Blackfish Backlash

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I definitely agree with what you've posted Joe.  And it looks like they are starting to make some videos and ads that are targeted at doing exactly what you've said.  I like the new ad, which I've seen air during the Daily Show and Nightly Show multiple times.  Like you mentioned, they don't mention Blackfish, they aren't rude, and they are using facts and sourcing them.


I also like how they are putting up videos that address claims made in Blackfish, but they don't mention it directly.  Instead they just say claims have been made, but here are the facts. No attacks, just a veterinarian saying this is what the truth about rake marks. I think that is a good way to go about it.  Now they just need to get these videos viewed more.


I like the way they've put in more info and show some veterinarians doing the work in this last video, except I wish that he hadn't even mentioned PETA and Blackfish towards the end. That line of "don't believe what PETA and Blackfish are saying" was unnecessary.  Just give the good information, and convince the viewer to believe you.

SeaWorld seems to be getting closer in these last few weeks.  These videos all appear to have been uploaded in the last 3 weeks.  Now let's hope they keep this up, and that they keep it positive.
 
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Finally, a positive article about SeaWorld! And a rather interesting one as well.

3TV said:
Students challenge treatment of animals, get answers from SeaWorld

GLENDALE, AZ (KPHO/KTVK) - Students at a Valley school asked such tough questions about the treatment of animals that they received an answer in person from SeaWorld.

The students in Sheila Rowe's sixth-grade class at Coyote Ridge School in Glendale were learning about orcas in captivity and took such an interest in the subject that she had them do more research.

Part of that research included the movie "Blackfish," which challenges SeaWorld's treatment of killer whales.

Rowe saw an opportunity.

"I want my students to be critical thinkers," she said. "I don't want them be narrow-minded and look at one side of an issue. I want them to be able to see both perspectives and to make a critical judgment and to be able to delve into the research and evaluate the information."

So Rowe had the kids write letters to the park.

"I think it was a very empowering learning experience for them because they were able to ask the questions that they had," Rowe said.

Student Jose Rivera jumped at the chance.

"I just didn't really believe 'Blackfish' from the start," Jose said.

But the boy who hopes to be a marine biologist one day did have some questions.

"Do they really treat animals that have accidentally landed on people, do they treat them with disrespect?" Jose asked.

SeaWorld received dozens of questions from the Coyote Ridge students.

Trainers and educators were so impressed, they surprised the students Tuesday, showing up in person at their school to answer the questions face to face.

"We want you to learn the truth directly from us," said SeaWorld trainer Lindy Donahue. "When I see that a teacher is really, truly teaching kids to do their research and do that critical thinking and look at both sides to a story, man, I was blown away by these kids!"
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Be sure to visit the website here to read the full article, as it also includes a video.

Sadly, the comments are frustrating as usual (mainly the standard dismissal of any fact that comes from as a lie), but fortunately SeaWorld is on the right track. I'm proud of this one.
 
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I' getting angry just reading those comments. There is literally no way to convince them that Blackfish was wrong/deceitful, even if you presented to them all facts and statistics from a non biased party. Sad really.
 
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Those poor children being taught to think on their own. They should be taught to respect and not question authority. People in positions to know things, know them for a reason!
 
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Recent One Direction concert clip tweeted by Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams to her nearly one million followers:

[instagram=https://instagram.com/p/49lBqpnqva/]

[tweet=https://twitter.com/Maisie_Williams/status/619542183788593152]

For anyone who doesn't feel like watching the video or is at work and can't, one of the guys in One Direction tells the audience at the concert that if they like dolphins, they shouldn't go to SeaWorld.
 
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I didn't know they existed until now. I was better off not knowing.

Seriously, why does our society accept the idiotic notion that we should follow a person's guidance simply because that person is a celebrity? Why do we value the opinions of Boy Bands over scientists and other experts?
 
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Nicole, if you were my age (or perhaps slightly younger) you'd know VERY well who One Direction is. They practically have a cult following at this point.

I glanced at the comments under SeaWorld's latest Instagram post, and within two seconds I already came across a handful of comments saying things like "Harry Stiles even hates you guys so you know it's bad!" or "I'm never going here because Harry Stiles says you torture animals!"

People are using a person's celebrity status to increase the validation of their opinion. Sadly this young man seems to have been steered down the path of misinformation, as have so many others.

While it SHOULD not be the case, I fear this could actually do sizable damage to SeaWorld. They have an enormous following, which could very well result in an attendance decline from people in the band's target demographic (not to mention their families).

It's sad but true: society will take the words of celebrities like verses from the bible while ignoring the evidence that they can so easily research.

Sigh.
 
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The fact that some boy band can sway public opinion on anything more important than hair length makes my head hurt.

Also, what kind of name is "One Direction?" I think I need to go listen to Alt Nation for a bit. Maybe some purifying 80s British electronica...
 
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