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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. " There’s someone out there (some hot celebrity) that everyone she tweets or Instagrams, she insists on doing a no filtered selfie to. Just to show how she looks in real life. (I can’t remember who). And I think that was a good idea to try and help hose that think they are all perfect. | |||
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"This is an absolute disgrace Tom and no mistake." You sound a bit like Liz Truss. | |||
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"This is an absolute disgrace Tom and no mistake. You sound a bit like Liz Truss." This is an absolute disgrace Jim and no mistake. | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum...." Airbrushing pictures to create and portray an unachievable body image as the norm is not healthy ahd causes body dysmorphia and potentially leads to eating disorders. It's an excellent idea | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. There’s someone out there (some hot celebrity) that everyone she tweets or Instagrams, she insists on doing a no filtered selfie to. Just to show how she looks in real life. (I can’t remember who). And I think that was a good idea to try and help hose that think they are all perfect. " There is quite a campaign around showing BTS by influencers now. And showing what they look like without makeup and with, before eating food and after etc. And I hope that with the added warnings the industry might stop doing such over the top airbrushing in time. The Kardashian/Jenners are amongst the worst offenders so I hope they're forced to comply. | |||
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"Why not just ban these ads if they are so harmful.. The law of unintended consequences will kick in here. Models will be either AI bots and models will be a thing of the past or only the most perfect will make it throwing many aspiring or current models under a bus.. " Because its not just ads that are the problem, social media abd particularly the social media of certain influencers/celebrities are a massive issue to. | |||
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"Why not just ban these ads if they are so harmful.. The law of unintended consequences will kick in here. Models will be either AI bots and models will be a thing of the past or only the most perfect will make it throwing many aspiring or current models under a bus.. " Far more likely the only thing will change is some small text in the corner people look at least saying the most unclear thing about it being airbrushed they can legally get away with. It is hardly a new thing for these disclaimers to be put on things | |||
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"The Dove reverse selfie advert is very good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2T-Rh838GA" That is good! | |||
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"Why not just ban these ads if they are so harmful.. The law of unintended consequences will kick in here. Models will be either AI bots and models will be a thing of the past or only the most perfect will make it throwing many aspiring or current models under a bus.. " Or the consequence could be that physical "perfection" slowly dies. | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum.... Airbrushing pictures to create and portray an unachievable body image as the norm is not healthy ahd causes body dysmorphia and potentially leads to eating disorders. It's an excellent idea " Agree. I didn't grow up in a social media world and even then I hated how I looked compared to others. I know I'd have been a suicide statistic had I grown up with the added "perfection cocoon" social media engulfs society in these days. | |||
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"The Dove reverse selfie advert is very good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2T-Rh838GA" This is absolute grace and no mistake. | |||
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"The Dove reverse selfie advert is very good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2T-Rh838GA This is absolute grace and no mistake." I posted about this advert on another thread. Couple weeks ago. What can be done on some phone apps now can totally change someones appearance. It does not help people who are body , face conscious. ? | |||
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"The Dove reverse selfie advert is very good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2T-Rh838GA" https://youtu.be/m02ChEiSB6A This is brilliant too. | |||
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"The Dove reverse selfie advert is very good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2T-Rh838GA https://youtu.be/m02ChEiSB6A This is brilliant too. " It is. 
I'm a bit shocked it's from 11 years ago. Nothing has changed.
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"The Dove reverse selfie advert is very good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2T-Rh838GA This is absolute grace and no mistake. I posted about this advert on another thread. Couple weeks ago. What can be done on some phone apps now can totally change someones appearance. It does not help people who are body , face conscious. ? "
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" The lunatics are running this asylum...." They have been for years | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. " I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? | |||
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"The Dove reverse selfie advert is very good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2T-Rh838GA https://youtu.be/m02ChEiSB6A This is brilliant too. It is.
I'm a bit shocked it's from 11 years ago. Nothing has changed.
"I dunno if Nothing has changed, definately not enough has changed, but as mentioned earlier there is a much bigger effort among a variety of "influencers" to show the behind the scenes reality these days. Body Positivity is also a growing cause each and every day, with out current generation of young people one of the most tolerant and accepting yet. We are from where we need to be, but given what I just went over, I am hopeful we are headed there! | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? " I'm pretty sure that constantly bombarding teenagers with an unobtainable image of what is sexy, what is desirable, what is hot etc is a bit more serious than ensuring that they aren't challenged or upset. This stuff kills people, it screws them up for life | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? I'm pretty sure that constantly bombarding teenagers with an unobtainable image of what is sexy, what is desirable, what is hot etc is a bit more serious than ensuring that they aren't challenged or upset. This stuff kills people, it screws them up for life " Yep, that's why they need to be educated to be able to process and understand what they are looking at and the effect it is having on them. You can't make life a smoothed out duvet... You can educate people to make better decisions and be more resilient. | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? I'm pretty sure that constantly bombarding teenagers with an unobtainable image of what is sexy, what is desirable, what is hot etc is a bit more serious than ensuring that they aren't challenged or upset. This stuff kills people, it screws them up for life Yep, that's why they need to be educated to be able to process and understand what they are looking at and the effect it is having on them. You can't make life a smoothed out duvet... You can educate people to make better decisions and be more resilient. " Yeah let's tell adolescent kids to ignore it, that'll work. Or we could as a society evolve in to a more body positive world where we celebrate how people really look | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? " They do do that in Schools these days, as well as online safety etc. But peer pressure is horrible. Media pressure is horrible. When you’re bombarded with these images, when someone you look up to on Social Media does it, then it gets a bit hard to keep a sense of perspective if you’re easily impressionable. If you’re getting picked on in School for not looking a certain way etc. It all adds up and eats away at some people. The vulnerable people usually. Some people just need a bit of guidance. | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? I'm pretty sure that constantly bombarding teenagers with an unobtainable image of what is sexy, what is desirable, what is hot etc is a bit more serious than ensuring that they aren't challenged or upset. This stuff kills people, it screws them up for life " This is why we have a snowflake generation who are so protected and wrapped in cotton wool. Bring back national service and put them in the army for two years... | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? I'm pretty sure that constantly bombarding teenagers with an unobtainable image of what is sexy, what is desirable, what is hot etc is a bit more serious than ensuring that they aren't challenged or upset. This stuff kills people, it screws them up for life This is why we have a snowflake generation who are so protected and wrapped in cotton wool. Bring back national service and put them in the army for two years... " Snowflake society. I struggle with that phrase. Whilst I do agree there are many that foot stomp and seemingly create a fuss over things that may not seem fussworthy, but.... and there's a big but.... a lot of the challenges faced are absolutely completely fucking unnecessary. If people wanting others to be kind to one another, to show compassion and consideration is what deems one a snowflake, then count me in and call frozen rain. I'm telling ya now Tom, I've been through my fair share of shit. I'm a tough cookie. I still even now (and I ain't exaggerating) scroll through social media on the odd occasion I use it and it makes me feel like shit. I feel like a total fail. Shit job Body I dislike Don't go anywhere or do anything other than work n sleep Then you have social media where people show their best bits, and even though I KNOW that, I still feel a longing and yearning when I see people posting holiday photos, family get togethers etc, all that does is amplify my sense of lacking and failing. If you can't understand that Tom, with all due respect, I feel you need to open your mind a little and realise giving people unrealistic expectations and achievements can be incredibly detrimental to mental health, ESPECIALLY for those who may be impressionable or not had a stable fulfilling homelife. They look for connections elsewhere when they don't feel connected or wanted by family, and social media is rhe most accessible. | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? I'm pretty sure that constantly bombarding teenagers with an unobtainable image of what is sexy, what is desirable, what is hot etc is a bit more serious than ensuring that they aren't challenged or upset. This stuff kills people, it screws them up for life This is why we have a snowflake generation who are so protected and wrapped in cotton wool. Bring back national service and put them in the army for two years... Snowflake society. I struggle with that phrase. Whilst I do agree there are many that foot stomp and seemingly create a fuss over things that may not seem fussworthy, but.... and there's a big but.... a lot of the challenges faced are absolutely completely fucking unnecessary. If people wanting others to be kind to one another, to show compassion and consideration is what deems one a snowflake, then count me in and call frozen rain. I'm telling ya now Tom, I've been through my fair share of shit. I'm a tough cookie. I still even now (and I ain't exaggerating) scroll through social media on the odd occasion I use it and it makes me feel like shit. I feel like a total fail. Shit job Body I dislike Don't go anywhere or do anything other than work n sleep Then you have social media where people show their best bits, and even though I KNOW that, I still feel a longing and yearning when I see people posting holiday photos, family get togethers etc, all that does is amplify my sense of lacking and failing. If you can't understand that Tom, with all due respect, I feel you need to open your mind a little and realise giving people unrealistic expectations and achievements can be incredibly detrimental to mental health, ESPECIALLY for those who may be impressionable or not had a stable fulfilling homelife. They look for connections elsewhere when they don't feel connected or wanted by family, and social media is rhe most accessible. " I think the phrase Snowflake in this day and age is 90% projection. The people who use it to denigrate those with empathy and caring are the ones most likely to have a temper tantrum as soon as they are inconvenienced in the slightest. | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? " They're not roadbumps. They're lies. | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? I'm pretty sure that constantly bombarding teenagers with an unobtainable image of what is sexy, what is desirable, what is hot etc is a bit more serious than ensuring that they aren't challenged or upset. This stuff kills people, it screws them up for life This is why we have a snowflake generation who are so protected and wrapped in cotton wool. Bring back national service and put them in the army for two years... " Feel like I'm eavesdropping on a UKIP convention in Grimsby sometimes.  | |||
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"Absolutely fucking right it should be. I'm not on any social media and a big reason for that is I don't need to see people apparently "living their best lives" and looking shredded while doing it. It makes people doubt themselves over something that isn't even real and if kids are seeing that thinking it's possible, it creates body dysmorphia, causing them to do something drastic that they can't reverse. Seriously, fuck social media. It can all go in the bin." Ummmm..... Isn't Fab a form of "Social Media"??  | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum...." Some weird logic there. Warnings on fake, computer manipulated photographs is being a nanny state? 
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? I'm pretty sure that constantly bombarding teenagers with an unobtainable image of what is sexy, what is desirable, what is hot etc is a bit more serious than ensuring that they aren't challenged or upset. This stuff kills people, it screws them up for life This is why we have a snowflake generation who are so protected and wrapped in cotton wool. Bring back national service and put them in the army for two years... " You didn't do national service? Does that make you a snowflake? My Dad did national service, it did absolutely nothing to stop him being a self centered dork most of his life. He's 83 now, remembers his service number but not what he had for lunch. I don't think it enriched his life at all, just inconvenienced him starting work. He mainly pushed a pen around during his NS, by the way. | |||
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"Do people really grow up thinking that super models etc look like the pictures in vogue all of the time? Is our younger generation so naive that the can’t see this? I think it’s patronising. Will Katy price have to show a disclaimer regarding her oversized Brest implants? What next? Careful you don’t get wet on the rain or burned in the sun? Oh wait…" This was my first thought but yes I think they are that naive. Not only the younger generation but adults too. Many believe everything they see/hear on the internet. You can see that just from these forums. “Well I just googled it so you must be wrong” I see so many times on here. So yes I think it’s a good thing to do this. | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum.... Airbrushing pictures to create and portray an unachievable body image as the norm is not healthy ahd causes body dysmorphia and potentially leads to eating disorders. It's an excellent idea " 100% having watched helplessly as my then 13yo daughter stave herself because she was " fat " and ugly when she was and still is a beautifull young lady i back this fully 8 years on and she is now back in control of herself but now has a long term stomach and bowel problems | |||
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"Do people really grow up thinking that super models etc look like the pictures in vogue all of the time? Is our younger generation so naive that the can’t see this? I think it’s patronising. Will Katy price have to show a disclaimer regarding her oversized Brest implants? What next? Careful you don’t get wet on the rain or burned in the sun? Oh wait… This was my first thought but yes I think they are that naive. Not only the younger generation but adults too. Many believe everything they see/hear on the internet. You can see that just from these forums. “Well I just googled it so you must be wrong” I see so many times on here. So yes I think it’s a good thing to do this. " Sounds like it’s needed then. Reminds me of the film called idiocracy. | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum...." I take it you don’t have daughters ? Or don't talk to them about this stuff and how damaging it is I think it’s a great idea , there’s a few models and celebrities already refuse to be airbrushed , well done to them | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum.... I take it you don’t have daughters ? Or don't talk to them about this stuff and how damaging it is I think it’s a great idea , there’s a few models and celebrities already refuse to be airbrushed , well done to them " I would add that boys are just as negatively impacted by unrealistic body ideals! | |||
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"Twenty years ago when I was the younger generation I knew the photos in magazines were altered. I didn’t need to be told or need a warning. But then 20 years ago car manuals told you how to change the oil, now they warn you not to ingest the oil. Maybe we are just breeding a generation of simpletons"
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum.... I take it you don’t have daughters ? Or don't talk to them about this stuff and how damaging it is I think it’s a great idea , there’s a few models and celebrities already refuse to be airbrushed , well done to them I would add that boys are just as negatively impacted by unrealistic body ideals! " Yes differently I guess , less self harming but much more likely to use steroids | |||
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"The Dove reverse selfie advert is very good. www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2T-Rh838GA https://youtu.be/m02ChEiSB6A This is brilliant too. It is.
I'm a bit shocked it's from 11 years ago. Nothing has changed.
I dunno if Nothing has changed, definately not enough has changed, but as mentioned earlier there is a much bigger effort among a variety of "influencers" to show the behind the scenes reality these days.
Body Positivity is also a growing cause each and every day, with out current generation of young people one of the most tolerant and accepting yet.
We are from where we need to be, but given what I just went over, I am hopeful we are headed there!"That sounds promising.
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? " It's not censoring anything it's just letting people know that the image has been altered. | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? I'm pretty sure that constantly bombarding teenagers with an unobtainable image of what is sexy, what is desirable, what is hot etc is a bit more serious than ensuring that they aren't challenged or upset. This stuff kills people, it screws them up for life This is why we have a snowflake generation who are so protected and wrapped in cotton wool. Bring back national service and put them in the army for two years... " so how did national service work out for you? Oh yes that's right you didn't have to do it... anyway you wouldn't need national service if they got a regular caning in school. Beat some sense into them. Overall our youngsters are a credit to us given the challenges they face that we would never have dreamed of. I am glad I grew up in my time, and wouldn't want to be young now. Body dysmorphia, self harm, knife crime, the list goes on. And all some can do is blame the victims.... how very grown up. | |||
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"Well it’s to protect the younger generation really Tom. I have no issue with it if it stops an anxious teen feeling shit about their (normal) body and self harming or worse because they won’t get the look of those they see on social media etc. I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? " Surely airbrushing is a form of censorship. It's trying to hide the blemishes and body shapes in order to fool the general public into thinking this is how you should look. | |||
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"I'm not sure the answer is to try and remove all roadbumps from life so out youngens aren't offended or challenged. Surely the better way is to educate them to deal with real life and the shit it throws at you at times... And to understand healthy use of media outlets rather than censoring stuff? It's not censoring anything it's just letting people know that the image has been altered. " You could argue by providing the additional information it is the exact opposite of censorship. given censorship is suppressing information. | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum.... I take it you don’t have daughters ? Or don't talk to them about this stuff and how damaging it is I think it’s a great idea , there’s a few models and celebrities already refuse to be airbrushed , well done to them I would add that boys are just as negatively impacted by unrealistic body ideals! Yes differently I guess , less self harming but much more likely to use steroids " And much more likely to end their lives! | |||
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"Twenty years ago when I was the younger generation I knew the photos in magazines were altered. I didn’t need to be told or need a warning. But then 20 years ago car manuals told you how to change the oil, now they warn you not to ingest the oil. Maybe we are just breeding a generation of simpletons" All of us with kids have bred them to be stupid. You're absolutely right. | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum...." Airbrushing should be banned. You get supermodels who are airbrushed. It is severely damaging the mental health of women. Airbrushing creates a false picture of somebody. | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum.... Airbrushing should be banned. You get supermodels who are airbrushed. It is severely damaging the mental health of women. Airbrushing creates a false picture of somebody. " And these people cope on a crisis .. How ? | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum.... Airbrushing should be banned. You get supermodels who are airbrushed. It is severely damaging the mental health of women. Airbrushing creates a false picture of somebody. And these people cope on a crisis .. How ?" But a crisis can be acute or chronic so I'm not sure the point you are making | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum.... Airbrushing should be banned. You get supermodels who are airbrushed. It is severely damaging the mental health of women. Airbrushing creates a false picture of somebody. And these people cope on a crisis .. How ?" Would you be happy if you bought something that didn't do what is said on the tin? | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum.... Airbrushing should be banned. You get supermodels who are airbrushed. It is severely damaging the mental health of women. Airbrushing creates a false picture of somebody. And these people cope on a crisis .. How ? Would you be happy if you bought something that didn't do what is said on the tin? " Tin labels are airbrushed too  | |||
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"Crazy nanny state types want warnings put on airbrushed photos to make us feel better about our own bodies... The lunatics are running this asylum.... Yes. Every time Tom buys a bigmac it looks fuck all like the image on the poster Airbrushing should be banned. You get supermodels who are airbrushed. It is severely damaging the mental health of women. Airbrushing creates a false picture of somebody. And these people cope on a crisis .. How ? Would you be happy if you bought something that didn't do what is said on the tin? " | |||
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"How many warnings should there be? This has been photoshopped. This model has been surgically enhanced. This model is wearing makeup. These clothes are structured. This lighting is deceptively flattering." Bollocks to pictures. Just include a line drawing by a 4yo who's eaten blue smarties, as an approximation. | |||
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