Fight Child Abuse: Change Your Facebook Pic To Your Favorite Cartoon Character

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You may notice something different about your Facebook feed this weekend. Many people are changing their profile pics to cartoon characters in order to fight child abuse. While it will likely not actually do much for the cause, it’s always nice to see the chaotic mob that is Facebook users gather together to support a worthy cause. The campaign is simply to raise awareness and that’s why Charlie Brown is now my Facebook profile pic.

According to this Facebook Page that appears to be promoting the profile pic switch, this is the Campaign to End Violence Against Children – Childhood Cartoon Faces.

“Until Monday (Dec. 6), there should be no human faces on Facebook but an invasion of memories. This is for eliminating violence against children,” the page says. The undisclosed campaign creator asks Facebook users to change their profile pic and share the above statement in their status.

The origins of this campaign remain a mystery, as it doesn’t seem to be affiliated with any official organization. And not that you need to limit child abuse awareness to a certain time of year, but, at least in the U.S., National Child Abuse Prevention Month isn’t until April. Some Facebook commenters have also pointed out the perhaps misdirected effort, posting messages skeptical of any tangible outcomes.

“Yeah…like this is gonna help end violence against children…” one commenter wrote.

Will you be changing your profile picture? And what do you think about Facebook awareness campaigns? Share your thoughts in the comments.

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I have a suggestion, perhaps take a moment to consider all the possibilities before we leap upon our soapboxes to bash others for they are failing to see. Such as the power of click activism (changing profile picks, signing petition, joining fb causes), its not going to change the world, but raising awareness and getting this issue on ppl's radar is the first step to getting them to actually address the problem. And yes, you can't pay a child abuser to stop, but you can finance therapy programs to help children overcome abuse, you can improve child protective services and the system to detect child abuse, design parenting programs to help prevent domestic child abuse, and the list goes on. And in the ideal world parents could monitor their children 24/7 to protect them from all those who would manipulate and prey upon their weaknesses to harm them. But in our world, no parent can be that protective, and getting everyone to change their pic to a cartoon helps predators slip more under the radar and seem more like just another kid.

have you actually watched the program internet frauds ?? what better way to attract children than to use this method ? i mean who would ever suspect that these people actually are called predators because they prey on innocent children and do have the capacity to use whatever means are at their disposal, ( yes even using such a campaign as this ) or as stated the campaign was started by persons unknown and not connected to any official organisations. so i guess you all know the person that did start this because im pretty sure that i don't, yes this could very well be innocent as rumors do have a bad habit of circulating but on that note my children are more important to me to take that kind of a risk with their personal safety and as an adult and a dad i do have the capacity to say well i'm not sure i don't know who you are so sorry i think i'll pass on this one !!

IDIOTS. any kind of mass image propaganda is effective. its does create Solidarity. Would be more effective if there werent all YOU NAYSAYERS. why say Nay? it costs u nothing to put up a cartoon..and if thats not enough..go make a donation or adopt a kid. BUT DONT ruin it for the rest of us trying to tell us this was started by a bunch of pedo's. I cry for our civilisation that even this...must be cast down and spat upon.

I have only seen adults change thier profile pic any smart person would KNOW A GOOD PARENT MONITERS THIER CHILD UNDER 18 YRS ACTIVITYS SO GET REAL AND HAVE FUN !!!!!!

I NEED TO KNOW there is a roomer going around and I DONT NO IF ITS TRUE can someone please verify that this is not the case PLEASE!!!! The group asking everyone 2 change their profile picture 2 their favorite cartoon is actually a group of paedophiles. They're doing it because kids will accept their friend request if they see a cartoon. It has nothing to do with support against child violence. Pass this on 2 everyone who has a cartoon profile picture...! *I'm so F'in Disgusted!!!*

I think this was all done innocently and that someone had a good heart. I agree that donating to a local charity that does help support children and women who have been victims of abuse is a wonderful thing. Any exposure to any cause is important. And evidently it's gotten much needed attention as we are all talking about it. Whatever your choice remember that we could all make sure to at lease pass along the message regardless if you actually decide to change your picture or not. Thank you to those who are participating, philanthropy starts at the grassroots level and facebook is just the forum. Let's take back the night tomorrow and everyone place a candle in their facebook profile picture in memory of those who have suffered at the hands of an abuser.

IT'S NOT MONEY THAT WILL STOP CHILD ABUSE, IT IS THE RALLYIN TOGETHER TO PREVENT IT ,SO TO THE PERSON THAT SAID SEND MONEY, YOU NEED TO GET A GRIP. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO PAY A CHILD ABUSER TO STOP ABUSING? NO!!!!!!!!!!!! SO 200 PEOPLE LOOKING TO STOP CHILD ABUSE TWO YOUR 1 SENDING MONEY. THINK ABOUT IT YOUR WRONG!!!!

IT JUST GOES TO SHOW YOU THAT PEOPLE SUPPORT STOPPING CHILD ABUSE ALL YEAR ALL NOT JUST ONE MONTH OUT OF THE YEAR....

Lori there are plenty of women and family centers of individuals who are trying to escape abusive situations who are always in need of donations whether it be through money or personal support. The important thing is that an individual is willing to help and gives what they can.

I changed the idea on my page. For everyone that posts a picture of their favorite cartoon, I'll donate another $5 to Free Arts for Abused Children. I encourage everyone else not to simply change your profile pic, but take up action. Your profile picture affects nothing, but your actions can affect so much more. If you're willing to change your profile picture, at least be willing to donate to a charity related to that cause.

for a start if it were abunch of peados WHY whould they tell everyoneelse to do the same thing! 2. there is no proof that its peados 3. i donate but still am taking part as there is NO spesific time to raise awareness it should be done EVERYDAY! 4 if you dont like it STAY OUT OF IT!!!!

thanks Sarah i agree with u i have read everything i can find and nothing and no where can i find that a peados or a group of pedophile did this and if u don't want ur picture a cartoon don't do it and as far as being a sheep i am not i go along with things i believe in and child abuse is way out of hand HOW could u a grown adult intrussed with the care of a child hurt them u are a animal i will keep my cartoon profile picture and i do help with child abuse giving time and money

Changing a picture does nothing to help children in need. Instead, send money to a reputable charity of your choice!

I will set and talk to people for free to help stop child abuse... What are you going to do pay an abuser to stop abusing? NO I DONT THINK SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paedophiles can make their profile pic a cartoon character whenever they want ... the warning itself is a fraud ... how could a paedophile use my profile pic to make friends with a child ... he can get that pic from google the same as I did ... this campaign may not actually do anything to reduce violence to children ... but its not doing any harm either

julie bakit kla na abot sa mga pedophile???????? unsa ka gi daman og pedophile????jajajja my # is 09097392651

You Hear The Group Asking Everyone To Change Their Profile Picture To Their Favorite Cartoon Characters Is Actually A Group Of Pedophiles.Theyare Doing It Because Kids Will Accept Their Friend Requests Faster if they See A Cartoon Picture.. It Has Nothing To Do With Supporting Child ...Violence.. It Was On That TV Show that Warns You About Internet Frauds (Snoops) Plus Tonight's News...SPREAD THE MESSAGE

That is a hoax, and it is a real cause. It's a shame that people can't let a good thing happen without ruining it with bad gossip. If you're going to take facts from tv shows, double check your info first and watch the news. The group is not a bunch of pedophiles.

You are probably a pedophile you disgust me

Where was it n snoops I looked all over and could not find it???

http://www.snopes.com/computer/internet/cartoon.a... Here is the article and it said no such thing. You people need to get your facts straight and stop chain posting misinformation.

Instead of wasting time uploading a picture...you could be donating that money to organizations that help children in those situations.

it takes like 3 seconds to upload a picture

Why not post the picture of a child abuser instead? Better yet, their address. Yeah, that would work. It's time for action folks. Let's get real.

I don't think the facebook awareness campaigns do much.

Unless they're tied to real petitions or email templates to your representatives, they do very little.

...as if those do anything either. Me? Cynical? No!

no but the campaign page urges people to donate to their local womens and childrens charity.

yeah. I have a pic of homer simpson strangling bart.

hahahaha, this actually made my day.

buti pa cartoon nlng ang inyong profile pix..... para iwas child abuse!!!!

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I have a suggestion, perhaps take a moment to consider all the possibilities before we leap upon our soapboxes to bash others for they are failing to see. Such as the power of click activism (changing profile picks, signing petition, joining fb causes), its not going to change the world, but raising awareness and getting this issue on ppl's radar is the first step to getting them to actually address the problem. And yes, you can't pay a child abuser to stop, but you can finance therapy programs to help children overcome abuse, you can improve child protective services and the system to detect child abuse, design parenting programs to help prevent domestic child abuse, and the list goes on. And in the ideal world parents could monitor their children 24/7 to protect them from all those who would manipulate and prey upon their weaknesses to harm them. But in our world, no parent can be that protective, and getting everyone to change their pic to a cartoon helps predators slip more under the radar and seem more like just another kid.

have you actually watched the program internet frauds ?? what better way to attract children than to use this method ? i mean who would ever suspect that these people actually are called predators because they prey on innocent children and do have the capacity to use whatever means are at their disposal, ( yes even using such a campaign as this ) or as stated the campaign was started by persons unknown and not connected to any official organisations. so i guess you all know the person that did start this because im pretty sure that i don't, yes this could very well be innocent as rumors do have a bad habit of circulating but on that note my children are more important to me to take that kind of a risk with their personal safety and as an adult and a dad i do have the capacity to say well i'm not sure i don't know who you are so sorry i think i'll pass on this one !!

IDIOTS. any kind of mass image propaganda is effective. its does create Solidarity. Would be more effective if there werent all YOU NAYSAYERS.

why say Nay? it costs u nothing to put up a cartoon..and if thats not enough..go make a donation or adopt a kid.

BUT DONT ruin it for the rest of us trying to tell us this was started by a bunch of pedo's.

I cry for our civilisation that even this...must be cast down and spat upon.

I have only seen adults change thier profile pic any smart person would KNOW A GOOD PARENT MONITERS THIER CHILD UNDER 18 YRS ACTIVITYS SO GET REAL AND HAVE FUN !!!!!!

I NEED TO KNOW there is a roomer going around and I DONT NO IF ITS TRUE can someone please verify that this is not the case PLEASE!!!!

The group asking everyone 2 change their profile picture 2 their favorite cartoon is actually a group of paedophiles. They're doing it because kids will accept their friend request
if they see a cartoon. It has nothing to do with support against child
violence. Pass this on 2 everyone who has a cartoon profile picture...! *I'm so F'in Disgusted!!!*

I think this was all done innocently and that someone had a good heart. I agree that donating to a local charity that does help support children and women who have been victims of abuse is a wonderful thing. Any exposure to any cause is important. And evidently it's gotten much needed attention as we are all talking about it. Whatever your choice remember that we could all make sure to at lease pass along the message regardless if you actually decide to change your picture or not. Thank you to those who are participating, philanthropy starts at the grassroots level and facebook is just the forum. Let's take back the night tomorrow and everyone place a candle in their facebook profile picture in memory of those who have suffered at the hands of an abuser.