Yikes!! Are we still at this. It seems to be going round and round with no end in sight. I understand that people are concerned, and I also understand that people dont want to get involved. It is very commendable for someone to notice something and against the majority of a community to speak out.
But at the same time many many people have viewed this material and deemed it suitable for their individual tastes. I have seen the full clip. I see somethings that "disturb" me (and Ive been in this community for over 10 years) but nothing I would feel is worse than Ive seen before. Is it illegal? Is it wrong? To someone from another country, another culture, probally. But unless anyone has 100% knowledge on what is excatly is going on, there is no need of accusing or berating someone without end. Ask your questions, if you recieve answers, comment and move on. If the questions are ignored or not answered then there might be a reason to wonder what is going on.
Some people just care about the community and want to see the best for us, and thats okay. But no one should be the morality monitor here. After all we hate the government for censoring material, why should we.
But if there is a legitmate concern for the well being of individuals then perhaps it should be discussed in an open forum, as long as it remains civil.
I for one have read to keep up on the situation as an interested party, wondering myself what to do. Well I think I have a "possible" solution.
If you are that concerned about the welfare or possible problems then by all means buy the clip, and take it to the US counsoulates office, the FBI or most likely find an diplomat or attache from SE Asia and let them see it.
Me personally with my lectures at colleges, happen to know of 3 such persons, 1 is a attache for Thailand and another for Malaysia, and also a representive of the Philippines. I with permission from MTS will let each of them view this and give to me their impressions. If they think its illegal in their country then they have the ball, and if it truly is they will do something. If they see it as a joke, a farce, or something not worth the time of the government then perhaps we should do the same...let MTS make his videos and enjoy them (or not watch them if you do not enjoy them).
Id hate to see this great community split over something like this, granted its important in the grand scheme of things..but after all it is still tickling.
MTS the ball is your court dear sir. Do you mind. (since its copyrighted material I assume, I just dont want to hand it out willy nilly.)
Rob
*DISCLAIMER* I am in no way taking sides, I am meerly attempting to find a reasonable solution for what I think the issue is. I would like an expert opinion and Im not aware any of us are in the position to make that call.
Rob