Thursday, March 31, 2011

SEXUALITY & VIOLENCE SELLS .

In Batam-Indonesia there is an afternoon newspaper published retail price of Rp 2,000, -, The name is 'POSMETRO'. Apparently the manager is keen in newspapers seize opportunities. I say capable to capture these opportunities because many newspapers are purchased by middle class people (see the price is very cheap), many are looking for him. Typically sold by the deliveryman at street intersections and red lights, but unfortunately, I should mention this only to sell newspapers 'sexuality and violence'. Frankly, I am writing this for the good, remind each other, if I where able to fight them, let alone this newspaper group is the high-ranking number one in the Indonesia Electric.
Try to see images shown generally women pose 'challenge' and news headlines such as (approximately); A girl pregnant female worker hanged himself, a grandfather showing off ' birds', Widows play 'kuda lumping' with the neighboring residents were raided, raped girl bear 11 times, a pregnant maid 'pumped' skipper, a father of 3 children unwilling charge after 'hit' little girl, a result addiction BF movie a father molested elementary school children , the title is not far away from things other sexuality and lust.
In addition, this paper also often write big news of violence such as (approximate): An ax end the life of a skipper, a result of blind jealousy machete to speak, It's the kids fight, parents come to fight, robber breaking into wealthy boss, fighting over land parking two youths were killed cut down and so forth.
Should a newspaper must not deny to enlighten, educate the public and other good learning. Do not because there are chances of 'money' and by ignoring the problem to commercial norms, ethics or whether it is to educate or not, provide enlightenment or not. If the purpose of this paper why should educate or enlightenment that is displayed / highlighted sensuality, lust and violence. We know protrusion of sensuality, lust and violence that is a marketing effort to increase sales but what is not there another way?, That is not disgusting.
Unfortunately also the deliveryman who peddle this newspaper at the crossing or at traffic lights are small children and mothers or fathers aged lung. Look disimpang Frenki Batam Centre not far from the office and publisher of this newspaper, that appear most often the kids (although unofficial deliveryman) who sell these newspapers, we question the intention of this newspaper to educate people towards the right?.

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