There's a part in the website that states - "The movie is intentionally being named The Two Towers in order to capitalize on the tragedy of September 11"
What utter nonsense
― Fuzzy (Fuzzy), Monday, 23 December 2002 21:16 (twenty-three years ago)
I don't find anyplace on the site to actually sign the petition, so it's gotta be a joke, right
― J0hn Darni3ll3 (J0hn Darni3ll3), Monday, 23 December 2002 21:22 (twenty-three years ago)
Those FAQs in full:
Don't you feel that since it has been over a year we have had enough time to mourn the events of Sept 11th?
No.
What are the benefits to be gained by renaming "The Two Towers" movie to something more appropriate?
There are various benefits, the foremost of them being showing increased sensitivity towards the events of Sept 11th.
Are you an American organization?
Yes and no. While the petition was originally created by an American, people around the world have come to agree and are now members of our organization.
The creators of the movie have free speech, so what makes you think they should have to change the name of the movie?
We believe that Peter Jackson and New Line Cinema's actions are in fact hate speech. The movie is intentionally being named The Two Towers in order to capitalize on the tragedy of September 11. Clearly, you cannot deny the fact that this falls under hate speech. We believe that if they will not willingly change the name, the government should step in to stop the movie's production or to force a name change.
Don't you think that renaming the movie would tarnish JRR Tolkien's works of art?
No, we do not believe this. Many of our members are actually fans of JRR Tolkien's books, and we think that if Peter Jackson stepped in to rename the movie, it would increase, not decrease, the good things that JRR Tolkien's works have done.
Do you people seriously think you'll be successful?
We most certainly do. Several of our members were already successful at making 20th Century Fox delay the movie "Phone Booth" due to the Maryland sniper attacks.
― N. (nickdastoor), Tuesday, 24 December 2002 09:48 (twenty-three years ago)
I like the "We are individuals who were greatly affected" bit, like nobody else in the world was!
― dave q, Tuesday, 24 December 2002 11:10 (twenty-three years ago)
Anyway, I consider the anti-hoser film 'South Park: Bigger Longer Uncut' to be insulting hate speech and demand it be banned. Send donations to Canadians Underming Noxious Tastelessness!
― dave q, Tuesday, 24 December 2002 11:14 (twenty-three years ago)
I bet will you please stop being dicks
? is a FAQ.This should be question #1 on all FAQs from now until the end of the world
― J0hn Darn13ll3 (J0hn Darn13ll3), Tuesday, 24 December 2002 14:45 (twenty-three years ago)