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MUST WATCH "David Baddiel: Social, Media, Anger and Us" BBC2

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RedToothBrush · 13/12/2021 21:37

This is a hugely important documentary. I would urge everyone on this section to have a good watch.

It covers some highly relevant subjects connected to identity.

Its a really good background to some of the political conflicts we current see and stuff like cancel culture

Its just over 2/3 though but already I think its bloody brilliant.

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RedToothBrush · 13/12/2021 22:04

It is interesting saying about the 'quiet people' who don't speak on social media.

It has always been important for me on MN to speak what I feel and never be afraid of being different to others. A lesson I learn in the days of the early internet forums was people always agree with you, but are often afraid to voice it, but will quietly message you thanking you. And you should always look for and listen to the quiet voices as well as the shouty ones.

When I came to MN I carried that forward. I find it fascinating that was the note he ended the programme on. Its soo soo true and invaluable.

I never ever tweet. I read and digest instead.

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AnyOldPrion · 13/12/2021 21:53

@FrancescaContini

Also watching right now!

Can’t help but think - WHY did you let your DD use social media from early teens?

David Bowie’s prescience back in 1999 re the potential power of the Internet to alter the way we communicate with each other was pretty mind blowing.

Mine all kind of rejected it. I’m quite proud of them really, because I never thought to prevent them, though I did give them smart phones very late, which might have accidentally done the trick. I just thought they didn’t need them and were more likely to be mugged for their phones…
LightningJenny · 13/12/2021 21:52

A chill went down my back at some of the language and tactics described in this. Terrifying how social media is being used to propagate nonsense.

FrancescaContini · 13/12/2021 21:48

Sali Hughes from the Guardian talking about a site called Tattle Life (never heard of it but it sounds totally poisonous) - very articulate on being actively, repeatedly targeted online. Poor woman 😢

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RedToothBrush · 13/12/2021 21:46

@FrancescaContini

Also watching right now!

Can’t help but think - WHY did you let your DD use social media from early teens?

David Bowie’s prescience back in 1999 re the potential power of the Internet to alter the way we communicate with each other was pretty mind blowing.

Social pressure. Its hard to say no. And I think that perhaps a lot of parents in their late 40s and 50s who haven't grown up with social media don't grasp its power properly.
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FrancescaContini · 13/12/2021 21:43

Also watching right now!

Can’t help but think - WHY did you let your DD use social media from early teens?

David Bowie’s prescience back in 1999 re the potential power of the Internet to alter the way we communicate with each other was pretty mind blowing.

ScreamingMeMe · 13/12/2021 21:41

Sounds good, thanks OP!

batmanladybird · 13/12/2021 21:40

Ooh thank you

Blinkinname · 13/12/2021 21:39

Thanks for the reminder op, I'll stick on watch from start now

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RedToothBrush · 13/12/2021 21:38

Its currently talking about the madness of crowds and performative communication.

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