If you're a US citizen, and you are 18 or maybe just haven't bothered in the past, I'm asking you now to please register to vote. While it may seem like you can't make a difference with just one vote, you can. It shows that you have an opinion, and you care what this country (and how the world sees us!) does, and what person you feel can lead it most competently.
Below is a link to the Rock the Vote campaign, which has registered over 2 million young voters (including myself!) for this upcoming election.
I'm not trying to push any politics on you - just asking you to make your voice heard.
Below is a link to the Rock the Vote campaign, which has registered over 2 million young voters (including myself!) for this upcoming election.
I'm not trying to push any politics on you - just asking you to make your voice heard.
Posted by Keith
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I registered as soon as I turned 18. Which was 4 and a half years ago now.<br /><br />But thank you for this!
@HighLandlass: I agree with what you said.<br /><br />However, this is a turning point of Subeta. They have taught some users (I see many already knew about this website) something useful to get to know more about politics. Now, the real question is:<br /><br />Should Subeta support other websites that teach teens useful things (sex Ed, environmental issues, etc) and make the website someplace where you can have fun and learn at the same time?<br /><br />P.S: not that I'd learn anything with this, I'm old enough to know xD
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You know what Keith? I am not registered to vote but your news post has made me want to be able to vote! So I believe that you done great with the news post and thanks for making all of us think about it. I mean think about the things you DONT like about the usa, your vote could change that. One vote makes a difference. I am going to visit the site and register to vote. I am 25 years old and have never voted, guess it's time to start <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Keith, it's pretty awesome to see that you're encouraging us to vote. It really brings me comfort to know that people do care what happens to our country and our politics. Apathy has become a huge problem lately concerning our government...though if anyone wants a positive change for them, they should take part in something as simple as voting. :0 Doesn't seem like much, but all it takes is one voice to change our future for the better.<br /><br />I wish I had been born earlier so I could vote for this particular election...:C Boo.
Keith
STAFF
I see where you're coming from, but I think that once every 4 years having an announcement about one of the biggest elections in the world is something that I can announce, when it comes around.<br /><br />Also keeping in mind that this is my site, and I can make announcements for things like this if I want. I don't need to back it up - I just think it's an important issue, and as many young people as possible should be able to voice their opinions.
Oh yeah, btw. I don't care if this sort of stuff is posted in the news. It is important to be aware of the world..even if you decide not to participate in it <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
To answer the users question about whether this belongs in the news...HELL YES! Most of Subeta players are American, the company is based in America and who our President is can and most likely will affect Subeta directly at some point in time as the internet and privacy have become hot issues here in America as of late. Our legislative bodies are pondering several rules to try to govern the web. Again...I applaud Keith for at least trying to raise awareness among the younger users of Subeta that voting is important and that they should check out some resources about voting(Rock The Vote has many links and resources that are unbiased, but still give great info on why voting is important and how to get registered). I have been of voting age for over a decade now and I still harass my friends to get off their butts and participate in our government. If they don't vote, I won't listen when they whine about politicians. I simply remind them that they had an opportunity to vote for a change and they didn't. <br /><br />As long as Keith isn't endorsing a candidate, I see no problem with this news post.
I am never registering to vote. If you register to vote, they make you do jury duty. And I HATE being bored. I've been to court Don't ask.. And yeah.. its boring. So I'll pass.
Thanks for using your platform for a good cause.<br /><br />I hope your intentions are right though and not just for profits.
Keith, I understand your reasons. But please, understand my fear: I do not want Subeta to end up making advertisements to other websites via announcement.<br /><br />Also, if you get implied in politic awareness -which, I repeat, is great and, in my country, is taught at school and at home- you have to get implied in other things by default. Or is it ok to promote politic awareness but not AIDS awareness?<br /><br />See what moral dilemma I see here?
I registered 4 years ago for a free doughnut @ School How cool am I? <br /><br />And I'm glad this is on the news and not the forums, since in the news it'll reach MORE users. Which means MORE VOTES.<br /><br />I'm hoping this year the person I vote for will be elected.
This.. is amazing. I see no reason why it shouldn't be posted in a news post.. I mean, it's not like he's telling you WHO to vote for, just that you SHOULD. I registered the day I turned 18, and so did my husband. We got to vote in the last election, and while that one was also a lesser of the two evils (and my evil didn't win), at least I get to complain about our current president. I think if I hadn't TRIED to change things, I don't deserve the right.
...even if you vote your opinion ultimately doesn't matter, its decided in the long run by the electoral college, so to me why bother xP<br /><br />but i do believe that awareness is important and one's individual thoughts/ beliefs<br /><br />cast your votes well and good luck chaps ;D
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Already registered ;D
One more reason to adore Keith...<img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
I can't vote, since I'm a 'Legal Alien', not a citizen. Everyone on my campus keeps telling me to vote, haha. It's great that young people are getting so involved.
I was born 8 days too late <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_sad.gif" border="0" /> oh well next time
Keith
STAFF
<b>Quote:</b><blockquote style="padding:5px; line-height:15px; background-color: #FAFFFF; border: 1px solid #000000; font-family: georgia; font-size: 10;"><br />Remember, if you can vote and choose not to, don\'t whine about how horrible the next president is. Thanks for the awareness. </blockquote><br /><br />That is 100% what I think.<br /><br />And - I'll say it like this. I think that voting is very important, and since it concerns not only the internet (John McCaine is NOT for net neutrality) which is where Subeta is, but the largest part of the user base (US Citizens), I think it's important enough to point out.
I'm not American, so no voting for me this year. Can't wait to get to vote in my own country though, but that is a few years ahead. If I don't know what to vote for at that time, I will just throw in a blank vote. I'd like to at least show that I appreciate that I do get the opportunity to vote. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
I already registered. Too late for the California primary, but I'll be casting my vote in November.
I agree with everyone on the fact that awareness is important.<br /><br />Next announcement: Sex Ed in Subeta? O_o<br /><br />Please, understand why I find this is completely out of place... in any case, it should have been posted in the forums, no? O_o<br /><br />What do you all think?
great idea!<br />I live in germany, so no voting there for me, but still it feels god you make people care abaout that!
Remember, if you can vote and choose not to, don't whine about how horrible the next president is. Thanks for the awareness.
I'm from Italy and we had election too in April and I fought with a lot of people who didn't want to vote. I think every vote counts and even if you don't win in the end you'll know you've done you civil job! So I agree with you, Keith :3
I'm really glad you posted this. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />
Thanks for letting people be aware of this! If you're old enough to vote you should. <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_happy.gif" border="0" />
Keith
STAFF
Nope, we are not sponsored (or get any money) from Rock the Vote, its just a campaign that I believe in.<br /><br />I think that voting is a very important right that all people in the US have, and they should use it.
My school handed out voting registration forms to everyone once they turned 18 and mailed them in for us. So all of us are now registered to vote. lol I'm 19 now though so that was almost two years ago. I plan on voting this upcoming election. ^_*
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I cannot say that I was expecting to see a news post about voting on Subeta, but I am quite thrilled that it did show up! While I am not yet old enough to vote, I plan on registering to as soon as I turn 18. In any case, I applaud your efforts to raise awareness. It is really quite inspiring!
I'm not American so obviously I will not register myself in that, I already have enough trying to decide who to vote in Spain, thank you very much xD<br /><br />I hope this place sponsors you, otherwise it's pretty silly to advertise it. Subeta is a place for people to have fun, not to discuss politics (at least in my opinion...of course there is always a thread in the forums, which is absolutely fine by me, but this kind of announcement is, in my opinion, not good) ^^
Registered as soon as I turned 18, and I so plan to vote. Thanks for the announcement, I bet a lot of people will vote now ^.^
Not the news post I was expecting to see but none the less, I love it. This will actually be my 1st year voting even though Ive been able to for the past 8 years. Kudos Keith!!!
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I can't figure out why anyone who could wouldnt vote, people act like politics doesn't affect them. Thanks Keith!
already did <img src="http://images.subeta.net/smilies/6398_emoticon_smile.gif" border="0" />