The Kintyre Forum

I'm not sure if this news story is in Scotland or not:

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/apr/09/paris-brown-stands-down-twitter

but here in Kent it is attracting a great deal of attention. Personally, I believe the fault lies with the unelected and unnecessary Police and Crime Commissioner (Did you get these in Scotland?) and it should be her resigning.

Nevertheless, I think it has thrown up an issue I feel strongly about: putting things on these social networking sites. I am always saying to young people how they must think constantly about what they are putting out there for any future employer to see. I also appreciate there is a very dark side to these where bullying is on the increase. Unbelievably, despite age settings, I know lots of primary-aged kids who go on Facebook and other social networking sites. I can't understand some people's idea of never leaving their computers in order to socialise or those who offer every single part of their lives including showing pics of their dinner or even those who see it as THE most important element of their lives! But this story above shows we must get over to youngsters how important it is to be really careful.

Or am I just an old fuddy-duddy again???

Not Fuddy Duddy at all.Good point though.

I cant personally see the point about broadcasting how regular my bowel movements or similar are to the rest of the saddos on facebook, or indeed Twitter whatever that is, but if people are stupid enough to do it then hell mend them.
I feel a bit of sympathy for the young girl who has been forced to resign from the totally pointless position she recently attained but if running with the herd is that important to you, you cant complain when you fall foul of your own actions.
On the other hand, the young girl who was taking pictures of what was supposed to be a meal did show it can be useful.

What I find absolutely pathetic is that the Police are investigating whether any crimes have been commited regarding her comments, talk about putting your resources to good use whilst I'm sure there are far more serious matters that they could be 'investigating' ............. These comments were from about 2 years ago, so who exactly dug them up and reported them ?, and if they were offended or thought they were THAT serious why weren't they reported and investigated at the time ?
You try going to the police if you get threatened on any of these sites and you will more than likely be told to "Do one, it's nowt to do with us" To be honest I find the whole affair laughable, as is the creation of this role that she was given.

What is the world coming to !!

Pete.