While scrolling through my Akismet blocked comments for any possible non-spam comments that got blocked, one comment caught my attention for it’s lack of link spam. Usually, blocked comments are obviously spam because they have about 10-20 links to some dubious pharmaceutical product or pron site; however, this comment had merely one link, and seemed to have a coherent and logical statement. It was quite odd to see actual text in my blocked comments log, but after a quick analysis (reading the second sentence), it became apparent that this blocked comment was in fact spam.
Still, I would have unblocked the comment as I’m sympathetic to the spammer’s, Ron Paul 4 President, message, however the comment was made on a page, not a post, so it would not show up anyway. Although the Newsvine elections application on facebook will show you that I’m currently voting for an independent candidate, if the elections were today, I’ve give my vote to Ron Paul, as he’s the best candidate right now, in my opinion. I’ll post in better detail why I like Ron Paul later (he understands economics, appreciates the correlation between foreign policies and domestic issues, and he’s a doctor) but for now here’s the Ron Paul un-edited “spam”:
Ron paul is the last great hope for america. I am spamming your blog because I feel it is my duty as a patriot to inform the public of the true workings of the government. I know you probably dont care about whats going on in the world as long as you have your nice car and fancy gidgets, gizmos and widgets. But that doesnt matter because it cares about you. Hang together or hang separate. If you think these unconstitutional laws being passed on a daily basis wont effect you, you’re sadly mistaken. Just yesterday bloomberg and the new york mayor’s office announced that you will no longer be allowed to video tape or photograph on a public street, you will now need to obtain a free permit in order to video tape. However, in order to be eligible for this permit you will need 1MILLION$ in liability insurance. Does that sound like the united states to you? The land of the free and the brave, where you have to register to own a gun, register to own a car, register to drive, register to vote, register to leave the country, register to get benefits, register to protest, and now you need to register to take pictures. Maybe I’m just a dirty commie who cant handle that much ‘freedom’ (sarcasm) or maybe, we live in a police state.
Wake up! Get mad! Get Active! Call your senate and congress leaders and let them know how you feel! THEY ARE OUR PUBLIC SERVANTS WE ARE NOT THEIRS!
www.ronpaul2008.com
Now aside from the poor grammar, the message is solid (hence why I’m repeating it). The trouble with the message, is the lack of care about the target audience. The writer should realize that many people with blogs have no doubt heard of Ron Paul already. The true patriotic action would be to inform people you see in the real world about Ron Paul, his message, and why they should seriously consider voting for him. I’ve already went ahead and done so, speaking about Dr. Paul with friends, colleagues, and even strangers! Yes, the internet has played and will continue to play a huge role in the 2008 elections, however, elections happen in the real world. For this revolution to truly take hold, we must communicate and discuss this message with everyone. Spamming blogs about Ron Paul won’t help his cause. So, Mr./Ms./Mrs. “Ron Paul 4 President”, if you’re out there, get off your computer and get out into the real world. That is after all how Dr. Paul came in second place in Nevada recently, and that is how he’ll win the presidency.
I’m Adam Pieniazek, and I approve this message.
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I’m not a spammer in any means but I’m quite guilty of poor grammar. Please forgive me but that is just one of my weaknesses. I agree people have to get out there in the non-virtual world too. I assume they are but assuming is not always a good thing. So I agree with your message of spreading the message in varied ways.
Although, I wish people would consider utilizing the words virtual and non-virtual over the words real world and not the real world. The internet and activities that take place on it are no less real than using any other tool for communications. The internet is still very much a part of the real world.
Phuk ewe, Adumb. Content and passion are far more important than perfect spelling. Quit being an elitist. Some people are good at math, some at spelling, some at policy. Relax.
Ron Paul 2008!
Good point blogcruiser. I won’t edit the post but going forward I’ll use virtual/non-virtual instead of real world. I guess virtual just has the connotation of describing a Tron like virtual reality world.
Considering I’ve used poor grammar and will surely use it again in the future, I see where you’re both coming from blogcruiser and mark. My perspective is that if you’re gonna go through the effort of spamming a bunch of blogs with support of a political candidate, you’d also go through the effort of making sure the text is as persuasive as possible, and to me that means using correct grammar. To each his own though.
Also, it’d be one thing if the comment came on a post I wrote about Ron Paul, however, the comment showed up on my “About” section (which is quite piss poor quality, I’ll admit). If it came on one of the politics related posts on here I would have been more understanding.
Oh, and mark good point on content and passion being more important than spelling…the passion in Ron Paul 4 President’s comment is why I published it in the above post.
I did notice you mention that you posted it because the content was good. Heck, improvement upon anything is not a negative thing. We all strive to be better and do things better. Ok, many people do, I can’t speak for the world.
I appreciated your post on Ron Paul and your opinion. I read and evaluate what people have to say. I’m always looking to improve so hopefully after I leave a blog and read their material I digest the good and utilize it. Hopefully, if there is negative there I leave that and not take that with me.
I thank you for sharing your opinions and I hope you continue with your blogging. The more ideas and thoughts out here, then the more possibility of all of us all growing and improving.
Ok, some posts are just for fun or to spur emotions or what ever intent. It is all interesting and worth it.
Have a great day!
blogcruiser
Well said blogcruiser. I’m sure the original commenter wanted to spur a lot of emotions and raise attention to his cause, just like I knew a post titled “To the Ron Paul Spam Brigade” would do the same!
I read blogs, books and anything else for much the same reasons you do, to digest the good information and use it, so I very much appreciate you stopping by.
Take care buddy!
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