Off Topic Things that aren't worth a new thread ...

[Smug in Boots]

Everyone has a responsibilty, that's how society is supposed to work.

Of course parents should be able to control their children but they should believe the government, schools, etc, are helping with the basics. It can't be easy stopping your kids having social media if it instantly marks them out with their contempories.

 

[Daz]

Why don’t parents, you know the ones in charge of their children just ban them for using social media or is it someone else's job nowadays

Its a tricky subject and can see why Australia have brought it in as a law, which I think they should do here.

One of my bairns has just started secondary school and therefore has her own phone so she can call and message her friends, plus me and her mam as we are separated. Some of her friends have iPhones, some have Android therefore she has access to WhatsApp for group messaging. She's not allowed Facebook, Twitter, Tiktok, Instagram etc but even WhatsApp now has a social media thing called Channels where you can make videos and give people the link etc.

Had to sit down and have a conversation about what she puts on there and who she shares the link with, I'll also check regularly who the followers are as you can see that.

I like to think I am a responsible parent but in the world of social media, peer pressure and all kids wanting to be presenters instead of getting an actual job it is an absolute minefield and not as simple as people think.

Making it illegal for kids, and therefore making the social media providers accountable is possibly the only way to do it.

 

[Ronsafc]

I'm glad I keep off most social media, the only 2 platforms I interact with where I don't know the people are here and rtg, I use WhatsApp and Snapchat but only with family and friends I actually know

 

[Northumberland Rocks]

Has anyone watched Ted Lasso on Apple?

 

[ab65]

I'm glad I keep off most social media, the only 2 platforms I interact with where I don't know the people are here and rtg, I use WhatsApp and Snapchat but only with family and friends I actually know

I don't use Snapchat but otherwise I'm on the same platforms.

 

[Ronsafc]

Only on Snapchat because wife and daughters set up family group and nephews in Australia are on it.
Sick of getting friends request from people I don't know, just ignore them.

 

[Blond Bombshell]

Didn't realise uk government and ofcom set up weak levels of security. On Snapchat you can block people who harras you, but it doesn't stop them inviting you to a group chat where they can continue the humiliation

 

[rooch 3]

Only on Snapchat because wife and daughters set up family group and nephews in Australia are on it.
Sick of getting friends request from people I don't know, just ignore them.

I get friends requests on Facebook haven’t a clue who they are, if I was single I’d be pressing yes though

 

[Becs]

Had to sit down and have a conversation about what she puts on there and who she shares the link with, I'll also check regularly who the followers are as you can see that.

I've told mine that stuff published on the internet never dies. People deep dive and look up stuff from your past for various reasons. Even if you post something and then delete it, it could be copied and published elsewhere and then you have no control over where the content ends up or who sees it.

Plenty of examples in the media of public figures who've had old posts dragged up and used as weapons against them. On a smaller scale, it could impact job/education opportunities and stuff like that.

 

[Becs]

I get friends requests on Facebook haven’t a clue who they are, if I was single I’d be pressing yes though

I am single and I press no!

It's quite astonishing how many American military personnel are on social media randomly looking for women to love

 

[Brainy Dose]

I've told mine that stuff published on the internet never dies. People deep dive and look up stuff from your past for various reasons. Even if you post something and then delete it, it could be copied and published elsewhere and then you have no control over where the content ends up or who sees it.

Plenty of examples in the media of public figures who've had old posts dragged up and used as weapons against them. On a smaller scale, it could impact job/education opportunities and stuff like that.

This is a great point Becs,which people need to be more aware of. Anything on the internet keeps its' history and is available forever to anyone who cares to look for it.Perhaps if more realised it,there might be less malicious content.

 

[rooch 3]

And the hotels wonder why they are struggling to get customers.

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[rooch 3]

The meal looks crap as well

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[RTB]

I went to our local Spoons and was well shocked at the prices
But in a nice way
They even accept Camra vouchers, £3.50 for 2 pints of Speckled Hen

 

[Gordon Armstrong]

That's attractive . . . . a lovely price & a lovely

The clientele, though

 

[OldNewtown]

That's attractive . . . . a lovely price & a lovely

The clientele, though

It was alright until @RTB went in
Only kidding

 

[RTB]

Stunning - it's an omen

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[Ronsafc]

Stunning - it's an omen

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Problem with that is red sky in morning is generally a bad omen
Look class though

 

[clockstander]

The forcast is ok ., another myth sunk ?