Guest guest Posted October 15, 2008 Report Share Posted October 15, 2008 As always , your candour is appreciated here. In a very broad sense I agree with you; any censorship, while seemingly a moderator's duty - is silly. Unless it's for very broad categories like " no advertising here " or for nasty foul language. I am d to hundreds of forums and email rings, and this debate flares up on everyone of them at least once but mostly twice and thrice. The sane thing to do is to encourage users to be judicious with the delete key, or other filtering tools (the best one being the human brain connected to the delete key). If people don't learn to quickly scan and analyze what's relevant to them in microflashes, then they are doomed anyway, and filtering out local vs. international Indian issues is not going to help people in the long run. In other words, internet communication should steer to the inclusive, instead of the restricted, thus exercising those portions of the critical brain that are becoming fat and lazy. But that's just my opinion. Now you can hit the delete key, if you already haven't. Cheers, Jigs On 10/14/08 10:18 PM, " " wrote: > If we don't want to hear about WWF and Titan then we should not hear > about WSPA or RSPCA or Compassion In World Farming or David Shepherd > Wildlife Foundation or any animal welfare organisation since they > accept meat eating, " classic Kill Some- Love some " folk. We also > should refrain in that case from attending future Asia for Animals > conferences since they preach and endorse humane slaughter. We should > then boycott organisations that serve vegetarian food since according > to vegans drinking milk is murder. AAPN then should only accept > messages from vegans since in John Edmundson's view apparently, " If > you are not a vegan you are a vandal. " John Edmundson discredits Peter > Scott but I think he was a great man who did more than many to save > animals worldwide despite his faults and association with individuals > like Prince Philip. I also disagree with the attacks on WWF since they > ignore the good work they do just as I would disagree with attacks on > RSPCA or WSPA purely on the basis of them not promoting veganism. > Although I appreciate John Wedderburn's new stance on Asia centric > issues, I am concerned about AAPN becoming a rigid forum which accepts > messages pertaining only to what hard core animal rights activists > would agree on principle. That way we would be shutting out many > important issues that are of interest in the real world, not the least > being meat eating and humane slaughter. I also diasgree with Kim > Bartlett when she says that AAPN should not post funding appeals. I > agree with Nilesh that funding appeals on AAPN could generate > favourable responses since in many cases animal welfare organisations > do not know which funding sources exist out there. AAPN could be > helpful in finding them out. Specialisation is good, intolerance is > not. > > On 10/14/08, john edmundson <balathai wrote: >> What garbage! >> >> WWF- India & Titan - why do we want to know about either? >> >> Classic - " Kill some - love some " - folk! >> >> This is a good example of an " India " post which John W. can block in the >> very near future! >> >> Here are WWF inviting both corporates................... mere mortal " Nature >> Lovers " to eat animals with them! >> >> Note to Azam - I hope that they do not kill, cook & serve young >> tender elephant flesh! >> . >> . >> . >> The page link - >> http://www.wwfindia.org/about_wwf/what_we_do/education/nnc/index.cfm >> >> Calling all Nature Lovers! Come join us to experience the grand beauty of >> India! >> >> Campsite >> Accommodations are in comfortable tents, log huts, with attached modern >> toilet facilities. Some sites may not have continuous power supply, but >> substitute hurricane lanterns serve to heighten the wilderness atmosphere. >> Food is both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. >> >> At some campsites big game, including elephants often come visiting to your >> doorstep!! >> >> For Corporates >> Mostly all campsites have a conducive conference hall cum lounge which can >> be isolated for corporates use. Official work in terms of meetings, >> conferences and training or bond building sessions can also be conducted. >> Electronic equipment such as projectors can be used at most sites. >> . >> . >> . >> Of course Titan will sell more watches - many with bloody straps made from >> the skins of butchered animals. >> >> A sample page link - >> /p:Fossil%20JR9122%20Titan%20Watch%20(Men's):2003088 >> 798 >> >> " This mens watch has a distressed black leather strap. " >> >> Yes highly " distressing " . >> >> >> >> --- On Tue, 10/14/08, >> wrote: >> >> >> (IN) Corporate tie up with WWF India >> " aapn " <aapn > >> Tuesday, October 14, 2008, 1:19 PM >> >> http://www.medianewsline.com/news/128/ARTICLE/3101/2008-10-13.html >> >> Maxus, BIG Street to Launch Titan WWF collection Campaign in Delhi >> >> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 19:37:00 >> >> MAXUS, one of the leading media agencies in India, has tied up with the >> OOH agency Big Street to take Titan WWF campaign to the lifeline of Delhi's >> public transport system, the Metro Rail. MAXUS has been responsible for the >> media strategy of this innovative campaign i.e. for popularising the >> collection is through innovative and impactful media associations across TV, >> Print, OOH, Online and content associations. >> >> Speaking on this association, Anil Cheriyedath, Business Director, MAXUS >> said, " Titan WWF collection required a unique media approach as it was >> very >> different from the normal campaigns. The biggest challenge was to thrill the >> consumer and make him/her involve in this noble cause. OOH, naturally, >> blended itself as a natural medium for this. " >> >> Titan has announced the launch of Titan WWF collection, a unique range >> of watches inspired by some of India's most endangered species. In June >> this >> year, Titan and World Wildlife Fund India (WWF- India) had announced a tie >> up to celebrate World Environment Day: The main objective of this >> partnership was to spread awareness about some of the highly endangered >> species in India through a collection of exclusively designed Titan watches >> >> The Titan WWF collection is inspired from six endangered species namely >> Tiger, Indian Rhino, Gangetic River Dolphin, The Red Panda, Whale Shark and >> Oliver Ridley Turtle. Every watch in the collection signifies the beauty of >> each of these magnificent animals. This collection has been designed and >> crafted with great attention by Titan's in-house Design Studio in close >> consultation with WWF. It is a unisex collection and is targeted at the new >> generation Indian consumer who has a passion for animals. The collection not >> only acts as a medium to spread awareness about some of the lesser know >> endangered species precious to the environment but it is also a perfect >> accessory for the season. >> >> Speaking at the launch, Harish Bhat, COO, Titan Watches said, " We are >> extremely happy to announce the launch of The Titan WWF collection. At >> Titan, we are constantly striving to develop collections, which help our >> consumers connect with their deep-rooted yearnings for self-expression. >> Today's consumer seeks to be much more than what he is, and wants to >> express >> multiple desires in his life. Indeed, he lives multiple identities in the >> real world and in his real imagination. Through this new collection we are >> trying to connect with these new consumers who are yearning to Be More " . >> >> Speaking at the launch, Ravi Singh, Secretary General & CEO, WWF-India, >> said, " The involvement of corporates in conservation efforts is critical >> as >> they represent one of the most influential parts of the society. We are >> happy that a brand like Titan is involving itself in an innovative and >> active manner in our efforts to save some of the most endangered species in >> this country. These watches are meant to make a statement that you do care >> and want to make a difference. " >> >> Present in 13 different styles, the watches would be sold through 5000 plus >> World of Titan show rooms, multi brand outlets and various malls across the >> country. By buying a watch from the Titan-WWF collection, consumers would >> be making a meaningful contribution to WWF to help these species remain safe >> in their habitat as a percentage of the sales proceeds will go to WWF. >> >> Kishan Kumar, Investment Group Head, MAXUS added, " In line with Titan WWF >> campaign's core idea of celebration of the 6 endangered species, we >> partnered with Big Street to come out with this innovative OOH campaign in >> Delhi. The Delhi Metro was chosen as the ideal platform because of the reach >> as well as the consumer fit. Working closely with the Big Street team, we >> arrived at various creative renditions that gave the collection an impactful >> larger-than-life image. " >> >> Praveen Malhotra Senior Vice President Sales, BIG 92.7 FM further >> added, >> " BIG Street through its constant innovation and leadership has always >> ensured to provide a great value addition for its entire customer and >> partnering WWF in this great initiative is a true example of our belief. The >> promotions at Delhi Metro will not only impact the key target audience but >> also spread awareness on a larger scale. " >> >> Today Titan Industries is India's leading producer and retailer of watches >> and jewellery, and is credited with changing the face of the Indian watch as >> well as the jewellery industry. The watch division has a domestic market >> share of over 70% of the organized market. Titan Industries reported a >> turnover of Rs. 3,046 crore for the year ended 2007 - 08. As a full range >> producer-marketer, Titan Industries offers the Indian and International >> customer a very large range of products to suit various consumer >> preferences. Its products are recognized for innovation in design, quality >> and reliability. > > --- > > For more information on Asian animal issues, please use the search feature on > the AAPN website: http://www.aapn.org/ or search the list archives at: > aapn > Please feel free to send any relevant news or comments to the list at > aapn! Groups Links > > > -- Paul Reitman, CEO Phoenix Studios Nepal Mobile: 9841589797 www.phoenixstudios.com.np/corporate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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