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Well, as status symbols go, I'd say a book isn't a bad one to have.? And, how great is it that having a book makes a kid a "cool thing."? As far as manipulation goes, well, the Harry Potter books aren't just popular with kids, so I guess adults are being manipulated, too.? Please, please give me some more of this bizarre manipulation that makes people read!?? I'm an avid reader, and I think that J.K. Rowling is a great storyteller, and, apparently, thousands agree.? With so many harmful influences to which kids can fall prey, addiction to a book series like Harry Potter seems like a prudent choice to me.? Kathy Reel Librarian in the Wings Owensboro, KY ?? -----Original Message----- From: Sam DiMartino <chicagosam1@YAHOO.COM> To: LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU Sent: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:51 am Subject: Had enough of Harry Potter? Is anyone else here as happy as I am that this is the last of the Harry Potter books? To see children lined up at midnight to get their Potter book to me is sisturbing. Why? Because I think they are victims of the Potter Media Machine that has turned this book into a "must have" or you're not cool thing. I think that children are being manipulated and used by the marketing firm who markets this book. I wonder how many of those children standing in line will actually read the book and not just have it in their collection as a kind of status symbol? Sam DiMartino Technology Coordinator Prosser HIgh School Chicago, IL 60639 chicagosam1@yahoo.com --------------------------------- Choose the right car based on your needs. Check out Yahoo! Autos new Car Finder tool. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ -------------------------------------------------------------------- ________________________________________________________________________ AOL now offers free email to everyone. Find out more about what's free from AOL at AOL.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------