Yesterday i went to attend a forum on child pornography held at WMSU. I could have just stayed home but as the title says, I am stupid that's why I decided to attend. There were two speakers - Dr. Bernaddete Madrid, a doctor from PGH, and Atty. Katrina Legarda.
The first topic, by Dr. Madrid, was a so-so for me. It did not interest me at all. The gist of her topic was "sex sells." And given my stupidity and, uhm, pornographic memory I learned some techniques on how to incorporate sex themes into advertisements.
Then came Atty. Legarda. Her topic was about computer crimes. She's not in any way related to Sen. Loren Legarda for those who are interested. And she's tall. She's a very good public speaker BTW, with a sense of humor. Just by standing in front, she can command the attention of the audience. She can convey her messages in a very few words. Her voice is calm and soothing. Overall, not a boring speaker.
Anyway, her time in front was eventful, at least for me. Why? Because my stupidity was affirmed!
Let me walk you through the pieces of evidence.
Evidence 1: My Facebook friends
Atty. Legarda said that if you're adding people you do not know as friends then you're stupid. Alas! I am adding people I do not know as friends for Mafia Wars. I am stupid!
Evidence 2: I want to be good-looking
A common area when it comes to child pornography is that of pedophiles and sexual abuse. She said that, contrary to how news editorial cartoons portray them, pedophiles are not "pangit" but rather good-looking. She showed us pictures of convicted pedophiles and verily, they have quite the face. We must not judge people through only their appearances. She reminded us that many sexual abusers in the country are not "pangit." She even cited some names and all of them are popular. Lesson for me: I must not be good-looking otherwise people will suspect I am a sexual abuser!
Sidenote: Can someone please enlighten me why criminals/bad elements of the society are potrayed with hideous faces, bulging eyes and "pangit" in editorial cartoons?
Evidence 3: I love to text
According to Atty. Legarda texting is as, if not more, dangerous as drugs and drinking. If before we remind people not to drink while driving, now we must remind them not to text and drink while driving. Another lesson for me: I must not learn how to drive so that I can text and drink.
Evidence 4: I am not supporting computer crime bills, anti-pornography bills, and other related laws
At present there are no crimes against computer bullying and computer blackmailing. Many of the women victims of trafficking are from Mindanao. Cagayan de Oro is a known place for pornography. There is an anti-child pornography bill slated for third reading in Congress on September 30. Yet I don't give a damn. I am really stupid.
Evidence 5: This blog
I am blogging about my stupidity. What does that tell you?
edit nov. 20, 2009:
see RA 9775
The first topic, by Dr. Madrid, was a so-so for me. It did not interest me at all. The gist of her topic was "sex sells." And given my stupidity and, uhm, pornographic memory I learned some techniques on how to incorporate sex themes into advertisements.
Then came Atty. Legarda. Her topic was about computer crimes. She's not in any way related to Sen. Loren Legarda for those who are interested. And she's tall. She's a very good public speaker BTW, with a sense of humor. Just by standing in front, she can command the attention of the audience. She can convey her messages in a very few words. Her voice is calm and soothing. Overall, not a boring speaker.
Anyway, her time in front was eventful, at least for me. Why? Because my stupidity was affirmed!
Let me walk you through the pieces of evidence.
Evidence 1: My Facebook friends
Atty. Legarda said that if you're adding people you do not know as friends then you're stupid. Alas! I am adding people I do not know as friends for Mafia Wars. I am stupid!
Evidence 2: I want to be good-looking
A common area when it comes to child pornography is that of pedophiles and sexual abuse. She said that, contrary to how news editorial cartoons portray them, pedophiles are not "pangit" but rather good-looking. She showed us pictures of convicted pedophiles and verily, they have quite the face. We must not judge people through only their appearances. She reminded us that many sexual abusers in the country are not "pangit." She even cited some names and all of them are popular. Lesson for me: I must not be good-looking otherwise people will suspect I am a sexual abuser!
Sidenote: Can someone please enlighten me why criminals/bad elements of the society are potrayed with hideous faces, bulging eyes and "pangit" in editorial cartoons?
Evidence 3: I love to text
According to Atty. Legarda texting is as, if not more, dangerous as drugs and drinking. If before we remind people not to drink while driving, now we must remind them not to text and drink while driving. Another lesson for me: I must not learn how to drive so that I can text and drink.
Evidence 4: I am not supporting computer crime bills, anti-pornography bills, and other related laws
At present there are no crimes against computer bullying and computer blackmailing. Many of the women victims of trafficking are from Mindanao. Cagayan de Oro is a known place for pornography. There is an anti-child pornography bill slated for third reading in Congress on September 30. Yet I don't give a damn. I am really stupid.
Evidence 5: This blog
I am blogging about my stupidity. What does that tell you?
edit nov. 20, 2009:
see RA 9775
1 comments:
Concerning that side note...stereotyping is necessary for the brain to function efficiently. :D
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