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02-20-2008, 01:18 PM
| | |  China thinks Harry Potter helps inspire imagination
Recently, China has enforced a nationwide sales ban on horror audio and video products. However, despite the 'scary' creatures and scenes found throughout the movies, Harry Potter has escaped the ban list. According to the report, the movies and books "help inspire imagination and creativity among children and teenagers;" therefore, they can stay.
Per the General Administration of Press and Publications, all publications with hints of mystery and horror can no longer be sold, and movies currently in production must be reworked in order to "protect the country's children and teenagers' psychological development." The government office is also banning any videos and audio products they deem "vulgar."
Source: China View | |
02-20-2008, 01:18 PM
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Well, it does!  first to post | 
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02-20-2008, 01:35 PM
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LoL...I guess they just let HP slip coz one:it's really cool and inspires the imagination and two: it brings profit. LOL | |
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02-20-2008, 01:36 PM
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| | Nogtail
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That's seems pretty nice!  Please click on my Egg! | |
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02-20-2008, 01:45 PM
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I'm so glad that's not happening in the UK. HP does help imagination, though, so it's great that it wasn't banned. | |
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02-20-2008, 02:03 PM
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Really, banning books and films is just stupid o.O Still, I'm glad they're not doing it with HP. | |
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02-20-2008, 03:35 PM
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| | Doxy
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banning books and movies really is dumb, but im happy that HP escaped the list | |
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02-20-2008, 03:36 PM
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| | Glumbumble
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I agree with potterishfreak.
But that's good for HP  | |
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02-20-2008, 05:09 PM
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I agree with you both. ^
I'm glad HP isn't banned though.
Poor China. "/ | |
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02-20-2008, 05:16 PM
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Yes, I agree with you, too  | |
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02-20-2008, 06:15 PM
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I too agree that I cannot get behind the idea of banning books or films. Way too controlling and just wrong. However I am glad that kids will be able to see and read HP. | |
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02-20-2008, 06:21 PM
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Where would we be without immagination. There would not be a snitch seeker site. Its great . We all read more which is great.. | |
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02-20-2008, 08:51 PM
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Lol, am I glad we don't have a ban on books or films here, in the UK.
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02-20-2008, 09:05 PM
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I don't agree with them banning other books/movies, but I do agree that HP inspires imagination. | |
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02-21-2008, 12:30 AM
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yes it brigs lots of profit and same i really do agree with hp alot | |
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02-21-2008, 01:04 AM
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I totally agree!!!! | |
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02-21-2008, 03:10 AM
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I'm surprised the chinese are even allowed to read anything! good thing they can read HP. | |
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02-21-2008, 04:08 PM
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Oh thats good | |
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02-21-2008, 06:39 PM
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Its true, it really does lol!
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02-22-2008, 03:45 PM
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They couldnt possibly ban HP! Its too awesome! | |
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02-22-2008, 04:10 PM
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Awww, it's nice it didn't get banned! Go China! <333
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02-25-2008, 02:35 PM
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| | Mooncalf
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it does......Who doesnt take the kitchen broom and imagine it is a nimbus? *shifts eyes* | |
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02-28-2008, 03:08 AM
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| | Gnome
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Yeah, Harry Potter is really good for kids because it draws a clear line between good and evil. The scenes are so well-written that it forms a clear image in a reader's mind.
And I'm going with SupaWeena with the kitchen broom thing! LOL. Also, who can't resist taking pens and imagining they're wands and have a duel during a boring class at school? | |
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03-01-2008, 11:23 AM
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Great that they didn't ban it | 
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