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Computers & Technology > Internet Security & Safety (Other) Is MySpace a safe Internet venue for teens?: 2 of 71
MySpace is like any other website where users interact directly with each other. It was created as a way for people to keep track of their friends, make new friends; for people to network with each other and artists of all kinds to make their works known. But why does MySpace stick out among so many other social networking si... More..
Arts & Humanities > British Authors Is J.K. Rowling turning the Harry Potter series into dark literature rather than youth literature?: 1 of 31

J.K. Rowling created a series that was meant to be more of a children's novel, but instead the books made it into the hands of people of all ages, including adults. It sold millions of copies worldwide, and became one of the most cherished novels. Harry Potter: an orphaned child, living an ordinary life, but with incredibly m... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Should we fear God?: 3 of 23
Is it even right at all to worship a being simply out of fear? People claim to love and worship God, but actually they're all deathly afraid of him. To force one to love God out of fear is like being forced to love an abusive parent, otherwise they will receive a beating. But that should not be the case; we shouldn't fear him... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Games (Other) Does violence in video games contribute to real life violence?: 29 of 219
Video games are a source of entertainment. With the obvious stated, there is also the other side of the coin: the blame video games receive when someone becomes violent. It is true that video games are becoming increasingly violent and graphic, as the industry expands, as does its technology. However, video games are not to b... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Is it acceptable for a parent to vent to their kids about the other parent?: 10 of 75
Even in the most loving of families, there will always be trouble one point or another; between parent and child, siblings, between your partner. The amount of time and bitterness of the situation always varies as much as how we are able to handle them. One situation that is seen all-too often is when a parent decides to vent... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Can you buy your children's affection with expensive gifts?: 2 of 10

Can you buy your children's affection with expensive gifts? Yes, you can but you shouldn't. It is a sadly possible gesture of "parental love". Young children have no concept of money, or what it is to save up, the importance of valuing the dollar. So when they want something, oh, they want it. And they want it NOW. If you do ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Was the California Supreme Court right in legalizing gay marriage?: 9 of 44
It was a step forward in California history that sent a wave of emotions, regardless of either supporters or opponents. The legalization of gay marriage was a step forward into progress as a society. Finally, thousands of same-sex couples accomplished what they wanted. Until finally, Proposition 8 came in and opened a trap do... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Are Bratz Kidz dolls more appropriate for young girls than Bratz dolls?: 3 of 12
"Bratz" or "Bratz Kidz" it doesn't make a difference - neither toy line is appropriate for girls, period. Imagine you're at a toy store; your daughter walks up to you and asks for a Bratz doll. The doll is clad in skin-tight outfits, fishnet stockings, and knee-high, high-heel boots. Their lips resembling a Hollywood starlet ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Unrequited love: 14 of 54
Love at first sight - a fairy tale ideal, best left to Shakespeare and hopeless romantics. Miranda was neither. Love itself was a fairy tale in the icy temple only known as her heart. She was a woman barely out of girlhood, mercilessly preparing for cruelty known as the real world; she had no time for the rush of joy, the war... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Lifestyles & Trends Do celebrities have a positive or negative effect on society?: 9 of 34
Celebrities do far more harm than good. Though it is good that some actually know how to conduct themselves in public, however others don't even know how NOT to be caught without their underwear. These are the ones that unfortunately win the attention of the public and media alike. There was once a time when celebrities were ... More..