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By *eard and Tatts OP   Couple
25 weeks ago

Cwmbran

A reclusive tribe in the Amazon finally got hooked up to the internet, thanks to Elon Musk — only to be torn apart by social media and pornography addiction, elders complain.

Brazil’s 2,000-member Marubo tribe has been left bitterly divided by the arrival of the Tesla founder’s Starlink service nine months ago, which connected the remote rainforest community along the Ituí River to the web for the first time

That is messed up....considering (I believe) that the internet is the cause of alot of today's issues why on earth would anyone do this?

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By (user no longer on site)
25 weeks ago

It’s insane yes the internet is the cause of a lot of issues today but it also does a lot of good

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By *allySlinkyWoman
25 weeks ago

Leeds

The ability to contact loved ones, access education and the emergency services

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"A reclusive tribe in the Amazon finally got hooked up to the internet, thanks to Elon Musk — only to be torn apart by social media and pornography addiction, elders complain.

Brazil’s 2,000-member Marubo tribe has been left bitterly divided by the arrival of the Tesla founder’s Starlink service nine months ago, which connected the remote rainforest community along the Ituí River to the web for the first time

That is messed up....considering (I believe) that the internet is the cause of alot of today's issues why on earth would anyone do this? "

Its sad really i can't believe they want to subject this remote tribe to the crap we have become used to

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By *allySlinkyWoman
25 weeks ago

Leeds

It has saved a life after a snake bite

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By (user no longer on site)
25 weeks ago


"It has saved a life after a snake bite"

Must be nearly 40 years since I drank snake-bite.

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester

I am of course believing every word you say because i don't watch the news or read newspapers, i find it sad because these people although they have very few modern amenities are happy, leave them be

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By *ellhungvweMan
25 weeks ago

Cheltenham

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

25 weeks ago

East Sussex

A story as old as time. Some parts of society see all progress as bad and some parts embrace it. I guess that's what's happened with these people.

I don't know why we'd want to keep people as a kind of museum piece really.

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By *eard and Tatts OP   Couple
25 weeks ago

Cwmbran

The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

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By *alandNitaCouple
25 weeks ago

Scunthorpe


"A reclusive tribe in the Amazon finally got hooked up to the internet, thanks to Elon Musk — only to be torn apart by social media and pornography addiction, elders complain.

Brazil’s 2,000-member Marubo tribe has been left bitterly divided by the arrival of the Tesla founder’s Starlink service nine months ago, which connected the remote rainforest community along the Ituí River to the web for the first time

That is messed up....considering (I believe) that the internet is the cause of alot of today's issues why on earth would anyone do this? "

The Internet is just a media, blaming the Internet for ANYTHING is like blaming Air for The Birdy Song, just because it allows it to be heard.

Cal

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"A story as old as time. Some parts of society see all progress as bad and some parts embrace it. I guess that's what's happened with these people.

I don't know why we'd want to keep people as a kind of museum piece really. "

because they are happy, technology spoils happiness

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By *ittlebirdWoman
25 weeks ago

The Big Smoke


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The Internet is just a media, blaming the Internet for ANYTHING is like blaming Air for The Birdy Song, just because it allows it to be heard.

Cal"

This. 100%

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By *icecouple561Couple
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25 weeks ago

East Sussex


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

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The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

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By *allySlinkyWoman
25 weeks ago

Leeds


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

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For Amazonians isn't it the tip of the spear ?

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By *eard and Tatts OP   Couple
25 weeks ago

Cwmbran


"A story as old as time. Some parts of society see all progress as bad and some parts embrace it. I guess that's what's happened with these people.

I don't know why we'd want to keep people as a kind of museum piece really. "

Maybe because they'd survive longer

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By *icecouple561Couple
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25 weeks ago

East Sussex


"A story as old as time. Some parts of society see all progress as bad and some parts embrace it. I guess that's what's happened with these people.

I don't know why we'd want to keep people as a kind of museum piece really. because they are happy, technology spoils happiness "

Got it!

Has anyone contacted David Attenborough I'm sure he could solve this

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By *eard and Tatts OP   Couple
25 weeks ago

Cwmbran


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

For Amazonians isn't it the tip of the spear ?"

In more ways then you think

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By *icecouple561Couple
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25 weeks ago

East Sussex


"A story as old as time. Some parts of society see all progress as bad and some parts embrace it. I guess that's what's happened with these people.

I don't know why we'd want to keep people as a kind of museum piece really.

Maybe because they'd survive longer "

In what sense, culturally or physically?

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By *allySlinkyWoman
25 weeks ago

Leeds


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it"

Countries like UAE block adult sites. Couldn't the Brazilian elders do that ?

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By *eard and Tatts OP   Couple
25 weeks ago

Cwmbran


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it"

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"A reclusive tribe in the Amazon finally got hooked up to the internet, thanks to Elon Musk — only to be torn apart by social media and pornography addiction, elders complain.

Brazil’s 2,000-member Marubo tribe has been left bitterly divided by the arrival of the Tesla founder’s Starlink service nine months ago, which connected the remote rainforest community along the Ituí River to the web for the first time

That is messed up....considering (I believe) that the internet is the cause of alot of today's issues why on earth would anyone do this?

The Internet is just a media, blaming the Internet for ANYTHING is like blaming Air for The Birdy Song, just because it allows it to be heard.

Cal"

So giving them internet has enriched their lives i don't think so, they were happy without it they can now see all the things they can't have and wank to the very realistic porn channels yes yes yes

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By *eard and Tatts OP   Couple
25 weeks ago

Cwmbran


"A story as old as time. Some parts of society see all progress as bad and some parts embrace it. I guess that's what's happened with these people.

I don't know why we'd want to keep people as a kind of museum piece really.

Maybe because they'd survive longer

In what sense, culturally or physically?"

Both

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

25 weeks ago

East Sussex


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

Countries like UAE block adult sites. Couldn't the Brazilian elders do that ?"

Access is already limited because people weren't hunting or growing food.

I don't think we should be deciding what parts of modern tech other people have access to though

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By *ittlebirdWoman
25 weeks ago

The Big Smoke


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back"

Knowledge isn’t a burden. Learning to use it wisely is

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"A story as old as time. Some parts of society see all progress as bad and some parts embrace it. I guess that's what's happened with these people.

I don't know why we'd want to keep people as a kind of museum piece really. because they are happy, technology spoils happiness

Got it!

Has anyone contacted David Attenborough I'm sure he could solve this "

lol he's only interested in animals are you describing these people as an indigenous species?

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

25 weeks ago

East Sussex


"A story as old as time. Some parts of society see all progress as bad and some parts embrace it. I guess that's what's happened with these people.

I don't know why we'd want to keep people as a kind of museum piece really.

Maybe because they'd survive longer

In what sense, culturally or physically?

Both

"

Ok. The people of the tribe have said that they would like to keep the net. They seem to feel it's mostly improved things.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

25 weeks ago

East Sussex


"A story as old as time. Some parts of society see all progress as bad and some parts embrace it. I guess that's what's happened with these people.

I don't know why we'd want to keep people as a kind of museum piece really. because they are happy, technology spoils happiness

Got it!

Has anyone contacted David Attenborough I'm sure he could solve this lol he's only interested in animals are you describing these people as an indigenous species? "

He used to do anthropology stuff too. Back in the seventies

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
25 weeks ago

Herts


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

Knowledge isn’t a burden. Learning to use it wisely is "

Not always true. If my brain was lighter I’d be taller. Probably.

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"A story as old as time. Some parts of society see all progress as bad and some parts embrace it. I guess that's what's happened with these people.

I don't know why we'd want to keep people as a kind of museum piece really.

Maybe because they'd survive longer

In what sense, culturally or physically?

Both

Ok. The people of the tribe have said that they would like to keep the net. They seem to feel it's mostly improved things."

These tribes are governed by the males and the males are hooked on porn

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By *ittlebirdWoman
25 weeks ago

The Big Smoke


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

Knowledge isn’t a burden. Learning to use it wisely is

Not always true. If my brain was lighter I’d be taller. Probably. "

Shit. You got me on this… this is why I’m smol

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

25 weeks ago

East Sussex


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back"

They could address the problem. They have the opportunity to recognise the pitfalls at the early stages and do something about it.

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"A story as old as time. Some parts of society see all progress as bad and some parts embrace it. I guess that's what's happened with these people.

I don't know why we'd want to keep people as a kind of museum piece really. because they are happy, technology spoils happiness

Got it!

Has anyone contacted David Attenborough I'm sure he could solve this lol he's only interested in animals are you describing these people as an indigenous species?

He used to do anthropology stuff too. Back in the seventies "

ahhhh ok 54 years ago

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By (user no longer on site)
25 weeks ago

They noted the younger members were lazy as a result of internet. Some parents were thankful for the educational opportunities the internet afforded their families. Others worried about the addictive nature and how children reacted to the idea of being without internet.

To think they walked through the depths of the Amazon with the satellites on their backs to bring this to their communities in an effort to speed up emergency response, only to see it affect them so much in only nine months was mad. It reminds me of an article from some years back saying technology heads such as Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, and others delay and restrict screen time for their children for decades.

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By *eard and Tatts OP   Couple
25 weeks ago

Cwmbran


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

They could address the problem. They have the opportunity to recognise the pitfalls at the early stages and do something about it. "

Good luck with that but happy to be proved wrong

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By *illan-KillashMan
25 weeks ago

London/Sussex/Surrey/Berks/Hants

Did any of them join Fab?

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By *ornucopiaMan
25 weeks ago

Bexley

A microcosm of the macrocosm!

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"Did any of them join Fab?

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yes long way to travel mind

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By *eard and Tatts OP   Couple
25 weeks ago

Cwmbran


"Did any of them join Fab?

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Yeah I expect to see a tribes forum

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By *eroLondonMan
25 weeks ago

Covent Garden


"It has saved a life after a snake bite

Must be nearly 40 years since I drank snake-bite. "

For you dear fellow we shall hook it up for you in your arm and admister it via IV.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
25 weeks ago

Leeds


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Yeah I expect to see a tribes forum "

Do all the Amazonians have Brazilian waxing ?

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By *illan-KillashMan
25 weeks ago

London/Sussex/Surrey/Berks/Hants


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Yeah I expect to see a tribes forum

Do all the Amazonians have Brazilian waxing ?"

Sydney University research.......

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By *eard and Tatts OP   Couple
25 weeks ago

Cwmbran


"

Yeah I expect to see a tribes forum

Do all the Amazonians have Brazilian waxing ?"

Actually, I'm wondering what the tribal men think of shaved pussies?

It must be fascinating to see their reactions to certain porn categories

From confusing, arousing to just what the actual fuck did I just watch?

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By *hristopherd999Man
25 weeks ago

Brentwood

Have they signed up to Amazon Prime?

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

25 weeks ago

East Sussex


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

They could address the problem. They have the opportunity to recognise the pitfalls at the early stages and do something about it.

Good luck with that but happy to be proved wrong "

That's sort of my point. Human nature seems to be that we're unable to be proactive in the face of obvious problems. It's been recognised that the internet is problematic in some respects and some of these people are complaining about it but I don't know if they're doing anything about it.

Much like all of us. We're all moaning that kids have too much screen time but buying them the screens and not restricting their access in many cases or checking what they're looking at.

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By *eard and Tatts OP   Couple
25 weeks ago

Cwmbran

Ba dum

Tish

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By *ornucopiaMan
25 weeks ago

Bexley

Will they be getting an infrastrucure next?

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

They could address the problem. They have the opportunity to recognise the pitfalls at the early stages and do something about it.

Good luck with that but happy to be proved wrong

That's sort of my point. Human nature seems to be that we're unable to be proactive in the face of obvious problems. It's been recognised that the internet is problematic in some respects and some of these people are complaining about it but I don't know if they're doing anything about it.

Much like all of us. We're all moaning that kids have too much screen time but buying them the screens and not restricting their access in many cases or checking what they're looking at. "

Humans naturally move toward technology because in many instances its the lazy option, bank card, phone, watch saves you using cash, online shopping saves you going to the shops, online food delivery saves you going out, internet problem solving saves going to the library, computer at home saves going to work, no cash no banks etc etc etc its somehow better to go and do it rather than waste hours online trying to do something that you could physically do in an hour or two in person

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

They could address the problem. They have the opportunity to recognise the pitfalls at the early stages and do something about it.

Good luck with that but happy to be proved wrong

That's sort of my point. Human nature seems to be that we're unable to be proactive in the face of obvious problems. It's been recognised that the internet is problematic in some respects and some of these people are complaining about it but I don't know if they're doing anything about it.

Much like all of us. We're all moaning that kids have too much screen time but buying them the screens and not restricting their access in many cases or checking what they're looking at. Humans naturally move toward technology because in many instances its the lazy option, bank card, phone, watch saves you using cash, online shopping saves you going to the shops, online food delivery saves you going out, internet problem solving saves going to the library, computer at home saves going to work, no cash no banks etc etc etc its somehow better to go and do it rather than waste hours online trying to do something that you could physically do in an hour or two in person "

I appreciate its good for people who have mobility issues

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By *eard and Tatts OP   Couple
25 weeks ago

Cwmbran


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

They could address the problem. They have the opportunity to recognise the pitfalls at the early stages and do something about it.

Good luck with that but happy to be proved wrong

That's sort of my point. Human nature seems to be that we're unable to be proactive in the face of obvious problems. It's been recognised that the internet is problematic in some respects and some of these people are complaining about it but I don't know if they're doing anything about it.

Much like all of us. We're all moaning that kids have too much screen time but buying them the screens and not restricting their access in many cases or checking what they're looking at. "

Ultimately, technology will be our undoing regardless of the benefits we will get in the meantime. Just seems a shame to introduce it to a population that was doing just fine without it

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

25 weeks ago

East Sussex


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

They could address the problem. They have the opportunity to recognise the pitfalls at the early stages and do something about it.

Good luck with that but happy to be proved wrong

That's sort of my point. Human nature seems to be that we're unable to be proactive in the face of obvious problems. It's been recognised that the internet is problematic in some respects and some of these people are complaining about it but I don't know if they're doing anything about it.

Much like all of us. We're all moaning that kids have too much screen time but buying them the screens and not restricting their access in many cases or checking what they're looking at. Humans naturally move toward technology because in many instances its the lazy option, bank card, phone, watch saves you using cash, online shopping saves you going to the shops, online food delivery saves you going out, internet problem solving saves going to the library, computer at home saves going to work, no cash no banks etc etc etc its somehow better to go and do it rather than waste hours online trying to do something that you could physically do in an hour or two in person "

I think progress is about making life easier. It doesn't automatically make it good but it is unstoppable. I don't think any of us would want to go back to pre antibiotic days for instance and I rather like having a washing machine.

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

They could address the problem. They have the opportunity to recognise the pitfalls at the early stages and do something about it.

Good luck with that but happy to be proved wrong

That's sort of my point. Human nature seems to be that we're unable to be proactive in the face of obvious problems. It's been recognised that the internet is problematic in some respects and some of these people are complaining about it but I don't know if they're doing anything about it.

Much like all of us. We're all moaning that kids have too much screen time but buying them the screens and not restricting their access in many cases or checking what they're looking at. Humans naturally move toward technology because in many instances its the lazy option, bank card, phone, watch saves you using cash, online shopping saves you going to the shops, online food delivery saves you going out, internet problem solving saves going to the library, computer at home saves going to work, no cash no banks etc etc etc its somehow better to go and do it rather than waste hours online trying to do something that you could physically do in an hour or two in person

I think progress is about making life easier. It doesn't automatically make it good but it is unstoppable. I don't think any of us would want to go back to pre antibiotic days for instance and I rather like having a washing machine. "

Another thing thats not great for our bodies stopping our own immune systems curing the problems..... Go to the Dr whats the first thing he/she prescribes Antibiotics I'm sorry I'm not lazy and would rather go out and get what i need unfortunately the internet has actually made it difficult to buy somethings you need. I use technology but i don't enjoy it

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

25 weeks ago

East Sussex


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

They could address the problem. They have the opportunity to recognise the pitfalls at the early stages and do something about it.

Good luck with that but happy to be proved wrong

That's sort of my point. Human nature seems to be that we're unable to be proactive in the face of obvious problems. It's been recognised that the internet is problematic in some respects and some of these people are complaining about it but I don't know if they're doing anything about it.

Much like all of us. We're all moaning that kids have too much screen time but buying them the screens and not restricting their access in many cases or checking what they're looking at. Humans naturally move toward technology because in many instances its the lazy option, bank card, phone, watch saves you using cash, online shopping saves you going to the shops, online food delivery saves you going out, internet problem solving saves going to the library, computer at home saves going to work, no cash no banks etc etc etc its somehow better to go and do it rather than waste hours online trying to do something that you could physically do in an hour or two in person

I think progress is about making life easier. It doesn't automatically make it good but it is unstoppable. I don't think any of us would want to go back to pre antibiotic days for instance and I rather like having a washing machine. Another thing thats not great for our bodies stopping our own immune systems curing the problems..... Go to the Dr whats the first thing he/she prescribes Antibiotics I'm sorry I'm not lazy and would rather go out and get what i need unfortunately the internet has actually made it difficult to buy somethings you need. I use technology but i don't enjoy it "

My doctor won't prescribe antibiotics unless it's vital. I take them happily and use my washing machine with gay abandon. No way am o going down to beat my smalls against a rock in the river

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"The evidence is right there, after 9 months porn addiction has set in and that's just the tip of the sphere

The article I just read said that on balance they wouldn't go back.

I wonder if they'll address the problem of porn addiction and aggressive behaviour by men or do what we're all doing and ignore it until it's too late whilst complaining about it

They don't have a choice. They have the burden of knowledge and can never go back

They could address the problem. They have the opportunity to recognise the pitfalls at the early stages and do something about it.

Good luck with that but happy to be proved wrong

That's sort of my point. Human nature seems to be that we're unable to be proactive in the face of obvious problems. It's been recognised that the internet is problematic in some respects and some of these people are complaining about it but I don't know if they're doing anything about it.

Much like all of us. We're all moaning that kids have too much screen time but buying them the screens and not restricting their access in many cases or checking what they're looking at. Humans naturally move toward technology because in many instances its the lazy option, bank card, phone, watch saves you using cash, online shopping saves you going to the shops, online food delivery saves you going out, internet problem solving saves going to the library, computer at home saves going to work, no cash no banks etc etc etc its somehow better to go and do it rather than waste hours online trying to do something that you could physically do in an hour or two in person

I think progress is about making life easier. It doesn't automatically make it good but it is unstoppable. I don't think any of us would want to go back to pre antibiotic days for instance and I rather like having a washing machine. Another thing thats not great for our bodies stopping our own immune systems curing the problems..... Go to the Dr whats the first thing he/she prescribes Antibiotics I'm sorry I'm not lazy and would rather go out and get what i need unfortunately the internet has actually made it difficult to buy somethings you need. I use technology but i don't enjoy it

My doctor won't prescribe antibiotics unless it's vital. I take them happily and use my washing machine with gay abandon. No way am o going down to beat my smalls against a rock in the river "

cmon you sit on your washing machine and overload it and whats wrong with bashing your smalls on a rock

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25 weeks ago


"It has saved a life after a snake bite

Must be nearly 40 years since I drank snake-bite.

For you dear fellow we shall hook it up for you in your arm and admister it via IV."

As ever a considerate thought for the geriatrics. Could you also book me in to Dignitas - just a single ticket with Wizz or easyJet from Luton please.

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By *ornucopiaMan
25 weeks ago

Bexley


"... I don't think any of us would want to go back to pre antibiotic days for instance and I rather like having a washing machine. "

Washing machines are not good bedfellows with water meters or, for that matter, electricity meters.

I have a washing machine which isn't even plumbed in. i just have it there so visitors don't think I am abnormal.

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By *ripfillMan
25 weeks ago

havant


"A reclusive tribe in the Amazon finally got hooked up to the internet, thanks to Elon Musk — only to be torn apart by social media and pornography addiction, elders complain.

Brazil’s 2,000-member Marubo tribe has been left bitterly divided by the arrival of the Tesla founder’s Starlink service nine months ago, which connected the remote rainforest community along the Ituí River to the web for the first time

That is messed up....considering (I believe) that the internet is the cause of alot of today's issues why on earth would anyone do this? "

That’s awful, while it’s impossible in some ways to halt progress depending on how you define it I agree with your comments

Is it Mr Musk trying to play God …. ?

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By *uffolkcouple-bi onlyCouple
25 weeks ago

West Suffolk


"A reclusive tribe in the Amazon finally got hooked up to the internet, thanks to Elon Musk — only to be torn apart by social media and pornography addiction, elders complain.

Brazil’s 2,000-member Marubo tribe has been left bitterly divided by the arrival of the Tesla founder’s Starlink service nine months ago, which connected the remote rainforest community along the Ituí River to the web for the first time

That is messed up....considering (I believe) that the internet is the cause of alot of today's issues why on earth would anyone do this? "

The internet doesn’t cause any issues, it’s how people use it. People cause the issues. A gun is harmless until someone picks it up and points it at someone

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By *unchalMan
25 weeks ago

Dartford

Not sure what to make of this. Is this a these are such simple folk they can’t manage the internet kind of thing? Access to the internet did absolutely nothing to these people that they didn’t do to themselves. I still blame the parents.

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By *odgerMooreMan
25 weeks ago

Carlisle

Ive got a meet there on Friday!!!

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"A reclusive tribe in the Amazon finally got hooked up to the internet, thanks to Elon Musk — only to be torn apart by social media and pornography addiction, elders complain.

Brazil’s 2,000-member Marubo tribe has been left bitterly divided by the arrival of the Tesla founder’s Starlink service nine months ago, which connected the remote rainforest community along the Ituí River to the web for the first time

That is messed up....considering (I believe) that the internet is the cause of alot of today's issues why on earth would anyone do this?

That’s awful, while it’s impossible in some ways to halt progress depending on how you define it I agree with your comments

Is it Mr Musk trying to play God …. ? "

Mr Musk is extending his audience

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"Ive got a meet there on Friday!!! "
in the rain forest that could be anywhere in England at the moment

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By *lowupdollTV/TS
25 weeks ago

Herts

Tbh I thought this would be about Luton

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By *ornucopiaMan
25 weeks ago

Bexley


"A reclusive tribe in the Amazon finally got hooked up to the internet, thanks to Elon Musk — only to be torn apart by social media and pornography addiction, elders complain.

Brazil’s 2,000-member Marubo tribe has been left bitterly divided by the arrival of the Tesla founder’s Starlink service nine months ago, which connected the remote rainforest community along the Ituí River to the web for the first time

That is messed up....considering (I believe) that the internet is the cause of alot of today's issues why on earth would anyone do this?

That’s awful, while it’s impossible in some ways to halt progress depending on how you define it I agree with your comments

Is it Mr Musk trying to play God …. ? Mr Musk is extending his audience "

Who is Elon Musk and who constitutes his audience?

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By *ris GrayMan
25 weeks ago

Dorchester


"A reclusive tribe in the Amazon finally got hooked up to the internet, thanks to Elon Musk — only to be torn apart by social media and pornography addiction, elders complain.

Brazil’s 2,000-member Marubo tribe has been left bitterly divided by the arrival of the Tesla founder’s Starlink service nine months ago, which connected the remote rainforest community along the Ituí River to the web for the first time

That is messed up....considering (I believe) that the internet is the cause of alot of today's issues why on earth would anyone do this?

That’s awful, while it’s impossible in some ways to halt progress depending on how you define it I agree with your comments

Is it Mr Musk trying to play God …. ? Mr Musk is extending his audience

Who is Elon Musk and who constitutes his audience?"

some wealthy American or canadian i think introduced Tesla automobiles to us, a technological whizz kid

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By *own PeriscopeMan
25 weeks ago

the hawkhills

Think this is Musk just fulfilling his god complex.

Should be like Star trek where they don't make stuff known to the locals till they are at place to cope with it. It will only be a recipe for things getting worse in their community.

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By *weet LisaTV/TS
25 weeks ago

Crawley

According to quotes from the elders the younger people are now hooked on porn and social media.

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By *ob Carpe DiemMan
25 weeks ago

Torquay

Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, give him the internet and he'll wank himself to death watching porn

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By *ayPrimeMan
25 weeks ago

Leeds

Lmao Christ, mere weeks of internet exposure and it’s the last days of Rome.

What exactly have we all become desensitised to?

Mind you that bear that did a whole shipment of sniff in one sitting ended up having a career in Hollywood so maybe they were just unlucky?

Although…are we sure they weren’t just revolted by Elon Musk? He’s a worse example of repellent western civilisation than the internet.

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By *agatoXXXMan
25 weeks ago

Gone and completely forgotten.


"Did any of them join Fab?

"

Admin are working on the Amazonian section as we speak.

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By *unchalMan
25 weeks ago

Dartford


"Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, give him the internet and he'll wank himself to death watching porn "

I lose track of time sometimes but unlikely to die from too much porn. Or wanking.

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By *weet LisaTV/TS
25 weeks ago

Crawley

From the quotes it said that some younger people are now more sexually aggressive. They're on chat groups talking about kinky porn. Some have become withdrawn.

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By *icecouple561Couple
Forum Mod

25 weeks ago

East Sussex


"From the quotes it said that some younger people are now more sexually aggressive. They're on chat groups talking about kinky porn. Some have become withdrawn."

The genie's out of the lamp.

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By *ornucopiaMan
25 weeks ago

Bexley


"Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, give him the internet and he'll wank himself to death watching porn

I lose track of time sometimes but unlikely to die from too much porn. Or wanking. "

Surely, blindness is the traditional outcome?

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By *agatoXXXMan
25 weeks ago

Gone and completely forgotten.


"Give a man a fish and he'll eat for a day, give him the internet and he'll wank himself to death watching porn

I lose track of time sometimes but unlikely to die from too much porn. Or wanking.

Surely, blindness is the traditional outcome?

"

More work for Sight Savers.

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