It just goes to show that if enough people are up in arms about something, they can change "the powers that be".
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Dog Fighting: The Ending
I am happy to announce that the Dog Fighting App has been deleted from the Android website. Power to the people, we were heard loud and clear. Our pets are too important to allow a rogue app to promote violence against them.
It just goes to show that if enough people are up in arms about something, they can change "the powers that be".
Now that is something great that we can teach our children.
It just goes to show that if enough people are up in arms about something, they can change "the powers that be".
Monday, April 25, 2011
Dog Fighting Part II
A friend and I were discussing my last post regarding the Google app for Dog Fighting. She asked whether the app was a "real" dog or a cartoon. I said that I was not sure, but why? She said that Angry Birds was a game where you fling cartoon birds at inanimate objects as well as other birds, how is that different. hmmm.
So I have thought about that question for a bit. It is different because dog fighting is pervasive in our culture. Dogs are bred, trained, drugged and killed all in the name of sport. Dogs are even stolen off the street to be used to "bait" and train other dogs on how to kill.
A game which promotes Dog Fighting is similar, in my opinion, to Grand Theft Auto. Something which is so prevelant in our society, which is a crime, which is detrimental to the youngest members of our society should not be conisdered entertainment. What will this teach our children?
Does Angry Birds, the most popular game on the market cross that line? I don't think so. Maybe it is the giant slingshot, which probably comes from ACME. Maybe it is the silly noise the birds make as they fly accross the screen. Most likely it is the piggies who snicker when you miss. Nothing about Angry Birds seems realistic.
Unfortunately for someone who worked in the humane industry for 8 years, Dog Fighting is a real issue, a current issue, a vile issue. I have memories of dogs being seized from backyard rings, puppies who were saved from a future in that ring.
The Birds may still be Angry, but to me they are just a game.
So I have thought about that question for a bit. It is different because dog fighting is pervasive in our culture. Dogs are bred, trained, drugged and killed all in the name of sport. Dogs are even stolen off the street to be used to "bait" and train other dogs on how to kill.
A game which promotes Dog Fighting is similar, in my opinion, to Grand Theft Auto. Something which is so prevelant in our society, which is a crime, which is detrimental to the youngest members of our society should not be conisdered entertainment. What will this teach our children?
Does Angry Birds, the most popular game on the market cross that line? I don't think so. Maybe it is the giant slingshot, which probably comes from ACME. Maybe it is the silly noise the birds make as they fly accross the screen. Most likely it is the piggies who snicker when you miss. Nothing about Angry Birds seems realistic.
Unfortunately for someone who worked in the humane industry for 8 years, Dog Fighting is a real issue, a current issue, a vile issue. I have memories of dogs being seized from backyard rings, puppies who were saved from a future in that ring.
The Birds may still be Angry, but to me they are just a game.
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Google promotes Dog Fighting
Google is putting out a new game via Android, the game is called "Dog Wars". This vile app allows you to feed, water, train and FIGHT your dog virtually. I wonder if Michael Vicks will be the spokesman.
Feel free to email Google at press@google.com to voice your opinion. I know I will.
Feel free to email Google at press@google.com to voice your opinion. I know I will.
Friday, April 22, 2011
Earth Day
Today is Earth Day, the day to remember what you can do to help save Mother Earth. I stirred my compost, recycled effeciently, aired out my house (remembering to turn off heat of course!) What have you done today to thank Mother Earth for all she has done for you?
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