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'No H8' campaign.

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'No H8' campaign.

by Chris Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:11 am

What did you think of the 'No H8' campaign that started after the passage of Prop 8. While it was initially intended to raise awareness and funds to support the cause, some claim that it is a disingenuous way for celebrities to promote themselves.

What do you think of the whole thing?

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Re: 'No H8' campaign.

by Forgiveness Man Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:31 am

Didn't pay much attention to it. Just struck me as another special interest group trying to change what it didn't like. Nothing special, not worth my mental time.

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Re: 'No H8' campaign.

by Alan Smithee Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:38 am

It's as much their right to advocate for their civil rights as it is for the people who want to take those rights away.

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Re: 'No H8' campaign.

by CeCe Wed Jul 13, 2011 8:43 am

There will always be opportunistic people but it doesn't diminish the work of the group behind it. From what I've seen, organizations like "No H8" & "It Gets Better" are doing a good job of raising awareness. That's the important thing. That can't be discredited by a few "has been" or "wannabe" celebs attempting to draw attention to themselves. And some of these celebs ARE genuinely interested in the cause & if that helps to get people's attention it's well worth it.

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Re: 'No H8' campaign.

by Nhaiyel Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:00 am

Decent concept, with an admirable message, even if the photos are so washed out and airbrushed that they become practically animated.

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Re: 'No H8' campaign.

by RedBedroom Wed Jul 13, 2011 11:16 am

I think that anything a celebrity does for free to promote something good for the masses, I am all for it, even if it is just them using it as an attention grabber.

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Re: 'No H8' campaign.

by Chris Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:34 pm

I'm kinda curious, though, as to what the duct tape symbolizes.

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Re: 'No H8' campaign.

by Alan Smithee Wed Jul 13, 2011 2:41 pm

Chris wrote:I'm kinda curious, though, as to what the duct tape symbolizes.

My guess is it's to symbolize not being heard, represented, counted, etc.

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Re: 'No H8' campaign.

by CeCe Wed Jul 13, 2011 3:33 pm

Chris wrote:I'm kinda curious, though, as to what the duct tape symbolizes.

About

On November 4, 2008 Proposition 8 passed in California, amending the state Constitution to ban same-sex marriage. The defeat provoked a groundswell of initiative within the GLBT community at a grassroots level, with many new political and protest organizations being formed in response.

The NOH8 Campaign is a photographic silent protest created by celebrity photographer Adam Bouska (http://www.bouska.net) and partner Jeff Parshley in direct response to the passage of Proposition 8. Photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices being silenced by Prop 8 and similar legislation around the world, with "NOH8" painted on one cheek in protest.

Nearly two and a half years since its inception, the NOH8 Campaign has grown to over 13,000 faces and continues to grow at an exponential rate. The campaign began with portraits of everyday Californians from all walks of life and soon rose to include politicians, military personnel, newlyweds, law enforcement, artists, celebrities, and many more.

The NOH8 Campaign has received overwhelming support from around the world, and has appeared in various local and national news programs and publications. The images are widely used on various social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter to spread the message of equality. Eventually the images will be compiled for a large-scale media campaign.

http://www.noh8campaign.com/article/about