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FOG3 · 05-07-2008, 22:39 PM

If I have a bunch of doctors and such putting up stuff about how smoking is bad does that mean kids will stop smoking?

Look at how things would be arranged with what al-Libi is talking about. You'd basically just be giving them needed ammo. There's more then one way to skin this cat or do propaganda, Shek. We both recognize the issue is that specific category of young males and having to somehow sway them into something productive instead of destructive.

They need to be given some manner of direction, "countering" it as al-Libi's suggestions involve just makes it seem more rebellious, etc. ergo net boon for them with said target audience. It enhances instead of hurting their efforts, and that's why it is not savvy.

No the counter is to put out something that gives them direction, that makes the irhabi's offerings look like chopped liver in comparison. Something they can take pride in.

You should know perfectly well not to play the other guys game, Shek. So what needs to be done is modifying the game so we effectively dominate, just like any other military endeavor.

05-07-2008, 22:39 PM	#10 (permalink)
FOG3 Patron Join Date: 05-04-06 Posts: 193	If I have a bunch of doctors and such putting up stuff about how smoking is bad does that mean kids will stop smoking? Look at how things would be arranged with what al-Libi is talking about. You'd basically just be giving them needed ammo. There's more then one way to skin this cat or do propaganda, Shek. We both recognize the issue is that specific category of young males and having to somehow sway them into something productive instead of destructive. They need to be given some manner of direction, "countering" it as al-Libi's suggestions involve just makes it seem more rebellious, etc. ergo net boon for them with said target audience. It enhances instead of hurting their efforts, and that's why it is not savvy. No the counter is to put out something that gives them direction, that makes the irhabi's offerings look like chopped liver in comparison. Something they can take pride in. You should know perfectly well not to play the other guys game, Shek. So what needs to be done is modifying the game so we effectively dominate, just like any other military endeavor. Last edited by FOG3 : 05-07-2008 at 22:49 PM.