead focus on why it happens and how you can prevent it. Knowledge is power, we should worry more about spreading that and less about donating to a cause most will not understand. I don't really understand why I am a hipster, I just feel I am educated on the subject.

This all reminds me of the Occupy Wall Street movement, which few ever understood now or then. Has a movement that spents over a year before people caught wind and most of it was done away from the media attention. People were going to the events by the end just to do something or because their friends were. Not to support a cause, because they didn't even understand the cause. If the had put that time into something useful the result could have benefited alot more.

[evomike]

Look as far as I'm concerned this kony stuff is just the next thing for people to post about on twitter Facebook and whatever else so they look socially concious, if you honestly cared about things like this you would already know about the most notorious war criminal in the world. Kony 2012 bring awareness to this man until the next thing happens and everyone floods their social media with that cause for the week, I'm tired of people acting like they care and posting about it so they don't feel left out. People new to realize the only reason you don't know about this stuff is because you're American.

[SHOdude]

Originally Posted by itwillboost

I think it's good the OP wants to do something about it, but the best thing you can do is educate others, don't worry about money. Instead focus on why it happens and how you can prevent it. Knowledge is power, we should worry more about spreading that and less about donating to a cause most will not understand. I don't really understand why I am a hipster, I just feel I am educated on the subject.

The money is being used to rebuild schools and buy technology for their military and children. No one has to donate but it would be nice.

[evomike]

And just so everyone knows the invisible children charity has an awful score as its super shady.

[mcperson2k]

Originally Posted by evomike

People new to realize the only reason you don't know about this stuff is because you're American.

That's the dumbest thing I have ever heard.... Today.

[evomike]

Really cause its true, we have different covers to time magazines our media outlets are all biased among other things, people in America are less informed about world issues it's the truth.

[jpalamar]

Originally Posted by evomike

And just so everyone knows the invisible children charity has an awful score as its super shady.

I'll second this. It's a .com website which I thinking weird for a charity and they have refused correspond to the BBB.

[SHOdude]

Originally Posted by jpalamar

I'll second this. It's a .com website which I thinking weird for a charity and they have refused correspond to the BBB.

Yeah even being the OP I find that shady maybe we could find a better charity to donate the money too but raising awareness about the man is something that needs to be done

[jdmwill]

A car meet to raise awareness for something that has been going on for decades now. To be honest its a poor excuse to have a "car meet". You know and I know there wont be any talking, about this genocide. Want to make a difference, talk to your local politician.

[tristatesentra]

Originally Posted by jdmwill

A car meet to raise awareness for something that has been going on for decades now. To be honest its a poor excuse to have a "car meet". You know and I know there wont be any talking, about this genocide. Want to make a difference, talk to your local politician.

truth

[mcperson2k]

Originally Posted by jdmwill

A car meet to raise awareness for something that has been going on for decades now. To be honest its a poor excuse to have a "car meet". You know and I know there wont be any talking, about this genocide. Want to make a difference, talk to your local politician.

Couldn't you say this about any charity car meet? Or 90% of any charity events for that matter...

[mcperson2k]

Guys take a deep breath... It's okay for people to help others weather they can write a research paper on the cause or not...

[evomike]

Except the charity is a sham
http://thedailywh.at/2012/03/07/on-kony-2012-2/

[Nick 95 6sp]

This article and references in it can at least lead you to inquire further about Invisible Children and their motives http://www.smh.com.au/technology/tec...308-1ulnk.html

[peteyturbo]

Leonardo DiCaprio in blood diamond will be attending as well.

[OutToWinPAHC]

And how much off the top are you holding as expenses?

[jdmwill]

Originally Posted by mcperson2k

Couldn't you say this about any charity car meet? Or 90% of any charity events for that matter...

thats why i dont attend any charity car meet. hell, i dont even go to meets anymore. unless its a beef and beer for a fellow enthusiast, police officer, fireman, stripper fund, etc.