Hightimes Ad: FINAL poll

[Birdlady]

No point of placing an ad that is sloppy. Up until this new one came along I think the idea needed scrapped.

However, WebFx's ad wins hands down. It is professional looking, which is important! Wonderful job on it.

 

[akovacs]

In case this wasn't said already: DO NOT RUN THE 3RD AD WITH THE PICTURE OF THE POT LEAF.

You can get your point across without it, and someone can turn around and use it for their benefit. Yes, I know it's stupid but the picture if much more damaging than just saying "Stop the drug war". It looks like he's endorsing it. Otherwise the ad is perfect.

 

[pcosmar]

Federal laws.

The war on Drugs is Federal.
If it were not for the Federal Laws, there would be NO state laws.
Several States have legalized or decriminalized over the years only to have the Fed overrule them.
Without the Federal Laws the States will fall like dominoes.

 

[pcosmar]

In case this wasn't said already: DO NOT RUN THE 3RD AD WITH THE PICTURE OF THE POT LEAF.

You can get your point across without it, and someone can turn around and use it for their benefit. Yes, I know it's stupid but the picture if much more damaging than just saying "Stop the drug war". It looks like he's endorsing it. Otherwise the ad is perfect.

This is going in High Times. I think most of the people there have seen a pot leaf before.

 

[fortilite]

The war on Drugs is Federal.
If it were not for the Federal Laws, there would be NO state laws.
Several States have legalized or decriminalized over the years only to have the Fed overrule them.
Without the Federal Laws the States will fall like dominoes.

That's not entirely true. Crack will probably be illegal in all states still, marijuana will still be illegal in 70-80% of states.

 

[Melissa]

I do like the last add

 

[akovacs]

This is going in High Times. I think most of the people there have seen a pot leaf before.

Yes, I know. That's why there's no reason to put one in the ad.

Not having it in there also prevents someone from just showing the ad on TV or whatever and saying that he endorses pot smoking. Without the picture, you have to read the ad and you can see clearly that he doesn't.

Would it happen? Probably not, but the picture doesn't serve any measurable purpose and will prevent the ad from working against it.

 

[pcosmar]

That's not entirely true. Crack will probably be illegal in all states still, marijuana will still be illegal in 70-80% of states.

Probably true.
But Crack was a direct result of the Drug War, as is Bathtub Meth.
When cocaine was legal it was not a problem.

 

[fortilite]

Probably true.
But Crack was a direct result of the Drug War, as is Bathtub Meth.
When cocaine was legal it was not a problem.

True, but that's irelevant to the ad. The people reading Hightimes are already convinced on ending the drug war, no need explain that part to them. All they need to know is what Dr. Paul would do as president. And I believe his main role will be in selecting judges who respect the 10th.

 

[Bacon]

foritilite, don't worry about my submission.. I think WebFX's should be the chosen advertisement. It is a great piece of work -- perfect for HT!

 

[amonasro]

In case this wasn't said already: DO NOT RUN THE 3RD AD WITH THE PICTURE OF THE POT LEAF.

You can get your point across without it, and someone can turn around and use it for their benefit. Yes, I know it's stupid but the picture if much more damaging than just saying "Stop the drug war". It looks like he's endorsing it. Otherwise the ad is perfect.

Have you ever read High Times? The whole mag is full of pot leaves and close-up bud shots. There are even centerfolds featuring entire plants. A pot leave will be tame in comparison with the bud porn featured in those pages.

I think the third choice is the best. It looks good and gets to the point quickly.

There are a huge number of growers, whether for medicinal or personal use, that have become secluded and disenfranchised members of society because of their hobby. Many more than people think. These are not dealers, they are regular people who enjoy the hobby of cannabis breeding and grow in secret for personal use, just like people brew beer in their basement!

Many growing sites and communities have been shut down by the Feds, rightfully freaking them out. They may not even use the internet for fear of government spying. They will come out in droves to vote for Ron Paul when they hear his message.

This is a section of the population we are tapping here that has NEVER voted before and it's truly exciting! Getting the message out to them is extremely important.

 

[CurtisLow]

 

[Esor]

foritilite, don't worry about my submission.. I think WebFX's should be the chosen advertisement. It is a great piece of work -- perfect for HT!

I agree, lets start that new thread and get this over with before the negative-nancies get everyone's hopes down.

 

[Esor]

I have an idea.

Has anyone tried to contact the editors for High Times? Perhaps they would be interested in running an article about Ron Paul. They did it for his 1988 campaign, I don't see why they wouldn't do it for this one. That would also solve the issues that everyone is concerned about. If the MSM tries to smear it in our face, we would simply say "Hey, it is their magazine. We can't tell them to not run an article if they so choose."

 

[Esor]

^bump^

 

[fortilite]

Don't worry, if I don't hear back from the last ad submitter in 2 hours we're moving on to the next stage.

 

[MadTheologian]

Hello! The ads look nice!

 

[krott5333]

Don't worry, if I don't hear back from the last ad submitter in 2 hours we're moving on to the next stage.

way to push forward!

 

[MBA]

Just got the latest issue of High Times and guess what there is no ad for Ron Paul.

What the hell is up with that?

I donated to this project via the chipin, and am extremely disappointed and disgusted with these latest developments.

 

[devil21]

Just got the latest issue of High Times and guess what there is no ad for Ron Paul.

What the hell is up with that?

I donated to this project via the chipin, and am extremely disappointed and disgusted with these latest developments.

Is it the March issue? If not, you have the wrong issue. Ive heard that the issue won't be available until Jan 11th.