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Postby Josh » Fri 12 Dec, 2003 5:40 pm

Some have had questions about my anti-Santa image. First off, I am not anti-Santa Claus, the person. In fact, I believe in Santa. What I am against the way Santa has been used as a way to encourage people to shop, and spend--therefore eroding what I believe christmas means--giving and helping others.

Sadly, Christmas has turned into Corp-mas and Santa Claus has been transformed from a giver of hope and love into a corporate pitchman.

That is what my avatar is against.
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Postby Antony » Fri 12 Dec, 2003 5:50 pm

Thank you for your explanation.
However, I would like to point out that to many people (particularly the youngsters), all Christmas about is gifts.
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Postby Antony » Sat 13 Dec, 2003 2:29 am

There's nothing wrong with making Christmas as a shopping spree. All retailers need to make profit to survive, and many of them do not generate enough during the year, specially in a small country like New Zealand. Also there are people looking for additional cash into their pockets.
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Postby Wellander » Sun 14 Dec, 2003 1:10 am

Hi,
I do not have a problem with it.
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Postby Lorraine » Sun 14 Dec, 2003 1:16 am

Christmas and Santa Claus sure keep the economy rolling!!!!
The time for giving help and just giving, should be everyday.
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Postby localhost » Sat 20 Dec, 2003 4:02 am

:( I missed your avatar...
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Postby Wellander » Sun 21 Dec, 2003 1:28 am

Hi,
Josh.
Why did you change your avitar back?
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Postby Lorraine » Sun 21 Dec, 2003 11:12 pm

I missed your Santa Avatar too....but what I have been curious about for some time is, Do you really look like J.F.K.?
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