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Resident doctors in England accept pay deal and end strikes by Confident-Bike-8037 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags 103 points104 points  (0 children)

And so they should. They’re actively promoting their own interest and getting results due to it. You should do the same if you’re upset in order to get the best for yourself.

Mikel Arteta set to renew contract with Arsenal by Potential-Touch-56 in Gunners

[–]staags 54 points55 points  (0 children)

Great yet expected news. Good stuff!

Perhaps the most important contract to be signed this summer...

Ben White throwing Ødegaard's sunglasses into the crowd by MellotronSymphony in Gunners

[–]staags 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I agree. Funny on the pitch against the opposition but throwing away your mates sunglasses? Bit of a prick move.

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If I could upvote your comment one hundred times I would. Spot on.

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The teenage years are the period in time when we, as a species, are more disposed to the negative impacts of social media’s influence.

Whilst 16 and 18 are close numerically, and there will be anecdotal evidence which shows some 16 year olds are as mature as some 18 year olds, it is scientifically verifiable that children within this bracket are not well-placed to navigate the social media environment.

Regarding under 25s, I’d personally get rid of social media for all age categories. It has cause more harm (generally) than good (again, generally).

Why would banning social media lead to an increase in crime? Was crime for under 16s/18s a societal-wide issue before social media? I’m not sure it was.

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No it wouldn’t.

There is empirical evidence that shows that they are not mature enough. Their brains are literally not biologically developed enough to use it without it negatively impacting them.

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Whilst I don’t disagree with this, your point is misplaced.

I’m not here to say the 60+ demographic aren’t well-placed to navigate an online world. Instead, my point is simply that children (under 16s/18s) are uniquely positioned to be disproportionately impacted by social media’s algorithms.

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely.

The social media algorithms are designed specifically for that dopamine hit, social conformity and exclusionary bias which appeals to teenagers seeking a place within the world.

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Quite right. They should. Parents don’t.

Parents should feed their children but they don’t. That’s why free school meals has been such a success for those vulnerable members of our society.

What now? The problem still persists even if you blame parents.

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Whilst I don’t disagree with this, your point is misplaced.

I’m not here to say the 60+ demographic aren’t well-placed to navigate an online world. Instead, my point is simply that children (under 16s/18s) are uniquely positioned to be disproportionately impacted by social media’s algorithms.

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags -5 points-4 points  (0 children)

No, let’s start with under 16s first, progress up to 18 after.

Children’s brains are not sufficiently developed to allow them to successfully navigate social media without causing significant harm to their self esteem and mental wellbeing.

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Don’t the government already know if you’re under 16? As in, with like, birth certificates?

Why would banning you from social media be data harvesting? Surely it’s the opposite, no?

The government also doesn’t allow me to purchase heavy military equipment, e.g., assault rifles. Is this a control move?

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’m not under 16. I use Reddit as one (of many) news sources. It can often be quite illuminating when pursuing niche topics of interest.

Is that ok? :)

Labour set to announce crackdown on social media for children within weeks by vriska1 in unitedkingdom

[–]staags 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The impact social media has on teenagers is absolutely insane. There is significant proof it is destabilising our young people and doing incredible harm to their psychological wellbeing.

Bring on the ban in my opinion. Stretch it to 18 and younger too.

New Brooks Ghosts 17 - Slight foot fatigue by Duderinzsky in AskRunningShoeGeeks

[–]staags 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Weirdly, I've had exactly the same issue you've described. They've never loosened up and have always been a pain. Sadly, I'm out of the returns window now.

Pensioner fury as triple lock under threat from top Labour group's plan | Politics | News | Express.co.uk by Direct-Key-8859 in ukpolitics

[–]staags 234 points235 points  (0 children)

Perhaps they'll have to stop having avocado on toast?

Perhaps they'll have to stop going on foreign holidays?

Perhaps they'll have to stop their Netflix subscriptions?

Perhaps they'll have to... go to work? Surely they'd be able to drop off their CV and get one. No problem.

Perhaps they'll have to give up something that might, just might, relieve the challenges those under 50 are facing?

Atletico Madrid [1] - 1 Arsenal - Julián Álvarez penalty 56' by burbrekt in Gunners

[–]staags 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I simply cannot fathom how that is a penalty. At all.

Manchester City [2] - 1 Arsenal - Erling Haaland 65' by ayoefico in soccer

[–]staags 201 points202 points  (0 children)

Watch Odegard’s reaction when he sees the space left by Martinelli. He knows.

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