to repost my friends Facebook status on AIBU?

[NorksBoobsTitsKnockersBreasts]

She said I could

"Apparently I'm supposed to post a sexually tinted description of where I keep my handbag as my status. Allegedly this will help raise awareness of breast cancer.

Information about how and when to examine ones breasts would obviously be of no use whatsoever. Neither would be mentioning the significance of breastfeeding in reducing ones risk of developing breast cancer.

OK"

Now, I don't know this 'friend' well (I've not seen her for years) but I like her a whole lot more than I already did after this.

SalFresco, it would be so much more effective if (a) everyday products linked to bcc fundraising were available in non-pink-fluff versions too, and (b) a good whack more than 0.5p (or whatever it actually is, a tiny amount in many cases) was donated by the companies.

Oh, and I like it no top of the stairs BTW!

RATT it really doesn't matter if some people did it for a giggle being unaware of the meaning, unless it offends you as a feminist, which is another kettle of fish.

And hello SalFresco, I am off but you are a voice of sanity!

Hang on a mo, was that 'fuck off' directed at me??

Ok, come one then let's have a ruck after all

There is no harm in it is there? Like others have said - it does raise awareness whether you like it or not.

Mine was uninspired as in "it stays where it lands" or somesuch. Most of my facebook friends are from school/uni/work so I don't really go in for posting innuendo. I had a couple of people asking what it meant so I told them. Job done.

I do like your friend's post though even if it is a bit of an over reaction.

I belive the "fuck off" was directed at me.

A shinning example of intelligence and deep thought, obviously.

But its not about raising awareness!
You even said yourself snooze, you didn't know what it was about when you put it on your status!

I mean, am I wrong here? Is this actually an official Breast Cancer Awareness thing and not just another cringey chain mail?

Even if it was an official thing - its still crap. The people on my facebook who are posting it (minority thankfully)are probably the least likely to ever give to charity or give a flying fuck about cancer awareness.

Genuine status from a relative on fb today: likes it ruff n dirty on the floor pmsl!!!

Clearly she is desperately keen that we all check our breasts

Shining, not shinnin and stop not stope.

I put "sparkle... wonders how many women who 'like it' have actually checked their breasts this month..."

I know I'll get a few comments from some of my FB friends but it gets the point across a damn sight better...

SalFresco I am not questioning the success of the pinkification of breast cancer as a charity, I am expressing my sadness that people need something like that level of marketing in order to consider donating to them. I find it inexplicable that people need to be entertained before they will give money to charity. Whatever happened to just quietly donating? You know, writing a cheque (or making an online payment) for those one off donations, or setting up a direct debit, all without the broohaha or the hoopla that surrounds successful charities now.

I don't think it was snooz, it was at the poster she was quoting.

"FFS! It´s a bit of fun to wind up the men!"

Quite.

RATT - I certainly agree that more money could be generated although the sheer volume of sales means that the actual income is fairly significant, and in any case the publicity value is a key component of the corporate partnership - but I don't agree that nondescript, non-pink everyday versions of branded items would have been so successful in terms of raising awareness. I appreciate that some people affected by cancer do not feel comfortable with it, but many do - and overall I think the benefits of the "pink" marketing significantly outweigh the people who are simply sneering on the grounds that they, er, don't like pink and fluffy...

Now all we need to do is market teal coloured items as effectively...

SalFresco ... so you think taupe is out of the question then?

Isnt it great that breasts get the sexiest, most fun of all the cancers?

'If you don't laugh you'll cry'

Falling your friend's status doesn't tell me anything about her relationship with cancer.

I mean, really, it's a meme, it's meant to be funny. Everything people are posting is about where they put their handbag! Mine is

'likes it hanging from a hook' - not massively original or funny, but fgs be honest that you find it offensive because in your opinion it's shocking that women would post something with sexual connotatioons for a joke, not that it is genuinely anti-cancer, or something.

And there is no 'official' capital-lettered, branded breast cancer awareness. It's crowd-sourcing, and it's the future, plebs and all.

Midnightschild, as a fundraiser I can say that the people who just quietly support a cause they believe in are in a minority.

OK, lets stop comic relief too while we are at it.

Some people on here seriously need a sense of humour transplant, and a bit of perspective. Not to mention some humility.

OOH, lets look down our noses at the silly facebook statuses, it will make us look sooooo much more intelligent and classy.

No it won´t. It make you look like pedantic tight arses. Honestly this thread really deserves nothing more than a [bicuit]

And I'm afraid taupe would be a much harder sell

... but I'm unhappy that my expression of distaste with this campaign is described as sneering. But I'm getting used to it.

Falling I tried upthread to make the point that breast cancer charities gain substantially more donations than, say testicular cancer but had had too much wine I do not personally like pink, fluffy things, but it works, so...

If you feel passionately about it, get fundraising for bowel cancer - not at all glamorous, but don't take what works away from modern breast cancer charities' campaigning, work out how other charities could learn from them.

Do you think charities employ marketing consultants to look serious and lecture people, or to design fundraising strategies that work, be they humorous or fluffy?

FFS! It´s a bit of fun to wind up the men! Stope taking it so seriously and get a life!

You come across so intelligent and classy don't you Saliz?

How about you say that to my uncle who lost his wife of 20 years or to Midnight as she battles against breast cancer.

You need to get the life.

SalFresco I know, I have friends who work in the charity industry. I just find it sad ... I guess its another thing I'll have to get used to. Hey ho ...

Oh & thanks salizchap my sense of humour is quite intact and the people who actually know me wouldn't suggest that I lack in humility. I do not think its intelligent and classy to look down at Facebook and its statuses, I just don't like this one. Presumably anyone who disagrees with you is not permitted to express an opinion. Nevertheless, its good of you to call me a tight arse because, quite frankly, its been a long time since my arse was anything other than huge and droopy.

Midnightschild I should have clarified, I completely understand that people who have been affected by breast cancer might feel uncomfortable with the "fun" marketing. I'm talking specifically about the people who are just looking down on it because they feel it is something that appeals to a certain level of intellect, or class, which they themselves are above - which is a very different thing.

Sal I used to work as a fundraiser, many moons ago, tough times for it.