Hi Galen, I totally agree with you regarding social media. And I would like to stress the huge scam that is confusing data with information.
In other words, we have access to an avalanche of data and at the same time there is a great inability to sort and process this information, to separate the relevant from the irrelevant, to detect what is missing and, what is worse, in general there is no interest in checking the sources and the veracity of what we are told. This, to me in particular, refers to the absence of any critical thinking in the society in which I live, and that cannot be fixed by censoring access to data, nor do States (I speak in general) have any interest in governing a population that practices critical thinking.
In my opinion, this measure that you inform us about is one more step in censorship and population control. And one more step in the direction of taking away from parents the education of their children.
It's a complex issue with many parts from censorship and control by authorities to lack of parental control, the lowering of tolerance to certain behaviours and things on social media (which means the boundaries are pushed further and further, and a lot more in between. If I was a parent I'd not need the government to tell me how to do it...but with (many) parents these days having grown up with social media it could be difficult for them to know how and what they need to do. A complex issue and one that will not soon be resolved.
Thanks for your intelligent response and opinion.
The subject is very complex, as you say.
I hope this weekend is going well for you. Best regards, Galen
Going well mate, a bit of everything, work, relaxation, a sleep in, a bit of a hike and some shopping...not really pleased about the shopping but it has to be done. Hopefully you're in for a good one.
The weekend here has also started well, and I hope it continues that way. See you tomorrow.