Did you join the campaign against child abuse on FB?

So basically there is this campaign going on which urged facebook users to change their profile pictures to their favourite childhood show, to campaign against child abuse. Well, technically this raises awareness, but hey, it does sound pretty dumb to me.  
 
but that otherwise, if not for the "good cause", we wouldn't be able to see such an interesting sight on facebook. So did you change your profile pic? For the abused? or for fun?
 
Also, this.
 
EDIT: Let's change our profile pics to our favourite food next week to help end world HUNGER mofos!

Changed my profile pic, it may be dumb to some people but it's the thought that counts.

I am aware of child abuse, so I did not change my profile picture to a cartoon character.

It is beyond stupid.
 
How the hell is it going to stop/help anything?

Changing your profile pic doesn't put an end to child abuse. If people want change, they need to put forth more effort than that.

I'll change it soon, but I don't really get how it raises awareness on child abuse.
 
Also, can somebody help me? I need an idea for who to change it to.

I want people to react to this like they reacted to the PETA Super Tofu Boy thing.  People saying they're going to abuse children because of this campaign.  I think that would be funny.

" Changed my profile pic, it may be dumb to some people but it's the thought that counts. "

" I'll change it soon, but I don't really get how it raises awareness on child abuse.  Also, can somebody help me? I need an idea for who to change it to. "

I feel like a cunt. My FB profile has been Team Rocket for like two months, and now because some cunt wanted to do some charity for kids they think I am behind that? Fuck you.

I didn't, but on the other hand I've seen people come out and say "I'm actually gonna do something and donate, not just change my picture." They wouldn't have done this without the pictures. 
And people are talking about it, which is the goal, so it seems like they've succeeded in their intentions. Just something to think about.

Nope cause it doesnt help any. If people cared they would donate money or volunteer for something. Infact this isnt myspace this is facebook.

I don't mind people doing it but when they start posting on my wall telling me to do it and asking me why I haven't changed my picture then it pisses me off.  
 
But it is totally pointless and does absolutely fuck all to stop the problem. 

I do not have this facebook you speak of.  Therefore, shake the baby.

I did not join it.
I will not support it anywhere but inside my head.

" Changing your profile pic doesn't put an end to child abuse. If people want change, they need to put forth more effort than that. "

I am aware of child abuse, but I do not think changing my Facebook photo to a cartoon character will change it. It seems like a pointless, not to mention foolish, method of drawing attention to child abuse. Cartoons do not reflect one's stance on anything at all, really. 

 
 @SuperSambo said:

" @Jimi said:

" Changed my profile pic, it may be dumb to some people but it's the thought that counts. "

How is it the thought that counts? How will your thoughts help a single child? "

Donating money doesn't put an end to child abuse. Sure, this whole profile picture change "has people talking", but will it have a major impact on abused and abusers? I highly doubt that.

I changed mine to a pic of Optimus Prime.  I know this campaign wont change anything thought I'd join in anyways

" @Axxol said:

" Changing your profile pic doesn't put an end to child abuse. If people want change, they need to put forth more effort than that. "

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" @Axxol said:

" Changing your profile pic doesn't put an end to child abuse. If people want change, they need to put forth more effort than that. "

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" @Axxol said:

" Changing your profile pic doesn't put an end to child abuse. If people want change, they need to put forth more effort than that. "

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Cute idea -- reminding a person what its like to be a kid to prevent them from abusing a child. 
 
I don't think it would work, but it's a cute idea. 

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 @SuperSambo said:

" @Jimi said:

" Changed my profile pic, it may be dumb to some people but it's the thought that counts. "

How is it the thought that counts? How will your thoughts help a single child? "

We have fond childhood memories, and so shows on the pic (innocence). Some kids are less lucky, and...  ya. bullcrap really. "

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 @SuperSambo said:

" @Jimi said:

" Changed my profile pic, it may be dumb to some people but it's the thought that counts. "

How is it the thought that counts? How will your thoughts help a single child? "

We have fond childhood memories, and so shows on the pic (innocence). Some kids are less lucky, and...  ya. bullcrap really. "

I'm not saying my thoughts will help, however it does raise awareness. The point is to provoke further action.  Besides, what is the harm in doing it? "

If it gets even one person to donate then what harm is it doing? I did it, I figured why the Hell not?

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 @SuperSambo said:

" @Jimi said:

" Changed my profile pic, it may be dumb to some people but it's the thought that counts. "

How is it the thought that counts? How will your thoughts help a single child? "

We have fond childhood memories, and so shows on the pic (innocence). Some kids are less lucky, and...  ya. bullcrap really. "

I'm not saying my thoughts will help, however it does raise awareness. The point is to provoke further action.  Besides, what is the harm in doing it? "

Arguably doing stuff like this (or donating a few dollars) gives people the notion that they've done their part towards the issue and that in some ways it's resolved. This means that you could be seeing people avoiding engaging in behavior that actually works towards solving problems, as you admit the picture change has no real benefit but it could potentially harm the cause. "

Last time I checked, December was Pokemon profile picture month.  
 
LUDICOLO LUDICOLO

Fuck no.

Fuck this shit. It does nothing and makes zero sense. It is just a popularity thing and a way for people to make themselves feel good. 
 
However, I must admit, seeing all those pictures of the old shows makes me want to post a picture of Mummies Alive. Just cause I'm Egyptian. Bababoie bababoie bababoie

Still not as bad as when girls put up "I like it on the bed" "I like it sideways" during breast cancer month. Does nothing but confuse, then anger people, compounded by the fact that breast cancer has become a marketing tool.

One i dont like facebook and two i hate children so if they get abused i really dont give a fuck.

" @Damian: You are a banner carrier for the fight against child abuse. Congratulations! "

Some children need to be abused
I suggest awareness be raised for that cause

God you'd think people on the internet could not be such cynical assholes all the time? It's just a fun little thing to do, which at the very least will raise some awareness. It's not causing any harm so what's the problem? 

December is Pokemon Profile Picture month. We can be aware of child abuse some other month.

Let's raise awareness for genital herpes by changing out avatars to pictures of our genitals!

Though I appreciate the sentiment I dont see how it will change anything. There are some organisations which could possibly help lessen the amount of Child Abuse, and I do hope it does, but the person who decides to regularly beat a child does now care that my current Facebook avatar is a Care Bear, not for the sake of raising awareness just for the fun of it, and I doubt much cares that its an illegal action.

" God you'd think people on the internet could not be such cynical assholes all the time? It's just a fun little thing to do, which at the very least will raise some awareness. It's not causing any harm so what's the problem?  "

I did, I don't think it will change anything, but well, the girl I'm pursuing told me to do it, and she has a vagina.

There is a difference between a spanking and abuse, and anyone who advocates for abuse, I hope you go to hell because abuse is not a fucking laughing matter.

I agree that while the sentiment is nice, this is not the best way to deal with child abuse. It may raise awareness a little but it doesn't do much else.

Changing my picture won't stop people from beating children.

I did before knowing why everyone else was doing it.