London Wanderer

In the field haha - you make me sound like a scientist pal. I'll take that. Yes because me and @only1swanny regularly see this type of thing 🙄 A quick google search on this topic show fabricated nonsense stories in the Daily Mail and other such press looking for clickbait stories. All of which lack any context or truth to them. The story shared last night clearly said that pupils in a primary school in Bolton were being punished for minor uniform breaches, whilst other peers were being allowed to identify as animals and walk down the corridors with tails. We all know that's bullshit. Fwiw, I do know about this bonkers furry thing - from my 'field' of expertise so to speak 😉 Briefly worked with a youngster and her family when dealing with kids who were avoiding school. She was about 11 and had autism and other complex additional needs. She wore heavy eyeliner and these odd cat whisker dots on her face. I'm not denying it exists. In many cases it's just a harmless subculture thing that kids grow out of. Sometimes it's kids with significant special needs. Schools aren't punishing kids for an untucked shirt whilst supporting others to identify as animals. That's just utter nonsense. There are far bigger issues facing schools than non stories like this. Yet this is what folk want to whinge about. Ridiculous.

Sorry should be saving the bickering for another thread 😄 All the best mate. Sounds like a brutal few weeks. Hope it’s not too long before you’re back on your bike & feeling a bit more normal again. And well done for keeping out of hospital all your life. Some achievement that

Is that the best you could come up with ? 😄

Rattled 🤣 Just because you fell for a load of shite. Try thinking before you share a daft story next time petal 😄 And yes you'll carry on no doubt.

I think having updated guidance is important - I think most responsible parents were doing the right thing and knew too much screen time was bad- as you say. But the changes in tech have been huge. And I think a lot of good parents thought a bit of ipad time pre two years old was okay. Or that platforms like Youtube kids were safe. Some people will change their parenting as a result. I think this guidance will have an impact. It will also lead to changes in legislation. Just this week we've had meta lose a monumental case. We're on our way to banning social media for under 16s as well - which is a hugely positive thing. Won't be a magic bullet - things won't improve overnight. Tech companies will still use their powers to influence and lobby. But it's positive news - so yes i am happy about it x

You certainly did lose the argument last night fella Can’t believe you fell for that nonsense and thought it was a real story 😂😂 Nothing wrong with a few harmless insults, just a bit of banter on here. But I always find it odd that you revert to saying folk are attracted to kids. As I said, it’s often when you’ve made a fool out of yourself with a daft post and don’t like anyone pointing out.

You’ve completely missed the point & the huge changes in tech. Thats after me just pointing it out & the reasoning being there in the guidance you said you’d read. Algorithms, AI, social media, things purposely being designed to be addictive. Young minds can’t cope. I’m sure plenty people watched too much telly 30 years ago. But a bit of Grange Hill & Blue Peter is hardly the same as what’s going on now. Nothing wrong with letting your kids enjoy a bit of tv now either.

You posted a nonsense story about some kids being punished for uniform breaches whilst self identifying furries are free to wear tails. You’ve been politely told it’s bullshit. Probably best to just accept that you got it wrong & it’s not evidence of a woke agenda. But you struggle with that. So instead you’re arguing about how I described the tails & calling me a nonce 😂😂 We know you’ve lost the argument when you start calling folk nonces. Like clockwork Proper oddball stuff. But its Friday night after all

So if you read it why are you arguing watching news round & thunder cats after school is remotely the same as what kids are being exposed to now ? The guidance clearly says developments in this tech has caused more harm. Youtube kids is considered social media. And many of its videos & AI slops are designed to be addictive and can cause cognitive harm. Many parents think it’s safe. Some people also watched too much TV 30/40 years ago. I’m not saying it was a golden age But we socialised more, played on the streets more and weren’t as screens focused. And there were less problems in schools with focus & attention & kids mental health. Not sure what point you’re trying to make ?

Only you could share a cock and bull story that never happened and then accuse those calling it out as making shit up. Friday night clown badge for you I think mate 🤡

Rupert the Bear and Animals of Farthing Wood mate 🤣 Remember Watership Down getting pretty dark at one point.

What content is better content? Young children’s brains are stimulated much more easily than adults’, so they need content specifically made for them. Slow-paced content: Slow-paced, predictable content is better for young brains. Fast-paced, over-stimulating social media-style videos may affect how young children learn to concentrate, so it’s best to avoid them. Choose safe content: Use parental controls to block inappropriate, harmful content. Avoid social media: Social media isn’t made for young brains, so it should be avoided. Avoid AI: Don’t let young children use AI toys, tools or chatbots until there’s more evidence on how they affect your child. This includes devices or apps such as interactive robots, smart speakers or AI chat apps. There's the guidance - for anyone looking after their own kids or anyone else's.

Would help if you read the guidance as it makes it clear that not all screen time is the same. Cartoons often used to be low stimulation 30 years ago and you'd often watch stuff socially as a family or play video games together. Many video games still involve problem solving and creative skills. TV shows are great - as are many video games played in moderation. All this stuff has its place. It's social media platforms designed to be addictive... AI slop... and massively overstimulating cartoons. It's all designed to hook young people in through dopamine reward and does very little to promote any cognitive thinking or development. Children aren't capable of saying no or knowing when to stop. Like me and you having a row This guidance comes from very clear evidence that giving under two's ipads every day is causing widespread harm - as is social media and AI slop on Youtube. Parents letting their kids watch a specific show or watching stuff with them have nothing to worry about. Behaviour in schools and the ability of kids to focus has been hugely impacted. It's a worry and this guidance is long overdue. Next step is to make some of it law.

Nope that'll be you falling for absolute nonsense. "Parents have reached out to us with concerns the school is allowing kids to be furries, swishing their tails in corridors. Meanwhile other children are put in isolation for minor uniform breaches, while allegedly furries are meowing down corridors with tails.." You're told that's absolute bullshit and your response is to start a debate about the size of the tails 🤣

Can you show me proof where school leaders have been punishing children for uniform breaches, whilst allowing another (who identifies as a cat) to walk the corridors freely with a big giant swishy tail? Because that is the story that you shared. Which I think most have suspected is pure fabricated nonsense. And yes this weird furry subculture is a thing. But it's not that different to emo's or goths or adults going to a comic fair and dressing up. It certainly isn't evident of some 'woke agenda' being rammed down our throats. I really thought you'd be capable of a better attempt at giving an example.

We've had our very own gullible cunt on show tonight

I don't think he could have found a better post for proving how pathetically gullible these people are. Spending your day worrying about a fantasy agenda. So far today on here we've had 'countries are changing their names to more woke versions' and furries are taking over primary school corridors. Fucking gullible nonsense. A similar story came out about litter trays in another school and turned out to be nonsense.

Really do feel for all these wet wipe gammons having a ‘woke agenda’ rammed down their throats every day. Maybe they need their own little Island.

Crosses & banners of the Virgin Mary are the norm on these far right anti Mosque protests. Stella cans replaced with psalms. Fckn wrong uns the lot of em

Steps in the right direction https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c1d936n7445o great news from the cases against meta the other day worse than smoking for youngsters

Not sure we can take the high ground on that

Yes if only they'd brought on their semi decent league one players. That's what cost them a place at the World Cup 😄

Nah. We'll make it no bother More concerned about us doing a Wales and Ireland in the playoffs

Like all our games until May then 😄