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January 16, 2004 Page 5 * Where will it stop? Just looked at your link to the "child prostitution" site, and at first glance my take on it is one of suspicion as to the authenticity of the news. Reading a little more, I could see no corroborated evidence to support their claims, except anecdotal, sites and pictures they don't disclose, and images which could be made by anyone! It begs the question whether the site you linked to and such uncorroborated news, especially about such a sensitive and touching topic, should get the wide visibility (if not some hint of credibility) from a widely-read site as iranian.com. Raising awareness is fine, but why can't it be done with sound journalism and reporting. And if it turns out that the link is a forgery, will that instill more or less confidence in readers about future reports on the matter? (The delimma of choopane dorooghgoo!) Are we willing to bend the rule on Truth because of the sensitive nature of the subject matter? Where will it stop? You and I both know well our (ill-conceived) Iranian pension for bending the rules (and yes, often Truth iteself) when we feel it warrented, and our history is replete with examples of people and organizations who have used deception as a means to their ends. (Is it any wonder we are a distrusting breed?!) The question I pose to you (should you be willing to consider it) is whether you are inadvertantly supporting such deception by providing such a link without further corroboration on your part or without at least a clarifying statement as to the authenticity of the news next to the link? Amir REPLY: It's possible that it's a forgery but it's a risk worth taking just to raise awareness for a problem that does exist. This matter should be investigated by journalists and others concerned. But what should we do in the meantime? If someone makes wild claims on a website, we shouldn't look until proven? Let's say someone creates a site that claims to show pictures of Iran's "nuclear bomb". I will be inclined to link it for everyone to see because it's shocking (or hillarious), but not because I believe it to be true. When the average person follows a link to an anonymous or unknown personal web site, the reaction to anythinng they may see or read is usually cautious and taken with a grain of salt -- unless some news organization has reported it. Or if someone on a website claims that Khamenei has been dead for six months -- and has pictures of his "double" and "secret grave" -- you won't believe it, but you would forward the link to your friends! So, the link to the "child prostition" page was my way of telling friends, in disbelief, "Have you seen this?!" It's only on rare occasions rare... -- Jahanshah Javid * Where the populace stands I had hoped that your poll would have instead asked readers if they think IRI made a big mistake in turning down President Bush's offer of sending a delegation to Iran led by Senator Elizabeth Dole, a former head of the American Red Cross, to deliver earthquake relief. It would have sent a message to both sides and given a clear indication as to where the populace stands. Even what is often too obvious needs to be confirmed and asserted to be believed. I wish someone would establish a credible Iranian polling agency, much like what John and James Zogby have done for the Arabs. * Power of one Dear Farzaneh, [See me on Discovery] May this be one of many steps toward a fulfilling life-purpose. The collective success of us as a community begins with the individual pursuits of personal projects. Therein lies the power of one. With best wishes for your ever greater success, * How fucking distasteful How fucking distasteful, gutter trashy, sewer smelling and waste of time of you, iranian dot com, to nominate that li'l guy, one Shaul Mofaz who threatens MY beloved country, for the Iranian of the day. Judas Fucking Priest iranian dot com...don't you have any shame...or any pride? Iiran forever...ever, and ever. Reply: Rafsanjani was also in the Iranian of the day section on the same day as Mofaz. You may not like their politics, but they were both born in Iran. Being "Iranian of the day" is not necessarily an honor, it's a fact. -- Jahanshah Javid * Shayan az Shahsavar Salam, man be donbal yek doost gomshode hastam.esmesh Shayan hast pezeshki Shahsavar mikhoone va saken Rasht hast. Familish baa (sh) shoroo mishe. baraadaresh ham pezeshki Shahsavar mikhooone va yek sal (ehtemaalan) az oon jolo tar hast. Agar shakhsi ba in moshakhasaat mishnaasid ya kasi ro tooy daaneshgah Shahsavar mishnaasid ke momkene oono beshnaase lotfan behesh begid be sib_gilas1382@yahoo.com email bazane. mamnoon * Yalda & Christams I read your article elaborating on Yalda tree decorating tradition and other historical information [Happy Yalda]. I think I more than read the article, I practically absorbed it with an obsession which possesses me when I come across such material. I extol compatriots like you who strive to
inform uninformed Iranian patriots like me. Your article
rendered me further proud and emotional about my ancestry and culture. * "Roozi ze sar-e sang..." Is there anybody who have complete text of the poem, and who is the poet of : "roozi ze sar-e sang oghabi be havaa khaast...". I may find it in iranian.com if you publish it there or you may send me email. * Ecstasy in Qom That was one funny shit!!!! the lil article about drugs in Qum, on your updates section. either people who take shit in iran are really stupid or the person who wrote that piece of shit of an article has never seen an Ecstasy pill and how it should be taken. plus normal people listen to House, Trance, and Dance music not Heavy Metal!!! Neva mind. * Love your shit Wow, I love your shit [MEC]. Keep putting it down! Mani really sucksssssssss. * Mani daring, but... I listened to this young man's performance with my son Aryan who is quite an expert on most music specifically Rap. He has been brought up with classical Iranian music as well as classical Western music and opera. He has been listening to modern Iranian singers, great Arabic singers and composers as well as European and Indian ones such as Ravi Shankar. Of course he chose Rap as his most listened to music once he went to high school. He joined a group of talented people who can Rap (they are white and black kids), write lyrics, break dance and they are all experts because they all read the Hip Hop magazines and underground Rapper's information and attend concerts. They enter competition (Aryan Beat boxes and those familiar with music know that is a real talent) he also does jam sessions. He wants to become a music produce. I gave you all this information so you you could see that he has the credentials to critique music. As a matter of fact he predicated many artists (before they were well known) would make it big. He is that good. Well, my opinion as an open-minded Iranian who is not conventional is this: I admire Mani's guts to dare to be different and express who he is. Thumbs up for that! I also think he is in a way very mature for his age when he talks about his friends, his longing for his old friendships and his pain comes through. I also admire the fact that he is quite good at pronouncing in both languages. My son has always indicated that he will be mixing Iranian and other music with Hip Hop to give his production a distinct flavor. I was impressed to see someone else thinks as he does. I thought the cursing went to over the top and was not required. If you listen to kids who know music (My son and I have seen some of the MTV artists perform in intimate gathering here (for a small crowd and he gets in because his friend Joe knows one of the famous local Rappers who recently was featured on MTV). I thought Mani was taking the "Rebel" too far and his songs became basically the same (I am the original Iranian Rebel by everyone account so if I say it was too much then it was). I kept my opinion to myself and asked my son who was laughing but of course I had to translate some of the curse words since he has not been taught too many curse words in Farsi. He said that Mani sounded basically the same (my sons comprehension of Faris words is extremly good) and there was no range in his voice. The cursing was not necessary because true Hip Hop and Rap fans listen for the beat and not necessarily curse words. He said "mommy, he is daring, his English is good, but he can't Rap"! So my dear Mani, my view is this: good for you for daring to be who you are son but as a person with about twice the number of your years experience dealing with Iranians I have your best interest at heart. Yes, you may have some fans but if you want to flourish and develop your talent then there is no need to intimidate Iranians by calling them "Persian Niggers". Many of us are very open-minded but there are lines you should never cross. That includes using words about giving people your penis. That simply turns people off and do not assume that the majority of Iranian kids like those words. As I told you I am very liberal and was one of the few Iranian parents that let my kid listen to Luther Campbell when he was five years old and bought him his first Rap album when he was 10 years old because I wanted him to have exposure. I listen to Rapp so I know what he watches and can be a "cool mom" to his friends. His friends have a gerat deal of exposure to Ms. Googoosh since my kid idolizez her and has a few of her CDs he has translated for those poor Amercian souls! Tone down the cursing, add variety of words and mix a bit more music. We have such a wide and beautiful range of sounds in Iranian instrument to use as mix for your music. That is what my son is going to do and I have no doubt he will be very successful since he is well respected in the music community in our state which is quite big and hosts many music events ( we attended a free Korn concert two years before they became famous). So you see I happen to feel that you are a sensitive and misunderstood young man and your words in a way are expressing your frustration at the society you love with all your soul but you despise for its many backwardness. I have been there and have tried to change many of those issues and proud to say that I have made a big dent. So can you dear son but try a better approach. * Thanks & Kooch Dear Ms. Nemati, Cyrus Khajavi and his band Kooch have been very successful in
Europe, particularly in the UK where BBC and other UK media have use
their music, commented and written very good reviews on them, etc.
You can find samples of the music, reviews, photos, etc. on their site. * Wonderful Azam Khanom-e mohtaram, I have been listening to the classical music you have provided in the Iranian.com. I truly enjoy listening to them and you deserve to be thanked for providing them and make it possible for us to listen and enjoy them. I had often looked for such Iranian classical music, but could not find them, neither here nor in Iran. So it is wonderful to finally be able to listen to them. * Really amazed Dear Mis Nemati, I really appreciate your excellent work, Thank you. I wish you all the best and I take opportunity to say happy new year for 2004. * Child abuse? I like to share my disappointment with your site. You published an article "A good beating" which advocates child abuse. It talks about curetly to children and offers traumatizing children as a way to discipline them. Today with all the research it has been proven that violence is not the way to help children. Beating a child is wrong and is act of violence. Please remove the article. Than you REPLY: It was SATIRE. -- J. Javid * Religious questions Now days every where you can hear his name (God). Muslim around the world are shouting Allah, Christians calling God. I have few questions for the members of the two largest religion in the world. Christians and Muslim. 1. You have two kids from two different partners. Do you lover one more than the other because the mother/father is not the same? Do you beleive that God loves a muslim more than a christians or the other way? 2. You son name is mohammad but some call him mike, is mohammad a different person than mike? Does God/Allah care what you call him? 3. Do you beleive going to church ones a week for an hour or walking around a emtpy black tower will gaurantee you the key to heaven? 4. Do you really belive than you can kill your neigthber because he/she has different believe in Gods name? 5. Do you think Gods really care more about what you eat or drink and less about how you live your life? 6. Muslims, do you really believe you will go to hell if you eat pork? 7. Christians, do you think by building so many rich chruches while more than half of the world population has not enough food your are doing what Jesus said? 8. Do you think hate would bring you closer to his kingdom or untiy? And last question did you ever looked into your heart and asked your self this questions? The line betwen Fanatic, ignorance and a real beliver is really thin, make sure you know when you corss the line. * More in Las Vegas I am Sanaz from Las Vegas. I am 21 years old and I was at the Mansour and Homaira concert and they were great. I think that they should put more cocerts in Las Vegas. * Swiss kiss Salam Syavash Goméyshi azizam. az suisse baryt minévisam . khili dostette darm va yki az arézohaym amadan bé concert tost va dydan too. merci azizam baray hamé karhay zibat va éhsas ghashanghét. bé omid azadi Iran. mibosamat anchénan ké hargéz kasi too ra nabosidé. Simine Zahra Assadi * Anti-American Can you please update the Quiz section at different times so that people from North America have a fighting chance against the mighty Arsia Ohadi of Germany? ;) (He's become the new Ali Parsa, my old rival.) More letters (January 16, 2004) |
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