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Related: About this forumWant to help defend Israel? Become a virtual soldier
New digital IDF initiative takes armys "hasbara" battle into the online world.<snip>
"It could be the solution that millions of Jews and supporters of Israel worldwide are looking for: A chance to sign up for the Israeli army and help in the fight to defend the Jewish state virtually.
A new initiative launched this week by the IDF Spokesmans Office on its blog provides an online option for those cannot or do not want to physically join the army, but nevertheless want to contribute to the well-being and future of the Jewish state.
Have you ever wanted to join the military and fight to defend Israel? reads the introduction to IDF Ranks, an online game that allows participants to sign up via social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter and earn points by disseminating as much positive information about the army and its activities as possible.
As players earn points, they are rewarded and allowed to move up through the ranks of the IDF, starting with the first level of Green Private just for signing up, and moving through to Skilled Private, Veteran Private, Specialist Private, Green Corporal and onward, until they pass through 48 different levels and accumulate 1 million points.
Those who are really addicted to social media or are especially dedicated to spreading the views of the IDF can even reach the rank of Lieutenant-General. All rise for the new Chief of Staff! Youre the commander of the Israel Defense Forces, sir. Salute! states the text below the games final badge of honor."
http://www.jpost.com/Features/InThespotlight/Article.aspx?id=276174
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Want to help defend Israel? Become a virtual soldier (Original Post)
Scurrilous
Jul 2012
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King_David
(14,851 posts)1. Thanks for posting this ,
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)2. Who are they fighting?
I might want to join their virtual army.
holdencaufield
(2,927 posts)3. Not fighting .... defending. NT
Arctic Dave
(13,812 posts)5. Hmmm, I read "fight" several times in the article.
oberliner
(58,724 posts)6. Fascinating that you read "fight" several times in the article
Considering it's only in there once - and only in the phrase "fight to defend".
Literally proving the point that one sees what one looks for even if it isn't there.
bemildred
(90,061 posts)8. Well, it says "fight to defend" twice, or that's what I see.
But I'm giving this one to you because "fight to defend" is pretty much the same as defend.
Scurrilous
(38,687 posts)4. The inevitable. n/t
oberliner
(58,724 posts)7. I see you've posted on JPost that you are already a Col
Complete with spelling errors and extra exclamation points.
Good for you!