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In the poll at http://www.creativepro.com/node/64334, you choose C: It depends. Post your explanation below.

1

"It depends" isn't wishy washy -- necessarily

I would probably accept some jobs that contradict some of my beliefs. It would depend on the degree to which I disagree with the thing being promoted, and whether I thought the thing being promoted was harmful to others.

Terri Stone
Editor in Chief, CreativePro.com

2

contradicting vs harmful

I've always said I wouldn't do things that I don't agree with, such as advertisements that promote smoking or are X-rated in nature. I do feel there is a gray area, such as religious promotions that I might be willing to do, even if it wasn't necessarily mine. I would rather promote something that would have a good outcome then a possible scam, etc.

3

maybe... especially when money is not flowing

I would love to say NO WAY would I ever take a job that I disagreed with but that's not the case. Nowadays, I would consider every job. If I were in a position where the bottom line wasn't so important, then absolutely, I would turn down jobs. But some of us can't be that choosy in these tumultuous financial times. Sad to say, but true.

4

NO WAY.....Unless.....

For me, the line is no way on anthing racially motivated, bigoted, or biased against a race, religion or lifestyle choice. For me, that is human ignorance. But, on the other side of that old coin, I have no problem with something for a liquor company, risque material, violent film, hardcore music, etc. That is a choice, and one, in my opinion, that is not directed at someone or a group, intent on harm because of WHO they are, or what they believe in. The other stuff? Not really a big deal. But, my "offensive meter" rarely tops out.

5

I'm with maybe...

I agree with maybe. I do have personal ethical standards, and if you cross those lines, (like porn or hate speech) no way. But others may relate to a perception of 'badness' (like liquor and cigarettes) but I don't find offensive, I would take it.

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