Rosenbaum's Dilema and Censorship

Censorship surrounds us and sometimes more often than it should or in places that it needs not be.
I have a number of views on the topic of censorship. Far to many to simply list here in a single post. However, I will say, to me censorship is a personal thing. I should never be put in the situation to HAVE to view, read or otherwise witness something I’d find offensive. On the other hand, I should also never be at a loss for the opportunity to make the choice myself. Education is a ongoing everlasting process. Every moment we live and every choice we make adds to our own personal education and life experience. As adults we should find every chance we can to better our minds and our knowledge about the world we live in. Our children should learn from our examples, with the protection of our parental censorship…

This whole train of thought has come to mind at this moment because of this:
Rosenbaum’s Dilemma, Lost War Videos and Adwords Censorship as written by Wayne Porter.

I think… we should not take it upon ourselves to censor eachother as adults. Don’t hinder the learning where one might be able to make a difference.

So with that said,
I have donated our trusty penguin hero to the message at hand.

No Censorship PenguinCensorship Sucks Penguin

Feel free to use this graphics on your own websites.More information about

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Rosenbaum, War, Censorship, Google and Penguins

Rather than rehash an entire story, I’ll just summarize for the moment.

Censorship surrounds us and sometimes more often than it should or in places that it needs not be. Read up on the Rosenbaum’s Dilemma, Lost War Videos and Adwords Censorship as written by Wayne Porter.

I have a number of views on the topic of censorship. Far to many to simply list here in a single post. However, I will say, to me censorship is a personal thing. I should never be put in the situation to HAVE to view, read or otherwise witness something I’d find offensive. On the other hand, I should also never be at a loss for the opportunity to make the choice myself. Education is a ongoing everlasting process. Every moment we live and every choice we make adds to our own personal education and life experience. As adults we should find every chance we can to better our minds and our knowledge about the world we live in. Our children should learn from our examples, with the protection of our parental censorship…

but we should not take it upon ourselves to censor eachother as adults. Don’t hinder the learning where one might be able to make a difference.

So with that said,
I have dedicated the following two penguins to the message at hand.

No Censorship PenguinCensorship Sucks Penguin

Feel free to use this graphics on your own websites.

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Hip Hip and a big One Red Paperclip T-shirt HooRay!

So about a week ago, the penguin became a part of an elborate scene as my contribution to the project. Kyle challenged anyone listening to come up with a t-shirt design to represent the story. So I sat down and doodled…

Heres a small version of the image:

JGoode Design's One Red Paperclip T-shirt submission.

Now get this coolness…
Today, to my surprise, I discovered the made it to the winners circle.

NO WAY!!! ( I really did say)

I think I reloaded the page at least 10 times to make sure it wasn’t some funky typo. Sure enough, every time the page loaded, The Penguin was still surfin’ along on the page. So just to make sure I haven’t gone crazy, check it out for yourself.

Cool huh?!!!

I’d like to thank Kyle for the opportunity to expand my horizon as far as creative thinking goes. It was a blast of a project to work on, and I had a load of fun creating the design… but better still, it’s a huge huge rush, to work on something with no known outcome and then be surprised with such a happy Hooray!

I’d also like to thank everyone for lovin’ the penguin… (that includes YOU, right now).
absolutely loves YOU too!

i Love penguins

More about One Red Paperclip

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Space Invading… cutey pie

A bit of fun for the spacey types…
brand new from the doodle desk of JGoode:

space chick
space girlspace kitty

Brightly colored space garb for space lovin’ girls. Add a tad of silly cuteness to your collection with the , and and the ever popular . Each design is available on an assorment of Space loving t-shirts, stickers, magnet and more…

Also check out the Space Penguins in the Pengin Collection.
Find more great original designs at JGoodeDesigns.com


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When you think no one is listening…

Here is an interesting find.

According to research and commentary by Ben Edelman, Vonage (you know, that internet phone company with 900 gazillion commercials), is/was/has been utilizing spyware to increase their advertising results.

They recently won an Effie award for, what I can tell, these fabulous advertising successes.

Now here this! I went to the webpage about the award to read up on this lovely kudo Vonage has earned (just last month, you say?). Right smack at the top of the press release are some amazingly entertaining words.

Did you know, the campaign was titled ”

‘People Do Stupid Things’

Now I’m wondering, are they talking about themselves and their recent alleged actions, or are they calling me and my considering their service stupid? Who and what exactly are they referring to?

Yes yes, indeed, I’m taking the phrase entirely out of context. Funny how it seems to apply completely diffrerently today. Just struck me as funny to think that a company would run a campaign, while (supposedly) utilizing spyware, receive an award for their “job well done”, and then get caught (appears to be red-handed) … and yet proud to post a headline such as this:

“People Do Stupid Things’ Campaign is Smart Enough to Win”

If i were capable of reading French, I’d be able to tell you if further press has been posted on the Vonage site. Unfortunately, I am not, so can not, and it’s probably not there anyhow.

Um.. Duh?

duh-penguin.jpg

I have no tips for you today, and I have no exact knowledge if the problem has been or will be completely solved. (one must admit to a problem before it can be resolved, right?)

However, I have to say: If you don’t know what it does, don’t use it.

If you’d like to read up a bit more on the topic,
here’s today’s fun filled (additional) reading list:

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Post the Penguin

So I have a challege for you today… grab the image below and post about the penguin. Post on your blog, on your site, in an email to your friends.. Post on your profiles or post in IM. Heck if you wanted to you could probably print it out and just post on your desk.

POST the PENGUIN
penguin1.gif
Link to: http://microurl.com/jgfun/PenguinPost
Make sure to include the tag “POST the PENGUIN” and comment here so I know you’re out there… ya never know, you might inspire my next Penguin Blog.

NameThePenguin.com Goes Live

The New JGoode Penguin site has officially been launched…

JGoode Designs has recently released a new cartoon character. The public is invited to participate in naming the newly created penguin representing the collection.

Castle Rock, Colorado July 18, 2006 Colorado

Designer/Artist Jen Goode, of JGoode Designs, has released a new cartoon collection of penguin personalities. Each funny penguin is dressed in a costume which represents a different interest, sport, activity or personality. Each “personality” designed to fit various “people personalities”.

“I try to create designs that represent who we each are, what we love and what we enjoy to do most.” – JGoode

In addition to the new cartoon character, an interactive website was launched to introduce the penguin and invite the public to get involved in naming the character.

NameThePenguindotCom.jpgName The Penguin (http://www.NameThePenguin.com) officially opened July 18th, 2006.

NameThePenguin.com challenges visitors to suggest a name, vote for their favorite name and comment on names submitted by others. Live updates, an email mailing list, as well as “send-a-friend” additions allow visitors to get their friends and family involved in Naming the Penguin.

“It never occurred to me that the penguin actually needed a name. Yet, so many people have asked me what the name is that I thought maybe I should ask them back. Each penguin personality inspires different people in different ways. I decided it would be best to find out what the public thinks it’s name is… so here I am, asking for input.” – JGoode

Open public participation will end August 15th, 2006.

Voting and name submissions are available now by going to the Name the Penguin website at: http://www.NameThePenguin.com.

The original JGoode penguin began as a single, confused looking bird “doodle” illustration. After 6 months of playing with different ideas, the funny bird has been expanded to what is now a growing 50+ personality collection and 2000+ product catalog.

JGoode Designs ( http://www.jgoodedesigns.com ) offers an online store where the penguin character may be purchased. Each personality is available on t-shirts and novelty gifts, and patrons may also request their own personalized penguin.

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