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	Marcel Marcel Gomes	I should add that i naturally intend to alert Swedish media to this.   Posted by Marcel on [03 Nov 2007 | Saturday] - 15:10 [Reply to this]

	Saint Sabre the 257th of Blue Tanya Hannington	It's on my blogspot now: http://songofthesword.blogspot.com/ read it there. I am highly pissed off by the fundies.   Posted by Saint Sabre the 257th of Blue on [03 Nov 2007 | Saturday] - 18:49 [Reply to this]

	Richard N. Richard Nease	That is utter bullshit! How the heck are they in any way offensive?   Posted by Richard N. on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 00:53 [Reply to this]

	Nicole	That is repulsive that they think this is something derogatory and offensive...considering the other crap they allow here.   Posted by Nicole on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 18:56 [Reply to this]

	Candle Masters Candle Masters	THIS IS QUITE OUTRAGEOUS. SINCE I CAN THINK OF AT LEAST TWO RUNE SYMBOLS THAT ARE AT LEAST SIMILAR TO THE CROSS, THAT SHOULD ALSO BE BANNED. AS WELL AS THE LETTER "M" AND "P" ETC. MY GUESS THIS MAY HAVE BEGAN WITH THE MISINTERPRETATION OF THE SYMBOL THE RESEMBLES THE SWASTIKA, WHICH IF ANYONE TOOK THE TIME TO LOOK AT IS A RUNE SYMBOL REVERSED. AND IF THEY REALLY WANTED TO KNOW, THEY COULD HAVE RESEARCHED AND DISCOVERED THAT THAT SYMBOL REVERSED, AS USED BY THE NAZIS, HAS THE OPPOSITE MEANING AS THE USUAL RUNE SYMBOL. THERE IS A THEORY THAT THE NAZIS, HITLER, USED RUNE SYMBOLS AS SYMBOLS FOR THEIR CAUSE. MAYBE THAT'S THE PROBLEM. REGARDLESS, HOW MANY THOUSANDS HAVE DIED BY AN ARMY TOTING A CROSS? INCLUDING THE DYING IN IRAQ TODAY.   Posted by Candle Masters on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 19:08 [Reply to this]

	DarkestFaery Naomi Proud	If someone reports anything as offensive it will automatically be removed and the poster warned. It's not a MySpace thing, it's the mindless stupid people that are here that are the problem.   Posted by DarkestFaery on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 19:21 [Reply to this]

	Mike And Jen	my only comment for this is going to be... Ty to the liberal owners of myspace. little known fact myspace is owned by fox now along with youtube... the liberal controllers of myspace are deciding to turn myspace more cristian and starting with pagans wiccans and other non widely practiced religions are being haltered it is funny though that practicing our religions the government has finally allowed in the military. but myspace cant handle it... then why is it still an option on the religion table in the profile info... if you would like myspace i will make my own "space" for only pagans wiccans and those hindered by the liberal society which is already being done... look for another comment to this for the link to the "Pagan Space" for i think i will create it and make it no rules uncensored anti myspace site. Lord Trauma and Lady Witchy   Posted by Mike And Jen on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 19:24 [Reply to this]

	edchuckndoug	Youtube is owned by Google but yes Myspace is BigBrother, NewsCorp., I love to post Anti Newscorp things on their own website. ie MySpace.   Posted by edchuckndoug on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 13:57 [Reply to this]

	The Old Geezer™	The last time I checked, Fox, MeinSpace and YouTube were controlled by Rupert Murdoch. A close personal friend of that criminal George W. Bush and also deeply conservative (Republican). Calling the conservatives liberal is misleading at best.   Posted by The Old Geezer™ on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 19:53 [Reply to this]

	~Mary~ Mary F.	some people jsut need to get a life, I mean really!   Posted by ~Mary~ on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 19:54 [Reply to this]

	Kachina	Runes have been used in Britain since the Dark Ages. When the Romans abandoned Britain around 450AD, waves of immigrants from Europe came and settled in this green and pleasant land. The Friesians from the Netherlands, the Angles and Saxons from Germany, then the Jutes and Norsemen (Vikings) from Scandinavia. They brought with them their set of ancient symbols known as the runes. Originally there were 24 runes and they are collectively known as "the Futhark". People used runes for writing messages, inscriptions and epitaphs; as amulets and charms; as an oracle for use in divination; and for rituals, magic and spells. Through out my two years here on MySpace they look down on anything that is related to the Occult and is considered Anti-Christian or Witchcraft...Someone on Myspace Staff believes the runes are works of Witchcraft, otherwise, this would not be so... They are trying to Protect Not Harm, in my opinion...but this is going too far... Ignorance is NOT Bliss Kachina   Posted by Kachina on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 19:57 [Reply to this]

	MISSJamisonifyou'reNASTY Jamison Kleinfelt	wow, that's pretty lame. Not surprising though. If you slapped a picture of an ass or tits or something next to it, maybe then it would be considered more appropriate!!   Posted by MISSJamisonifyou'reNASTY on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 20:19 [Reply to this]

	HarleyBabe	Take heart in the fact that they are afraid of us. Remember, the government owns the media and the true 'money mongers' own the governments. Paganism of any sort will be the undoing of the government and their control over us. There is a new order on earth and it is growing stronger. They are panicking because they know their rule is coming to an end. Hold strong in your beliefs for our time is coming soon.   Posted by HarleyBabe on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 20:30 [Reply to this]

	Marcel Marcel Gomes	Wow, did this get all active (and i´m glad it did)! There actually is a Pagan "MySpace" called My Pagan Space (creative name :) ). It is at the Forest Pagan Forum. Not as active as here but still. I like the idea with MySpace but i will not get my Culture and history and thus me, soiled by a group of untolerant and ignorant red necks who happens to be "offended". Luckily there are forums for the like of us (people with offensive faiths). To sad i cant get the same respect back as what i send out. I find Religions and Cultures facinating. It is an interest of mine. I dont think my Culture or Religion is superiour to any other. But it is MINE. Having 18 years of Kabbala studies behind me and an African father any racist arguments should go out the window too. I know one Korean person covered in Runic tatoos ans with a Mjollnir (hammer) pendant. I frequently speak to a Chinese worshipper of Odin. Funny, perhaps Asians are not as sensetive as the good ol´church boys.   Posted by Marcel on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 21:40 [Reply to this]

	John John Morgan	This is bull shit. This is an ancient alphabet. Popes also practiced magic and in their Grimoires they used this alphabets or others. With that knowledge does it still seem offensive or does that just make it all better for other religions?   Posted by John on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 22:15 [Reply to this]

	Finn Ocean Druid	Where does MySpace say this inappropriate and must be removed? Who has had this removed from their page? Is it one person or many? What was the MySpace justification? Is it in print somewhere? If there is real evidence please post a link here so we can know it's not just another unsubstantiated MySpace hoax.   Posted by Finn on [04 Nov 2007 | Sunday] - 23:18 [Reply to this]

	Marcel Marcel Gomes	It was the Heathen / Pagan petition page. An unpolitical page petitioning MySpace for the possability to state our actual faiths instead of "Other" on our pages. As far as i know they are the only ones that has suffered from this. I do however think that one case is enough. A Christian faced with "The Crucifix is offensive" would have (rightly) felt abused. So would anyone else in the same situation. All people have the right to be prud of their culture, in awe of Divinity ,as they experience it, and to show their faith on their own profiles if they feel so inclined. I (and most Swedish Asatruars) are fed up with having our entire culture and Religion associated with modern political uglyness and atrocities to wich we do not agree. The Heathen / Pagan petition page now has the Runes (same design) as Avatar.   Posted by Marcel on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 00:02 [Reply to this]

	Finn Ocean Druid	Thanks for filling that in. Sounds like someone at MySpace/Fox needed to be educated. Too bad they acted with stupidity first. I agree with you entirely, the religion question should be open, or at least have many more options. I know there are several varieties of Asatru. MySpace is all about sharing who a person is. You should be able to proudly say exactly who you are, rather than just be dumped into a bucket that's sort of the same, or worse, just non-specific other.   Posted by Finn on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 03:03 [Reply to this]

	Deacon Chuckles	That pretty easy with todays world. In todays world there are many people that are conformed.   Posted by Deacon Chuckles on [06 Nov 2007 | Tuesday] - 22:57 [Reply to this]

	Silvercrone	there are just words and words some times scare people that do not know what they mean. Do not blame the ignorant for they do not know and wil not learn. Pick up a book once in a while. read before you open youu mouth. Do not show us your color we have color of our own. Stupid is, is stupid done   Posted by Silvercrone on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 01:14 [Reply to this]

	Silvercrone	there are just words and words some times scare people that do not know what they mean. Do not blame the ignorant for they do not know and wil not learn. Pick up a book once in a while. read before you open youu mouth. Do not show us your color we have color of our own. Stupid is, is stupid done   Posted by Silvercrone on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 01:14 [Reply to this]

	Silvercrone	there are just words and words some times scare people that do not know what they mean. Do not blame the ignorant for they do not know and wil not learn. Pick up a book once in a while. read before you open youu mouth. Do not show us your color we have color of our own. Stupid is, is stupid done   Posted by Silvercrone on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 01:14 [Reply to this]

	Tulsa Ghost Investigators Vicky Glidewell	How completely bizzaar! They are cultural symbols, they need to rethink this, how stupid!   Posted by Tulsa Ghost Investigators on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 01:40 [Reply to this]

	Eclectic	You can actually thank the nazi fools, and racists for this most likly. Because a number of the runes have been adopted by them, and now some what symbolize hate in some peoples eyes. when i see a rune, i dont see it that way, i see it as they were designed. So i can understand peoples problem with these being banned on myspace, but i can also see why they would. Gotta thank the foolish biggots for this one guys. E   Posted by Eclectic on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 02:23 [Reply to this]

	shay	Thanks for posting this! Kudos!   Posted by shay on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 02:32 [Reply to this]

	Tiffany	Im sorry people are such jerks! There is no need to ban any language. This is only going to hurt all of us in the long run. Language should never be lost but I find that in situations such as these that people try very hard to "lose" it. Hopefully more people will actually be willing to open a book and actually educate themselves on history =/   Posted by Tiffany on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 03:04 [Reply to this]

	gena gena sherman	That is outrageous, how can runes be offensive? It appears extremely ignorant to label something they don't even know the meaning of offensive!   Posted by gena on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 04:24 [Reply to this]

	Marcel Marcel Gomes	As both 9th and Eclectic point out, symbols of Asatru and Norse culture HAS been used for extremly unsavory things. just ask any Jew in his or her 60 - 70s. Europe was a horrible place that by far conquers out any "dark ages" for several deceniums. Germany especially are extremly sensetive about that, Sweden, that was actually neutral ,during WWII is also very sensetive. If you buy a KISS album in Germany the distinct "S" symbol of their logo is changed to backward "Z" instead. The logo could be seen as the SS symbol. It should be said though that the band consisted of two thirds Jewish members, including the logo designer so that was not the intention. In Sweden Nazi symbolism is illegal exept in dramatic (theatrical) renditions such as movies and plays, and the Swastika combined in Nazi ways such as on the arm combined with red, white, black, on uniforms and so on will get you arrested. If Runes are worn in anotgher way however, such as pendants, Religous paraphernalia and so on it will simply be asumed that your either wearing it as a fashion statement or that you are Asatru or other Pagan. Swedish Asatruars have worked a long time now to get rid of any connection between them and the atrocities of WWII. There are racists (both Asatru and others) here as anywhere but most of them make sure to stay away from the majority of Asatruars (that normally refer to themselves as "Forn Sed") for their own health sake. Many Swedish Asatruars neither are "pure" Germanic (what ever the heck that is) or think that would be a big deal to be so. For those here that sport Nazi symbolism on their pages and use SS mottoes like "Blut und Ehre", why are you befriending me? Did you get the impression we are on the same page here? Take a look again at my profile. you guys are the ones that perpetuate this problem, you are my adversaries. I live according to rules of conduct that does NOT include ideas of superiority. Look clearly and try to use the non offensive alphabet on my profile. I´m half African. I find Jewish Culture facinating and i study the Kabbala. I celebrate my heritage and i see it anybodys natural right to celebrate theirs (and to be my neighbur). I´m as proud of my African decent as my Norse one. In Iceland Asatru is so normal that it is living totally side by side with Christianity. Here in Sweden i can hardly go to get groceries without seeing someone with a hammer pendant, propably speaking to his Arabic friend. We want to have our Religion and Culture untainted by bigottry in either direction. And we dont say please.   Posted by Marcel on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 11:23 [Reply to this]

	The Lady Raven	" all biggots are ignorant and should pick up a history book." "I live according to rules of conduct that do NOT include ideas of superiority." "I celebrate my heritage and I see it as anybodys natural right to celebrate theirs" "We want to have our Religion and Culture untainted by bigottry in either direction. And we dont say please." You have my complete support. Blessings-   Posted by The Lady Raven on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 13:48 [Reply to this]

	Lady Slings The Booze Misty Nuckolls	The only way I can think of someone finding this offensive is if the only contact they've had with these runes has been their use by various Neo-Nazi/White Pride groups here in the U.S. Unfortunately, those hatemongers have incorporated many of these runes into their wacked-out little fantasy world. Doesn't mean it's not still idiotic, but it's a kinder way of thinking of whoever may have reported this; I'd prefer to think they're ignorant rather than bigoted. Sadly, that's probably not the case.   Posted by Lady Slings The Booze on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 14:08 [Reply to this]

	Stacy Stacy Jones	This is rediculous!!! What if someone finds the English language offensive. I bet they wouldn't do anything about that huh!! Take a diversity class people!! We are all different in some way, but you can't try to please everyone, or there would be nothing left. Enjoy the differences!!! If we were all the same life would be boring!! Thanks for posting this, because I didn't know about it!! Stacy >^.,.^<   Posted by Stacy on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 15:13 [Reply to this]

	MNaja - Author Milene Willoughby	You're absolutely right! It makes no sense for these runic symbols to be banned! What the frell's going on here?   Posted by MNaja - Author on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 15:28 [Reply to this]

	Mary Catherine	Read, reposted, outraged:( I can't believe that hypocrisy stills rules the day ?   Posted by Mary Catherine on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 16:59 [Reply to this]

	MARCIE	Sadly the world is full of idiots and I fully plan on sending a rather lengthy email to those in charge here....if those simple ancient words (which I happen to know) offend someone then every single religious thing needs to be banned from this place as well as other languages than English(just as dumb). In my time here I have seen much worse than a few guns believe me...What about the 13 year old girls pretending to be 18 showing their bodies like candy treats? There are many pages here that should be banned because they are purely just pornography. All of the idiots of the world need to wake up and check themselves before they seek out others to complain about... I'm sure they are far from perfect as well....we were all put here on this rock for a reason and it was not ignorance and hatred which is what things like this breed. I proudly wear your symbols of home and heart in my own tattoo work ...they are a part of who I am and what I believe ...Who has the right to tell us what to believe in the first place?? Is that not the reason so many left our homelands not so long ago? In my eyes it has all come full circle..... All Gods are one Namaste....   Posted by MARCIE on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 17:34 [Reply to this]

	~*WICKED ANGEL*~	This is so ridiculous! I will pass this post on to all I know!   Posted by ~*WICKED ANGEL*~ on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 17:47 [Reply to this]

	the_nothing	ban runes? Sure - and ban anyone who has 'God' written around their nickname. >_>   Posted by the_nothing on [05 Nov 2007 | Monday] - 20:26 [Reply to this]

	Pittypat Kalahari: Professional Squishmitten	Oh FFS! Since when is an alphabet offensive? I have runic fonts. I'm going to spam Tom with them.   Posted by Pittypat Kalahari: Professional Squishmitten on [06 Nov 2007 | Tuesday] - 13:42 [Reply to this]

	GODDESS-WORSHIPPER Goddess Worshipper	OK WTF MAN???? HOW THE HELL DO YOU FIND RUNES OFFENSIVE.. THERE ARE WHORES ON HERE SHOWING THERE TITS AND ALL THIS OTHER CRAP.. WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH TOM??? I AM PISSED   Posted by GODDESS-WORSHIPPER on [06 Nov 2007 | Tuesday] - 17:38 [Reply to this]

	Mel	I cannot believe that they are saying that this is offensive. Unfortunatly we are surrounded by small minded people, who judge before knowing the facts. You have my full support, I will repost this as a buliten and also use the image in my profile page. Blessed Be xxx   Posted by Mel on [06 Nov 2007 | Tuesday] - 18:52 [Reply to this]

	C.B.	I have seen many questionable things on myspace and I do not understand what could possibly be offensive about runes. They are symbols and perhaps the people protesting are ignorant of their meaning and use.   Posted by C.B. on [07 Nov 2007 | Wednesday] - 21:07 [Reply to this]

	SKIPPY	This is so unreal what is goin on in this world do the fun and holier than thou polce or nazis think they can rule how we want to think.Good god big brother is becoming areality.Power to the free thinkers death to the ignorant biggots   Posted by SKIPPY on [08 Nov 2007 | Thursday] - 07:03 [Reply to this]

	kathleen	What utter bullshit.I study runes,as many other people do and to us it is as much a part of Life and waking up in the morning to have coffee is.I'm glad to see there is a petition page,I think it should go even further than that.I'll re-post this everywhere.I'm quite appalled by the ignorance.   Posted by kathleen on [09 Nov 2007 | Friday] - 02:10 [Reply to this]

	Pellinor Jan Tetteroo	I suggest all Pagans move from Myspace to www.paganspace.net The days of myspace are over.   Posted by Pellinor on [16 Nov 2007 | Friday] - 13:54 [Reply to this]

	Marcel Marcel Gomes	I have an acount there too. However, moving all pagans out of any scene means moving our voices and rights out of there to. I havent seen MySpace claim that they are a Christian space anywhere and until they doo i will assume that they are open to all Religions. If they are, like society in large (in all western countries), open to all faiths certain rights follow that. Nothing that wouldnt also be true in socety ouside of MySpece, just normal tolerance.   Posted by Marcel on [16 Nov 2007 | Friday] - 15:18 [Reply to this]

	Marcel Marcel Gomes	This by the way is my address there (My Pagan Space). http://www.magickalforest.com/madr   Posted by Marcel on [16 Nov 2007 | Friday] - 15:34 [Reply to this]

	Marcel Marcel Gomes	Hm, i seem to have been confused. My profile is at the Forest Pagan Community. I checked this place out though and it seems cool. Perhaps i should get a page. <small>Visit <em>PaganSpace.Net</em></small>   Posted by Marcel on [18 Dec 2007 | Tuesday] - 00:35 [Reply to this]

	Marcel Marcel Gomes	Hm, seems i got confused here. My profile is att The forest Pagan Community. I checked this place out though and it seems cool. Perhaps i should get a Page there. <small>Visit <em>PaganSpace.Net</em></small>   Posted by Marcel on [16 Nov 2007 | Friday] - 18:01 [Reply to this]

	dont make me summon the flying monkeys.......	i guess my rune tattoos are offensive. crazy i see have naked girls all over the place and never get deemed offensive.   Posted by dont make me summon the flying monkeys....... on [16 Nov 2007 | Friday] - 18:41 [Reply to this]

	Marcel Marcel Gomes	I wear a Mjollnir hammer pendant at all time and i walk around among Moslems all the time. They dont seem to find me offensive and i dont find them offensive. Perhaps here in Scandinavia Asatru is so ever present that it would be hard to find us all offensive. Good thing to , we are after all outnumbered by our Abrahamic neighburs. I think there has to be some education done when it comes to Germanic and Norse Culture; Mythology and Religion so we can once and for all rid ourself of this stigma.   Posted by Marcel on [16 Nov 2007 | Friday] - 18:52 [Reply to this]

	Taraerin Carie Mendyk	I can't believe they would find this offensive. Actually depending on how strange one might be they can misconstrue what the meaning is. I've got runes displayed on my profile but have not had a problem. I also operate the WRCF myspace too for the local pagan community but I haven't run into problems. I love your graphic too.   Posted by Taraerin on [17 Nov 2007 | Saturday] - 14:43 [Reply to this]

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