Comments on: Know when to declare…indeed

By: BeerMatt

BeerMatt — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 01:30:13 +0000

Thanks for your comment Neville. I think that I did applaud the initiative - as far as it went. Though I think a fair degree is scepticism is warranted when at the same time as Foster's are running a campaign about moderating drinking, they are also tying another beer promotion to buck's parties. Also, for two companies that market their products so magnificently with lavish marketing and advertising spends, the creative for this campaign is pretty much in the community television class. I'm all for the message, but feel that these companies can do far more to decouple the notions of enjoying a drink and drinking excessively by moderating the subtle messages in their mainstream marketing than by saying "The barn door is open" while the horse is three paddocks away.

By: Neville Coventry

Neville Coventry — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 00:48:28 +0000

Fair Go – Sport
This is the age of Blackberries, Facebook and Twitter and greater independence in youth thinking. Respective reports into youths, alcohol and violence tell us that youths are calling out for respect. Surely we can respect their capacity to take personal responsibility.
Those who would demonise alcohol and alcohol advertising are delivering a kick in the guts to an attempt to reinvest in the community and culture change. And for Pete’s sake give the PM credit. He delivered without spin on an issue that demands bipartisan support. He acknowledged a problem and supported a message was well researched and focussed on self responsibility. I may be a small part of our community response to the issue but it deserves a fair go!

By: Qoutheraven

Qoutheraven — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 23:19:48 +0000

Know when to declare… When I reach 100 not out

By: Ian Watson

Ian Watson — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:58:25 +0000

Your schoolies comments remind me of this great article from the onion-
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/39303