[BadVista Advocate] An ad campaign idea

[Michael D. Stemle, Jr.]

On Monday 30 April 2007 17:56:14 rek2GNU/Linux wrote:
> I could donate 50$ if this happens and we get BadVista and BinaryFreedom
> people
> involved,
>
> Chris F
> BinaryFreedom founder
> gNewSense developer
>
> Ringo Kamens wrote:
> > I would donate $20 to a real video airing on a major network.
> > Comrade Ringo Kamens
> >
> > On 4/30/07, rek2GNU/Linux <rek2 at binaryfreedom.info> wrote:
> >> Ringo Kamens wrote:
> >>> Two more ideas:
> >>> You have people holding signs like "support the cause" etc., they need
> >>> to be generic. A bunch of people saying short (6-15 words) phrases
> >>> about how vista ruined their life that could be applied to Bush or a
> >>> political party.
> >>> "They took my freedom"
> >>> "They think I'm a criminal"
> >>> "They read my communications"
> >>> etc.
> >>> Then somebody says "VIsta did this to me. Are you going to let it do
> >>> it to you?" or something to that effect. Powerful message
> >>>
> >>> Another one could be a humorous one with the same idea but people are
> >>> running around screaming hysterically and saying things like "IT ATE
> >>> MY BABY!!!!" lol. A viral video: yes.
> >>>
> >>> I'm doing some work on the wiki today so all the ideas will go up on
> >>> there. Comrade Ringo Kamens
> >>
> >> This are very good ideas Ringo. :-)
> >> anyone willing to do a video campaign?
> >> not only on vide sites but on real world local channels?
> >>
> >> Chris F
> >> BinaryFreedom founder
> >> gNewSense developer
> >>
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If I was able to view the ad prior to its run, I would be willing to 
contribute funds to help with airtime.  I would need to know some sort of 
timeline before I could commit to a specific amount though.  I would also 
only feel comfortable doing this through FSF/BadVista.

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