Tufts SJP Undergoes Website Content Overhaul, Users Unimpressed
Last Saturday night at 8 pm, I went through my usual nightly routine of putting on my cheetah-print footsie pajamas, dimming the lights, grabbing a jar of low-fat, soy-free almond butter and a spoon, and opening my computer to browse my favorite website: the Tufts Student for Justice in Palestine official page. I noticed, though, that they recently changed their interface. Personally, I had some strong feelings towards the new look and layout of the site.
First, I must say that I LOVED the new color scheme. The French blue background with white dots reminiscent of late-night splooges derived from Alexxis Texas’s incredible acting, to me, really emphasized their motto of “equality through resistance.” Furthermore, I found that the organization of their site, which gave us interweb-users the option to see the most viewed, featured, and most liked (protest methods, I assume), allowed me to learn that this Saturday’s featured protest method was “deepdicking a ho dressed like a schoolgirl.” How novel!
I found that there were definitely some major problems with the new website. The font used at the top of the page that reads “HAIRY PUSSY VIDEOS” was far too light-hearted and frivolous for the seriousness of their goal of “peace through justice.” I also thought that the advertisements at the side of the page for “Flashing pussy in public… slut Josephine” were untasteful. Resorting to uncivil, inconsiderate, and childish acts in public seems very much against the morals, standards, and practices of SJP.
Overall, I would call myself a fan of the new website, though my boyfriend disagrees. He thinks that the hundreds of pornos and photos of nude women are immoral and should be taken down immediately. We almost ended our relationship over this issue, but decided that finding a common middle ground, having an open discussion, and not acting as a “one-sided demagogic contingent that [has] no room for dissent” really works well (Tufts Daily, October 30, 2014).