Paul Sutton @zleap@qoto.org

@scrwd

Not sure, but I have boosted . Courses should be inclusive to all, so materials can be adapted for different needs.

@axios

So this could say more about the US (Not everyone) where a convicted felon, racist, misogamyst can with the popular vote. He MUST be doing something right, even if people don't like or agree with him or his policies.

@matuzo er

There has been a slow exodus for some time, due to rising levels of toxicity, it would make sense that given the US election that there would be a peek in Migration.

Would be interesting perhaps to get an insight in to what is happening.

@olives

Just tagging you as you commented about NSPCC research, Just found this article (not by them) but interesting conclusions with regard to social media and mental health, I need to read this more fully.

New study challenges social media's mental health impact

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241106132656.htm

I think this is perhaps a good point "so what this research could be flagging is how long we spend on social media might matter less for mental health, as opposed to how we're using it and engaging with it."

@olives

I was just quoting the article, i actually agree with you on the NSPCC it seems they have caused more damage than they wanted to prevent with their views

@Rhodium103

Perhaps "internet or connected services" would be better,

@BeatlesLyricsB

Another girl, help! 1965

@Rhodium103

yeah good point

@bonifartius

Good point there, this about more than just social media, perhaps we can lobby governments to reflect this in these laws

@lupyuen

Could be interesting, I will take a look

Australia plans social media ban for under-16s

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gzd62g1r3o

This may or may not have implications for the Fediverse, however looking at this quote

"These tech companies are incredibly powerful. These apps have algorithms that drive people towards certain behaviour."

While this is the case on mainstream SM, we don't have algorithms here, so there is little to push content to people unless you follow specific hashtag. There is no financial gains either.

This could have implications here though

"There will be no exemptions on the age limit for children who have consent from their parents. The government says that the onus will be on social media platforms to show they are taking reasonable steps to prevent access."

Pehaps we should NOT be stopping young people from using social media, just change the nature of social media, like we have a different model here, that is far more civilised and respectful

You don't stop kids from crossing roads, you teach kids to cross the road safely, so we should be teaching young people how to treat each other with respect, and how to behave both in public and online.

Looking at the news on both BBC and ITV you would not think there was currently a war in Ukraine and a war in Gaza / Lebanon, all we seem to have is endless coverage of the post US election, with what seems to be odd headlines given a lower priority.

@europesays

Social media goes wild over a Squirrel seems to reflect how pathetic it can get on mainstream social media.

@EASE @dnjournals

I will share