Originally posted by: Deepthought
Originally posted by: qwertyesque
that some is really miniscule and let me hear what should be the right moral values according to to you?
Originally posted by: Deepthought
I raised some serious issues which you failed to address properly and now you have this tactic of asking about my personal view of morality. The discussion was about the censoring of a film - remember?Even members who sit on the Film Board that makes these decisions, have said publicly on television that the board should not be seen as censoring. It is a board to award certification. It has also been reported by some of those board members that the Chair of the Board made a unilateral decision to make the cuts to the Bond film. On this matter, I made my view clear in my first post. The Board should award a suitable certificate according to which group it considers the film is suitable to view. And then the decision of whether or not to watch it should be down to the public. So if the Board is scandaliszed by the kissing scene in the Bond film ( - as you appear to be-) let it award an X certificate.Morality is a complex issue, and as far as moral/ethical values go, I pointed out some contradictions in Indian attitudes. You dodged those important points. That was the reason I was unimpressed by your response.Your superficial and sexist dismissal of the matter of scantily clad females shaking their bosoms and bottoms is very revealing. If morals/social mores are absolute, why is it that such scenes were never shown some 30 years ago in Bollywood films?BTW, it was also troublesome that you gave the impression that you not only speak on behalf of Indian society (which is complex and diverse) but also on behalf of women. I suggest you try actually reading or listening to the analyses of women and what they are saying about how sexism operates and is re-inforced in society. I can give you many examples highlighted over the last few years of where Indian men in the name of moral values, and having the authority of being local community leaders have perpetrated (or threatened to) heinous punishments, even on some innnocent parties. If one is not breaching the law of the land, then imo people should be permitted to act as they see fit.I believe in an on-going discussion about morals/values and their impact on all citizens. However unlike you, I do not seek to impose my own moral values on others - but will debate on the matter.In case you accuse me of ducking your question, can I remind you that this forum is called Writer's Forum. I have posted about six or so stories on this forum. Most of them raise raise moral issues that the characters grapple with. I do my best not to tell people what they should do , but rather ask questions for people to consider and then come to their own decisions. Sometimes people think certain matters are straight forward and unproblematic. It is the responsibility of writers/authors to not only entertain readers but also encourage them to think. I'm glad to say that the world over, including in India, authors/writers have done that job well and served the interests of society as a whole.Jai Hind! 😊
Originally posted by: Deepthought
Originally posted by: Angel-likeDevilI dont understand why or how it matters...cutting short the intimate scenes -_-
There's plenty of scenes/films on internet. Kissing and stuff aren't necessary to be shown in movies. But if they show also, it does not matter, they're showing that which is natural.
If the censor board decides to omit such scenes, it's no big deal...how does it matter? Point is how does it matter?
Originally posted by: Angel-likeDevilI dont understand why or how it matters...cutting short the intimate scenes -_-
There's plenty of scenes/films on internet. Kissing and stuff aren't necessary to be shown in movies. But if they show also, it does not matter, they're showing that which is natural.
If the censor board decides to omit such scenes, it's no big deal...how does it matter? Point is how does it matter?
Originally posted by: Deepthought
On the one hand some people try to make out that films in the cinema is the only way/or material people view material, and in the next breadth that Indians are very multi-media savvy! These same films (and much more explicit ones too!) are watched by people via internet connections.Governments all over the world keep trying to limit what their populations see/hear but unless people live under dictatorships/oppressive regimes, ordinary people can still access the world wide web and see/read what they like.So I get tired of the hypocritical manure I hear and read from the moral police.
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