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
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
We the people
What makes a nation? shared history, shared culture, shared language, shared values, if these are the elements that makes a country there are many that no longer fits the definition. If there is one factor that is true in all citizens of any country is that each one of us hope for a better life. Many move away from the country of their origins to another for better security, better treatment, better jobs, better life but in the end that is what we all want.
We do share one value, we value a good life and the ability to live as we see fit, yet here we are segmented, separated by our fears, hatred and pettiness. We carve out borders to exclude others, we huddle with our own kind out of hatred and we reject foreign values out of fear.
Humanity is one but diverse, yet its diversity is what separates us.
So I ask again, what makes a nation? I say it is fear.
We do share one value, we value a good life and the ability to live as we see fit, yet here we are segmented, separated by our fears, hatred and pettiness. We carve out borders to exclude others, we huddle with our own kind out of hatred and we reject foreign values out of fear.
Humanity is one but diverse, yet its diversity is what separates us.
So I ask again, what makes a nation? I say it is fear.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
計画通り
"for everyone of us you kill there will be thousands more to replace us"
now see there's the problem, the strategy is never about submission it's about suffocation and once you're all tired fighting amongst yourselves we'll just drop by and do as we please, guess what, it worked
now see there's the problem, the strategy is never about submission it's about suffocation and once you're all tired fighting amongst yourselves we'll just drop by and do as we please, guess what, it worked
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Fe E
so what is irony?
I see irony in many things
Being hit by an ambulance that was meant to take you to the hospital
Going to war to make peace
Getting sick from a medicine
I also find irony in being able to access things easier after a system is set up to prevent access to it.
or shall I say, well done sir you just wasted much needed resources on something that is guaranteed to not work intended.
I see irony in many things
Being hit by an ambulance that was meant to take you to the hospital
Going to war to make peace
Getting sick from a medicine
I also find irony in being able to access things easier after a system is set up to prevent access to it.
or shall I say, well done sir you just wasted much needed resources on something that is guaranteed to not work intended.
Saturday, November 29, 2008
To movie goers
and by that I mean anyone who goes to the cinema to watch movies.
Ringing cellphones are irritating please switch it off or switch it to silent mode, if you do need to pick the phone step outside the cinema.
Keep your mouth closed when you chew, in fact close your mouth when you chew regardless where you are, it's disgusting, nobody wants to hear you eat.
Shut up and watch, pay attention to the story, understand the context, you can ask or discuss about the movie after it's over if you want to talk about it, it's what sane people do, unless it's a comedy in which you're allowed to laugh.
I pay money to watch a movie, not to listen to retards.
abide by this simple guideline and I will not accidentally tip my super-sized soda/popcorn to your person or cause harm to your mobile phone.
*this rule also applies to classical concerts and stage plays
Ringing cellphones are irritating please switch it off or switch it to silent mode, if you do need to pick the phone step outside the cinema.
Keep your mouth closed when you chew, in fact close your mouth when you chew regardless where you are, it's disgusting, nobody wants to hear you eat.
Shut up and watch, pay attention to the story, understand the context, you can ask or discuss about the movie after it's over if you want to talk about it, it's what sane people do, unless it's a comedy in which you're allowed to laugh.
I pay money to watch a movie, not to listen to retards.
abide by this simple guideline and I will not accidentally tip my super-sized soda/popcorn to your person or cause harm to your mobile phone.
*this rule also applies to classical concerts and stage plays
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Silver linings
For every bad news, disaster or calamity positivist encourage others to look at the silver lining, the gain instead of the loss. This is like focusing on the nutritional value of eating a plate of human excrement. OK I might be exaggerating, it's really not that bad, it's like not having to pay income tax after you lost your job not to mention the amount of time you get to spend with your family or yourself, or not having to pay for your child's tuition fees after he or she was run over by a truck (and think of the possible compensation payout you might get from that) and think about the job opportunities you might get after a disaster that wipe out half of the human population on the planet and if you do get the short end of the stick on the general population reduction measure you gain more than you've lost, the only thing that you've lost is your life and all earthly bonds but you get to see the afterlife and god, maybe some old friends and relatives. If you don't believe in the afterlife you can always be glad for not having to worry about getting a job, pay taxes, in fact you don't personally have to pay for anything.
So yes, if you come to me and tell me to look at the silver lining from a bad thing that happen to me I'm going make you do the same the next time it happens to you.
So yes, if you come to me and tell me to look at the silver lining from a bad thing that happen to me I'm going make you do the same the next time it happens to you.
Time to bail!
It has been several days since the US bailout plan was approved and less than 2 days since the UK plan was approved and we can already see the immediate effect on the stock markets, everything is up, the DOW, the NASDAQ , FTSE, you name it. Does this mean the economy is improving? it seems like it, will it regain public trust in banks? probably not but the banks will still making money regardless.
So what have we learned from this economic roller coaster experience? for one thing we know that the market, like god, works in a mysterious but predictable way, also, like god when the market makes a turn for the worst it's the less fortunate that gets the short end of the stick and then forced to look at a non existent silver lining. Another thing that we can take out from this learning experience is that if you're big enough it you will never have to be accountable for your mistakes no matter how big that mistake is, in fact it's more likely that you will be rewarded for it with a slap on the wrist as the worst consequence you'll receive.
So what have we learned from this economic roller coaster experience? for one thing we know that the market, like god, works in a mysterious but predictable way, also, like god when the market makes a turn for the worst it's the less fortunate that gets the short end of the stick and then forced to look at a non existent silver lining. Another thing that we can take out from this learning experience is that if you're big enough it you will never have to be accountable for your mistakes no matter how big that mistake is, in fact it's more likely that you will be rewarded for it with a slap on the wrist as the worst consequence you'll receive.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
700 billion
I'm not going to talk about the irony of a Republican government nationalizing companies, I think that horse is dead and beaten, instead I will talk about the numbers. I can say with a degree of certainty that most of us have never dealt with numbers that high in any field, especially when we talk about money.
The recent move by the US government to bailout failing major financial institutions is costing the American taxpayers around $700 billion, to some the move may seem like elitist socialism but in the end the American public gets to own one some of the most well known financial institution in history (at least technically), so congratulations Americans you're now the (technical) owner of one of the most prestigious financial institution in the world.
Let's look at that number again, 700 billion. Now let's take a look at the population in New York City, 8 million, now we move further back and look at the population of the US, it's estimated to be around 305,226,110, now lets move even further back and see the world's population, 6,725,295,014. Technically they could give away $2 million dollars to every person on the face of the earth and still have plenty more to spend, of course it would bring the world economy into financial ruin but seeing how things are going now I don't see the difference.
So here's my proposal, invest in people, give everyone $2 million dollars and hope they'd spend it, and if you're loosing or have lost your home because of the mortgage crisis I'm sure you'd like to buy that dream home you just lost.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
a tribute...
and now I give to you the symbol of Jakarta and the spirit of its people......
it's called monumental failure
it's called monumental failureTuesday, July 15, 2008
it's HUGE!
Putting all other rants aside I now present to you something so hideous it's mesmerizing, the Giant Can:
It's filled with 960 ml of barely tea, yes that's right, 960 ml, only 40 ml short of a whole liter
It's filled with 960 ml of barely tea, yes that's right, 960 ml, only 40 ml short of a whole liter
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Here we go again
I have nothing against people who make movies about THE holocaust, I do however have a lot against the amount of it.
Yes it was a terrible event and yes it DID happen and yes it is necessary for people to be made aware of such atrocities through popular art, literature and cinema but why does it almost always focus on THE holocaust? why isn't there more movies about
massacres that happened more recently?
I don't think there are anyone in the "Western" world who has not heard of the systematic racial purge that happened in the Second World War but while we watch and study the history of the Holocaust most of us ignore the fact that many of the refugees arriving in the developed countries came from places where genocide are not seen in their history books but is happening in front of their eyes.
Do we not owe them our attention by making others aware of their condition as well?
or are they not relevant enough because they do not share the same history as we do?
Yes it was a terrible event and yes it DID happen and yes it is necessary for people to be made aware of such atrocities through popular art, literature and cinema but why does it almost always focus on THE holocaust? why isn't there more movies about
massacres that happened more recently?
I don't think there are anyone in the "Western" world who has not heard of the systematic racial purge that happened in the Second World War but while we watch and study the history of the Holocaust most of us ignore the fact that many of the refugees arriving in the developed countries came from places where genocide are not seen in their history books but is happening in front of their eyes.
Do we not owe them our attention by making others aware of their condition as well?
or are they not relevant enough because they do not share the same history as we do?
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
Waiting
As the clock ticks I wait until the my final day comes, as I wait I can't help but think of the date and one sentence said many years ago on, "You are about to embark on a great crusade", while I do not equate myself to those whom these words are addressed to these words still ring true, if I loose this one last push I will be left with nothing.
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