Direct Action – Page 118 – Things Are Good

Look at Art Not Ads

Austin writes

“Hi. I’ve started a pledge on PledgeBank.com that aims to raise enough money to replace one intrusive advert with a though-provoking message or work of art. Rather than gawk at the same old advertising every morning, we hope at least some commuters will enjoy a little mental stimulation other than their morning coffee.”

That’s right Austin wants you to pledge money that you want something to that makes you think, opposed to obnoxious advertising. For more information on this groovy idea check out Art Not Ads

Got Wind?

The do-it-yourself renewable energy website, gotwind.org, has launched a competition to make a cheap, and effective wind turbine.

” You are required to design, but not necessarily build a workable wind generator that produces a good useable amount of electricity.”

The rules are simple and the impact of this competition can be huge. Give it a shot!

Make a Difference, but only if you join me

Pledgebank.comis a place for people who want to make a difference in the world, but want to do it with someone else. The site’s motto is “Tell the world ‘Iâ€™ll do it, but only if youâ€™ll help me do it.'”

Go check it out and make the world a better place! Or just do something funny, but only if other do it too.

Spot the Fake

Free Press has a web-page dedicated to exposing fake news because it has gotten out of hand. Free Press focuses on American media, but they still provide information for people so anyone can learn how to spot fake news.

What is fake new? Well in this case it refers to “news” that has been supplied by a corporate mouthpiece. The journalist may work for the product being discussed, or the parent company of the news channel influences the report. Fake news is growing and it is up to people to stop it.

Subverted SUV Spots

Some marketing genius has given people the opportunity to make their own commercials for an SUV. So, people have used the commercial-making tool to roll their own versions that point out that SUVs kill the environment. A fantastic act of subversion.

The company is most likely taking down the commercials that point out that the environment exists so here is an example one from youtube.

If you find other clips post them in the comments.