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Geek Culture / [LOCKED] Kony 2012

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Design Runner
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Posted: 9th Mar 2012 03:49
This has been flying all over facebook recently, so to spread the word and see what you guys thought I figured I would post it.



Please don't spark any political debates about this, I don't want this locked. Just discuss the organization, cause, effects, controversies, etc..

Seppuku Arts
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Posted: 9th Mar 2012 04:20
I think it's a noble cause and hope something good comes out of it. I hope they succeed and get the result they desire. The fewer tyrannical sods in the world, the better.

Anyway, I noticed that the date they picked for their major awareness day (April 20th) is Hitler's birthday? I wonder if that was done on purpose or is one hell of a coincidence?


Vent
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Posted: 9th Mar 2012 05:03 Edited at: 9th Mar 2012 05:09
I don't really see this going anywhere, he get's infamous, then what? He's still hiding, killing, except now everyone knows who he is. There are countless other warlords out there (but I guess you gotta start somewhere, so take that point with a grain of salt).

It's a noble cause, but I'd say, if you really do want to help, you should donate to a different organisation.

http://lifehacker.com/5891726/how-to-determine-if-a-charity-like-kony-2012-is-worth-your-money

On top of that, Uganda's military isn't exactly known for it's humanitarian work.

From what I've seen at my school, most people really don't understand what's happening, all they hear is "there's this bad guy, and we're the only ones trying to stop him. Help stop him by buying our stuff and liking our video!" and leave it at that.

Quote: "Anyway, I noticed that the date they picked for their major awareness day (April 20th) is Hitler's birthday? I wonder if that was done on purpose or is one hell of a coincidence?"


Also it's everyone's favourite day to get high. And I'm very certain that was no coincidence.



CumQuaT
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Posted: 9th Mar 2012 05:23
I have strong feelings about this, and I do agree that Kony is an evil SOB that needs to be stopped, but you should read this before donating money.


Van B
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Posted: 9th Mar 2012 09:08
Sorry, locking this. It's too controversial, too political - and although the current posters have kept the topic on track, it's basically a minefield.

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