24-07-2021, 09:03 PM
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Re: The internet
Originally Posted by Lion Queen
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The bit about sexuality that makes me feel sad is that my 11 year old nieces best friend is confused and doesn't know if she should be lesbian or heterosexual, I had a discussion with her that made me feel so sad that she isn't allowed to be a child and has the added worry of trying to decide what sexuality she is. After all 11 is still a child, had it not been so 'out there' perhaps she could have been playing out with her friends innocently.
24-07-2021, 09:06 PM
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Re: The internet
Originally Posted by Harbal
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That piece of information seems to have made a lasting impression on you, Minx. I don't know how prevalent the spreading of the going blind fallacy among children was, but you shouldn't assume that the kids took any notice. 
24-07-2021, 09:08 PM
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Re: The internet
Originally Posted by Lion Queen
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The bit about sexuality that makes me feel sad is that my 11 year old nieces best friend is confused and doesn't know if she should be lesbian or heterosexual, I had a discussion with her that made me feel so sad that she isn't allowed to be a child and has the added worry of trying to decide what sexuality she is. After all 11 is still a child, had it not been so 'out there' perhaps she could have been playing out with her friends innocently.
24-07-2021, 09:09 PM
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Re: The internet
Originally Posted by Longdogs
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There are some bad sides to it. The less obvious thing are those on social media who ask if the Chippy is open (Get up off your a*** and have a look) or does anyone have any free stuff I can ponce.
The answer is obvious though, first make sure settings suit you and second, treat everything posted on the internet as having public access.
24-07-2021, 09:11 PM
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Re: The internet
Originally Posted by Minx
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Is it pick on Minx day today Harbal?
I just noticed that you had mentioned the going blind thing a few times, and it seems to have disturbed you a bit. I was trying to put your mind at rest. I promise you, most of the kids who were told that didn't believe it for a moment.
24-07-2021, 09:14 PM
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Re: The internet
Originally Posted by Harbal
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Of course not, I will never pick on you, Minx. I just noticed that you had mentioned the going blind thing a few times, and it seems to have disturbed you a bit. I was trying to put your mind at rest. I promise you, most of the kids who were told that didn't believe it for a moment.
24-07-2021, 09:15 PM
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Re: The internet
Originally Posted by Minx
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On this point we agree LQ. My kids were not permitted social media until they were 16 and no boyfriend/girlfriend until schooling is over. The latter was my parents rule for my sisters and I which I agree with.
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