The MCR London protest. Who's going?
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| Legion Salute You in Your Grave  Age: 34 Gender: Male Posts: 2679 | |
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| meganelizabeth Thinking Happy Thoughts  Age: 31 Gender: Female Posts: 503 | i think what you guys are doing with this protest is amazing. like so many others on here, i am both proud and coping with the fact that i will only be able to be there in spirit. i hope everything runs smoothly on the day. apart from that, i also wanted to anounce that (unsurprisingly) the protest made it onto my chem's wikipedia page  from wikipedia: The 'emo scene', in particular My Chemical Romance, was blamed for the suicide by hanging of a girl named Hannah Bond by the coroner at the inquest into her death after it was claimed that they glamorized suicide and her apparent obsession with the band was said to be linked to her suicide.[45] The Sun reported that Hannah had been part of a "self-harming 'emo' cult" and had said she wanted to join other suicide victims in the "black parade".[46] Supporters of emo music contacted NME to defend accusations that emo promotes suicide.[47] In response, fans have planned to march across London in protest against the depiction of the band in the media. The march, expected to be held on May 31, will begin at Hyde Park's West Pond and end outside offices of The Daily Mail. In 2006, the The Daily Mail widely criticized My Chemical Romance and has run general pieces about the dangers of 'suicide cults'.[48] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_Chemical_Romance edit* ITS ON KERRANG.COM! http://www2.kerrang.com/2008/05/mcr_fans_to_march_against_the.html they're supporting it. big shock to everyone, im sure. "My Chemical Romance fans are organising a march across London to protest against right-wing newspaper the Daily Mail for their repeated, and wholly inaccurate, demonisation of the New Jersey rockers. In August 2006 the tabloid wrote an article describing emo as "a dangerous cult" that "is a celebration of self harm" spearheaded by "emo bands like My Chemical Romance and Green Day." Earlier this month the paper revived its "War On Emo" by blaming MCR for the suicide of 13 year old Hannah Bond. "The Daily Mail has repeatedly attacked MCR," reads a statement on MCR fansite www.whatthefrank.co.uk which is coordinating the march. "Enough is enough, these boys have worked so hard to keep us out of harm and away from suicide. It's time we bounced back. We need to stand up and let the world know MCR's positive message." The march will begin at 10AM on Saturday May 31 at Hyde Park's West Pond and will end outside the offices of the Daily Mail in Derry Street, West London. Full details of the march can be found here. If you wish to attend the march, please remember that it is a peaceful protest. Information on how NOT to get arrested can be found here." x |
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| The Rumor Awake and Unafraid Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 11966 | There is so much press interested in this, it's brilliant.  |
| inactive account Demolition Lover Age: - Gender: - Posts: 18154 | mcr mentioned here as well, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-400953/EMO-cult-warning-parents.html and green day!  |
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| The Apocalypse. Salute You in Your Grave  Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 2227 | The Rumor: this is going to be amazing. its awesome that we have all come together to fight for the boys.  |
| Mortally Wounded Killjoy  Age: 32 Gender: Female Posts: 80 | YOU GUYS ARE IN THE GUARDIAN!! my mum just showed me, I'm getting the article up now! EDIT//  Is it remotely readable? |
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