The recent furor over the Jakarta Q! Film Festival have caused the Indonesian Ministry of Communication and information (Menkominfo) to release a statement regarding the legality of the event. While the issue over the legality or the appropriateness of the event is undoubtedly heatedly debated by the involved parties my concern lies in the actual press release that was published on the 28th of September 2010.
I noticed that the press release itself has been altered since its initial release by removing section 4b which emphasized the minister's personal opinion regarding the event. While the removal of the initial section 4b itself may raise a few eyebrows I believe the bigger concern lies in its inclusion.
The second problem I have with the press release is the actual necessity of the press release proper. In section 2c of the press release it is clearly stated that it is not within the capacity of Menkominfo to allow or deny the such events and clearly states that it is within the realm of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
So the question is why would Menkominfo meddle in affairs that is not their own?
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Saturday, August 14, 2010
(American) Individualist culture
I placed the brackets in "American" because it's a trait most commonly associated with the citizens of the United States of America. A trait born out of distrust of Big Governments and amplified during the anti-communist propaganda during the cold war and the "can-do" attitude seemingly inherent in Americans and not forgetting the harsh reality of big cities.
This individualist culture has been criticized by many as lacking in social cohesiveness that homologous societies have and that those who subscribe to this life style are seen as self absorbed, egocentric, inconsiderate and uncaring. While anyone who has walked through the streets of New York City or find themselves "lucky" enough to be in a Taxi in Los Angeles may find it difficult to contradict such claims the same people can attest to finding a different kind of tolerance, that in their self absorption they do not care where you're from, what you do for a living nor what your belief is simply because it is not of their concern, an unspoken rule that as long as you leave them alone so will they. The opposite is often found in homologous societies where unfamiliar behavior are often questioned, considered dubious and if necessary "exorcised" in order to persevere social harmony.
More often tolerance is less likely found in homologous societies due to its overprotection of "local values" and are often feel threatened by "foreign influence" and is more likely to grow naturally in a laissez-faire society, one that cares less about implementing one form of "social values" instead allowing the society to form its own values through a compound of different values.
This individualist culture has been criticized by many as lacking in social cohesiveness that homologous societies have and that those who subscribe to this life style are seen as self absorbed, egocentric, inconsiderate and uncaring. While anyone who has walked through the streets of New York City or find themselves "lucky" enough to be in a Taxi in Los Angeles may find it difficult to contradict such claims the same people can attest to finding a different kind of tolerance, that in their self absorption they do not care where you're from, what you do for a living nor what your belief is simply because it is not of their concern, an unspoken rule that as long as you leave them alone so will they. The opposite is often found in homologous societies where unfamiliar behavior are often questioned, considered dubious and if necessary "exorcised" in order to persevere social harmony.
More often tolerance is less likely found in homologous societies due to its overprotection of "local values" and are often feel threatened by "foreign influence" and is more likely to grow naturally in a laissez-faire society, one that cares less about implementing one form of "social values" instead allowing the society to form its own values through a compound of different values.
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Gross stereotyping
an American, an Englishman and an Australian walks into a restaurant and orders soup.
when they each found a fly in their soup the American yelled at the waiter and demanded to see the manager, the English called for the waiter to inform him that there's a fly in his soup, the Australian looked at his soup and said "hey a free fly" then proceeded to eat his soup.
when they each found a fly in their soup the American yelled at the waiter and demanded to see the manager, the English called for the waiter to inform him that there's a fly in his soup, the Australian looked at his soup and said "hey a free fly" then proceeded to eat his soup.
Sunday, May 31, 2009
of hypes and bandwagons
I was trying to explain about people's habit when it comes to TV shows, movies and games when I realized it went on for far too long and complicated and I realize most people these days haven't the time to read long entries nor have the capacity to do it, and don't feel like writing an essay on it so this is what you'll get instead.
If you watch a series or buy a game because of the hype it simply means the marketing works. If you've never seen or play whatever it is you're avoiding because it's "overhyped" or "everyone's doing it so I won't" you're a bit a retard, WHY? because you don't know what it is (note: this is very different from being disinterested). Before you make a comment about something make sure you know what you're commenting on otherwise you'll look like some stupid tart who never passed 1st grade because you were too busy sniffing glue.
compare these four different answers below and see which one fits you best (all answers are real answers I've heard about one TV show):
1. "I'm not going to watch that show because everyone else is talking about it"
2. "I didn't like that show because the characters are too generic, the story is repetitive with no real direction and I'm generally not amused by it"
3. "I'm just not interested in that kind of thing"
4. "it went on for far too long I just lost interest"
If you watch a series or buy a game because of the hype it simply means the marketing works. If you've never seen or play whatever it is you're avoiding because it's "overhyped" or "everyone's doing it so I won't" you're a bit a retard, WHY? because you don't know what it is (note: this is very different from being disinterested). Before you make a comment about something make sure you know what you're commenting on otherwise you'll look like some stupid tart who never passed 1st grade because you were too busy sniffing glue.
compare these four different answers below and see which one fits you best (all answers are real answers I've heard about one TV show):
1. "I'm not going to watch that show because everyone else is talking about it"
2. "I didn't like that show because the characters are too generic, the story is repetitive with no real direction and I'm generally not amused by it"
3. "I'm just not interested in that kind of thing"
4. "it went on for far too long I just lost interest"
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
fully plugged in
As I was writing my essay about consumer waste a thought came across my mind, how many consumer electronic product do we use regularly?
my list:
-early 2008 macbook
-NDS light
-psp 1000 (2nd hand)
-Nokia 3330
-xbox 360
-PS2
-fridge
-22" (I think) TV (non HD not flat screen)
-cordless home telephone
-2 portable HD
-120gb lacie HD
-vacuum cleaner
my list:
-early 2008 macbook
-NDS light
-psp 1000 (2nd hand)
-Nokia 3330
-xbox 360
-PS2
-fridge
-22" (I think) TV (non HD not flat screen)
-cordless home telephone
-2 portable HD
-120gb lacie HD
-vacuum cleaner
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Shark-Human relations threatened as attacks increase
Shark population in Cronulla are gathering in protest of the increasing numbers of people in the beach as more and more people are coming to the beach this summer.
Cronulla, a popular destination for humans and sharks during the summer period, is once facing a potentially violent conflict as the two groups once again gather in the beach of Cronulla
Shark representative Finny Sharkton have said that the increasing number of people endangers the well being of sharks living in the area.
Sharks living in Cronulla have voiced protests against the obvious racial discrimination by its human residents and demands equal treatment. "We've been here long before those landwalkers and now they're killing of our kind so they can have a swim" protested Sharkton, who was a victim of past human violent attacks in the past.
Despite their peaceful nature certain extremist shark groups have taken upon themselves to rid off the human infestation with at least 2 separate attacks reported believed to be planned by one of the few shark extremist groups, it is still uncertain whether these two attacks are related.
As one of the leading figures in the Cronulla shark community Lily Gutripper have proposed a plan to segregate the humans and the sharks to different areas "Until we found a better solution I believe that it is best for both of our kinds to stay away from each other for the time being, I can guarantee that as long as they stay on land there will be no attacks from the these groups".
While Mrs. Gutripper's initiative have been widely accepted within the shark community the human community have completely disregarded this initiative, dismissing it as a monopoly by the sharks on the use of sea water.
Cronulla, a popular destination for humans and sharks during the summer period, is once facing a potentially violent conflict as the two groups once again gather in the beach of Cronulla
Shark representative Finny Sharkton have said that the increasing number of people endangers the well being of sharks living in the area.
Sharks living in Cronulla have voiced protests against the obvious racial discrimination by its human residents and demands equal treatment. "We've been here long before those landwalkers and now they're killing of our kind so they can have a swim" protested Sharkton, who was a victim of past human violent attacks in the past.
Despite their peaceful nature certain extremist shark groups have taken upon themselves to rid off the human infestation with at least 2 separate attacks reported believed to be planned by one of the few shark extremist groups, it is still uncertain whether these two attacks are related.
As one of the leading figures in the Cronulla shark community Lily Gutripper have proposed a plan to segregate the humans and the sharks to different areas "Until we found a better solution I believe that it is best for both of our kinds to stay away from each other for the time being, I can guarantee that as long as they stay on land there will be no attacks from the these groups".
While Mrs. Gutripper's initiative have been widely accepted within the shark community the human community have completely disregarded this initiative, dismissing it as a monopoly by the sharks on the use of sea water.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
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