This category contains song quotes that make reference to unique and uncommon names, some of which could be used to name new born children (i.e., a form of labeling).
Some individuals believe that labeling is a form of censorship. Labeling is not censorship because censorship involves editing or restricting market access (i.e., prohibiting the publication and distribution). Consistent labeling of music, movies, and television shows for content assists the consumer in making an informed decision, but does not prevent access or suppress content.
Some individuals believe that if music is allowed to be labeled, that it may influence certain stores and distributors from carrying the music. This may occur in some instances, however, it is illegal and unconstitutional to force a private merchant (store owner) and distributor to sell a product that they do not want to carry regardless of whether it is labeled or not.
For example, if some author writes a new book advocating racism or Nazism, a book store owner or distributor has no obligation to carry the item. And even if they want to carry the item, in a free and democratic society, those opposed to the content of the book may mobilize and protest the sale of the book using legitimate means (i.e., boycotts of the book, store, and distributor). Similarly, proponents of the book (or those who support the idea that the book store and distributor should carry the item regardless of content), may mobilize to show support, as well. The music and entertainment industry is filled with many individuals who advocate for various social causes, and they participate or condone this method of boycotting and protesting all the time. It is interesting to find how they suddenly object to these means, if it can be used against them.
The true down sides of labeling records (or challenge) is how to do it in such a way that gives the consumer the relevant information they need to make informed decisions without creating biased consumer labels (i.e., informative but neutral in criticism) or without creating a system and process that is ineffective and unmanageable (i.e., poorly defined criteria, inconsistent across the board consumer labeling, etc.). In addition, labeling may not be successful at meeting the original intent and objectives sought by designers of the policy. That is, certain types of labels may attract some "rebellious" youth, many consumers and parents appear to be apathetic or indifferent to labels or the contents of lyrics, and resentment may be built up by those who oppose labeling altogether.
Can consumer labels be implemented in an effective way to provide useful information, while being neutral in criticism?