Is it wrong to use Chris Farly"s image for anti-drug campaign?
436355
I dont know why, but yeah, I feel like it would be wrong.\nI guess because he tried so hard to kick drugs, and was open and honest about his feelings. Its sad because a guy that brought everyone so much laughter, could make himself happy and content.  Please let him rest in peace.
665426
"Approve" and "allow legally" are two different concepts, and must be approached as such.  Of COURSE I would NEVER approve of such material.  The trouble with the "fake image" argument is that, logically, it may be impossible to prove real images, or just as relevently, to DIS-prove FAKE images.  The line is very gray here.\n\nPart of the problem is that pedophelia is slowly being recognized as a serious problem for individuals, legal and moral repulsion notwithstanding.  Coupled with the east of how the Internet transmits such images, it makes relatively little difference whether the pictures are fake or not.  The problem is the result of such pictures, in many cases, feed a disease that can foster itself in real life, with dangerous consequences.\n\nSince pedophilia and desire for teens (not the same thing) is perhaps the most taboo issue in today's society, with offenders who were convicted for child porn getting harsher sentences than people who killed children through non-sexual malice, and we see the great divide that must be traversed.  \n\nThe answer, of course, is that I don't approve of online saleof children's pictures, fake or not.  The reality is that I am far more interested in preventing the DESIRE to see even a fake picture in the first place.\n\nThe best organization that is never quoted is http://www.sohopeful.org, which has real answers in every aspect of sex offender behavior.  They have far more resources in their site library than I'm capbable of writing here in this short time.
128766
No, their faces are part of their fame. If you use the faces its stealing. At the least you can be sued.
1173469
you definitely can,this guy is earning his living over there,he probably has many friends there,he is proud to show them that they were right in picking him up to play in that country.what's wrong with that?why to make a political issue out of it?...i found him very cute,if i don't quote the name of that country, it's because i live in an opposite(in all senses)country.
567655
If it's a political ad it would not support any morals...might contain lies about being moral.
684446
This happens a lot in America too, and I suspect in most countries. The advertisers want to appeal to our sense of patriotism or make us feel an identity with their product. It's not illegal, but it sometimes does feel immoral.
366352
the "bad boy" type deal is like a childhood fantasy the media cooks up for us when we were younger in magazines and junk. in reality most of them are losers and users that they dont know; try to believe they can live this fantasy- then gets burned cause the thought of being w/ this bad boy overwelms the reality that they have thier rep for a reason. \n...But thats parallel with you boys likeing the girl who is the porn star/actress/video chick type deal thats all wet on cars and all that nasty stuff. the media is great isnt it(not.)think about it...Hope that answers that slim. ^_^
1068943
It is more likely unethical than illegal. He is presenting a proposal to develop an area and including perks to sway the vote. It is done all the time.
1033564
The poster above still just is'nt getting it\nSince when was reporting an actual infraction of the law a smear campaign?  The man was caught with an illegal documented perscription, end of story, THIS ACTUALLY HAPPENED.  Now if some people choose to smear him that is their own perogative, but simply stating a fact is simply stating a fact
912764
yes it is wrong to give him anything . especially if your motive is to get him to like you better. if he is asking you for drugs go and tell the principal or the police.
825523
I asked a similar question yesterday and completly agree with everything you say - it really does defy belief.\n\nPlus, what sort of messege does this send? e.g. its ok to take drugs, kill someone and go to prison because when you get there you can either carry on taking drugs living in luxery at the taxpayers expense or sue the state and win loads of cash.\n\nEnough is enough - this government is a complete farce and really has lost the plot, my vote will be going elsewhere (anywhere in fact that is not Labour) at the next election. I hope others do the same.
285105
Yeah, but not because it was running those kind of ads.  If it is a good product that is worth its price, then the company's politics don't matter to me.  To be honest, I'd be less likely to buy products from a company that depicts the current administration as great, but still if their product is the best in the market and it was something I needed, I would let politics go.
287013
A great example is the Michael Jackson fiasco: it may not be illegal for him to share his bed with other peoples' male children, but it sure isn't the "right" thing to do. It's not really a business example, though, but his fans seem to believe that it's OK since it's not illegal. (shivers)\n\nIn business, many decisions are made just because they're "not illegal" maneuvers, though companies have started taking morals and ethics into account. Sadly, it's not something that seems to be catching on quickly enough.\n\nAn example might be a landowner buying up a city block and knocking the buildings down because he/she doesn't like the look of them. Maybe he went through all the legal hoops and bought out the residents to get them to move, but the residents still had to uproot themselves when they may have been just fine being left alone.\n\nOther examples could involve profit and advertising: I've heard that certain companies might be leery about advertising menthol or malt liquor products in "urban" areas because of the racial stereotypes such advertisement fosters. Now, to maximize profits, it may be a smart move to advertise there, but what are they really gaining other than money?
541350
It's abuse and brainwashing to be sure. It's most effective to get 'em at an early age so that the dogmas and doctrines may be fixed in their minds. Better is to not say anything and let people find it for themselves. If something is true and right they should have no problem finding it without branding.
876275
Nice PC way to describe the guy, by the way.  Drug salesman!\n\nUm, I don't know that it's anything new.  \n\nThere have always been the stereotypes of the hooker with the heart of gold.  Belle Watley (GWTW), Mary Magdalene, etc.  The point being that even the lowest of the low can sometimes demonstrate a streak of morality.  Just because you're bad in one way doesn't mean you're rotten thru and thru....\n\nI think it says more about them than it does about the "good" guy.  There have always been and always will be those in positions of power who abuse it.  You know the saying - absolute power corrupts absolutely.  Well, I'm not sure that this dude had absolute power, but it sounds like he had some.  Not to mention a really bad upbringing (I'm assuming he was raised in his current faith).\n\nIf he had been raised in a less fundy religion, or perhaps with more forgiving, loving parents, he might not have had to struggle to repress his natural instincts.  Instead, he might have been a perfectly happy gay man doing his thing.\n\nAll this is surmise, of course.  I don't actually know squat about him.
712310
thats bad. i think its wrong. i mean you souldnt just not like someone because they look bad. (just as an example.) or the opposite, completly fall for a big jerk because he looks hott. i just HATE it when people do something like that. both as just examples. i've seen it happen a few times though.
445151
Please ignore the first answer. It is a blatant ad from someone whose standards of ethics allow him to continue to post ads here in violation of the guidelines.