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DDDDave · 11-23-2004, 08:10 AM

In the words of that eminent statesman Rodney King - 'Why can't we all just get along?'

I certainly understand the first amendment issues and these constitutional arguments have went on long before this particular paper was published.

But my question is 'Why are the editors of this publication acting like little children?'. They are publishing this for the attention and shock value. They might argue that there is indeed some redeeming social value to publishing shocking and degrading words and pictures. I will not debate this in itself. But why? To continue the tradition of college publications printing shocking and degrading words and pictures? Uh, ok.

Here's a novel concept, print something that people might somehow enjoy reading. Humorous (not degrading) comics. Poetry. Stories about college students lives and experiences. Social commentary on our times and our place in history. Oh, because it's not exciting enough. So what? Does everyone who reads the 'The Medium' feel like their lives are somehow enriched for the experience? I doubt it.

The fact that there are not advertisers or subscribers to answer to is the reason that these immature editors are able to continue with their tantrums. Cue the scene of the little kid jumping up and down on the bed shouting at his Mom 'You can't stop me, you can't stop me'. Mom knows how to stop him - just walk away. Giving these editors all this attention just encourages them.

11-23-2004, 08:10 AM	#20 (permalink)
DDDDave Addict Location: Sarasota	In the words of that eminent statesman Rodney King - 'Why can't we all just get along?' I certainly understand the first amendment issues and these constitutional arguments have went on long before this particular paper was published. But my question is 'Why are the editors of this publication acting like little children?'. They are publishing this for the attention and shock value. They might argue that there is indeed some redeeming social value to publishing shocking and degrading words and pictures. I will not debate this in itself. But why? To continue the tradition of college publications printing shocking and degrading words and pictures? Uh, ok. Here's a novel concept, print something that people might somehow enjoy reading. Humorous (not degrading) comics. Poetry. Stories about college students lives and experiences. Social commentary on our times and our place in history. Oh, because it's not exciting enough. So what? Does everyone who reads the 'The Medium' feel like their lives are somehow enriched for the experience? I doubt it. The fact that there are not advertisers or subscribers to answer to is the reason that these immature editors are able to continue with their tantrums. Cue the scene of the little kid jumping up and down on the bed shouting at his Mom 'You can't stop me, you can't stop me'. Mom knows how to stop him - just walk away. Giving these editors all this attention just encourages them. __________________ I am just a simple man trying to make my way in the universe... "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." - Thoreau "Nothing great was ever accomplished without enthusiasm" - Emerson