Blue Trees
Hi
Is there a general view around whether blue trees under the blue tree project https://www.bluetreeproject.com.au are acceptable
They are meant to spark discussions about mental health.
I know it depends on the context somewhat - lets assume its in a public place.
For Example I came across one at a university
Blue Tree Mental Health Awareness
Marker to create awareness mental health awareness in university students
Thanks
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It does look visually unique, stands out a lot. Adding the context of the blue tree in the description and linking to the project's website in the supporting statement could probably tip it over into being approved if you submitted it.
Biggest thing is that it needs to be a permanent installation. If it's something that is only being put up temporarily to spread awareness, it would not be eligible.
Temporary display = not eligible.
Some trees might look to be quite easy to move and feel like a temporary installation (i.e. OP's example in a blue pot), as well as this one below, which is a small tree in a pot being painted blue.
Another media article about these trees (for the majority of these) usually have longstanding, dead trees painted blue, such as this one below:
The Blue Tree Project website even includes a giant list of 612 trees and counting! If they are really all maintained permanently and stay on this list, then by all means, go for it! Unless there are like, a whole bunch of blue trees in one area... maybe one will do.
These would be a fantastic nomination. For as much as they are artistic and unique, they are striking and create meaning to the community. Do up a nomination explaining the project well and a verifiable location and you should be good to go. The one pictured in your link however, might look temporary because it is in a pot, but if you can help find the time of establishment with an article or news piece about it proving that it remains up and not just for Mental Health Awareness Month, you'll be ace. Context, context.
People who disagree just want to see the whole world burn and are inflexible with their judgement. All the OP did was ask a question (although it maybe should have gone to the Criteria Clarification section) and it's getting disagrees? Great way to be welcoming for a newcomer's first post.
Many thanks for the views. These forums are great.
That makes sense. If it looks permanent then it’s fine otherwise reject.
PS next question will go into correct category.
How can people disagree with a question? He didn't even state any opinion.
Exactly. OP asked a simple question about these blue trees with no opinion and its gotten two disagrees. It also makes no sense with me.
Either way, glad to be of help. Welcome, by the way.
Specially surprising to be from people that don't like when their posts or comments get any Disagree.
Glad other people are noticing these clowns.
Yeah, it looks like their strategy is to go through old threads that have mostly died down and mark disagree on certain people's posts they have some beef with. Which is so weird? Disagress literally don't mean anything at that point.
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How can you tell who has disliked something if it’s not your account?