Effective today any child under the age of 16 in Australia is not allowed to be on social media sites. The ones in question are Instagram, Facebook, threads, Snapchat, YouTube, TikTok, Kik, Reddit, twitch and X.
Of course it won't be 100% effective but damn it's a good idea and you have to rip the Band-Aid off somewhere.
I just wonder how long it will take the kids will find a workaround.
While it seems like a good idea, this all show and no substance. It’s impossible to enforce it. Typical of progressive politicians, the Aussie government is taking the easy route, banning children on social media with no way to ensure it works, just so they claim they did something and feel good about it.
This is more than any country in the world has done for the safety of children on social media and yet here you are shitting on it.
Besides children, the people who really don't like this would be ped0ph1les and perverts.
This is the moral equivalent to what they’re doing in Australia: A person is swimming twenty-five yards out in the water, when he suddenly realizes he can’t make it back to shore.
He sees people on the beach and he begins to call to them just as he begins struggling to stay afloat.
The people on shore hear his cries and look out on the water and locate the struggling person.
But, instead of heading out on the water to effect his rescue, they all begin praying that he gets saved. They all pray really, really hard.
And, he slips under the water and drowns.
Here’s what they all say afterward: Well, we did something. At least we tried.
That would s exactly the point. Many situations that beg for a solution can’t be helped except in a token way. Your opinion is, generally, valid. But, there are many **** people (because we tend to think that this was passed to protect the little tikes ) that won’t listen to parents to not use social media but, can’t argue if they can’t access social media due to government actions. If one kid’s life is positively impacted, then, this is a good effort.
However, if we accept that this is whistling in the wind, then, as a very smart man, what do you recommend should be done short of shutting down the internet?
The onus should be on the parents, not the government. Government has always had the excellent ability for messing up the lives of the people it was allegedly supposed to serve. History is rife with examples of government NOT doing the right thing, time after time. Billions have died prematurely because of organized governments.
In a perfect world, more parents would be more attentive and protective of their children. This is not a perfect world, however. People are flawed.
The ironic part is that government is made up solely of people. As stated above, people are flawed.
Why should we, then, trust government to always do the right thing, if the people in it are just as imperfect as the rest of us?
One thing is for sure: we can always trust the government to make a bad situation worse. Not even religion has had the ability to make the world right, and religion has been around far longer than government. The problem with religion, is the same as the problem with government: there are people involved in it.
A problem exists, and government’s solution, more often than not, is to make feel-good empty gestures for bragging rights, that is, when it's not trampling all over human rights. Doing “something" then becomes justification for spending more of our hard-earned money, just to micro-manage our lives.
The solution is to stop wanting the government to fix our lives and to take responsibility for ourselves. Modern societies have become far too reliant on government to solve their problems. That nonsense must stop, because government, whether through sheer incompetence or maliciousness, will ultimately be the end of human dignity and the death of humanity.
No. I’m for limited government by the people. I’m for government that takes care of infrastructure, protects national borders, and protects national interests. Today’s governments are no longer for the people. They are for the self-interests of the persons controlling them. They’re for the elitists, of the elitists, and by the elitists.
Anarchists want the world to burn. They produce nothing but misery. I want the world to be protected, because I live in it. I merely don’t want the State to tell me how I should live my life, so long as I am harming no one.
It’s not a black and white world. Why do you seem to insist that it is by labeling me an anarchist? Do you actually believe that there are only two sides in this issue: total submission/dependency or total anarchy?
The control of the people, even by elitists, in this country, is achieved by having elections. You can argue, and I won’t dispute it, that money, lies, manipulation of facts, and character assassination is/are frequently used to get votes. Elections, however, where a voter CHOOSES to vote for an individual, is what chooses what our government will be. The results may or may not be good for the people, but, they choose. The limits that these governments have are directly proportional to the educated participation of the electorate and, the constant supervision of those that believe that because they got elected can do whatever they want. I’ve always believed that NO ONE wants an excess of government. Just enough to keep us safe and accommodating to our needs.
Okay, you are not an anarchist. I didn’t label you. Thanks for that clarification. It was more of a question by me than a statement, but, you are a conservative, right leaning, citizen, right? So, let me ask you, what do you think of the EPA, the WHO, abortion, gun control, conservation laws, and treatment of illegal aliens? Because, in my book, many people want to live their lives in a cocoon where they don’t care about their neighbors. They just, and I quote, “don’t want the State to tell me how I should live my life, so long as I am harming no one.”
And no, I don’t believe “ that there are only two sides in this issue: total submission/dependency or total anarchy?” and I never said that. I notice you project to conclusions that are not what I’ve written (I do that too, sometimes 🤣 I’ve also noted that the minute you saw my opinion and you didn’t like them, you went straight to character assassination instead of refuting them with facts. It seemed that you dismissed me and my opinions because I’m a dumb blond woman that should stay away from politics. I’m going to borrow from your book and say you are a misogynist.
Always gotta go for the worst case scenario, huh. Proper parental guidance would prevent that, but here you are, promoting more government. Sheesh!
Why is it always a worst case scenario?
Government has been usurping the family unit for decades now. Look at the cities with the worst crime statistics. The family units are virtually non-existent in those communities, because government stepped in and told people, “You can’t do this alone. We’re here to help.”
I think it was Johnson that told mothers they didn't need a father in the house, the government would pickup the tab.that was some of the early stages of the demise of America. when family was devalued.
That is your opinion, but, don’t you think that 50 +/- yrs, with so many Republicans in power, that that supposedly bad advice would have been given the boot? Even today, a yr after the Clown got re-elected, I don’t hear him saying, “Johnson was wrong”.
Look to me, you are putting the cart before the horse. Government stepped in BECAUSE those cities were out of control. However, in what form did they step in? Bigger police forces? More funds for education? Fighting poverty? More employment? Higher minimum wages? Fairer voter participation?
Those family units that are virtually non-existent are a huge problem. I agree, but, without Big Government, how do you propose we deal with it? And before you say there’s too much red tape and waste of resources (and I agree with that), remember, nothing is perfect but something has to be done. Individual help is needed but it’s nowhere enough. Government help has to be.
The simple concept of NOT reproducing if you can't support the results would be a Giant step in the right direction and would cost nearly ZERO to the individual "needing help" and the taxpayer.
Shut down the entire internet. That’s the only sure way to “protect” the children. They’ll have to go back to sneaking peeks at girlie magazines, like in the old days.
The AlGoreRhythms are a problem for about everything on the net. I use Youtube for music and sometimes just because i listen 1 song from a artist that is a bit different than usual, holy shit, if i walk away and let the thing autoplay, there is some shit will come up that makes me want to wack the computer with a hammer!
So don’t walk away. They want to be helpful. I’ve been using YouTube premium for years and most of the time they come up with a very good selection of videos I like. The more you use it the more they get it right.
The little crotch goblins will just lie about their ages or have their parents make them an account. As long as the parents give them phones and access to any internet capable device it won’t stop them.
Like I said, the kids will probably find a workaround. I just wonder how long it will take for about 50% of the kids to be back online. Maybe they'll learn how to do crazy things like have conversations and maybe their neck will not hurt as much from constantly looking down. Maybe but I honestly think probably not but it's better than doing nothing.
I seriously doubt it would have stopped me had i been young when this was going on. Similar situation is the motivation for me winding up in college and getting my degree.to beat the system
Well that car owner is in for a headache because how do you file a claim to get your car fixed? It was not in a wreck with another vehicle, and airplanes don't carry auto insurance.
Doesn’t matter, your car insurance. Pays you to fix your car once you cover your deductible, and the insurance. Companies lose out unless they try to sew the airplane operator
I have been in SW Florida for 2 months and I really don’t recall there being any “rain” days. Tonight, there’s a good amount of rain and a thunderstorm, too!
And it has been a cool day today! I was up and out at 08:15 for a mani and pedi in Fort Myers and it was 59 degrees! Brrrrrrr! Fast forward to shortly after 5pm and back in LaBelle and it’s only 67 degrees! Not what I consider to be typical SW Florida weather, but I must admit that it looked like what I would have expected to be an overcast/going to rain kinda sky!
The one I really enjoyed was the one where the instructor (that’s my guess) appeared to fall forward into a push-up then bounced up and into a squat. The “hell no, that’s not happening!” look on the woman’s face that was standing behind her as she shakes her head left to right said it all!
Excuse me for a moment while I "spew some hatred":
animosity, contempt, disgust, loathing, ill will, malice, acrimony, rancor, detestation, execration.
Now that that is out of my system, I return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
I realise there are some new words out there thanks to new technologys and so forth.But I have yet to hear or read any "new" words to more simply discribe a pain in the ass than to just say, pain in the ass. No matter your education, those words sum up the likes of the "member" that is trying to cause illwill and headaches on the site.
I guess if you were in public or around young 1's ,you could say, a pain in the backside, and be ok.
As for being a "contributor of hatred", if I am not sending messages,and I have blacklisted someone,and 4 weeks later my name gets brought up in regards to something said weeks ago that others have forgotten and got past, I can't see that I have made a further contribution.IT would appear my past contributions have earned "intrest" so to speak as they are being brought up again and again by a "member" that drools over the thoughts of causing trouble.
So to me,that person is "racking muck" or stirring the pot,and is worse than me as I have let the bear go to sleep,they are poking it.
How dare I state something that I KNOW and pass it off as KNOWLEDGE? That's absurd! It's the exact opposite of the definition of KNO...no, wait...that pretty much IS the definition.
The Crone is an idiot.
Uh,my vocabulary is limited but I think the words, delusional,deranged,socialy disfunctional and complete could be placed in front of the word idiot in your last sentance.
I am not sure the word Crone is a good 1 to use.
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"The Crone is also an archetypal figure, a Wise Woman."
I see nothing wise in her actions or behavior.
But the word Idiot is a good 1.
The "members" intelligence is that of a 2 year old or less.
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I was using Crone in its original meaning--an extremely old, withered, and usually disagreeable woman of ill-intent or malicious demeanor. The "wise woman" definition of the Crone as the third aspect of the Triple Goddess figure is more of a Neo-pagan concept.
I could have gone with HAG, but I felt that Crone expressed a more malicious and mentally unbalanced image.
You are correct, though--idiot does feel right.
I am just tickled pink I can't see the "members" typings anymore. You would think me blacklisting the "member" and walking away would be enough to show I don't give a shit and it would just go on to some other adventure instead of bringing me up way later.
Regardless if I spewed hatred,love or puke,I have not spewed it lately and the "Member" bringing it back up only further indicates they or it is the 1 with a problem,not me.
It's about damn time.
The Crone is annoying beyond all reason. I am sure that a majority of the forum's users agree. If all who felt that way just blacklisted it, "Baby Jane" would only have three people to bother.
Of course, that only means that the Crone will blow-up the forum with ranty posts about how evil you are.
Given the fact that there have been some pretty fucking annoying members here over the years, that's saying a lot!--------------------------------------- added after 15 minutes
BTW: I keep voting for your wang, Mr Yumm, but I just can't seem to keep it up there...
Only vote when you receive +3 points, don't spend -20, it's a losing battle. Looks like there's always a couple of SYC members at the top, one promoting his "girlfriend" and the other one just because....
Hey, I've voted for your dingus, too! The only difference is I'm voting for you when I get +3 from the site, JustWill is spending 20 points and if that ain't love......
We must have been voting simultaneously. RedFoxy was at #1, 2nice #2 and licksipsuckit #3. When I voted (14:16), 2nice moved into #1, licksipsuckit #2 and RedFoxy dropped to 84% and into 3rd place.
I'm sure 2nice's first is going to be short lived.
It's a funny thing. Other than referring to her as "vulgar", I don't light into her because I do think she's unbalanced. The other day I did say something about her 60's hairdo and the Baby Jane bow holding the fake ponytail in place. I don't recall what she told me she had HOWEVER it caused her to lose her hair and now it's the length of a man's haircut. How can I go off on a bald headed crazy lady?
My last straw was when she lit into CountryCouple54. She keeps saying she doesn't care "what side of the street people walk on" however I feel she does not care for gay men. After all, didn't she say something about a SYD member must be gay if they didn't find her sexy or desirable. That's like saying being gay is not acceptable. WHATEVER!
Anyway, she said something about CountryCouple54 and I came back saying something about an "Australian member" doing the same and wielding a toy sword. She moved my post, ONLY MY POST, to his thread and of course, it looks bad, he hasn't seen the entire conversation. This was an opportunity for his girlfriend to call me a cunt and the Crone says something about my "shriveled tit". I'm done!
my blacklist has been increased,I am betting it is because the "member" has started a fake profile to further tarnish my profle.SO if you don't see me here,thank the 12th rectum that blacklisted me.
Of course it won't be 100% effective but damn it's a good idea and you have to rip the Band-Aid off somewhere.
I just wonder how long it will take the kids will find a workaround.
Besides children, the people who really don't like this would be ped0ph1les and perverts.
I’m only stating facts. There is no way to enforce this ban. It’s all for show, and nothing more. It’s the moral equivalent of wishing on a star.
This is the moral equivalent to what they’re doing in Australia: A person is swimming twenty-five yards out in the water, when he suddenly realizes he can’t make it back to shore.
He sees people on the beach and he begins to call to them just as he begins struggling to stay afloat.
The people on shore hear his cries and look out on the water and locate the struggling person.
But, instead of heading out on the water to effect his rescue, they all begin praying that he gets saved. They all pray really, really hard.
And, he slips under the water and drowns.
Here’s what they all say afterward: Well, we did something. At least we tried.
Same thing.
Same Same
They can now claim, with puffed up chests, “Look, everyone! We did something,” even though it’s totally and utterly meaningless!
However, if we accept that this is whistling in the wind, then, as a very smart man, what do you recommend should be done short of shutting down the internet?
In a perfect world, more parents would be more attentive and protective of their children. This is not a perfect world, however. People are flawed.
The ironic part is that government is made up solely of people. As stated above, people are flawed.
Why should we, then, trust government to always do the right thing, if the people in it are just as imperfect as the rest of us?
One thing is for sure: we can always trust the government to make a bad situation worse. Not even religion has had the ability to make the world right, and religion has been around far longer than government. The problem with religion, is the same as the problem with government: there are people involved in it.
A problem exists, and government’s solution, more often than not, is to make feel-good empty gestures for bragging rights, that is, when it's not trampling all over human rights. Doing “something" then becomes justification for spending more of our hard-earned money, just to micro-manage our lives.
The solution is to stop wanting the government to fix our lives and to take responsibility for ourselves. Modern societies have become far too reliant on government to solve their problems. That nonsense must stop, because government, whether through sheer incompetence or maliciousness, will ultimately be the end of human dignity and the death of humanity.
Anarchists want the world to burn. They produce nothing but misery. I want the world to be protected, because I live in it. I merely don’t want the State to tell me how I should live my life, so long as I am harming no one.
It’s not a black and white world. Why do you seem to insist that it is by labeling me an anarchist? Do you actually believe that there are only two sides in this issue: total submission/dependency or total anarchy?
Okay, you are not an anarchist. I didn’t label you. Thanks for that clarification. It was more of a question by me than a statement, but, you are a conservative, right leaning, citizen, right? So, let me ask you, what do you think of the EPA, the WHO, abortion, gun control, conservation laws, and treatment of illegal aliens? Because, in my book, many people want to live their lives in a cocoon where they don’t care about their neighbors. They just, and I quote, “don’t want the State to tell me how I should live my life, so long as I am harming no one.”
And no, I don’t believe “ that there are only two sides in this issue: total submission/dependency or total anarchy?” and I never said that. I notice you project to conclusions that are not what I’ve written (I do that too, sometimes 🤣
Why is it always a worst case scenario?
Government has been usurping the family unit for decades now. Look at the cities with the worst crime statistics. The family units are virtually non-existent in those communities, because government stepped in and told people, “You can’t do this alone. We’re here to help.”
You destroyers just can’t leave things alone.
Those family units that are virtually non-existent are a huge problem. I agree, but, without Big Government, how do you propose we deal with it? And before you say there’s too much red tape and waste of resources (and I agree with that), remember, nothing is perfect but something has to be done. Individual help is needed but it’s nowhere enough. Government help has to be.
Why not a blanket ban for all users.
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animosity, contempt, disgust, loathing, ill will, malice, acrimony, rancor, detestation, execration.
Now that that is out of my system, I return you to your regularly scheduled programming.
ffs, just dumb it down for the people that are intellectually challenged.
I guess if you were in public or around young 1's ,you could say, a pain in the backside, and be ok.
As for being a "contributor of hatred", if I am not sending messages,and I have blacklisted someone,and 4 weeks later my name gets brought up in regards to something said weeks ago that others have forgotten and got past, I can't see that I have made a further contribution.IT would appear my past contributions have earned "intrest" so to speak as they are being brought up again and again by a "member" that drools over the thoughts of causing trouble.
So to me,that person is "racking muck" or stirring the pot,and is worse than me as I have let the bear go to sleep,they are poking it.
The Crone is an idiot.
I am not sure the word Crone is a good 1 to use.
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"The Crone is also an archetypal figure, a Wise Woman."
I see nothing wise in her actions or behavior.
But the word Idiot is a good 1.
The "members" intelligence is that of a 2 year old or less.
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I could have gone with HAG, but I felt that Crone expressed a more malicious and mentally unbalanced image.
You are correct, though--idiot does feel right.
Regardless if I spewed hatred,love or puke,I have not spewed it lately and the "Member" bringing it back up only further indicates they or it is the 1 with a problem,not me.
The Crone is annoying beyond all reason. I am sure that a majority of the forum's users agree. If all who felt that way just blacklisted it, "Baby Jane" would only have three people to bother.
Of course, that only means that the Crone will blow-up the forum with ranty posts about how evil you are.
BTW: I keep voting for your wang, Mr Yumm, but I just can't seem to keep it up there...
Thanks for voting for my wang, Mr. JustWill.
I'm sure 2nice's first is going to be short lived.
Anyway, she said something about CountryCouple54 and I came back saying something about an "Australian member" doing the same and wielding a toy sword. She moved my post, ONLY MY POST, to his thread and of course, it looks bad, he hasn't seen the entire conversation. This was an opportunity for his girlfriend to call me a cunt and the Crone says something about my "shriveled tit". I'm done!
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