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**Gangsta_Tau**

cirE wrote:
Emo to be made illegal in Russia?
My Chemical Romance fans protest at the Daily Mail's London office

My Chemical Romance fans protest at the Daily Mail's London office

New laws planned to stop 'dangerous teen trends'

A new Russian law could make being an emo kid illegal in the eastern European country.

Legislation is currenting being formulated in Russia to heavily regulate emo websites and ban emo and goth dress style in schools and government buildings.

The new laws are apparently being driven by fears that these "dangerous teen trends" encourage depression and suicide.

The legislation was presented last month at a hearing held by the State Durma, where critics claimed that the "negative" emo culture encourages anti-social behaviour and glorifies suicide.

Emo kids were described as teenagers who wear black, have facial piercings and black hair with fringes that "cover half the face", reports The Guardian

The weekend saw mass protests by Russian emo kids.

In Krasnoyarsk, Siberia, where laws are already being implemented, protestors in a march held signs saying "A Totalitarian State Encourages Stupidity".

Dmitry Gilevich of Russian emo band MAIO stepped in backing the protests, saying: "Expressing psychological emotions is not forbidden by law."

However, emo critics remain unconvinced.

Alexander Grishunin, an adviser to bill sponsor Yevgeny Yuryev, described a ban as necessary, stating: "This is the first step in the public discourse."

The moves in Russia follow criticism of the genre in the UK earlier this year, which saw My Chemical Romance fans protesting at the offices of British newspaper The Daily Mail over their coverage which linked emo with suicide.

from nme

feth that's hilarious

**Waaagh_Gonads**

At least they have something to complain about in post soviet Russia.

Western emos need to suck it up and cut their hair instead of their arms...

**Gangsta_Tau**

I thought the scene is dying anyway. It's all indie and nu rave these days. Which sounds better Imo.

**Boss Salvage**

I just feel sorry for the goths being exterminated in this crackdown. Now mercilessly crushing emo things, that's a different story :S

- Salvage

**syr8766**

I remember reading somewhere (Rolling Stone?) that emos are being targeted by skinheads and others in Mexico, especially outside the major cities. Kind of interesting how this scene has inspired a much more violent response than many previous incarnations (goths, metalheads, etc.).

**Phoenix**

So emo kids are cutting themselves and commiting suicide? Where's the problem? The way I see it, that's an unemployment solution right there. Not to mention the benifits for population control. I think they need to pass out free razor blades instead of working on legislation.

**Gangsta_Tau**

Emo = worst "alternative" culture trend

**Tacobake**

damn emos.

**lifeafter**

Now, what does Russia have against self cutting lawns?

**wash-away**

dont' ban it, round them up and study them.

it could be educational and give p.e.t.a. something to not worry about.

**Hordini**

Alexander Grishunin, an adviser to bill sponsor Yevgeny Yuryev, described a ban as necessary, stating: "This is the first step in the public discourse."

Yes, because a ban is always the first step in the public discourse. Thanks for that bit of insight.

syr8766 wrote:I remember reading somewhere (Rolling Stone?) that emos are being targeted by skinheads and others in Mexico, especially outside the major cities. Kind of interesting how this scene has inspired a much more violent response than many previous incarnations (goths, metalheads, etc.).

Yeah, I remember hearing about that too, Syr. I personally don't get what the big deal about Emo is, or what it is about them that makes them such a popular target compared to other sub-cultures. Kind of sickening, really. Like people don't have anything better to do than mess with other people, but I guess that's kind of what hate groups are about.

**Phoenix**

Hordini wrote: I personally don't get what the big deal about Emo is, or what it is about them that makes them such a popular target compared to other sub-cultures. Kind of sickening, really. Like people don't have anything better to do than mess with other people, but I guess that's kind of what hate groups are about.

Come on, every generation has to have some sort of sub culture for the main stream to hate / pick on. In the 50's is was greasers, in the 60's it was hippies, no one remembers the 70's, the 80's had punks and metalheads, the 90's had ravers (at least sort of), and now we got emo. Sooner or later is will all die out (literaly maybe) and something else will step in to fill the void that is the general populace's target for hate mongering. Looks like we may get to the point where its video games...but those are probably a bit too popular to make it all the way to the hate list. Only time will tell.

**Phoenix**

wash-away wrote:it could be educational and give p.e.t.a. something to not worry about.

As a total side note, have you ever done a google image search for PETA? I did once and was utterly astounded by the sheer volume of relevent search results that included pictures of naked women. Guess some of the leadership there really does know how to get attention...that or the whole thing is just run by a perv.

**Hordini**

Phoenix wrote:Come on, every generation has to have some sort of sub culture for the main stream to hate / pick on. In the 50's is was greasers, in the 60's it was hippies, no one remembers the 70's, the 80's had punks and metalheads, the 90's had ravers (at least sort of), and now we got emo.

That doesn't make it right. I'm pretty sure you're joking, and if so that's okay. The problem isn't the people who joke. The problem is the people who think stuff like that, and are serious, and then act on those thoughts.

**stonefox**

Hordini wrote:
Yeah, I remember hearing about that too, Syr. I personally don't get what the big deal about Emo is, or what it is about them that makes them such a popular target compared to other sub-cultures. Kind of sickening, really. Like people don't have anything better to do than mess with other people, but I guess that's kind of what hate groups are about.

I remember making fun of emos in high school as well. "Awww, rich little white suburbanite kid thinks life is too sad for him?" The central theme of emos is hilarious.

And who doesn't still make fun of hippies? Bunch of smelly old gezzahs. But they're adorable and just want to share their pot with you.

**Hordini**

I just try to make fun of everyone equally.

**Gangsta_Tau**

Phoenix wrote:
wash-away wrote:it could be educational and give p.e.t.a. something to not worry about.

As a total side note, have you ever done a google image search for PETA? I did once and was utterly astounded by the sheer volume of relevent search results that included pictures of naked women. Guess some of the leadership there really does know how to get attention...that or the whole thing is just run by a perv.

Yeah, they are onto It

**wash-away**

Phoenix wrote:
wash-away wrote:it could be educational and give p.e.t.a. something to not worry about.

As a total side note, have you ever done a google image search for PETA? I did once and was utterly astounded by the sheer volume of relevent search results that included pictures of naked women. Guess some of the leadership there really does know how to get attention...that or the whole thing is just run by a perv.

i'll take your word for it, I dont want a virus of a goat running across my scream pooping little peta flags.

**Necros**

Would those emo protesters be real emo though? like, aren't emo kids so emo that they would just sit home and cry if they were banned?

**warpcrafter**

This is all nice, let me know when they try to ban death metal, so I can pack my chainsaw and join the rioting.

**Storm Lord**

Just a question, how the hell are you supposed to stop someone being deppressed, bar lots of anti depressents? if Emos want to kill themselves let them, if they hate life/themselves that much then atleast they won't be constantly complaining about it to non-emos if they aren't around any more.

(Please note, this is said slightly tounge in cheek, I have some 'emo' friends and they aren't that bad)

**Gangsta_Tau**

warpcraft, deathmetallers are just as bad, in different ways

**Necros**

actually, generally speaking, metal fans are some of the nicest people you'll ever know

**JohnHwangDD**

Waaagh_Gonads wrote:Western emos need to suck it up and cut their hair instead of their arms...

or they could cut their throats...

But I'd just like to see a huge Soviet banner proclaiming 2 words to the emos:

NO WHINING!

**Gangsta_Tau**

NZ's slogan is "harden up witch!"

**Gangsta_Tau**

It's not "witch" I typed

**Aeddon**

...I just found a reason to move to Russia!