MTV and freedom of expression
By bounce58
@bounce58 (17387)
Canada
August 30, 2011 1:12pm CST
So I was watching a re-run of the MTV music awards last night, and I noticed a lot of cursing and expletives being thrown around.
One act there, a rapper (with his entourage) came up to receive his/their moon-man, and in-between all the profanities he was saying, he managed to salute and thank all the kids who were watching.
So, is it just me? Or is this way too much ‘freedom’ as far as freedom of expression goes? I know that people are free to be a foul-mouth if they want to be, but not to the point of almost encouraging kids to be the same.
Am I alone in this view?
Do artists and acts really have to be as foul-mouth as they can be to be in the height of popularity?
Do we really need our kids (who are the ones listening to them) to be like these?
Or, am I just getting old?
Do artists and acts really have to be as foul-mouth as they can be to be in the height of popularity?
Do we really need our kids (who are the ones listening to them) to be like these?
Or, am I just getting old?1 person likes this
6 responses
@fabsprecious (1565)
• United States
31 Aug 11
I do have to tend to agree with you, there is personally way to much foul mouth language especially in these types of shows, in which children tend to watch so that they can see their idols and favorite artist. What kind of example are they setting. That's just my personal opinion...
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@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
30 Aug 11
I would say that it is that we are getting old but really we do not need all that. I am not sure why today this kind of stuff happens. It is like if there are not foul words no one will pay attention.
It is sad though because although we do raise our kids to know better it is very influential. Sad because some do not know how to turn it off in the real world and are apt to using this same type of lingo.
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
31 Aug 11
No you are not getting old , you just don't like swearing. And I , swear like a sailor! so what I fine normal talk would curl your hair! the rap artist are not thinking about the kids who watch. They are expressing themselves the way they usually do. I'm so sorry your kids have to listen to it .
@sarahruthbeth22 (43143)
• United States
2 Sep 11
Sadly , in some households you only get atention when you do something bad! but I do understand what you mean. Not every other word Has to be a curse word . But for me it is sure fun to use them once in a while!
@teamrose (1492)
• United States
30 Aug 11
Unfortunately, you are just getting old. The songs our kids are listening to are filled with all kinds of profanity and obscenities. This is the music that won the award and is what is expected by the kids buying the music. Our society has degenerated and it looks like there is no turning around.
@sophiecheer (931)
• Philippines
3 Sep 11
I do agree that the extent of freedom exercised nowadays had become quite alarming. For one, the view rate of kids on these inappropriate things will be higher. Now that scenario in itself is already harmful for our kid's frail innocence.
I think that media regulation must be exercised for this purpose. While I am all for creativity and freedom of expression, we must also be concerned on the effects that are message are trying to portray to others.
