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Influencer ethics on Instagram 2

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MadameGrizzly · 16/05/2018 09:37

It appears we haven't quite finished workshopping the ethical issues of 'influencing' on Instagram: disclose of advertising, the exploitation of minors and the similarities to MLM schemes.

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SpringSprangSprung · 16/05/2018 20:12

...... and now, again, she gets it wrong by asking her followers to play nice.......... in the magic, disappearing, I didn't really say it, story. Glad she is following this thread so closely.

totallyliterally · 16/05/2018 20:13

Seeing as I'm ranting...

The mental health thing. Jesus. Christ.

Doing a post about 'oh I suffer with *xxxxx

And then following it with peachy perfect shots of another free holiday. Some free clothes, some free cars... yeah that is so supporting mental health awareness.

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jamoncrumpets · 16/05/2018 20:22

A mental health day led by midwife, a doula, a life coach and NB. For £84? NONE of these people are remotely qualified in the field of mental health. Quackery to the max, right there.

Reboot · 16/05/2018 20:24

I want a lavender flannel now.

Reboot · 16/05/2018 20:24

Sounds like a legit way of solving people's mental health issues.

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jamoncrumpets · 16/05/2018 20:25

It includes 'Guided conversation around managing our emotions and our mental health' - WHO is guiding this?

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jamoncrumpets · 16/05/2018 20:27

£84-86 would pay for about 4 hours of psychotherapy, which would be MUCH more beneficial to anybody struggling with their mental health.

totallyliterally · 16/05/2018 20:28

The majority of people will attend this hoping if they get in with the bloggers that they might hit the big time.

NeverWas · 16/05/2018 20:30

Reboot Lavender flannel Grin

Really thank goodness for the sanity on here. Bless you all.

superzoomer · 16/05/2018 20:33

Really thank goodness for the sanity on here. Bless you all.

Yes! Such an antidote to all the huns on mod's page Grin

jamoncrumpets · 16/05/2018 20:35

I'm so tired of opportunists using mental illness to make a cheap buck. I've been on antidepressants for nearly twenty years. I have had some absolutely crushing lows. I'm pretty sure it broke my DM's heart to see me struggling as a teenager. And it really bothers me to know that I might actually buy into this shit when I'm unwell, it's preying on fragility.

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NeverWas · 16/05/2018 20:38

Oh guys I'm so sorry, the mental health blaggers on IG must be infuriating for you.

Gobbolinothewitchscat · 16/05/2018 20:41

This is dreadful. I hope someone reports the midwife to the NMC. In no way is she insured or qualified to guide discussions about mental health. I mean, no one else there is but she is the only one in a regulated profession. The others are just quacks and she has clearly been brought in to add legitimacy to this.....thing

This is so awful that I am currently giggling in the bath - on the verge of mild nervous hysteria.

Gobbolinothewitchscat · 16/05/2018 20:44

Mines is now coming up as £86. I've obviously been diagnosed with something since I last looked. Via Instagram. By a shyster. But not bad enough to warrant the extra 83p.

NeverWas · 16/05/2018 20:46

Gobbo you need...the Lavender Flannel.

NeverWas · 16/05/2018 20:46

Shall we all rock up to NB's event? Grin

MarshaBradyo · 16/05/2018 20:47

Gobbolino that made me laugh

Tg for the sanity on here indeed

It’s all a bit hold my beer / mama hun / I looove yoooh on there

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jamoncrumpets · 16/05/2018 20:51

I'm retraining (slowly, between babies) to be a psychotherapist. It takes YEARS. And an MSc level qualification. And even though I'm some of the way through even I wouldn't feel qualified at all to lead a panel discussion on mental well-being.

I learn from mental health professionals, I have worked alongside them, I have received care from them myself. The one thing you learn, above all else, is to be cautious - to listen, to not leap to immediate conclusions or definite statements, to not set yourself up as an expert, to facilitate the clients/patient's own healing capabilities.

This 'self care day' reeks of cheap money-making quackery, and has very little to do with actual mental health.

jamoncrumpets · 16/05/2018 20:53

They can label it 'self care' day, or whatever they want. I see what they're doing there. But it's advertised through Mental Mutha. And makes reference to mental health.

NeverWas · 16/05/2018 20:54

FlyingBird ta I've just got something in my eye.

Absolutely - insulting and irresponsible.

Shall I book the coach? We could do a MN flash mob. Maybe we could get MP over on our side and borrow some Lycra. F*ck it we'll promote Flex Appeal at the same time. That'll confuse everyone.