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I kinda hope so it give it a nice kick in the Con fun.

Are protesters = cosplayers? O_O;

Oh I'm willing to bet there will be at least one protester cosplay next year judging by the volume of post on them.

I'd like to see them on Con Property next year, just so I could have a little bit of fun clearing them out. Boo for sidewalks!!

I'm sort of hoping by then they'll be able to move on to more productive methods of asserting their faith. =/

when they do.... Hard Gay will be ready for them.

ufooooooo~

Don't forget Annonymous. XD That's if they are around.

Well I'm not 100% sure they'll be back but if they do their going to be pwn again.

Heh...have to wonder what would happen if some cosplayers went yaoi in front of them...  ;D

I hope more come both Protesters and Anime Fans, be of HELL OF A DAY!

Quote from: Stormfalcon on May 30, 2008, 12:35:51 AM
Heh...have to wonder what would happen if some cosplayers went yaoi in front of them...  ;D

That's something I would like to see, I could just picture there faces when they see that.

They were there last year, they were there this year...
Oh yeah, they're coming back.

They were at Fanime last year? Explain more please.

Quote from: HeeroYuy135 on May 30, 2008, 01:15:11 AM
They were there last year, they were there this year...
Oh yeah, they're coming back.

hummmm I don't remember seeing them last year ??? would you please explain?

I don't remember if they were the same people, but there were some last year, passing out material related to their protest...not that many people do remember them, though.

I'm pretty sure they will be, but the same thing will happen, they'll just get laughed at by the crowd of people.

...now I know what I want to cosplay as next year.

As well as being Spider Jerusalem.

The Erisian Noosphere of North America will have a public, one-man demonstration next year, I believe~

Believe it or not, those protestors are theyre EVERY year. and Every year we get them to leave via SJPD.

I think the best thing to do is have Fanime Jesus stand with them again and hold up a sign that says "I'm with Stupid people ->"

They damn well better come next year. I didn't have a camera to record all the madness. And some people here only recorded a minute of what happened. So if you protestors are reading this, please come back.(though unlikely they're on the boards XD)

I hope they come next year! Then I'll dress up as Mr. Satan from DBZ and the crowd should start chanting, "SATAN! SATAN!"
heheheheheh

Quote from: RoverRoy009 on May 30, 2008, 08:31:44 AM
I think the best thing to do is have Fanime Jesus stand with them again and hold up a sign that says "I'm with Stupid people ->"

I don't think it gets any better than Jesus crucified on Wolfwood's cross while being stabbed by Leonidas' spear. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/djseifer/Fanime%202008/jesus-freaks-04.jpg)

Quote from: dj seifer on May 30, 2008, 08:47:15 PM

Quote from: RoverRoy009 on May 30, 2008, 08:31:44 AM
I think the best thing to do is have Fanime Jesus stand with them again and hold up a sign that says "I'm with Stupid people ->"

I don't think it gets any better than Jesus crucified on Wolfwood's cross while being stabbed by Leonidas' spear. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v54/djseifer/Fanime%202008/jesus-freaks-04.jpg)

Um...looking at this I suddenly realize that the main protester guy's shirt is spelt wrong.  It says "Hell is Real!  No warning is to strong!"

To = used for expressing motion or direction toward a point, person, place, or thing approached and reached, as opposed to from. 

I think he meant

Too = extremely; very

My point is, when trying to protest the pagan / Godless anime fans of the West Coast...at least make sure your shirt doesn't have any glaring typo's.  It tends to distract from your message...well the typo and the fake Jesus being crucified on a cosplay cross over his shoulder.

You know, if they protest every year, at some point it will be not fun/interesting anymore.  :P

Quote from: Kandybar on May 30, 2008, 09:28:14 PM
You know, if they protest every year, at some point it will be not fun/interesting anymore.  :P

That would also mean more anonymous cosplayers every year O_O;

If they come every year, the Fanime staff will have to put it in the schedule...

That would be awesome.

1st off that was a funny pic hehe.
2nd yes they'll be back they always go were people are having fun. how do i know well im a wrestling fan and they always pop up. i go to a heavy metal concert and bam there they are agian. just remember they want you to get in there face and cause trouble so they can bring things down. it was said once in south park ep "how does one kill that has no life". answer you can't =(

LOLZ, I have the WoW South park ep on my 360.

FTW!

Quote from: FinalShadows on May 30, 2008, 09:32:07 PM

Quote from: Kandybar on May 30, 2008, 09:28:14 PM
You know, if they protest every year, at some point it will be not fun/interesting anymore.  :P

That would also mean more anonymous cosplayers every year O_O;

Ain't nothing wrong with that.

Quote from: XpHoBiaX on May 30, 2008, 12:16:36 AM
Don't forget Annonymous. XD That's if they are around.

Anonymous is everywhere.  They cannot run.  They cannot hide.  Expect us.

I was thinking about this with my friends, and we just thought we would like to be staff members for Fanimecon 09'. If we did make it I would call my group the Disciplinary Comittee and cosplay as Seifer from FFVIII ;D

Well if they come again I'm going to beat them down with the power of Logic!! If the power of Logic can't get through their thick skulls, then they're be truly hopeless. If they are hopeless, then people should call the cops on them ASAP. Teach them to be stupid and willfully ignorant >.<

I hope they don't come next year, they ruined the Zelda gathering

Quote from: Ayanami Rei First Child on May 31, 2008, 02:44:03 PM
Well if they come again I'm going to beat them down with the power of Logic!! If the power of Logic can't get through their thick skulls, then they're be truly hopeless. If they are hopeless, then people should call the cops on them ASAP. Teach them to be stupid and willfully ignorant >.<

That would almost be like talking to a brick wall.  People like those that preach with fear tactics (the "Follow Jesus or be  Damned to Hell" approach) are kind of beyond logic (or reason).

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Quote from: Ayanami Rei First Child on May 31, 2008, 02:44:03 PM
Well if they come again I'm going to beat them down with the power of Logic!! If the power of Logic can't get through their thick skulls, then they're be truly hopeless. If they are hopeless, then people should call the cops on them ASAP. Teach them to be stupid and willfully ignorant >.<

That would almost be like talking to a brick wall.  People like those that preach with fear tactics (the "Follow Jesus or be  Damned to Hell" approach) are kind of beyond logic (or reason).

I know that a lot of people disagree, but I'm always a fan of silent opposition to things like this.  When you respond to them they stick around and keep acting like that.  Either completely ignore them (thats what I did this year) or form a line and turn your backs to them. 

Quote from: Ayanami Rei First Child on May 31, 2008, 02:44:03 PM
Well if they come again I'm going to beat them down with the power of Logic!! If the power of Logic can't get through their thick skulls, then they're be truly hopeless. If they are hopeless, then people should call the cops on them ASAP. Teach them to be stupid and willfully ignorant >.<

...

...you've kinda led a sheltered life, haven't you?

No, seriously- think back to every single argument you've ever had. Reason < Emotion. It's how politics works, it's how religion works, it's how human interaction works. While the ideal would be a prioritization of reason over emotion, it's rarely how it actually works out.

Much to my dismay.

Quote from: sykoeent on May 30, 2008, 10:55:56 AM
I hope they come next year! Then I'll dress up as Mr. Satan from DBZ and the crowd should start chanting, "SATAN! SATAN!"
heheheheheh

Then we need to get a mini table and tea so you and fanime jesus can sit at it and sip tea right in front of said protesters. X3

Quote from: K&K4ever on June 01, 2008, 08:28:45 PM
I hope they don't come next year, they ruined the Zelda gathering

Don't worry sweetie, I'm sure they won't be back but then again, I would love to see them back just to see them get pwn by all of us and Fanime Jesus  :D ;D

If they do then will sick Jesus on them again. XD

Quote from: Kandybar on May 30, 2008, 09:28:14 PM
You know, if they protest every year, at some point it will be not fun/interesting anymore.  :P

naaa it's only once an year~ so I think it would stay fresh =D

I meant convention happens every year~ it's still fun and interesting nya?  <3

True that. Depending on how many cons you go to it should stay pretty fresh.

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I love how they assumed that there were no Christians attending Fanime. (NEWSFLASH, protesters! Anime is a MEDIUM, NOT A GENRE.)

It'd be fun to see them back, haha. I also like to imagine the 'real' Jesus is looking down at it, facepalming like crazy.

Darkse1d, I doubt anyone took the protesters seriously, so no "fanning the flames" there.

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For the most part the con goers had a good time rustling the feathers of the protesters. I know I had fun when I began the chanting "Bring out Jesus!" I agree with zoupzuop, I doubt the protesters left an impact outside of us laughing at them. No harm was done to anyone or the con.

I don't care one way or another if they come back.

PS: Darkse1d, I'm not sure if you read the general forum rules or not, but the boards are supposed to remain at a general PG-13 level. So it would be nice if you modified your post and censored out the cussing.

I hope they do.
I did not see them last year.

I still kick myself not getting there sooner I got there 30 minutes before they left and from what I gathered they where there sooner.

I cordially invite them to come back, because they are so funny.

I almost want them to step on convention property where I get the opportunity to throw them off of it =)

lol I'd love to see them come back - my friends and I want to come up to them in our Trinity Blood cosplay and tell them the Pope doesn't approve of what they're doing XD

Quote from: Yukari Kaiba on February 02, 2009, 11:02:27 AM
lol I'd love to see them come back - my friends and I want to come up to them in our Trinity Blood cosplay and tell them the Pope doesn't approve of what they're doing XD

Full of win.

If they do come back I think I'll wear my Darth Nihilus costume and start preaching the Sith Code. :P

Quote from: Darth_Diclonius on February 02, 2009, 09:53:20 PM
If they do come back I think I'll wear my Darth Nihilus costume and start preaching the Sith Code. :P

Also win.

I'm buying this shirt just incase they do show up...and cause it's funny.

http://www.splitreason.com/product/514

Quote from: BrightHeart76 on February 04, 2009, 08:52:55 PM
I'm buying this shirt just incase they do show up...and cause it's funny.

http://www.splitreason.com/product/514

MUST, BUY (0_0)

Do you think they  would be mad if they were sprayed with holy water in water guns? if it was really blessed?

Quote from: dibbly on February 11, 2009, 11:38:18 PM
Do you think they  would be mad if they were sprayed with holy water in water guns? if it was really blessed?

Probably.
But that would not be a good idea at all, no matter how fun it would be.

I was annoyed that they left before I could debate with the bastards. I mean I believe in God, but I believe that their message was based upon HATE...NOT Love like how Jesus did it. I wanted to attack their stupid narrow minds with The Bible. That's usually one of the best ways to destroy these idiots, is to go "Well according to these parts in your Holy Scripture you're WRONG and BAD! Now go away and don't come back until you learn your religion better" >=)

Quote from: Ayanami Rei First Child on February 19, 2009, 12:07:44 AM
I was annoyed that they left before I could debate with the bastards. I mean I believe in God, but I believe that their message was based upon HATE...NOT Love like how Jesus did it. I wanted to attack their stupid narrow minds with The Bible. That's usually one of the best ways to destroy these idiots, is to go "Well according to these parts in your Holy Scripture you're WRONG and BAD! Now go away and don't come back until you learn your religion better" >=)

i did that. they just got exasperated for a minute and started yelling again. no reasoning with those types.it is better just to go make the best of them being there and show what a farce it really is.

*dances in circles like the pagan he is....*

i dont like them. last year i got yelled at by one coz i am a crosplayer. i go as a maid, and they are all "YOUR GAY" im like "NO SH** HAVE A COOKIE" i really dont like them. this year if there ARE protesters i WILL say something to them and it will NOT be nice, it will be something like "HEY THANKS FOR STEALING PEGANISM!" NO OFFENCE TO YOU COOL CHRISTIANS OUT THERE! but yeah i am wiccan. so XP

If the protesters show up, let's organize the largest Rick-Roll, something to put into the Guinness Record book. I'm bringing my V costume anyways.

Yeah, he'll probably be there. He lives in my town and was there last year, he's a pretty big advocate of those kinda things. So He'll be back, maybe i'll go to his door with the book of Mormon? Or go as a preacher and preach to him not to go.. nah that wont work, he'll be there.

Quote from: Umeboshi on March 03, 2009, 01:09:18 PM
Yeah, he'll probably be there. He lives in my town and was there last year, he's a pretty big advocate of those kinda things. So He'll be back, maybe i'll go to his door with the book of Mormon? Or go as a preacher and preach to him not to go.. nah that wont work, he'll be there.

Excellent...

Quote from: Ayanami Rei First Child on February 19, 2009, 12:07:44 AM
I was annoyed that they left before I could debate with the bastards. I mean I believe in God, but I believe that their message was based upon HATE...NOT Love like how Jesus did it. I wanted to attack their stupid narrow minds with The Bible. That's usually one of the best ways to destroy these idiots, is to go "Well according to these parts in your Holy Scripture you're WRONG and BAD! Now go away and don't come back until you learn your religion better" >=)

Agreed. I was very frustrated because so many times I see demonstrations like that and I can't help but wonder how many people who might have given the doctrine of Christianity a chance are suddenly shut off to it because of such a negative experience. I agree with Rei in that the message of the Bible boils down to this understanding of love and the good nature that you can nurture within yourself, etc. Looking for the best in people, not using this "righteousness" to pass judgment on the weak and sinful. Those guys probably broke the seven deadly sins before they even walked out the door...so who are they to be judging anyone?

In any case, I hope they don't come back, but I have a feeling they will. To those of you who might encounter them I hope that it doesn't permanently damage your relationship with the beliefs of Christianity. If you've explored it and you just don't think it's for you that's one thing, but for someone (or a group of people) to force it in such a hateful manner upon an unsuspecting group of people is just wrong.

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I'm still curious.  What exactly did we do to warrant a protest?  I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups.  However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't?  Any ideas?

Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious.  What exactly did we do to warrant a protest?  I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups.  However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't?  Any ideas?

Because.
Just because.

Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious.  What exactly did we do to warrant a protest?  I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups.  However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't?  Any ideas?

I think it was more of the demographic that attracted them than anything else. Perhaps if they step in now while the minds are still young and impressionable they can turn them away from the sinful life of cosplay/anime...lol.

That's my belief anyways...not to mention the fact that Anime has a number of controversial representations of divine beings in any number of series. Demons, angels, God and the Devil, etc.

Similar to Harry Potter haters....kinda.

I heard it had something about that we "worshipped" anime like false Gods and something about hentai and we are all perverts and the way we dress was unchristian besides Jesus of course and yadda yadda I was a bit late to his starting rant.

i blame their presence on all you bleach kids that are showing so much skin.....But dont stop....double plus: lots of leg and the protectors will come back....clear negative: lots of those legs are connected to 14 or 16 YOs.....


Eric swears hes not a child molester/pervert.......

Quote from: FanFicGuru on March 04, 2009, 11:03:28 AM

Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious.  What exactly did we do to warrant a protest?  I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups.  However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't?  Any ideas?

I think it was more of the demographic that attracted them than anything else. Perhaps if they step in now while the minds are still young and impressionable they can turn them away from the sinful life of cosplay/anime...lol.

That's my belief anyways...not to mention the fact that Anime has a number of controversial representations of divine beings in any number of series. Demons, angels, God and the Devil, etc.

Similar to Harry Potter haters....kinda.

Hey us D&D players have been getting crap from the Christians for near 30 years, way before you Potter fans got any crap. Because we totally sacrifice goats to Boccob in are basements and do rituals on are dice. Actually the last one is basically true ::).

http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=200

Im a sephy cosplayer -- i should bring a bunch of people to their protests >:3

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Quote from: FanFicGuru on March 04, 2009, 11:03:28 AM

Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious.  What exactly did we do to warrant a protest?  I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups.  However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't?  Any ideas?

I think it was more of the demographic that attracted them than anything else. Perhaps if they step in now while the minds are still young and impressionable they can turn them away from the sinful life of cosplay/anime...lol.

That's my belief anyways...not to mention the fact that Anime has a number of controversial representations of divine beings in any number of series. Demons, angels, God and the Devil, etc.

Similar to Harry Potter haters....kinda.

Hey us D&D players have been getting crap from the Christians for near 30 years, way before you Potter fans got any crap. Because we totally sacrifice goats to Boccob in are basements and do rituals on are dice. Actually the last one is basically true ::).

Oh yeah I totally agree. I"m not saying Harry Potter fans were the first, it was just the first thing that came to mind since it's more recent and powerful in my memory...but D&D definitely gets its share of harassment. lol

Quote from: ewu on March 04, 2009, 06:44:00 PM
i blame their presence on all you bleach kids that are showing so much skin.....But dont stop....double plus: lots of leg and the protectors will come back....clear negative: lots of those legs are connected to 14 or 16 YOs.....


Eric swears hes not a child molester/pervert.......

I DON'T BELIEVE YOU!

O:-)

Let's direct them towards some Twilight fans.   ;D

Quote from: G.I.R on March 05, 2009, 12:51:09 PM
Let's direct them towards some Twilight fans.   ;D

That is a AWESOME suggestion.

Quote from: Kanzake on March 05, 2009, 06:51:53 AM
http://www.vgcats.com/comics/?strip_id=200

Im a sephy cosplayer -- i should bring a bunch of people to their protests >:3

God I love that comic.

I say that everyone should bring a "random" protest sign (No on 8, Free Tibet, Not in my back yard,  Save Ferris, et-al) (and use them outside of course) and "dilute" their protest signs in a sea of messages.  ;D

Quote from: G.I.R on March 06, 2009, 12:47:09 PM
I say that everyone should bring a "random" protest sign (No on 8, Free Tibet, Not in my back yard,  Save Ferris, et-al) (and use them outside of course) and "dilute" their protest signs in a sea of messages.  ;D

XD, i'm with that as well. Like how Uncle from Jackie Chan Adventures says 'Magic beats magic' then I say 'Protest beats protest!' XD!!

Quote from: Steve.Young on March 05, 2009, 01:31:19 PM

Quote from: G.I.R on March 05, 2009, 12:51:09 PM
Let's direct them towards some Twilight fans.   ;D

That is a AWESOME suggestion.

Hell yeah!

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Quote from: G.I.R on March 06, 2009, 12:47:09 PM
I say that everyone should bring a "random" protest sign (No on 8, Free Tibet, Not in my back yard,  Save Ferris, et-al) (and use them outside of course) and "dilute" their protest signs in a sea of messages.  ;D

XD, i'm with that as well. Like how Uncle from Jackie Chan Adventures says 'Magic beats magic' then I say 'Protest beats protest!' XD!!

They should be anime related protest signs.  "Giant Robot Mechanics Unionize Now!"  "If You Make 9 Foot Long Swords Illegal Only Criminals Will Have 9 Foot Long Swords."  etc.

freedom to bear concealed gunblades?

I would totally be cool with doing anime-themed protest signs. I bet that there are a lot of Jet Set Radio-themed ones I could do with my Ryth cosplay...

I think that someone needs to get a cosplay group together where everyone cosplays a protester and carries a protest sign. It's the only thing that makes me a little sad that signs are banned in the con. XD;;

How odd would it be if someone who conquered China, like Sima Yi, was carrying a "Free Tibet" sign?  :D

I thought about doing a "Turn to Zeon or burn in Hell or whatever" but then I thought nevermind.

Quote from: SimaSeph on March 11, 2009, 10:55:02 PM
How odd would it be if someone who conquered China, like Sima Yi, was carrying a "Free Tibet" sign?  :D

That sounds like a awesome idea...

Quote from: SimaSeph on March 11, 2009, 10:55:02 PM
How odd would it be if someone who conquered China, like Sima Yi, was carrying a "Free Tibet" sign?  :D

HA HA!

ummm....during Sima Yi's time...China was just a bit bigger than Texas and barely reached half way to Lhasa...

You can't learn history from a game!

I'm aware China was quite a bit smaller, history is actually one of my favorite subjects. I've read many books about that particular time period as well. But the idea of a (posthumously titled) Chinese emperor with a "Free Tibet" sign just seems amusing to me.

I think a Hitler stash and that sign would put a spin on things...

I must admit, that too would be very amusing. A Hitler stash and anything related to peace would cause quite a stir.

to claim the free tibet movement is a movement of peace is complicated too

Also true, but if people following the movement really cared for the wishes of the Dalai Lama the movement would be entirely peaceful.

I remember them from last year! that Jesus guy really did the protesters well ;D Oh well I'll hack N slash them with my blessed bayonets ;)

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Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious.  What exactly did we do to warrant a protest?  I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups.  However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't?  Any ideas?

Because.
Just because.

ill tell you why, coz you have a sexy beast like me there... NO NO NO im not conceited i joke i joke lol

well i asked my mother who is MAJORLY against anime, manga, and ANY anime convention all around. she IS christian herself, just to get it out there, and this was her answer (yes i wrote it down and posting what is written down;

"it is morraly wrong the way the women are portrayed as 'sexy', women should NOT show skin like that, it is slutty and whoreish. women are NOT pieces of meat." to write this next part i have to explain my parents were in SJ when a previous FanimeCOn was out and about and saw a lot of people dressed up and saw signs for it so she knew "From what I have seen, young boys should not be hanging around  with women who have nothing more than a short skirt and underwear and a bra on. It is a sin, sinful indulgance and if God had his way, there would be no Anime, or conventions to boast their popularity"

thankfully i am NOT but there you have it, thats the idea of ONE hard core religious woman.
me i am agnostic leaning twords Wicca. but i believe if there is a god, and he IS against anime and conventions, than why has he not killed the anime nerds/ otaku? lol

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Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious.  What exactly did we do to warrant a protest?  I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups.  However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't?  Any ideas?

Because.
Just because.

ill tell you why, coz you have a sexy beast like me there... NO NO NO im not conceited i joke i joke lol

well i asked my mother who is MAJORLY against anime, manga, and ANY anime convention all around. she IS christian herself, just to get it out there, and this was her answer (yes i wrote it down and posting what is written down;

"it is morraly wrong the way the women are portrayed as 'sexy', women should NOT show skin like that, it is slutty and whoreish. women are NOT pieces of meat." to write this next part i have to explain my parents were in SJ when a previous FanimeCOn was out and about and saw a lot of people dressed up and saw signs for it so she knew "From what I have seen, young boys should not be hanging around  with women who have nothing more than a short skirt and underwear and a bra on. It is a sin, sinful indulgance and if God had his way, there would be no Anime, or conventions to boast their popularity"

thankfully i am NOT but there you have it, thats the idea of ONE hard core religious woman.
me i am agnostic leaning twords Wicca. but i believe if there is a god, and he IS against anime and conventions, than why has he not killed the anime nerds/ otaku? lol

::)
I lulz at the BOLD.
Little does she realize that according to her religion, God created everything, and thus, Anime...

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Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious.  What exactly did we do to warrant a protest?  I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups.  However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't?  Any ideas?

Because.
Just because.

ill tell you why, coz you have a sexy beast like me there... NO NO NO im not conceited i joke i joke lol

well i asked my mother who is MAJORLY against anime, manga, and ANY anime convention all around. she IS christian herself, just to get it out there, and this was her answer (yes i wrote it down and posting what is written down;

"it is morraly wrong the way the women are portrayed as 'sexy', women should NOT show skin like that, it is slutty and whoreish. women are NOT pieces of meat." to write this next part i have to explain my parents were in SJ when a previous FanimeCOn was out and about and saw a lot of people dressed up and saw signs for it so she knew "From what I have seen, young boys should not be hanging around  with women who have nothing more than a short skirt and underwear and a bra on. It is a sin, sinful indulgance and if God had his way, there would be no Anime, or conventions to boast their popularity"

thankfully i am NOT but there you have it, thats the idea of ONE hard core religious woman.
me i am agnostic leaning twords Wicca. but i believe if there is a god, and he IS against anime and conventions, than why has he not killed the anime nerds/ otaku? lol

::)
I lulz at the BOLD.
Little does she realize that according to her religion, God created everything, and thus, Anime...

hahahahaha maybe i should tell mein mutter that lololz

OR NO she found some of my wicca stuff i can say all the goddesses got together with god and wanted to piss her off XD no im not that mean...

but seriosuly thats just ONE religious view, my grandparents are just as so if not more, and when i get back they are all like "did you have fun?" to me lol...

i think we should ask one there-
hahahaha talking like they are forgien or like animated objects "maybe we should ask one there" lol

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Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious.  What exactly did we do to warrant a protest?  I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups.  However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't?  Any ideas?

Because.
Just because.

ill tell you why, coz you have a sexy beast like me there... NO NO NO im not conceited i joke i joke lol

well i asked my mother who is MAJORLY against anime, manga, and ANY anime convention all around. she IS christian herself, just to get it out there, and this was her answer (yes i wrote it down and posting what is written down;

"it is morraly wrong the way the women are portrayed as 'sexy', women should NOT show skin like that, it is slutty and whoreish. women are NOT pieces of meat." to write this next part i have to explain my parents were in SJ when a previous FanimeCOn was out and about and saw a lot of people dressed up and saw signs for it so she knew "From what I have seen, young boys should not be hanging around  with women who have nothing more than a short skirt and underwear and a bra on. It is a sin, sinful indulgance and if God had his way, there would be no Anime, or conventions to boast their popularity"

thankfully i am NOT but there you have it, thats the idea of ONE hard core religious woman.
me i am agnostic leaning twords Wicca. but i believe if there is a god, and he IS against anime and conventions, than why has he not killed the anime nerds/ otaku? lol

::)
I lulz at the BOLD.
Little does she realize that according to her religion, God created everything, and thus, Anime...

hahahahaha maybe i should tell mein mutter that lololz

OR NO she found some of my wicca stuff i can say all the goddesses got together with god and wanted to piss her off XD no im not that mean...

but seriosuly thats just ONE religious view, my grandparents are just as so if not more, and when i get back they are all like "did you have fun?" to me lol...

i think we should ask one there-
hahahaha talking like they are forgien or like animated objects "maybe we should ask one there" lol

If you really want to piss her off, tell her that technically God created evil.
My favorite argument against Christianity.
No offense to any of you Christians of course  ;D

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Quote from: BrightHeart76 on March 04, 2009, 08:21:42 AM
I'm still curious.  What exactly did we do to warrant a protest?  I mean goodness knows we're not perfect and some of the stuff might raise a few eyebrows with some groups.  However, why did we warrant a protest when other conventions don't?  Any ideas?

Because.
Just because.

ill tell you why, coz you have a sexy beast like me there... NO NO NO im not conceited i joke i joke lol

well i asked my mother who is MAJORLY against anime, manga, and ANY anime convention all around. she IS christian herself, just to get it out there, and this was her answer (yes i wrote it down and posting what is written down;

"it is morraly wrong the way the women are portrayed as 'sexy', women should NOT show skin like that, it is slutty and whoreish. women are NOT pieces of meat." to write this next part i have to explain my parents were in SJ when a previous FanimeCOn was out and about and saw a lot of people dressed up and saw signs for it so she knew "From what I have seen, young boys should not be hanging around  with women who have nothing more than a short skirt and underwear and a bra on. It is a sin, sinful indulgance and if God had his way, there would be no Anime, or conventions to boast their popularity"

thankfully i am NOT but there you have it, thats the idea of ONE hard core religious woman.
me i am agnostic leaning twords Wicca. but i believe if there is a god, and he IS against anime and conventions, than why has he not killed the anime nerds/ otaku? lol

::)
I lulz at the BOLD.
Little does she realize that according to her religion, God created everything, and thus, Anime...

hahahahaha maybe i should tell mein mutter that lololz

OR NO she found some of my wicca stuff i can say all the goddesses got together with god and wanted to piss her off XD no im not that mean...

but seriosuly thats just ONE religious view, my grandparents are just as so if not more, and when i get back they are all like "did you have fun?" to me lol...

i think we should ask one there-
hahahaha talking like they are forgien or like animated objects "maybe we should ask one there" lol

If you really want to piss her off, tell her that technically God created evil.
My favorite argument against Christianity.
No offense to any of you Christians of course  ;D

hahahaha i find this funny

Quote from: ewu on March 13, 2009, 07:23:14 AM
to claim the free tibet movement is a movement of peace is complicated too

wow RadioActiveKitty... conceited???? ANYWAY this is mainly to a moderator but anyone can answer if you truthfully know the answer.

Will you get kicked out of Fanime if you form a NON VIOLANT Protest against the protesters?

I mean I will make REAL sure it does not get out of hand and all. So yeah, I am pretty good about protests I know when to back off and I know when to keep going.

I still would like to know as someone said, what did we go to warrant a Protest?

these guys were in front of the convention center, a public area. You all can do whatever you want as long as it isn't illegal....

As for entering the convention center. It is the call of the convention center staff. Since Fanime is running a convention at the center, our desires have considerable sway with the staff. Don't do anything that will piss us off of your badge will be revoked, membership canceled, and escorted from the convention by very sexy rovers, or the sexy police, depending on the infraction....and just cuz you wanna be carried out by sexy men, its no reason to break the rules.

Have a sign that says "That's Japanese for saying 'hello!' -----> "

Point it right next to the protesters.

I doubt they'll come back again. The reason they were there wasn't because of the con. They just wanted to be heard in a place full of people.

Quote from: Touya no Miko on March 24, 2009, 06:19:17 PM
I doubt they'll come back again. The reason they were there wasn't because of the con. They just wanted to be heard in a place full of people.

Wouldnt that justify going back next year?
Fanime has a growing number of Attendees every year.

more new souls to save:)

Quote from: ewu on March 24, 2009, 05:03:09 PM
these guys were in front of the convention center, a public area. You all can do whatever you want as long as it isn't illegal....

As for entering the convention center. It is the call of the convention center staff. Since Fanime is running a convention at the center, our desires have considerable sway with the staff. Don't do anything that will piss us off of your badge will be revoked, membership canceled, and escorted from the convention by very sexy rovers, or the sexy police, depending on the infraction....and just cuz you wanna be carried out by sexy men, its no reason to break the rules.

ok, thats what i needed to know THANKS EWU!

im not against them but somewhat afraid of them, yet i respect them and their dedication to their religion. anyone that into it is respectful but still i should like not be intimidated as I am by them lolz

so can anyone answer me two questions?

One- why ARE the protesters there, and is it REALLY neccicery to have the "Turn To Jesus Or Burn In Hell" poster?

Two- I hear Jesus is NOT a protester but just a con-goer and has NOTHING to do with the protesters, but only messes with them. One of my freinds told me that today. I was just wondering if that is true. O.o

I think they were just extreme Christians. I think the sign was a little extreme myself. As for Jesus, he was there for the con and just happen to be cosplaying as Jesus while the protesters were there.
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Quote from: narutofan17 on March 25, 2009, 02:48:57 PM
I think they were just extreme Christians. I think the sign was a little extreme myself. As for Jesus, he was there for the con and just happen to be cosplaying as Jesus while the protesters were there.
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I lulz at the box the guy in the bottem right is sitting on

Quote from: xLolitaBoix on March 25, 2009, 02:34:47 PM
im not against them but somewhat afraid of them, yet i respect them and their dedication to their religion. anyone that into it is respectful but still i should like not be intimidated as I am by them lolz

so can anyone answer me two questions?

k

Quote from: xLolitaBoix on March 25, 2009, 02:34:47 PMOne- why ARE the protesters there, and is it REALLY neccicery to have the "Turn To Jesus Or Burn In Hell" poster?

They were there because they see anime, or what is depicted in anime in some way or anther as evil, bad, etc.

Quote from: xLolitaBoix on March 25, 2009, 02:34:47 PMTwo- I hear Jesus is NOT a protester but just a con-goer and has NOTHING to do with the protesters, but only messes with them. One of my freinds told me that today. I was just wondering if that is true. O.o

I don't see Christians dressing up as Jesus to protest anime. They would probably be against it in fact.
Yes, Jesus was a con-goer. Heck, I hugged Jesus. Jesus is awesome.

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Quote from: xLolitaBoix on March 25, 2009, 02:34:47 PM
im not against them but somewhat afraid of them, yet i respect them and their dedication to their religion. anyone that into it is respectful but still i should like not be intimidated as I am by them lolz

so can anyone answer me two questions?

k

Quote from: xLolitaBoix on March 25, 2009, 02:34:47 PMOne- why ARE the protesters there, and is it REALLY neccicery to have the "Turn To Jesus Or Burn In Hell" poster?

They were there because they see anime, or what is depicted in anime in some way or anther as evil, bad, etc.

Quote from: xLolitaBoix on March 25, 2009, 02:34:47 PMTwo- I hear Jesus is NOT a protester but just a con-goer and has NOTHING to do with the protesters, but only messes with them. One of my freinds told me that today. I was just wondering if that is true. O.o

I don't see Christians dressing up as Jesus to protest anime. They would probably be against it in fact.
Yes, Jesus was a con-goer. Heck, I hugged Jesus. Jesus is awesome.

well that helps a bit. i mean yea i do respect them. some of my friends who sadly are not into anime (T-T*pitty on them* JUST KIDDING i love them like mad)... no they are all "dude how can you tollerate or respect the christians doing that?" my answer is HOW CAN YOU NOT! if you believe in something THAT much than thats great.

i may not agree with the reason they protest honestly XD where in the bible does it say Anime is a sin?

and yeah Jesus is pretty cool lol. and the whole crowd that was out there were all "JESUS JESUS!" when he showed up. lol i remember that.

Somehow something so much as pushing one's beliefs on other people... and telling them to burn in hell if they don't, just because they strongly believe in them... isn't something I would describe as "great". We ca easily respect their religion, but they surely did not respect us.

Quote from: Jun-Watarase on March 25, 2009, 07:37:30 PM
Somehow something so much as pushing one's beliefs on other people... and telling them to burn in hell if they don't, just because they strongly believe in them... isn't something I would describe as "great". We ca easily respect their religion, but they surely did not respect us.

Indeed.

this is true. i mean i dont agree with the burn in hell thing either. i dont believe in what they say period. but i respect the christian religion and the faith they have... i like the meaning to faith it is so mysterious. Faith- belief in something without proof. the fact that they have that is cool. and yeah they could be a little less rude with that "Turn To Jesus Or Burn In Hell"

ug.. its people like that, which make christians look bad.

as a christian were supposed to be loving and excepting of others.
is their another bible? maby i was reading the wrong edition?

lol

i almost hope their their so i can give them a pice of my mind.  >:(

you know their like that at church too, even to other christians, their is always something that makes you not a real christian.
too much money, not enough money, you dog has a limp, five eyes and a purple nose.

::) i mean really!

Quote from: avatarkayla on March 26, 2009, 11:09:46 AM
ug.. its people like that, which make christians look bad.

as a christian were supposed to be loving and excepting of others.
is their another bible? maby i was reading the wrong edition?

lol

i almost hope their their so i can give them a pice of my mind.  >:(

you know their like that at church too, even to other christians, their is always something that makes you not a real christian.
too much money, not enough money, you dog has a limp, five eyes and a purple nose.

::) i mean really!

Read the old testament... it tells you to prosecute people that don't follow the way of god.

It also tells you other awesome stuff. Like to take your wife to the church after you're married, and to test her purity. The priest takes the dirt from the ground and mixes it with water. The wife then drinks the holy water, and if she gets sick she is not chaste and is then to be put to death for being unpure.

The bible has other awesome gems.

My favorite is still, if the husband dies before a child(male) is born, the wife has to have sex with all of her husband's brothers until she has a male child of his blood.

Quote from: PyronIkari on March 26, 2009, 02:05:07 PM
My favorite is still, if the husband dies before a child(male) is born, the wife has to have sex with all of her husband's brothers until she has a male child of his blood.

Kind of makes you think about things doesn't it? hahaha

Quote from: PyronIkari on March 26, 2009, 02:05:07 PM

Quote from: avatarkayla on March 26, 2009, 11:09:46 AM
ug.. its people like that, which make christians look bad.

as a christian were supposed to be loving and excepting of others.
is their another bible? maby i was reading the wrong edition?

lol

i almost hope their their so i can give them a pice of my mind.  >:(

you know their like that at church too, even to other christians, their is always something that makes you not a real christian.
too much money, not enough money, you dog has a limp, five eyes and a purple nose.

::) i mean really!

Read the old testament... it tells you to prosecute people that don't follow the way of god.

It also tells you other awesome stuff. Like to take your wife to the church after you're married, and to test her purity. The priest takes the dirt from the ground and mixes it with water. The wife then drinks the holy water, and if she gets sick she is not chaste and is then to be put to death for being unpure.

The bible has other awesome gems.

My favorite is still, if the husband dies before a child(male) is born, the wife has to have sex with all of her husband's brothers until she has a male child of his blood.

The above are some of the many reasons I quit Christianity...

But the bible is still full of so much epic win.
Especially if you encounter someone who takes it literally instead of figuratively.

Too bad I have a Mormon Bible, and is likely edited and does not have that stuff.

Quote from: jinnai_animexcalibur on March 24, 2009, 05:38:14 PM
Have a sign that says "That's Japanese for saying 'hello!' -----> "

Point it right next to the protesters.

Or, "Off His Meds".

If they do come back, they will be owned by cosplay Jesus or Anonymous. XD

Quote from: XpHoBiaX on May 30, 2008, 12:16:36 AM
Don't forget Annonymous. XD That's if they are around.

Thanks for reminding me to pack my EFG face.

LOL Westboro Baptist Church number 2! Someone should go Yaoi or Yuri in front of them.XD JK

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Quote from: narutofan17 on March 25, 2009, 02:48:57 PM
I think they were just extreme Christians. I think the sign was a little extreme myself. As for Jesus, he was there for the con and just happen to be cosplaying as Jesus while the protesters were there.
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I lulz at the box the guy in the bottem right is sitting on

REPENT
YOU
PERVERT

XD I know. He's just sitting back chillin watchin the debate.

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Quote from: narutofan17 on March 25, 2009, 02:48:57 PM
I think they were just extreme Christians. I think the sign was a little extreme myself. As for Jesus, he was there for the con and just happen to be cosplaying as Jesus while the protesters were there.
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I lulz at the box the guy in the bottem right is sitting on

REPENT
YOU
PERVERT

XD I know. He's just sitting back chillin watchin the debate.

Look at the bottom left corner. BLEACH!

Quote from: BumbleB on April 15, 2009, 01:52:43 PM

Quote from: narutofan17 on April 15, 2009, 12:16:43 PM

Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on March 25, 2009, 04:41:20 PM

Quote from: narutofan17 on March 25, 2009, 02:48:57 PM
I think they were just extreme Christians. I think the sign was a little extreme myself. As for Jesus, he was there for the con and just happen to be cosplaying as Jesus while the protesters were there.
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I lulz at the box the guy in the bottem right is sitting on

REPENT
YOU
PERVERT

XD I know. He's just sitting back chillin watchin the debate.

Look at the bottom left corner. BLEACH!

Look at the Top Left Corner.
The corner of a building!

Oh this game is fun!

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Quote from: BumbleB on April 15, 2009, 01:52:43 PM

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Quote from: narutofan17 on March 25, 2009, 02:48:57 PM
I think they were just extreme Christians. I think the sign was a little extreme myself. As for Jesus, he was there for the con and just happen to be cosplaying as Jesus while the protesters were there.
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I lulz at the box the guy in the bottem right is sitting on

REPENT
YOU
PERVERT

XD I know. He's just sitting back chillin watchin the debate.

Look at the bottom left corner. BLEACH!

Look at the Top Left Corner.
The corner of a building!

Oh this game is fun!

Ok what am I looking for? Is there a ghost in that window?! O_O

I had trouble seeing it too, so I magnified it...

Quote from: G.I.R on April 16, 2009, 01:17:04 AM
I had trouble seeing it too, so I magnified it...

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OMG! ,it's that F*ing cat XD

Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 16, 2009, 12:54:55 PM

Quote from: G.I.R on April 16, 2009, 01:17:04 AM
I had trouble seeing it too, so I magnified it...

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OMG! ,it's that F*ing cat XD

Excellent, excellent.
All according to plan...

Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 16, 2009, 12:54:55 PM

Quote from: G.I.R on April 16, 2009, 01:17:04 AM
I had trouble seeing it too, so I magnified it...

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OMG! ,it's that F*ing cat XD

Yeah.  I was surprised to.  ::)

Quote from: G.I.R on April 17, 2009, 01:05:01 PM

Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 16, 2009, 12:54:55 PM

Quote from: G.I.R on April 16, 2009, 01:17:04 AM
I had trouble seeing it too, so I magnified it...

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OMG! ,it's that F*ing cat XD

Yeah.  I was surprised to.  ::)

Wow, how did I miss that! XD

Quote from: narutofan17 on April 17, 2009, 01:22:50 PM

Quote from: G.I.R on April 17, 2009, 01:05:01 PM

Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 16, 2009, 12:54:55 PM

Quote from: G.I.R on April 16, 2009, 01:17:04 AM
I had trouble seeing it too, so I magnified it...

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OMG! ,it's that F*ing cat XD

Yeah.  I was surprised to.  ::)

Wow, how did I miss that! XD

OMG thats AMAZING!! :o XD

Quote from: BumbleB on April 17, 2009, 03:40:47 PM

Quote from: narutofan17 on April 17, 2009, 01:22:50 PM

Quote from: G.I.R on April 17, 2009, 01:05:01 PM

Quote from: Shinsengumi on April 16, 2009, 12:54:55 PM

Quote from: G.I.R on April 16, 2009, 01:17:04 AM
I had trouble seeing it too, so I magnified it...

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OMG! ,it's that F*ing cat XD

Yeah.  I was surprised to.  ::)

Wow, how did I miss that! XD

OMG thats AMAZING!! :o XD

I know!!!! He was there the whole time. XD

I know him, the guy with the sign......
I just found out today....
I was there last year at Fanime con, I saw him, I laughed at him just like everyone else...
I even went to dinner with his family...because I am dating his son...
OMG OMG OMG *panics*
I know that guy, he is actually nice...
Help?! What should I do, I am very disturbed, I can never look at him the same way...but he is sooo nice!!!
eh... =/

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 02:26:32 PM
I know him, the guy with the sign......
I just found out today....
I was there last year at Fanime con, I saw him, I laughed at him just like everyone else...
I even went to dinner with his family...because I am dating his son...
OMG OMG OMG *panics*
I know that guy, he is actually nice...
Help?! What should I do, I am very disturbed, I can never look at him the same way...but he is sooo nice!!!
eh... =/

Hold Up, you're dating his son? Does he know your into anime!?

Quote from: Mister_E on April 19, 2009, 03:42:16 PM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 02:26:32 PM
I know him, the guy with the sign......
I just found out today....
I was there last year at Fanime con, I saw him, I laughed at him just like everyone else...
I even went to dinner with his family...because I am dating his son...
OMG OMG OMG *panics*
I know that guy, he is actually nice...
Help?! What should I do, I am very disturbed, I can never look at him the same way...but he is sooo nice!!!
eh... =/

Hold Up, you're dating his son? Does he know your into anime!?

Wha What?! Fo real?!

Oh man XD

Quote from: Mister_E on April 19, 2009, 03:42:16 PM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 02:26:32 PM
I know him, the guy with the sign......
I just found out today....
I was there last year at Fanime con, I saw him, I laughed at him just like everyone else...
I even went to dinner with his family...because I am dating his son...
OMG OMG OMG *panics*
I know that guy, he is actually nice...
Help?! What should I do, I am very disturbed, I can never look at him the same way...but he is sooo nice!!!
eh... =/

Hold Up, you're dating his son? Does he know your into anime!?

Yes I am, and I met his father, Mr. Turn To Jesus or Burn In Hell Guy, a few times...even went to his Bday dinner >.<;
I talked to him a few times, but he never asked me about my religious standings or my interests. First off, I don't "belong" to any religion, but I believe in God, and hell I love Anime/Manga, I mean I have been pre-reg. for Fanime Con 09 for months. (and i WAS so excited)....But my B/F doesn't know any of this...I think....I am worried that if/when he does he will hate me, and for some reason that really bothers me...
My B/F had told me that he does these kinds of "protesting" in his "free time" but I never thought he was the same guy from last year!!! And I found who it was just by randomly looking at posts in the forum, and when I saw the picture of the protesters, I was shocked and frightened because I recognized the guy holding the sign. Then in the midst of a minor panic attack (>.<")  I asked my B/F if his dad went to Fanime Con last year and he said no, but then I sent him the picture and agreed that it was his dad, but he just nonchalantly changed the subject. How does one react to this? I usually don't post, but I need advice? or something...eh T.T

Quote from: JohnnyAR on April 19, 2009, 08:47:44 PM

Quote from: Mister_E on April 19, 2009, 03:42:16 PM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 02:26:32 PM
I know him, the guy with the sign......
I just found out today....
I was there last year at Fanime con, I saw him, I laughed at him just like everyone else...
I even went to dinner with his family...because I am dating his son...
OMG OMG OMG *panics*
I know that guy, he is actually nice...
Help?! What should I do, I am very disturbed, I can never look at him the same way...but he is sooo nice!!!
eh... =/

Hold Up, you're dating his son? Does he know your into anime!?

Wha What?! Fo real?!

Oh man XD

XD? lol ur excited?

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 08:53:04 PM

Quote from: JohnnyAR on April 19, 2009, 08:47:44 PM

Quote from: Mister_E on April 19, 2009, 03:42:16 PM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 02:26:32 PM
I know him, the guy with the sign......
I just found out today....
I was there last year at Fanime con, I saw him, I laughed at him just like everyone else...
I even went to dinner with his family...because I am dating his son...
OMG OMG OMG *panics*
I know that guy, he is actually nice...
Help?! What should I do, I am very disturbed, I can never look at him the same way...but he is sooo nice!!!
eh... =/

Hold Up, you're dating his son? Does he know your into anime!?

Wha What?! Fo real?!

Oh man XD

XD? lol ur excited?

No, just wondering what are chances of that happening...

Quote from: JohnnyAR on April 19, 2009, 09:01:20 PM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 08:53:04 PM

Quote from: JohnnyAR on April 19, 2009, 08:47:44 PM

Quote from: Mister_E on April 19, 2009, 03:42:16 PM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 02:26:32 PM
I know him, the guy with the sign......
I just found out today....
I was there last year at Fanime con, I saw him, I laughed at him just like everyone else...
I even went to dinner with his family...because I am dating his son...
OMG OMG OMG *panics*
I know that guy, he is actually nice...
Help?! What should I do, I am very disturbed, I can never look at him the same way...but he is sooo nice!!!
eh... =/

Hold Up, you're dating his son? Does he know your into anime!?

Wha What?! Fo real?!

Oh man XD

XD? lol ur excited?

No, just wondering what are chances of that happening...

Seriously, thats why i am so freaked. But wait, do you not believe me?

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 08:49:51 PM

Quote from: Mister_E on April 19, 2009, 03:42:16 PM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 02:26:32 PM
I know him, the guy with the sign......
I just found out today....
I was there last year at Fanime con, I saw him, I laughed at him just like everyone else...
I even went to dinner with his family...because I am dating his son...
OMG OMG OMG *panics*
I know that guy, he is actually nice...
Help?! What should I do, I am very disturbed, I can never look at him the same way...but he is sooo nice!!!
eh... =/

Hold Up, you're dating his son? Does he know your into anime!?

Yes I am, and I met his father, Mr. Turn To Jesus or Burn In Hell Guy, a few times...even went to his Bday dinner >.<;
I talked to him a few times, but he never asked me about my religious standings or my interests. First off, I don't "belong" to any religion, but I believe in God, and hell I love Anime/Manga, I mean I have been pre-reg. for Fanime Con 09 for months. (and i WAS so excited)....But my B/F doesn't know any of this...I think....I am worried that if/when he does he will hate me, and for some reason that really bothers me...
My B/F had told me that he does these kinds of "protesting" in his "free time" but I never thought he was the same guy from last year!!! And I found who it was just by randomly looking at posts in the forum, and when I saw the picture of the protesters, I was shocked and frightened because I recognized the guy holding the sign. Then in the midst of a minor panic attack (>.<")  I asked my B/F if his dad went to Fanime Con last year and he said no, but then I sent him the picture and agreed that it was his dad, but he just nonchalantly changed the subject. How does one react to this? I usually don't post, but I need advice? or something...eh T.T

Well, like a lot of people have said here already, its doubtful that the protesters were there because of their views on anime/manga/the like, but simply because of the gathering of people, for publicity's sake. So, I don't know if admitting you enjoy anime or attend the same con he protested at is going to change your relationship between you and your boyfriend's family too much. But who knows, its hard to say.

As for the rest of your problem, not really sure what to tell ya'.

It might not be 100% related...but I thought it would be close enough?

GOOD IDEA or BAD IDEA?

A t-shirt with a burning cross that says, "Turn to paganism or burn in Heaven!"

Quote from: SukebeStudios on April 19, 2009, 11:56:22 PM
It might not be 100% related...but I thought it would be close enough?

GOOD IDEA or BAD IDEA?

A t-shirt with a burning cross that says, "Turn to paganism or burn in Heaven!"

I'm just going to say bad idea and leave it at that.

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 09:09:12 PM

Quote from: JohnnyAR on April 19, 2009, 09:01:20 PM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 08:53:04 PM

Quote from: JohnnyAR on April 19, 2009, 08:47:44 PM

Quote from: Mister_E on April 19, 2009, 03:42:16 PM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 02:26:32 PM
I know him, the guy with the sign......
I just found out today....
I was there last year at Fanime con, I saw him, I laughed at him just like everyone else...
I even went to dinner with his family...because I am dating his son...
OMG OMG OMG *panics*
I know that guy, he is actually nice...
Help?! What should I do, I am very disturbed, I can never look at him the same way...but he is sooo nice!!!
eh... =/

Hold Up, you're dating his son? Does he know your into anime!?

Wha What?! Fo real?!

Oh man XD

XD? lol ur excited?

No, just wondering what are chances of that happening...

Seriously, thats why i am so freaked. But wait, do you not believe me?

I believe you, sounds zaney but there's a chance of it. (oops double post)

Quote from: SukebeStudios on April 19, 2009, 11:56:22 PM
It might not be 100% related...but I thought it would be close enough?

GOOD IDEA or BAD IDEA?

A t-shirt with a burning cross that says, "Turn to paganism or burn in Heaven!"

I'd wear one for the Lulz.

Quote from: SukebeStudios on April 19, 2009, 11:56:22 PM
It might not be 100% related...but I thought it would be close enough?

GOOD IDEA or BAD IDEA?

A t-shirt with a burning cross that says, "Turn to paganism or burn in Heaven!"

What about a shirt with a picture of Jesus on the front and it says, "He died for our sins and all he got was a t-shirt that looked just like this!"

yeah, there's a difference between being witty and just offending every Christian in the area.  I'm a Christian and I'd be offended by both of those.

i hope they are there so we can all laugh, boo, and make fun of like what we all so at concerts :p

Quote from: Mister_E on April 20, 2009, 12:07:24 AM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 09:09:12 PM

Quote from: JohnnyAR on April 19, 2009, 09:01:20 PM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 08:53:04 PM

Quote from: JohnnyAR on April 19, 2009, 08:47:44 PM

Quote from: Mister_E on April 19, 2009, 03:42:16 PM

Quote from: DarkRose136 on April 19, 2009, 02:26:32 PM
I know him, the guy with the sign......
I just found out today....
I was there last year at Fanime con, I saw him, I laughed at him just like everyone else...
I even went to dinner with his family...because I am dating his son...
OMG OMG OMG *panics*
I know that guy, he is actually nice...
Help?! What should I do, I am very disturbed, I can never look at him the same way...but he is sooo nice!!!
eh... =/

Hold Up, you're dating his son? Does he know your into anime!?

Wha What?! Fo real?!

Oh man XD

XD? lol ur excited?

No, just wondering what are chances of that happening...

Seriously, thats why i am so freaked. But wait, do you not believe me?

I believe you, sounds zaney but there's a chance of it. (oops double post)

Haha yeah...but i am over it...I talked to my friends about it and that was helpful...I just can't look at the pic of protesters
out of sight, out of mind =)

Quote from: BrightHeart76 on April 20, 2009, 05:38:57 PM
yeah, there's a difference between being witty and just offending every Christian in the area.  I'm a Christian and I'd be offended by both of those.

True, we shouldn't lower our selves to their level.

What these guys need is to experience a true miracle:

Quote from: G.I.R on April 20, 2009, 11:01:41 PM

Quote from: BrightHeart76 on April 20, 2009, 05:38:57 PM
yeah, there's a difference between being witty and just offending every Christian in the area.  I'm a Christian and I'd be offended by both of those.

True, we shouldn't lower our selves to their level.

What these guys need is to experience a true miracle:

(https://forums.fanime.com/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi292.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fmm10%2FInkara1%2Fshamwow.jpg&hash=f324383fa9bb0942e231dbfadc3ac3e7f3a5d103)

It is a Miracle...

I really hope those @ssholes don't come back this year...it really ruins everything in the area thats fun. I mean yea they have the right to protest and all, but someones you must know that know one is going to listen to you. In the end, there just wasting there time.

Quote from: OtakuMessiah on April 21, 2009, 07:44:13 PM
I really hope those @ssholes don't come back this year...it really ruins everything in the area thats fun. I mean yea they have the right to protest and all, but someones you must know that know one is going to listen to you. In the end, there just wasting there time.

I don't think they follow the same logic we do OtakuMessiah.

Quote from: SukebeStudios on April 19, 2009, 11:56:22 PM
It might not be 100% related...but I thought it would be close enough?

GOOD IDEA or BAD IDEA?

A t-shirt with a burning cross that says, "Turn to paganism or burn in Heaven!"

As a black man...I would have to say that is a baaaaaaad idea. XD

I really hope they return. I have some GREAT ideas for if they do. Most of them are to inappropriate to speak of.

Someone should just stand in front of the protester's face and stare at them. If they claim harassment, then just say "I'm just standing here, just like your holding up a sign and yelling out nonsense".  <_<

Quote from: BumbleB on April 06, 2009, 06:18:03 PM
LOL Westboro Baptist Church number 2! Someone should go Yaoi or Yuri in front of them.XD JK

On a  serious note, here's what the Westboro Baptist Church is up to now (courtesy of KCAL 9)

http://cbs2.com/video/[email protected]   >:(

Quote from: G.I.R on April 24, 2009, 12:47:04 PM

Quote from: BumbleB on April 06, 2009, 06:18:03 PM
LOL Westboro Baptist Church number 2! Someone should go Yaoi or Yuri in front of them.XD JK

On a  serious note, here's what the Westboro Baptist Church is up to now (courtesy of KCAL 9)

http://cbs2.com/video/[email protected]   >:(

It's all about making a counter protest =P

"I see a grand battle of Epic scales, between the zealots and logic..."

How is shouting "god hate gays" not harassment?

There is a thin line between "protesting" and "harassment". What they're doing is clearly harassment.

dictionary.com defines harassment as
   to disturb persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; bother continually; pester; persecute.

and defines protesting as
an expression or declaration of objection, disapproval, or dissent, often in opposition to something a person is powerless to prevent or avoid: a protest against increased taxation.

Example of a protest:
A company is schedule to cut down trees to build new mall. This is a protest because they don't have control of the trees and they can't really avoid.

Example of Harassment:
Holding up signs like "worship jesus or go to hell" that offends people at an Anime convention. I consider this to be harassment because that sign targets individuals who don't believe in religion rather than "Anime" itself.
They don't have control over us but they could avoid it by not getting their kids into this stuff.

What Westboro Baptist Church is doing is not protesting but harassing people believe they some of the people there don't believe what they believe.

What we could do is get our lawyers ready if they come again but then again, thats a bit harsh.

Wht were tere protesters?

They probably won't show up since we pwned them so badly. I would like to see them try to one up us.

sorry, this is what the CC Civic Code defines as harassment:

QuoteFor the purposes of this section, "harassment" is unlawful violence, a credible threat of violence, or a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses the person, and that serves no legitimate purpose. The course of conduct must be such as would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, and must actually cause substantial emotional distress to the plaintiff.

and emotional stress must be verified by a psychologist....

Quote from: ewu on April 24, 2009, 03:30:22 PM
sorry, this is what the CC Civic Code defines as harassment:

QuoteFor the purposes of this section, "harassment" is unlawful violence, a credible threat of violence, or a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses the person, and that serves no legitimate purpose. The course of conduct must be such as would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, and must actually cause substantial emotional distress to the plaintiff.

and emotional stress must be verified by a psychologist....

"seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses the person"

i wish i knew that earlier. i would be able to have a few people charged with harassment.

Quote from: ewu on April 24, 2009, 03:30:22 PM

QuoteThe course of conduct must be such as ....

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Quote from: ewu on April 24, 2009, 03:30:22 PM

QuoteThe course of conduct must be such as ....

You have no idea bluh.

Quote from: ewu on April 24, 2009, 03:30:22 PM
sorry, this is what the CC Civic Code defines as harassment:

QuoteFor the purposes of this section, "harassment" is unlawful violence, a credible threat of violence, or a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses the person, and that serves no legitimate purpose. The course of conduct must be such as would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, and must actually cause substantial emotional distress to the plaintiff.

and emotional stress must be verified by a psychologist....

bahhhhhhhhhhhh, damn.

If we ignore them then they will protest louder, if we give them want they want, then we would just argue and get nowhere....but what if we agree with them just to get them away or to mess with them?

Quote from: Piccahoe on April 28, 2009, 02:17:18 AM

Quote from: ewu on April 24, 2009, 03:30:22 PM
sorry, this is what the CC Civic Code defines as harassment:

QuoteFor the purposes of this section, "harassment" is unlawful violence, a credible threat of violence, or a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses the person, and that serves no legitimate purpose. The course of conduct must be such as would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, and must actually cause substantial emotional distress to the plaintiff.

and emotional stress must be verified by a psychologist....

bahhhhhhhhhhhh, damn.

If we ignore them then they will protest louder, if we give them want they want, then we would just argue and get nowhere....but what if we agree with them just to get them away or to mess with them?

Some people are not so willing to contradict there beliefs just for an easier time.
Me? Well, I just enjoy the Chaos.

Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on April 28, 2009, 04:38:15 PM

Quote from: Piccahoe on April 28, 2009, 02:17:18 AM

Quote from: ewu on April 24, 2009, 03:30:22 PM
sorry, this is what the CC Civic Code defines as harassment:

QuoteFor the purposes of this section, "harassment" is unlawful violence, a credible threat of violence, or a knowing and willful course of conduct directed at a specific person that seriously alarms, annoys, or harasses the person, and that serves no legitimate purpose. The course of conduct must be such as would cause a reasonable person to suffer substantial emotional distress, and must actually cause substantial emotional distress to the plaintiff.

and emotional stress must be verified by a psychologist....

That's exactly why I just sat there and watched. If they come back just grab some pocky and enjoy the show.

bahhhhhhhhhhhh, damn.

If we ignore them then they will protest louder, if we give them want they want, then we would just argue and get nowhere....but what if we agree with them just to get them away or to mess with them?

Some people are not so willing to contradict there beliefs just for an easier time.
Me? Well, I just enjoy the Chaos.

Somehow I read this as prostitutes. -.-;

I don't know... Depends if they are scared into their homes or something.

I guess I don't care as long as something amusing happens again.

Quote from: Sunara Ishi on May 01, 2009, 02:15:53 AM
I guess I don't care as long as something amusing happens again.

Agree to that, arguing with protesters makes the convention more interesting.

Maybe I'll just cosplay as the devil. And I'll come out giving candy to everyone, just to mess with them.

Quote from: SukebeStudios on May 02, 2009, 06:44:07 PM
Maybe I'll just cosplay as the devil. And I'll come out giving candy to everyone, just to mess with them.

I agree with that idea >:D

Quote from: Sunara Ishi on May 01, 2009, 02:15:53 AM
Somehow I read this as prostitutes. -.-;

Glad I'm not the only one.


Well... I guess Christian prostitutes out in front of the con would be pretty amusing...

Quote from: Nina Star 9 on May 02, 2009, 07:23:31 PM

Quote from: Sunara Ishi on May 01, 2009, 02:15:53 AM
Somehow I read this as prostitutes. -.-;

Glad I'm not the only one.


Well... I guess Christian prostitutes out in front of the con would be pretty amusing...

Talk about sharing the love of God with others...

Quote from: BumbleB on May 02, 2009, 06:51:15 PM

Quote from: SukebeStudios on May 02, 2009, 06:44:07 PM
Maybe I'll just cosplay as the devil. And I'll come out giving candy to everyone, just to mess with them.

I agree with that idea >:D

+2

Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on May 02, 2009, 10:56:15 PM

Quote from: BumbleB on May 02, 2009, 06:51:15 PM

Quote from: SukebeStudios on May 02, 2009, 06:44:07 PM
Maybe I'll just cosplay as the devil. And I'll come out giving candy to everyone, just to mess with them.

I agree with that idea >:D

+2

"Well, now!  Isn't that special!"

Quote from: G.I.R on May 03, 2009, 01:04:50 AM

Quote from: TC_X0_Lt_0X on May 02, 2009, 10:56:15 PM

Quote from: BumbleB on May 02, 2009, 06:51:15 PM

Quote from: SukebeStudios on May 02, 2009, 06:44:07 PM
Maybe I'll just cosplay as the devil. And I'll come out giving candy to everyone, just to mess with them.

I agree with that idea >:D

+2

"Well, now!  Isn't that special!"

Yes.

Heyy...how about we do a mass glomp on the protesters? ^^

Quote from: Moogleborg on May 03, 2009, 12:44:23 PM
Heyy...how about we do a mass glomp on the protesters? ^^

Quote from: SukebeStudios on May 02, 2009, 06:44:07 PM
Maybe I'll just cosplay as the devil. And I'll come out giving candy to everyone, just to mess with them.

Tell me you guys are joking.

Just a suggestion. ^^ Although we could also advert everyone inside the con while the protesters are doing their crappy attention craving rant. Besides, with their huge sign, they don't follow people in. I almost always see these protesters outdoors, so if we go inside, the attention is off them until they're gone.

Quote from: Moogleborg on May 03, 2009, 12:44:23 PM
Heyy...how about we do a mass glomp on the protesters? ^^

Two wrongs don't make a right...



... but I like your thinking.

You know, what people should do when the Protesters come back is to ignore them. WE give them POWER to continue on talking and saying such things. They would get bored because they would be tlaking to air. So what peopel should do is ignore them. Ignoring them is a power we should use them give them our power. I know it will be difficult for some of you (or most of you, I dont know) but please, ignore them and maybe then, they will dissapear and we can continue to enjoy Fanime without wasting our precious time and money (by that I mean it cost us to get there, buy the badge, etc.)

Again, we give them power by giving ours. We don't need to give them a piece of our mind, they aren't worth talking to and it should be obvious.

Don't let them ruin your fun, happy-go-lucky day. Go on and ignore them and enjoy your time at Fanime :3 that way no one will get arrested or hurt! ^^

Quote from: PomCherry on May 03, 2009, 07:00:34 PM
You know, what people should do when the Protesters come back is to ignore them. WE give them POWER to continue on talking and saying such things. They would get bored because they would be tlaking to air. So what peopel should do is ignore them. Ignoring them is a power we should use them give them our power. I know it will be difficult for some of you (or most of you, I dont know) but please, ignore them and maybe then, they will dissapear and we can continue to enjoy Fanime without wasting our precious time and money (by that I mean it cost us to get there, buy the badge, etc.)

Again, we give them power by giving ours. We don't need to give them a piece of our mind, they aren't worth talking to and it should be obvious.

Don't let them ruin your fun, happy-go-lucky day. Go on and ignore them and enjoy your time at Fanime :3 that way no one will get arrested or hurt! ^^

But that is just SO logical. We shan't have that here.

Flame on!

Oh, I hope they come this year, myself and some of my friends have some fun stuff planned out.

Quote from: Mister_E on May 03, 2009, 09:42:09 PM
Oh, I hope they come this year, myself and some of my friends have some fun stuff planned out.

Oh? Do tell.

Quote from: Danger on May 03, 2009, 10:02:37 PM

Quote from: Mister_E on May 03, 2009, 09:42:09 PM
Oh, I hope they come this year, myself and some of my friends have some fun stuff planned out.

Oh? Do tell.

it's a surprise but nothing big and over the top just stuff to make them feel uneasy.

Quote from: Mister_E on May 04, 2009, 12:00:49 AM

Quote from: Danger on May 03, 2009, 10:02:37 PM

Quote from: Mister_E on May 03, 2009, 09:42:09 PM
Oh, I hope they come this year, myself and some of my friends have some fun stuff planned out.

Oh? Do tell.

it's a surprise but nothing big and over the top just stuff to make them feel uneasy.

Sodomy in front of them?

Quote from: Danger on May 04, 2009, 12:12:50 AM

Quote from: Mister_E on May 04, 2009, 12:00:49 AM

Quote from: Danger on May 03, 2009, 10:02:37 PM

Quote from: Mister_E on May 03, 2009, 09:42:09 PM
Oh, I hope they come this year, myself and some of my friends have some fun stuff planned out.

Oh? Do tell.

it's a surprise but nothing big and over the top just stuff to make them feel uneasy.

Sodomy in front of them?

uhhhh no

Quote from: Danger on May 03, 2009, 09:36:28 PM

Quote from: PomCherry on May 03, 2009, 07:00:34 PM
You know, what people should do when the Protesters come back is to ignore them. WE give them POWER to continue on talking and saying such things. They would get bored because they would be tlaking to air. So what peopel should do is ignore them. Ignoring them is a power we should use them give them our power. I know it will be difficult for some of you (or most of you, I dont know) but please, ignore them and maybe then, they will dissapear and we can continue to enjoy Fanime without wasting our precious time and money (by that I mean it cost us to get there, buy the badge, etc.)

Again, we give them power by giving ours. We don't need to give them a piece of our mind, they aren't worth talking to and it should be obvious.

Don't let them ruin your fun, happy-go-lucky day. Go on and ignore them and enjoy your time at Fanime :3 that way no one will get arrested or hurt! ^^

But that is just SO logical. We shan't have that here.

Flame on!

whats wrong with being logical? everyone wants to do something to make them go away but even so, it would get annoying and boring. you're not really flaming either, its just being silly :3 i get it. but its just to make everyone safe you know? reality isnt gone when we hit Fanime. it creeps like a spider in the dark under your pillow! hee hee XD :3 im sure it would be amuzing to see them uneasy but in the end, they would still go at it and ruining the fun and gatherings for people. i just find it a waste of time and money. ok so you can poke at 'em but just go on about your time and enjoy it, unless your done for the day and you still want to bother the protesters. just dont get carried away...by that i mean don't touch them or they might get a cop on your sorry butt! >.<

Quote from: PomCherry on May 04, 2009, 06:16:03 PM

Quote from: Danger on May 03, 2009, 09:36:28 PM

Quote from: PomCherry on May 03, 2009, 07:00:34 PM
You know, what people should do when the Protesters come back is to ignore them. WE give them POWER to continue on talking and saying such things. They would get bored because they would be tlaking to air. So what peopel should do is ignore them. Ignoring them is a power we should use them give them our power. I know it will be difficult for some of you (or most of you, I dont know) but please, ignore them and maybe then, they will dissapear and we can continue to enjoy Fanime without wasting our precious time and money (by that I mean it cost us to get there, buy the badge, etc.)

Again, we give them power by giving ours. We don't need to give them a piece of our mind, they aren't worth talking to and it should be obvious.

Don't let them ruin your fun, happy-go-lucky day. Go on and ignore them and enjoy your time at Fanime :3 that way no one will get arrested or hurt! ^^

But that is just SO logical. We shan't have that here.

Flame on!

whats wrong with being logical? everyone wants to do something to make them go away but even so, it would get annoying and boring. you're not really flaming either, its just being silly :3 i get it. but its just to make everyone safe you know? reality isnt gone when we hit Fanime. it creeps like a spider in the dark under your pillow! hee hee XD :3 im sure it would be amuzing to see them uneasy but in the end, they would still go at it and ruining the fun and gatherings for people. i just find it a waste of time and money. ok so you can poke at 'em but just go on about your time and enjoy it, unless your done for the day and you still want to bother the protesters. just dont get carried away...by that i mean don't touch them or they might get a cop on your sorry butt! >.<

I disagree. Not everyone wants them to go away. For instance, I don't. They are a fun attraction to laugh at. I gladly welcome them to Fanime so that they may amuse me.

Quote from: PomCherry on May 04, 2009, 06:16:03 PM

Quote from: Danger on May 03, 2009, 09:36:28 PM

Quote from: PomCherry on May 03, 2009, 07:00:34 PM
You know, what people should do when the Protesters come back is to ignore them. WE give them POWER to continue on talking and saying such things. They would get bored because they would be tlaking to air. So what peopel should do is ignore them. Ignoring them is a power we should use them give them our power. I know it will be difficult for some of you (or most of you, I dont know) but please, ignore them and maybe then, they will dissapear and we can continue to enjoy Fanime without wasting our precious time and money (by that I mean it cost us to get there, buy the badge, etc.)

Again, we give them power by giving ours. We don't need to give them a piece of our mind, they aren't worth talking to and it should be obvious.

Don't let them ruin your fun, happy-go-lucky day. Go on and ignore them and enjoy your time at Fanime :3 that way no one will get arrested or hurt! ^^

But that is just SO logical. We shan't have that here.

Flame on!

whats wrong with being logical? everyone wants to do something to make them go away but even so, it would get annoying and boring. you're not really flaming either, its just being silly :3 i get it. but its just to make everyone safe you know? reality isnt gone when we hit Fanime. it creeps like a spider in the dark under your pillow! hee hee XD :3 im sure it would be amuzing to see them uneasy but in the end, they would still go at it and ruining the fun and gatherings for people. i just find it a waste of time and money. ok so you can poke at 'em but just go on about your time and enjoy it, unless your done for the day and you still want to bother the protesters. just dont get carried away...by that i mean don't touch them or they might get a cop on your sorry butt! >.<

i was being sarcastic....(damn you no-emotion/speech slurs showing internet)
i am most likely going to be like you and just not go by them. and if i do im just going to scream whenever they start talking.

I heard about this.  And I just watched the videos on youtube.com.   Man that is so funny and blashphemous!!   I totally don't get what they have against anime.  And I'm not courageous enough to actively make fun of them....but I do wish I'd been there last year to see it.  And I do look forward to the surprise conducted by Mister E.   

Don't get your hopes up it's not even that big it's just something simple.

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Quote from: PomCherry on May 03, 2009, 07:00:34 PM
You know, what people should do when the Protesters come back is to ignore them. WE give them POWER to continue on talking and saying such things. They would get bored because they would be tlaking to air. So what peopel should do is ignore them. Ignoring them is a power we should use them give them our power. I know it will be difficult for some of you (or most of you, I dont know) but please, ignore them and maybe then, they will dissapear and we can continue to enjoy Fanime without wasting our precious time and money (by that I mean it cost us to get there, buy the badge, etc.)

Again, we give them power by giving ours. We don't need to give them a piece of our mind, they aren't worth talking to and it should be obvious.

Don't let them ruin your fun, happy-go-lucky day. Go on and ignore them and enjoy your time at Fanime :3 that way no one will get arrested or hurt! ^^

But that is just SO logical. We shan't have that here.

Flame on!

whats wrong with being logical? everyone wants to do something to make them go away but even so, it would get annoying and boring. you're not really flaming either, its just being silly :3 i get it. but its just to make everyone safe you know? reality isnt gone when we hit Fanime. it creeps like a spider in the dark under your pillow! hee hee XD :3 im sure it would be amuzing to see them uneasy but in the end, they would still go at it and ruining the fun and gatherings for people. i just find it a waste of time and money. ok so you can poke at 'em but just go on about your time and enjoy it, unless your done for the day and you still want to bother the protesters. just dont get carried away...by that i mean don't touch them or they might get a cop on your sorry butt! >.<

i was being sarcastic....(damn you no-emotion/speech slurs showing internet)
i am most likely going to be like you and just not go by them. and if i do im just going to scream whenever they start talking.

Oh okie ^^ yeah internet has its problems with that. Hmm scream when they talk...i might do the same too if i happen to pass by them, but only if they say something that triggers the anger ^^ or maybe send them to hell (lol, im cosplaying Hell Girl)

We should all pretend to be protesters and have cosplayer convert us into Otaku's. And yell out "I've seen the light and anime is the way to go."

I'm all for it.  Someone should write a script.

We should get Haruhi Suzumiya and Light Yagami cosplayers (both "God")

Quote from: BumbleB on May 07, 2009, 10:45:13 PM
We should get Haruhi Suzumiya and Light Yagami cosplayers (both "God")

Light was technically never 'god', but I like the way your thinking.

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Quote from: BumbleB on May 07, 2009, 10:45:13 PM
We should get Haruhi Suzumiya and Light Yagami cosplayers (both "God")

Light was technically never 'god', but I like the way your thinking.

Yeah but it would be funny if he was all "I AM GOD!" in front of them

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Quote from: BumbleB on May 07, 2009, 10:45:13 PM
We should get Haruhi Suzumiya and Light Yagami cosplayers (both "God")

Light was technically never 'god', but I like the way your thinking.

Yeah but it would be funny if he was all "I AM GOD!" in front of them

While holding up the Death Note in the air.

Quote from: BumbleB on May 07, 2009, 10:45:13 PM
We should get Haruhi Suzumiya and Light Yagami cosplayers (both "God")

A-hem.  May I suggest "Dogma" Cos-players?  You know, I'd love to see their reaction if Jay and Silent Bob Approached them.  :D

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Quote from: BumbleB on May 07, 2009, 10:45:13 PM
We should get Haruhi Suzumiya and Light Yagami cosplayers (both "God")

A-hem.  May I suggest "Dogma" Cos-players?  You know, I'd love to see their reaction if Jay and Silent Bob Approached them.  :D

Ah Dogma...
The only movie I like more that has the Duo is Clerks.
Clerks was awesome.

I support this idea.

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Quote from: G.I.R on May 08, 2009, 02:54:47 AM

Quote from: BumbleB on May 07, 2009, 10:45:13 PM
We should get Haruhi Suzumiya and Light Yagami cosplayers (both "God")

A-hem.  May I suggest "Dogma" Cos-players?  You know, I'd love to see their reaction if Jay and Silent Bob Approached them.  :D

Ah Dogma...
The only movie I like more that has the Duo is Clerks.
Clerks was awesome.

I support this idea.

I support it as well! Lets go for it!

I can summon Gama to crush them. XD

If a Dogma cosplay happens (which it won't) DIBS ON METATRON!!!!!!!

So,




                                                ... any signs of them yet?

Quote from: G.I.R on May 23, 2009, 12:40:44 AM
So,




                                                ... any signs of them yet?

Not sure if it was the same guy but I saw someone trying to handout religious pamphlets/brochures between the fountains and the Marriott.

They were indeed there today.

There was even a bus!

I don't know if Jesus appeared, though.

In all honesty, what they're doing is legal, and unfortunately it'll be *us* who gets in trouble if we lose our cool. Just remember: Do not feed the trolls. They do this to all kinds of conventions indiscriminately. Don't let them win; don't let them rile you up.

Instead, snap a few happy pictures with them and Jesus!

I've been wondering what was up with them and everything?

Boom boom pow!

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I headed outside for a free can of Amp and found myself here. Fun stuff.

I have no doubts they'll be back in 2010.

hey
guyss

i think they got arrested the day they came
haha.

I don't think they were, but the cops definitely did show up to break up the chaos.

Also, props to whoever Rickrolled the protesters when the cops did show up. XD

they came back today.. not what i wanted to see on the last day of the con..  :P

Quote from: Paul Who Ahh on May 25, 2009, 06:03:03 AM
Boom boom pow!

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I headed outside for a free can of Amp and found myself here. Fun stuff.

I have no doubts they'll be back in 2010.

Are you KIDDING? I can't believe the posture of that ass in the "Turn to jesus" shirt, up in that girl's face.  I admire her for staying her ground, but what the hell. It's bad enough they're swarming all over the front of the convention center, but to deliberately get in someone's face like that? Stupidly aggressive and repulsive.  Bastard.

Props to the Fanime crowd for being understanding and kind towards Rovers staff during the return of the protestors on Monday. <3

Quote from: Liquid on May 26, 2009, 08:48:16 AM
Props to the Fanime crowd for being understanding and kind towards Rovers staff during the return of the protestors on Monday. <3

QFT

And Tony's right guys per the SJPD, the preachers are well within the law. They also abide by the PD's demands. Apparently they show up for any large event at the SJCC. We're just another blip on the list. They were not arrested Saturday; they just left after the crowd was dispersed. Since things seemed to go right back to normal after this dispersion i.e – the tunka tunka dance by the internets I would say they are not that big of a deal anyways.

This years group of "preachers"/"witness" people were rude, loud, uncaring, and thoughtless in my own opinion. I went out there to move the attendees out of the drop off area (prior to rovers being able to come out) and when I asked the attendees to turn down the music and listen to my request to please move back behind the cement pillars and out of the drop off area... well the attendees were AWESOME and did what I asked. I had to keep asking them though.. Not because they wouldn't do it... they couldn't HEAR me.

I also asked the Preacher Guy who was yelling that we were all sinners and needed to repent because only Jesus could save our souls....so on and so forth... just ignored my request for a moment to be heard so that the safety of the "supposed sinners" bodies could be insured as they were asked to move back behind the cement pillars at the drop off area.

The result was a huge strain to my voice.

A later conversation with the female holding the sign only proved that they were not listening to anyone who came up to them whom did not want to turn to Jesus for fear of burning in Hell.

The ensuing "witnessing" to the attendees proved to me disheartening. The stance of the "preacher" in the photo that was taken is just as it was commented to be. I too would like to thank all those that were out there during the demonstration who were very well behaved and listened to the Fanime staff (con ops, rovers and my staff I know were out there ^^)

I had three different parents who wanted to complain about the protesters to Fanime because they thought "WE (Fanime)" were not doing anything about it... I assured them that we were and the protesters were within their rights to stand and "witness" in that location. Each one left our conversation feeling annoyed by the protesters and more at ease knowing Fanime was doing all it could.

Is there anything we can do to stop this kind of behavior from them (the protesters) to us? If we are doing all that we can do... what else is there?

I would also like to join Calvin, Tyler, and BSaphire in thanking our attendees for cooperating with the convention staff.  I was thanking God that there was only one group refusing to move and insisting on yelling, which ironically was the group "preaching". 

I also thank Jesus, and hope he returns next year.

Quote from: BSaphire on May 26, 2009, 11:43:27 AM
This years group of "preachers"/"witness" people were rude, loud, uncaring, and thoughtless in my own opinion. I went out there to move the attendees out of the drop off area (prior to rovers being able to come out) and when I asked the attendees to turn down the music and listen to my request to please move back behind the cement pillars and out of the drop off area... well the attendees were AWESOME and did what I asked. I had to keep asking them though.. Not because they wouldn't do it... they couldn't HEAR me.

I also asked the Preacher Guy who was yelling that we were all sinners and needed to repent because only Jesus could save our souls....so on and so forth... just ignored my request for a moment to be heard so that the safety of the "supposed sinners" bodies could be insured as they were asked to move back behind the cement pillars at the drop off area.

The result was a huge strain to my voice.

A later conversation with the female holding the sign only proved that they were not listening to anyone who came up to them whom did not want to turn to Jesus for fear of burning in Hell.

The ensuing "witnessing" to the attendees proved to me disheartening. The stance of the "preacher" in the photo that was taken is just as it was commented to be. I too would like to thank all those that were out there during the demonstration who were very well behaved and listened to the Fanime staff (con ops, rovers and my staff I know were out there ^^)

I had three different parents who wanted to complain about the protesters to Fanime because they thought "WE (Fanime)" were not doing anything about it... I assured them that we were and the protesters were within their rights to stand and "witness" in that location. Each one left our conversation feeling annoyed by the protesters and more at ease knowing Fanime was doing all it could.

Is there anything we can do to stop this kind of behavior from them (the protesters) to us? If we are doing all that we can do... what else is there?

B,

Bald Mike and I spoke with the SJPD that responded to the call on Saturday. We were both informed that they preachers were well within the law and 1st amendment. Also keep in mind that where they were is considered public property and not con grounds...

AKA - We got nothin'

Though they may not listen to us (con staff) they definitely fell in line when SJ's finest arrived. These guys know how to play the game and they play it well. The best thing we can do it ultimately ignore them. Remember:

QuotePsalm 58:3-5 (King James Version)
3The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
4Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;
5Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.

Funny little chat my friend and some girl got in with a protester...

Girl: I go to church and that doesn't make me a sinner.

Protester: I go to starbucks and that doesn't make me a coffee.

Friend: I go to a anime convention that doesn't make me a cartoon.

The protesters logic didn't make sense. Oh and another said to my friend that he will dance in his blood afer or when armageddon comes, ask NickZebra he was there when it happend. I'm guessing they're protestant because they had a sign that said catholics are evil.

I love these guys...

Quote from: deonchan on May 26, 2009, 01:07:12 PM

Though they may not listen to us (con staff) they definitely fell in line when SJ's finest arrived. These guys know how to play the game and they play it well. The best thing we can do it ultimately ignore them. Remember:

QuotePsalm 58:3-5 (King James Version)
3The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
4Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;
5Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.

QFT.  One good aspect of being locked in my room most of the day dealing with masquerade stuff is that I didn't have to deal with these bozos.  I think most of my friends have heard my ranting (and I can tell my tone of voice changes markedly when talking about these guys), and they know that this group sickens me more than it does any of them.  Whatever happened to showing God's love to others by showing you know, God's love?   Not trying to scare people.  Makes me sick.  And they came back Monday?  >.<

The "Jesus Loves You" guy was hella cool. So nice about it.

I was the guy dancing behind the protesters in my Sarah Palin mask. Can't wait till they come back next year!

lol how the Nick D. Wolfwood cosplayer was hold his cross upside  down next to the protester XD

hey guys! its jesus! i just wanted to thank all the rovers for keeping it a peaceful and safe year. i want to thank also the jesus loves you guy for being cool. just as a note for next year when they come back(you know they will) help the rovers do their job and keep the driveway/ loading zone that separated fanime from the protesters clear. if you wanna go to the other side go around and stay on sidewalks.

with that said.. awesome job. we showed them once again that we mean serious business

So I was thinking it could be fun if they showed up next year.

I think this time instead of standing in front of them and opening my black wing, I would bring my Tri-Gun Cross instead.

We could get all the cosplayers that have any sort of religious references to them and stand in front of the picketers facing the convention center. 

A line of Wolfwood's and Crosses would make an awesome picture with the protesters in the background. 

We can make some of our own signs as well:  "Jesus loves cosplayers too!"  (This is response with the "Just be your selves" references they were making).

Sound like fun?  Or a little to twisted?  Any other Ideas?

Quote from: BWolfwood on May 26, 2009, 04:54:35 PM
So I was thinking it could be fun if they showed up next year.

I think this time instead of standing in front of them and opening my black wing, I would bring my Tri-Gun Cross instead.

We could get all the cosplayers that have any sort of religious references to them and stand in front of the picketers facing the convention center. 

A line of Wolfwood's and Crosses would make an awesome picture with the protesters in the background. 

We can make some of our own signs as well:  "Jesus loves cosplayers too!"  (This is response with the "Just be your selves" references they were making).

Sound like fun?  Or a little to twisted?  Any other Ideas?

IMO It's a bad idea. It's giving them what they want and adding more fuel to the fire. Sooner or later this is going to become a broken record

- Preachers come to con and preach
- Fans get annoyed or counter protest
- Fans devise scheme to try and annoy preachers by using anime and internet meme references that the preachers wouldn't know from Adam (da dum bum ching!)
- SJPD is call and annoyed themselves since according to the law preachers have done nothing wrong (again)
- Rovers are called in to disperse the fans and everything goes back to normal

Lather, Rinse, Repeat 365 days from incident.

Quote from: destranacion on May 26, 2009, 04:29:46 PM
hey guys! its jesus! i just wanted to thank all the rovers for keeping it a peaceful and safe year. i want to thank also the jesus loves you guy for being cool. just as a note for next year when they come back(you know they will) help the rovers do their job and keep the driveway/ loading zone that separated fanime from the protesters clear. if you wanna go to the other side go around and stay on sidewalks.

with that said.. awesome job. we showed them once again that we mean serious business

<3

I still think you should have taken my suggestion Monday and led the crowd near the fountain in a song of Kumbaya. :D

But yeah, everyone from our convention was extremely nice, polite and understanding.  :)

Also, I was not out there for the day the Jesus Loves You Guy came out (I was Rovering another location), but I heard only positive things about him.

Quote from: destranacion on May 26, 2009, 04:29:46 PM
hey guys! its jesus! i just wanted to thank all the rovers for keeping it a peaceful and safe year. i want to thank also the jesus loves you guy for being cool. just as a note for next year when they come back(you know they will) help the rovers do their job and keep the driveway/ loading zone that separated fanime from the protesters clear. if you wanna go to the other side go around and stay on sidewalks.

with that said.. awesome job. we showed them once again that we mean serious business

<3 also.

Monday went wonderfully smoothly.  Everyone just gathered around Jesus by the fountain and took some pictures with our nice mobile background that regularly shows up.

I know it's not as fun, but it's a lot safer and honestly, is probably a better way of dealing with them since you probably have as a good a chance of convincing them to leave with a counter-gathering as they have of converting you to their religion through their unique style of preaching.

If people do want to go talk to the "preachers", we just want to limit it to small groups (no more than one or two talking to each of them) so that we don't have large crowds blocking the way, which was the issue SJPD got called out to handle on Saturday.

Oh, it's days like that I wish I had a magical universal remote control so that I could hit "Mute" or at least put it on "Espanol" (or "Nihongo" in the spirit of Fanime).

Quote from: Enkai on May 26, 2009, 01:57:41 PM

Quote from: deonchan on May 26, 2009, 01:07:12 PM

Though they may not listen to us (con staff) they definitely fell in line when SJ's finest arrived. These guys know how to play the game and they play it well. The best thing we can do it ultimately ignore them. Remember:

QuotePsalm 58:3-5 (King James Version)
3The wicked are estranged from the womb: they go astray as soon as they be born, speaking lies.
4Their poison is like the poison of a serpent: they are like the deaf adder that stoppeth her ear;
5Which will not hearken to the voice of charmers, charming never so wisely.

QFT.  One good aspect of being locked in my room most of the day dealing with masquerade stuff is that I didn't have to deal with these bozos.  I think most of my friends have heard my ranting (and I can tell my tone of voice changes markedly when talking about these guys), and they know that this group sickens me more than it does any of them.  Whatever happened to showing God's love to others by showing you know, God's love?   Not trying to scare people.  Makes me sick.  And they came back Monday?  >.<

Well here is a side note to my previous post...
As I was talking to the lady holding the "turn to Jesus..." sign there was a guy in a yellow shirt with an A on it who was holding a small Jesus loves you sign. He heard everything I was saying to the woman and was also discouraged by her lack of "Hearing" me and her rudeness towards me. He just shook his head in disbelief.

I later saw him out in front right by the Marriott (after the other protesters had left) and the first words out of his mouth was "I was not with them." I stuck my hand out to shake his hand and said, "I know, that is why I wanted to thank you for showing that God is love and kindness." He replied, "I'm sorry they did that and most of the people think I am with them." I told him to just keep on doing it the way he was and it would be ok. He seem to be more at ease after that. I wish he had come back Monday.

So for what it is worth not all of them were obnoxious... Just the one's screaming for four hours and being antagonistic. There are those out there who are trying to reflect the love ^^)

B

I think I talked to that guy too.  Definitely was a lot more reasonable than the others.  He said that he just goes to every convention.  Wherever there's a lot of people.  Fanime isn't some special thing to him.

Quote from: Dracil on May 27, 2009, 12:28:51 AM
I think I talked to that guy too.  Definitely was a lot more reasonable than the others.  He said that he just goes to every convention.  Wherever there's a lot of people.  Fanime isn't some special thing to him.

This is the same for all of the protestors we saw. The police informed us (Rovers) of this. Fanime isn't something special to them and they do it for all large gatherings at the SJCC.

But we provide our own Jesus!

How many gatherings can they claim to do that?

Give me my special points, darnit.

Quote from: trooper715 on May 27, 2009, 11:35:41 AM
But we provide our own Jesus!

How many gatherings can they claim to do that?

Give me my special points, darnit.

Comic con had a Buddy Jesus last year...                     ...with a halo.   ;D

Quote from: G.I.R on May 27, 2009, 12:05:11 PM

Quote from: trooper715 on May 27, 2009, 11:35:41 AM
But we provide our own Jesus!

How many gatherings can they claim to do that?

Give me my special points, darnit.

Comic con had a Buddy Jesus last year...                     ...with a halo.   ;D

Copy cats.

On my way back from Pizza My Heart, I had to re-enter the con center via the entrance on the Marriott side so I could avoid the protesters.

It was all good though. Got to regroup with my Ace Attorney gathering buddies by taking this route.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvdljss2WWU (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tvdljss2WWU)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M4cKWU7R5Y (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M4cKWU7R5Y)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMF88OXmHs0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMF88OXmHs0)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ0R7I8Nz2s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QZ0R7I8Nz2s)
those protesters were definitely almost the highlight of my fanime weekend right below the Momoi concert and the Sailor Moon panel hosted by a sexy trap

Sigh...I was trying to run a gathering of over 100 people during their screaming rampage.  My voice is still a little raw.  lol.

However, I was proud of the Naruto cosplayers at the gathering for focusing on the gathering and ignoring the protesters.  They simply weren't worth our time.  We had much more fun things to do.

I didn't even go down near the protesters, so I can't comment on what was happening there.  However, things up at the gathering went well.  Ignoring worked well for me.

I'm glad that I didn't miss them this year if I took that nap in my hotel room I would of been pissed afterwards.

Quote from: Danger on May 26, 2009, 02:05:03 PM
The "Jesus Loves You" guy was hella cool. So nice about it.

agree'd. i talked to him for almost ten minutes. he told me that he disaproved of what the protesters were doing, and he was there to show support for the con goers.
also, i was holding the Jesus Loves Hentai sign up for a while, but had to run back to my room and ended up giving it to some guy, along with my sharpie.

I'm watching through all the videos now. =P

My friend says we should post up signs.

Pointed toward the bus stop "Free Speech Zone".

Toward the convention "Don't Feed the Trolls"