nasty ad "have you seen alex's willy"

[howtodrainyourflagon]

That's the slogan on the ad plus a picture of a child. Totally inappropriate.

[FruChristerOla]

Where have you seen this ad?

[meglet]

it's an nspcc ad isn't it?

[TickleMyTitsTillFriday]

Isn't it an NSPCC ad?

[mrscumberbatch]

Is it not an NSPCC ad or similar?

Whatever it is, I'm not clicking it and giving them the views. Terrible campaign.

[isittheweekendyet]

Have you actually seen the ad??? It's a cartoon style ad from the NSPCC about the dangers of sharing images with friends. I actually think it's very good and a great way into discussing the subject with your child.

[MarshaBrady]

Yeh what is that, looks grim

[howtodrainyourflagon]

Primary education, extra curricular activities.

[BadtzMaru]

It's an awareness thing for kids not to share things online which they will regret later.

[NormHonal]

I think it's good/appropriate too.

Far better for a child to see this cartoon and learn to be careful than, as happens too often, go through this in real life.

I urge the naysayers to WATCH it.

[ShatnersBassoon]

It's a decent campaign I think. It's a subject that's tricky to deal with, and I think it's a good starting point for parents.

[42bunnytails]

It's actually surprisingly good. Short sharp and to the point.

Makes a nice change from the NSPCC's usually emotional blackmail.

[Shockers]

The exact scenario in the ad happened to my son. It was one of the most distressing things we have ever been through.

I'm glad they've produced this advert, and I hope it will prompt children to stop and think about how far a moment of silliness can go.

[flashystars]

I've watched this. I don't like it.

[isittheweekendyet]

What is terrible or grim about it?? It's a very real situation that a lot of young people find themselves in or get themselves into. Just because it wasn't an issue when we grew up shouldn't me we should now stick our heads in the sand about the realities of the very technological age our young people live in. I for one think anything that gets dialogues going at home about this, about getting kids to think about the consequences or giving someone the courage to speak up if they are being pressurized to share photos of themselves, is a good thing.

[42bunnytails]

Also the girl in the cartoon is obviously screen shouting SnapChat which is what all DDs lot use.

It's really worth reminding them that even those instant messaging aps are not private.

[MarshaBrady]

I haven't watched it and I had no idea what it was about.

I wasn't moved to watch it either.

But I guess I could now you're all saying how great it is.

[insancerre]

I've shared it on my Facebook
I think its a very good ad

[piggychops]

You have to watch it to understand. There are no pictures of willies, and it's aimed at children in language they will understand , to show how something which starts off as a bit of a laugh and messing around can escalate beyond their control.
Watch it and then judge.

[vinegarandbrownpaper]

Its sexist. Its all about the menz.

[ItsAllGoingToBeFine]

Just watched the ad - apparently will be on the tv too - its extremely good and anyone who has a kid using the internet should show it to them, the "Lucy and the Boy" ad (same campaign) is also vv good.

Have you seen Alex’s willy? Be Share Aware – NSPCC:

Lucy and the Boy: Be Share Aware - NSPCC:

[howtodrainyourflagon]

The point is it's not an ad I want on the screen when my kids are around and it's exactly the sort of thing they should not click on. The nspcc should pick a different slogan.

[isittheweekendyet]

And of this thread has made even one person less likely to judge and actually see something for themselves without making sweeping presumptions, then that's also a good thing....

[ShatnersBassoon]

It's exactly the sort of thing they should not click on.

Why? If they're old enough to open links without supervision, they're old enough to think about the message the campaign is giving.

[MarshaBrady]

We don't all have to love or watch adverts just because they are there. It's perfectly fine to not watch or click or think nope not for me. On a superficial assumption that it's not.

Watched it, not keen on the willy line trying to get attention but prefer be share aware.