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Post by Wys on Aug 24, 2023 10:36:13 GMT 1
I think the time is right for me to be back  I’ve had some time away for a whole bunch of reasons but I really miss these forums and this community so I have decided to return. And I think I should reintroduce myself! I now go by the name Wys This is a great community, I have missed being here and I’m glad to be back |
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Post by inactivo (nq era) on Oct 2, 2023 22:32:33 GMT 1
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Post by AussieSwarm on May 4, 2024 23:21:59 GMT 1
I Wonder when the flag of the forum will change to  Sweden, you know for Eurovision 2024 in Malmo as this is "The Song Contest Forums"? |
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Post by Lux on May 13, 2024 21:08:13 GMT 1
I Wonder when the flag of the forum will change to Sweden, you know for Eurovision 2024 in Malmo as this is "The Song Contest Forums"?
"As some of you may have noticed, we have chosen to opt for using the 🇵🇸 Palestinian flag over the 🇸🇪 Swedish flag for the forum branding. While SCF does not generally take political stances, in this instance we are choosing to stand with Palestine and the Palestinian people who are currently facing a dire humanitarian crisis at the hands of the Israeli government and the IDF. We are choosing to display the Palestinian flag in opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza, and in opposition to the EBU for continuing to allow Israel's participation at Eurovision, even after Israel has publicly stirred the pot surrounding the contest by attempting to submit politically charged entries to the contest.
We want to make a note that SCF is not taking an anti-Israel stance in general. Israeli forumers continue to be welcome in the community, as long as they do not espouse anti-Palestinian or pro-IDF rhetoric. We are also not taking a pro-Hamas stance and we also condemn the actions committed by Hamas against innocent Israelis.
We encourage people to continue making their voices heard in this instance, to continue putting pressure on the EBU and your national broadcasters, and continue calling for the exclusion of Israel from the 2024 contest. We also encourage donating to humanitarian causes in Palestine, for example by donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.net/"
Taken from Eke's (Technical Staff and Discord Server Owner) announcement in the SCF Discord Server.
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Post by AussieSwarm on May 14, 2024 11:12:45 GMT 1
I Wonder when the flag of the forum will change to Sweden, you know for Eurovision 2024 in Malmo as this is "The Song Contest Forums"?
"As some of you may have noticed, we have chosen to opt for using the 🇵🇸 Palestinian flag over the 🇸🇪 Swedish flag for the forum branding. While SCF does not generally take political stances, in this instance we are choosing to stand with Palestine and the Palestinian people who are currently facing a dire humanitarian crisis at the hands of the Israeli government and the IDF. We are choosing to display the Palestinian flag in opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza, and in opposition to the EBU for continuing to allow Israel's participation at Eurovision, even after Israel has publicly stirred the pot surrounding the contest by attempting to submit politically charged entries to the contest.
We want to make a note that SCF is not taking an anti-Israel stance in general. Israeli forumers continue to be welcome in the community, as long as they do not espouse anti-Palestinian or pro-IDF rhetoric. We are also not taking a pro-Hamas stance and we also condemn the actions committed by Hamas against innocent Israelis.
We encourage people to continue making their voices heard in this instance, to continue putting pressure on the EBU and your national broadcasters, and continue calling for the exclusion of Israel from the 2024 contest. We also encourage donating to humanitarian causes in Palestine, for example by donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.net/"
Taken from Eke's (Technical Staff and Discord Server Owner) announcement in the SCF Discord Server.
Thank you for the response but I most still point out that this creates an issue for me because of the coverage of the situation in Gaza and in the West Bank conducted by the IDF while Millions of People around the world have been in just as much of a horrible situations as the Palestinians. Like will the forums Stand and promote the growing issue in  China where Millions of  Uyghurs and  Tibetans suffer and face prosecution for simply not being Chinese. What about the Rohingya in  Myanmar, The people in Darfur in  Sudan, The  Kurds, The Assyrians and more. I'm Sorry but I strongly believe that if such a stance is taken that focuses on One group because of the current political environment while it ignores those that no will one talk about or is straight up ignored by the Media. Israel should have been Suspended for at least 2 years instead of the granted special treatment as they overstep with they response to Hamas. The EBU conduct was also pretty bad this year (Martin Österdahl should probably resign because of it) especially with the motto "united by Music" (Which i think is why Israel stayed) I don't like being that person but i don't believe the forum should change its flag in support of any group. If individually everyone made a banner and put in the signature that's fine as that's the individual expressing themselves and beliefs. Which is why i do hope the flag of Switzerland will fly on the forum soon. Thank you. |
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Post by Lux on May 14, 2024 23:37:58 GMT 1
Apologies for the late reply, but this is the reason why:
"As some of you may have noticed, we have chosen to opt for using the 🇵🇸 Palestinian flag over the 🇸🇪 Swedish flag for the forum branding. While SCF does not generally take political stances, in this instance we are choosing to stand with Palestine and the Palestinian people who are currently facing a dire humanitarian crisis at the hands of the Israeli government and the IDF. We are choosing to display the Palestinian flag in opposition to Israel's actions in Gaza, and in opposition to the EBU for continuing to allow Israel's participation at Eurovision, even after Israel has publicly stirred the pot surrounding the contest by attempting to submit politically charged entries to the contest.
We want to make a note that SCF is not taking an anti-Israel stance in general. Israeli forumers continue to be welcome in the community, as long as they do not espouse anti-Palestinian or pro-IDF rhetoric. We are also not taking a pro-Hamas stance and we also condemn the actions committed by Hamas against innocent Israelis.
We encourage people to continue making their voices heard in this instance, to continue putting pressure on the EBU and your national broadcasters, and continue calling for the exclusion of Israel from the 2024 contest. We also encourage donating to humanitarian causes in Palestine, for example by donating to the Palestinian Children's Relief Fund: www.pcrf.net/"
Taken from Eke's (Technical Staff and Discord Server Owner) announcement in the SCF Discord Server.
Thank you for the response but I most still point out that this creates an issue for me because of the coverage of the situation in Gaza and in the West Bank conducted by the IDF while Millions of People around the world have been in just as much of a horrible situations as the Palestinians. Like will the forums Stand and promote the growing issue in China where Millions of Uyghurs and Tibetans suffer and face prosecution for simply not being Chinese. What about the Rohingya in Myanmar, The people in Darfur in Sudan, The Kurds, The Assyrians and more. I'm Sorry but I strongly believe that if such a stance is taken that focuses on One group because of the current political environment while it ignores those that no will one talk about or is straight up ignored by the Media. Israel should have been Suspended for at least 2 years instead of the granted special treatment as they overstep with they response to Hamas. The EBU conduct was also pretty bad this year (Martin Österdahl should probably resign because of it) especially with the motto "united by Music" (Which i think is why Israel stayed) I don't like being that person but i don't believe the forum should change its flag in support of any group. If individually everyone made a banner and put in the signature that's fine as that's the individual expressing themselves and beliefs. Which is why i do hope the flag of Switzerland will fly on the forum soon. Thank you.
I appreciate and understand you concern discussing the importance of supporting a variety of oppressed groups affected by genocidal regimes across the world. Like from what I've seen, a lot of people in the forums stand for peace and are or would be in support for the aforementioned examples as well. In SCF's Discord Server there is a whole channel dedicated to #resources created by Eke, which there is a section dedicated to "Countries and People in Need", which I'll link the resources below. Therefore, I massively agree it is important to talk and do something about all the social injustices globally.
 Afghanistan: helpafghanistan.carrd.co/
 Belarus: belarusianprotests.carrd.co/
 DR Congo: helpdrcongo.carrd.co/
 Chile: chilewokeup.carrd.co/ fuerzachile.carrd.co/
 Hong Kong: standwithhongkong.carrd.co/
 India: helpourindia.carrd.co/
 Kenya: kenyans4kenyans.carrd.co/
 Lebanon: lebanonscrisis.carrd.co/
 Mexico: helpmexico.carrd.co/
 Nicaragua: nicaraguancrisis.carrd.co/
 Palestine: helppalestine.carrd.co/
 Serbia: whatshappeninginserbia.carrd.co/
 Syria: syria.carrd.co/
 Venezuela: venezuelancrisis.carrd.co/
 Yemen: yemencrisis.carrd.co/
 Zimbabwe: freezimbabwe.crd.co/
Aboriginal Lives Matter: blmaustraliahome.carrd.co/
Kashmir: nonbiasedkashmir.carrd.co/
Mexican Women: femicidesmex.carrd.co/
Native & Indigenous Americans: indigenousrights.carrd.co/
Native & Indigenous Women: mmiwresources.carrd.co/
Oromia: oromia.carrd.co/
Papua: weneedtotalkaboutpapua.carrd.co/
Turkish Women: amplifyourvoice.carrd.co/
Uyghurs: savetheuighurs.carrd.co/
From what I can infer, the main reason why the Palestinian flag was used is to show solidarity towards Palestinian people directly affected by Israel as well as to show solidarity towards the #BoycottEurovision movement, which primarily focusses on removing Israel from the contest due to their war crimes and their broadcaster, KAN, using the contest to artwash and spread propaganda.
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Post by kingwolfton on Jun 21, 2024 16:55:37 GMT 1
Some Italian nuns covered "Zitti e Buoni" a couple years ago
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