So, are they really going to try to ban emo?

http://www.nme.com/news/my-chemical-romance/38392

http://www.motherjones.com/riff_blog/archives/2008/07/9115_russian_lawmake.html

http://techdirt.com/articles/20080725/1605061797.shtml

Well, I'm pretty sure this is old news for Gamespot, but Russia is trying to ban the emo s-t-y-l-e. Did they say anything new? Is it really going to get banned? If so, I'm moving to Russia.

You cant ban the way someone dresses.

I wonder what happens if your dressed Emo and then you take a flight to Russia but your a UK citizen. Say the law did take place.

See Russia is where i always wanted to move but this is cruel to me I have to move there now! There is really no excuse not to move there and putin is a great guy no infact hes number 2 next to stalin :D!

This guy is bad***

Well ok, I guess this could be considered a good thing.. IDK, i'm not a big fan of the emo. or goth style. ferrari2001

How exactly is banning some people from expressing themselves good?

You cant ban the way someone dresses.

honkyjoe

[QUOTE="honkyjoe"]

You cant ban the way someone dresses.

tratyu92

Oh yes you can Putin could have sex with a baby if he wanted the country isn't a democracy so deal not every country has free will or free speech so suck it up and deal if they don't like it they can be put in prison I personally praise putin and his comrades and that they are doing.

Way to go Russia :P

[QUOTE="honkyjoe"]

You cant ban the way someone dresses.

tratyu92

ofcourse u could,they r actually doing it in iran

This is wrong, and censorship and all, but it's pretty funny when you look at it from a distance.

"CHEER THE **** UP." -Russia (love ya!)

They'll never try that in the UK, not in my life time. But if they did, they'll have to kill me! (although I'm not emo, i stand somewhere between Goth and punk and they are just a degree of separation away). I can't see myself in Russia anytime in my life so it's not my concern. Still it does annoy me that such a thing happens somewhere in the world.

!!NO!!! If they ban emos, who am I gonna beat up?1mpaler-w6rbnd

Intolerant jerks.

Wait, nvm.

Besides, $20 says that the @$$hole trying to pass that law (if you can call it that) doesn't even have an idea of what "emo" really means.SynysterFreak

They're banning stereotypical emo style, a lot of kids aren't going to have to change anything. Soon, new trends will catch on, and Russian emo kids will dress differently.

[QUOTE="SynysterFreak"]Besides, $20 says that the @$$hole trying to pass that law (if you can call it that) doesn't even have an idea of what "emo" really means.SpidersRMe

They're banning stereotypical emo style, a lot of kids aren't going to have to change anything. Soon, new trends will catch on, and Russian emo kids will dress differently.

A good point but somethings still not right about all this. Someone on a previous thread nailed this topic with 5 words. 5 perfect words.

'One step closer to equilibrium.'

Who were you oh great prophet of the Internet, I worship thee.

!!NO!!! If they ban emos, who am I gonna beat up?1mpaler-w6rbnd

gay scene people cos they're basically the same :)

Glad as hell I don't live their. That is the most retarded thing I've ever heard. Seriously. And on that topic, why are they trying to ban emo, but not touching the preps or gangsters? Let's not stereotype now Russia. Besides, $20 says that the @$$hole trying to pass that law (if you can call it that) doesn't even have an idea of what "emo" really means.SynysterFreak

I really doubt there are gangsters (the U.S saggy kind) in Russia :|

[QUOTE="SynysterFreak"]Glad as hell I don't live their. That is the most retarded thing I've ever heard. Seriously. And on that topic, why are they trying to ban emo, but not touching the preps or gangsters? Let's not stereotype now Russia. Besides, $20 says that the @$$hole trying to pass that law (if you can call it that) doesn't even have an idea of what "emo" really means.Dethshoot

I really doubt there are gangsters (the U.S saggy kind) in Russia :|

Aw man, I really wanted to hear the way ghetto Russian kids would sound.

I wonder what happens if your dressed Emo and then you take a flight to Russia but your a UK citizen. Say the law did take place.

TristanShand

they're only going to ban it in schools and offices. you can still wear it in the streets.

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I wonder what happens if your dressed Emo and then you take a flight to Russia but your a UK citizen. Say the law did take place.

dissonantblack

they're only going to ban it in schools and offices. you can still wear it in the streets.

I should stop posting comments until I've read all the links then :P

Glad as hell I don't live their. That is the most retarded thing I've ever heard. Seriously. And on that topic, why are they trying to ban emo, but not touching the preps or gangsters? Let's not stereotype now Russia. Besides, $20 says that the @$$hole trying to pass that law (if you can call it that) doesn't even have an idea of what "emo" really means.SynysterFreak

What does "emo" mean? Everytime I think I know something about emo, some emo kids like "you're wrong!!!!"

Emo = OWNED!

But yeah I agree.. no one should control the way anyone else dresses.

What does "emo" mean? Everytime I think I know something about emo, some emo kids like "you're wrong!!!!"

Ice_52

Appparently having long hair over your face and dressing weird is the main point of it. Being actually depressed and cutting yourself isn't required. Kids just think it's cool for some reason.

Emo = OWNED!

But yeah I agree.. no one should control the way anyone else dresses.

Khoaki

Emo style and music would be okay if it was just that but the message behind it is the problem.

"My Chemical Romance fans protesting at the offices of British newspaper The Daily Mail over their coverage which linked emo with suicide."

Aha, proof that MCR IS EMO!!!

This is one of the more idiotic decisions I would see a nation make. Is the Russian government really considering this? Do they really have nothing better to do? This is wasteful legislation.

Oh yes you can Putin could have sex with a baby if he wanted the country isn't a democracy so deal not every country has free will or free speech so suck it up and deal if they don't like it they can be put in prison I personally praise putin and his comrades and that they are doing.

MrKittyCat1234

Did you just condone pedophilia and political corruption?

Why Goths? They're culture is far better than the stupid childish cult emo kids.tzar3

Oh look, I have skulls and tattoos and I wear black. I am edgy as hell and I reject conformity. Now, excuse me, but I have to go listen to Dragonforce with all my friends, who are also edgy and non-conformist!

[QUOTE="tzar3"]Why Goths? They're culture is far better than the stupid childish cult emo kids.The_Ish

Oh look, I have skulls and tattoos and I wear black. I am edgy as hell and I reject conformity. Now, excuse me, but I have to go listen to Dragonforce with all my friends, who are also edgy and non-conformist!

Huh? Dragonforce is definitely not emo and there is no way it is anywhere near Goth, thats like saying Metallica is gangsta music.

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[QUOTE="tzar3"]Why Goths? They're culture is far better than the stupid childish cult emo kids.rb2610

Oh look, I have skulls and tattoos and I wear black. I am edgy as hell and I reject conformity. Now, excuse me, but I have to go listen to Dragonforce with all my friends, who are also edgy and non-conformist!

Huh? Dragonforce is definitely not emo and there is no way it is anywhere near Goth, thats like saying Metallica is gangsta music.

But Metallica is gangsta.

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"My Chemical Romance fans protesting at the offices of British newspaper The Daily Mail over their coverage which linked emo with suicide."

Aha, proof that MCR IS EMO!!!

rb2610

"no child is safe from the sinister cult of emo".

LOL. I love it