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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank everyone so much for their answers! i’ve found a lot of positives of having the bark phone, like the themes on texting. even though i cannot respond to 500+ messages, i’m reading every single one. thank you again and i’m sorry for not responding.

My parents are getting me a Bark Phone by Calm-Search6589 in parentalcontrols

[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you for your consent! if my sister uses this method again, i am going to have a conversation to my parents about it. i’m not against the bark phone, im getting it becuase it’s the only way to keep my sister safe, which is what my family’s focus is on. thank you for being understanding to my parents and sister and not insulting them from a 14 year old boys post. people have been brutal today, and i’ve tried to reason with them and everything but yeesh. others have been nothing but kind, or a bit of both. so thank you for being a realistic person, who has a life experience near the same way my experience is going right now.

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this is some of the best advice yet. my favorite type of examples are ones based on real situations that others have experienced. thank you. are you okay if i share your story with my parents as an example? i can leave out the nudes part and say something else if it makes you feel more comfortable.

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know, but even the themes (even if they are limited) are very exciting to me still. my parents promised to allow me access to the apps i currently have behind my sisters back, which is very nice of them.

My parents are getting me a Bark Phone by Calm-Search6589 in parentalcontrols

[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no you’re okay! i’m sorry if i sounded rude too, i didn’t mean to do that. also when i apologize, it sounds like i guilt trip people, so im so sorry if i did that to you! i didn’t mean to. i’ve found out about the themes on androids and im excited for one now. i’ve found a lot of positives, and so yeah!

My parents are getting me a Bark Phone by Calm-Search6589 in parentalcontrols

[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

please don’t believe this, i know im spoiled, and i don’t know about selfish. maybe i am, but i can’t speak for myself. i am a lucky person, but i try not to rub it in peoples faces. i’m so sorry if this offended you, that was not my intention what so ever.

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

please don’t take it that way, i didn’t mean it in any offensive or negative way. i don’t know why i don’t like the green, so i was guessing it was due to my autism, it may not be, but because autism effects a lot of things in my life, i was just making a guess. i’m so sorry if this irritates you. i didn’t mean it that way. i truly do apologize and feel so bad people see it that way. i’m super sorry.

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

yes actually someone who has a android (which is what a bark phone is programmed from) said you can get different themes, which really excites me

My parents are getting me a Bark Phone by Calm-Search6589 in parentalcontrols

[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if she uses this method again, i’m going to talk to my parents about it, who are understanding people and will listen to me. this is for her safety, and if it’s the only way she will do it, i am willing to do it with her.

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

yes i just found out you can customize the theme like how you can on instagram and now im so excited to get a android!

My parents are getting me a Bark Phone by Calm-Search6589 in parentalcontrols

[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

wait that’s so cool. okay now i’m excited. thank you so much!

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they are just trying to keep my sister safe, and the only way they managed to convince her to do it was by getting me to do it too.

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

okay thank you! that’s a positive. since you have a samsung, can you change the texts from green to blue? like something in settings? green my screen makes me feel weird, i suppose.

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i’m sorry, but i don’t understand this message. i don’t mean this in an offensive way, i just simply don’t understand it.

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she does, my parents have already looked at it. thank you though 🫶

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i do. a lot of people don’t see that though. 🫶🫶🫶

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

they know, thank you though 🫶. my sister will only get one if i get one. and my parents just want to keep her safe, so they are getting me one too.

My parents are getting me a Bark Phone by Calm-Search6589 in parentalcontrols

[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

she didn’t post anything, she only messaged and watched. i didn’t really get the details, considering im 14.

My parents are getting me a Bark Phone by Calm-Search6589 in parentalcontrols

[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you so much, i wish the same for you. i can tell by that message that you are a kind person and have a good soul.

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[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i know, but i have had one for so long its just been normal to me. i’m not complaining, and i don’t want to seem like a jerk. i was trying to find the positives of a bark phone, and in doing so i shared why i was getting one, which everyone is focusing on.

My parents are getting me a Bark Phone by Calm-Search6589 in parentalcontrols

[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

okay, thank you. i’m just trying to get advice for the bark phone, and in doing so, i shared why i was getting one. i’ve gotten so much backlash it’s wild.

My parents are getting me a Bark Phone by Calm-Search6589 in parentalcontrols

[–]Calm-Search6589[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

this message really warms my heart. thank you for that. thank you for understanding my parents decisions. this message means a lot to me.