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papooses · 02-06-2007, 09:58 AM

I know at least a few of us have written letters in response to & reported images of non-/misuse ... would anyone be interested in a sort of uniform document with blank fill-ins "_______________" to make it easier for us all to get the urgency of the issue across to the media and/or manufacturers

I posted the form to fill out & mail in to report to SafeBeltSafe (in the media/news area), but the individual companies should also hear it from us directly! I know I for one have a pretty hectic schedule & I thought that a sticky with a general letter for us to copy/past & complete for mailing in to specific media companies might be helpful for spearding awareness ... in hopes of reducing the amount of such dangerous non-/misuse portrayals (such as on Super Nanny, etc.): hopefully the more a bunch of viewers write in the more likely they'll be to do something about it!

Simplysomething · 02-06-2007, 10:37 AM

I would be! If I made the rules, that is. lol

JaRylan · 02-06-2007, 03:30 PM

Sounds good to me.

LuvBug03 · 02-06-2007, 04:30 PM

if there was a 'personal' letter to a company where you just filled in the blanks I would so contact them more often! lol!
Great idea!

papooses · 02-14-2007, 10:45 AM

OK, I'll try to work on something -- but, it's probably going to take me a while (between mommying, college & applying to transfer + volunteering)....

Should I submit in the articles or media area

LuvBug03 · 02-14-2007, 11:19 AM

hmmmm, not sure where to put it... should be a sticky though.

I wish I could help! but I flunked out of english(W&C) lol! Im putting it off as the last class I take of my basics so I can avoid it as long as possible lol!

02-06-2007, 09:58 AM	#1
papooses CPS Technician Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 10,582 Blog Entries: 4	Media Advocacy I know at least a few of us have written letters in response to & reported images of non-/misuse ... would anyone be interested in a sort of uniform document with blank fill-ins "_______________" to make it easier for us all to get the urgency of the issue across to the media and/or manufacturers I posted the form to fill out & mail in to report to SafeBeltSafe (in the media/news area), but the individual companies should also hear it from us directly! I know I for one have a pretty hectic schedule & I thought that a sticky with a general letter for us to copy/past & complete for mailing in to specific media companies might be helpful for spearding awareness ... in hopes of reducing the amount of such dangerous non-/misuse portrayals (such as on Super Nanny, etc.): hopefully the more a bunch of viewers write in the more likely they'll be to do something about it! __________________ Britax Husky \| Ride Safer Travel Vest \| Sunshine Kids Monterey

02-06-2007, 10:37 AM	#2
Simplysomething Car-Seat.Org Benefactor Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Under a rock. In a Cave. On Mars. Posts: 1,727 Blog Entries: 2	Re: Media Advocacy I would be! If I made the rules, that is. lol __________________

02-06-2007, 03:30 PM	#3
JaRylan CPS Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Saskatchewan Posts: 1,115	Re: Media Advocacy Sounds good to me. __________________ Jacqui ~ Rylan ~ 08.13.02 ~ 57.2lbs on 9/26/08 ~ Radian 65 Join Starlight's Book Club, read your manuals! Car seats are cheaper than caskets & you can use them more than once. How much did your wedding cost? How long did it last? Does your child's safety seem more affordable now?

02-06-2007, 04:30 PM	#4
LuvBug03 Moderator - CPS Technician Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,001 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Media Advocacy if there was a 'personal' letter to a company where you just filled in the blanks I would so contact them more often! lol! Great idea! __________________ “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes... That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away AND you have their shoes.” want to get certified? click here! They call me Luv for a reason

02-14-2007, 10:45 AM	#5
papooses CPS Technician Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 10,582 Blog Entries: 4	Re: Media Advocacy OK, I'll try to work on something -- but, it's probably going to take me a while (between mommying, college & applying to transfer + volunteering).... Should I submit in the articles or media area __________________ Britax Husky \| Ride Safer Travel Vest \| Sunshine Kids Monterey

02-14-2007, 11:19 AM	#6
LuvBug03 Moderator - CPS Technician Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 5,001 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Media Advocacy hmmmm, not sure where to put it... should be a sticky though. I wish I could help! but I flunked out of english(W&C) lol! Im putting it off as the last class I take of my basics so I can avoid it as long as possible lol! __________________ “Before you criticize someone, you should walk a mile in their shoes... That way when you criticize them, you are a mile away AND you have their shoes.” want to get certified? click here! They call me Luv for a reason

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