ITP V.012 SOCIAL JUSTICE: M.O.B. (MUSICIANS OPPOSED to BULLYING): POST ANTI BULLYING PSA

The metal scene has taken to the issue of bullying forming an educational organization M.O.B., MUSICIANS OPPOSED to BULLYING (Uniting Thru Music.com) as many metal and hardcore musicians have stood up against bullying. TIM LAMBEDIS (AS I LAY DYING), CORY BEAULIEU (TRIVIUM) and many more musicians have video taped PSA's speaking out against bullying.

FROM DAVID DRAIMAN (DISTURBED) REGARDING INTERNET BULLYING:

"One of the biggest problems with Internet culture is people's tendency to write whatever, without thinking it through properly beforehand.

"I encourage everyone on here to make informed statements based on forethought and fact. Don't let the fact that you are simply sitting behind a keyboard, with no one watching, and nothing to be accountable for, lull you into believing that your words/actions do not have consequences. Measure your words carefully before you spit them out. Think before you type.

"By the way, anything is OK to type, that's what freedom of speech is; but to everything, there are consequences/repercussions.

"The point, to me, is the free flow of information and ideas. Like I said, there are consequences. Bullying, for example. Whether in person or online, it is immoral, and reprehensible, and the effects it has are crystal clear.

"People have been prosecuted for harrassment online, particularly in the cases of dire circumstances.

"There are always repercussions, from tweets to Facebook posts. Friends lost, relationships ended, criminals caught by bragging about the crimes they have done.

"Criminals have been prosecuted and imprisoned after bragging about their crimes on Facebook, for instance.

"Bullies have been called out and charged for such occurrences as well.

"The thing about the written word is that it stays.

"People without conscience are just that. Unfortunately, this medium gives them a greater opportunity to do damage."

FROM UNITING THRU MUSIC: (Alex Vander Vlugt):


FROM MOB (MUSICIANS OPPOSED TO BULLYING) UNITING THRU MUSIC:
Musicians Opposed to Bullying is committed to helping those who feel bullied understand that they are not alone. The tragic death that launched this campaign: Brandon Bitner Memorial
Get Involved
If you want to help us out, please contact us. Send an email to unitingthrumusic@gmail.com

As a music industry we have come together in support of aid to Africa, Tsunami relief, the aftermath of 9/11, Hurricane Katrina and Haiti relief, just to name a few causes. I believe it's time for us to preserve our future and help the youth of our nation. Bullying has gotten out of hand and needs to be stopped.

I would like to have musicians/bands/artists record short public service announcements (PSA's) which we (music websites) can then host. I would like to also offer these to the radio station websites across our nation as well as post them on youtube for all to see.

The music industry has shown time and time again that it is a force to be reckoned with. When the artists themselves that the kids look up to give them hope, we might be able to prevail and put an end to this.

VIDEOS BELOW: METAL HEADS OPPOSED TO BULLYING (M.O.B.) PSA's:
TIM LAMBEDIS (AS I LAY DYING):


CORY BEAULIEU (TRIVIUM):


Thanks-Stay Metal, Stay Brutal-\m/ -l-