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Gildeclub Wildeshausen in scandal: Public prosecutor investigates Donaulied”
Investigations against Wildeshauser “Blüsen-Bier-Club” because of depictions of violence in a rewritten “Donaulied”; Club distances itself.
Gildeclub Wildeshausen in scandal: Public prosecutor investigates Donaulied”
A dispute over a controversial song is currently making headlines in Wildeshausen. The Oldenburg public prosecutor's office has begun investigations against unknown perpetrators because there is suspicion of depiction of violence. These in-depth investigations relate to an edited version of the “Donaulieds”, which was recently published on the homepage of the local “Blüsen-Bier-Club”. The content not only caused a stir among citizens, but was also massively criticized on social media. The platform for the guild club has since been taken offline, but followed a brief period in which the controversial song was accessible on the site. Kreizeitung reports that...
The version of the “Donaulied” described a cruel act against a sleeping girl. This depiction was perceived as extremely problematic as it glorified violence. In Lower Saxony, Section 131 of the Criminal Code is applied in such cases, which deals with the criminal liability of depictions of violence. If convicted, the perpetrator faces penalties of up to one year in prison or a fine.
With the guild festival just around the corner, the incident has become even more explosive, as many residents and members of the shooting guild are unsettled. It remains to be seen what consequences the investigation will have.
The Blüsen Beer Club reacts
After the incident became known, the “Blüsen-Bier-Club” immediately distanced itself from the published content. The homepage was initially taken offline, but has been accessible again since Thursday afternoon. The new content now just shows an apology on a red background. The club itself emphasizes that much of the content present on the site is outdated and apologized for any possible offense caused by the song's publication. Weser-Kurier reports that...
The shooting guild itself had already stated that it had no knowledge of the content on the guild club's homepage. Given the public reaction, club officials plan to donate to a charitable organization as a gesture of regret. They emphasize that such a publication has no connection with the Riflemen's Guild and very much regret that this incident damages the reputation of many uninvolved members. It remains to be seen how the situation will develop and what measures the shooting guild and the guild club will take.
The statement from the “Blüsen-Bier-Club”, the insufficient contact information on the homepage and the decision to take the song offline are clear indicators that the club is trying to clarify the incident as quickly as possible. The whole thing could act as a wake-up call for those responsible who should work on resizing their content to avoid such controversies in the future.