Misfit Tunes The Magazine October 2014 | Page 19

N o Reckless Internet Posting better known as No R.I.P. is a movement started and led by entertainment mogul and rapper Waka Flocka’s mother, Debra Antney. Ms. Antney and her family have had documented turbulent relationships with several blogs and other media outlets which have sensationalized stories to garner popularity for their site as well as to drive traffic to the site. These tumultuous relationships cost Ms Antney her twenty-two year old son Caodes “KayO” Scott. During the 2013 Christmas Holiday season the stresses and pressures of the world forced KayO to do the only thing he knew to ease the pain and end his own life. KayO’s kind heart often wept due to the malicious, reckless, and thoughtless people who spread vicious rumors as well as fueled harmful gossip about not only himself but his mother and other family members. Ms. Antney is determined her son’s silenced voice be heard by the world! She also hopes to speak for the millions of people living through the same storm while encouraging positive change in not just media but also in the Global Online Community. “In every test there is testimony. Through all adversity www.MisfitTunes.com there is a lesson to be learned. And in cleaning up the mess around us often times you’ll find a message.” For Ms. Antney and the supporters of the No R.I.P. movement the message is simple… NO RECKLESS INTERNET POSTING! NO R.I.P. What It Means to Pledge No R.I.P.? * KayO never supported the saying “Rest in Peace” because he believed that people lived on in their spirits forever. Instead, he would say “Long Live” to whoever transitioned on. In loving memory of Caodes “KayO” Scott, the No R.I.P. movement will take on a life of its own and continue. No R.I.P. #LLKayO * When you gossip and spread rumors and recklessly post about people’s lives, you are speaking death - killing their spirits, killing their reputations, killing their relationships, killing their hope and so much more. Stop speaking death. No R.I.P. * We are afforded the rights of free speech, freedom of the press, etc. However, we also have a humane responsibility to each other. As media, we encourage all bloggers and other members of the media to take the No R.I.P. pledge and post responsibly on your site; report responsibly on your shows. As a communi- ty, care for one another. Be mindful that words do hurt and can cause damage. Focus on the positive, not the negative. Focus on the truth, and not the gossip and the rumors. Sto