Caroline Flack
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TriumphStag3.0V8 said:
The Mad Monk said:
Danny Cipriani expresses his grief over the death of Caroline Flack.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-515941...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51587950
An ex-boyfriend takes to social media to show his sorrow over someone who complained she was hounded on social media.
No irony then?
Fecking been all over the BBC this morning. On 3-4 times in the last hour.https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-the-papers-515941...
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/rugby-union/51587950
An ex-boyfriend takes to social media to show his sorrow over someone who complained she was hounded on social media.
No irony then?
Edited by The Mad Monk on Saturday 22 February 08:45
Maybe it's just me but if I had lost a loved one, I would be grieving about it quietly with some dignity, not wailing on national TV. Especially when i am blaming "hounding by the media"
I must be so out of touch.
wsurfa said:
Some of the background might be that Cips posted a short tweet disparaging the media's ability to lie and encourage bullying and his sorrow at her passing (an ex of his). Immediately some ex-talksport dickwad threw a load of abuse at him, this will have been seen by hundreds of thousands. Caroline called him shortly before killing herself, he missed the call as he was on the field.
And it needs to be played every 20 minutes on the UKs main news channel because????TriumphStag3.0V8 said:
wsurfa said:
Some of the background might be that Cips posted a short tweet disparaging the media's ability to lie and encourage bullying and his sorrow at her passing (an ex of his). Immediately some ex-talksport dickwad threw a load of abuse at him, this will have been seen by hundreds of thousands. Caroline called him shortly before killing herself, he missed the call as he was on the field.
And it needs to be played every 20 minutes on the UKs main news channel because????Everything the media runs is driven by data. If you don't like a topic then don't click on the articles, share them, comment on them, or even write about them in general on PH or anywhere else.
Clicking something and sharing or commenting "this is a lot of rubbish, nobody wants to see this" is only fuelling another article like it tomorrow.
Algarve said:
TriumphStag3.0V8 said:
wsurfa said:
Some of the background might be that Cips posted a short tweet disparaging the media's ability to lie and encourage bullying and his sorrow at her passing (an ex of his). Immediately some ex-talksport dickwad threw a load of abuse at him, this will have been seen by hundreds of thousands. Caroline called him shortly before killing herself, he missed the call as he was on the field.
And it needs to be played every 20 minutes on the UKs main news channel because????Everything the media runs is driven by data. If you don't like a topic then don't click on the articles, share them, comment on them, or even write about them in general on PH or anywhere else.
Clicking something and sharing or commenting "this is a lot of rubbish, nobody wants to see this" is only fuelling another article like it tomorrow.
Algarve said:
Because people like you find it noteworthy enough to spend your free time discussing it on the internet.
Everything the media runs is driven by data. If you don't like a topic then don't click on the articles, share them, comment on them, or even write about them in general on PH or anywhere else.
Clicking something and sharing or commenting "this is a lot of rubbish, nobody wants to see this" is only fuelling another article like it tomorrow.
So, much like this thread then.......Everything the media runs is driven by data. If you don't like a topic then don't click on the articles, share them, comment on them, or even write about them in general on PH or anywhere else.
Clicking something and sharing or commenting "this is a lot of rubbish, nobody wants to see this" is only fuelling another article like it tomorrow.
NWTony said:
Pothole said:
Driver101 said:
That is childish.
I can't remember her relationship with Harry Styles, but if a 32 year old guy went out with a 17 year old girl it would draw criticism.
I can only think it's a good thing that an adult male cannot remember that entirely unimportant fact about someone else he has no connection to (unless you do).I can't remember her relationship with Harry Styles, but if a 32 year old guy went out with a 17 year old girl it would draw criticism.
Many things draw criticism. Not all criticism is warranted.
Age is a funny thing. I dated a 19 year old for 6 months when I was 29 (and a 20 year old for a year when I was 30.) I remember no criticism and nobody called me a "nonce" within my earshot. (she wouldn't have known what it meant, being Canadian, I expect, so might have heard it and not remarked on it, but I doubt it as I'm not a "public figure" who everyone thinks is public property and a free target for scorn and derision.
Flack was called a nonce by a few people on Twitter when she was dating Styles. She was not at any time committing a paedophile offence.
Would/should my situation have been judged differently had my relationship begun 2 years earlier? Should the age of consent be raised accordingly?
Caroline would be 16+7=23 minimum.
You would be 15+7=22.
Congrats
In both instances they were a great thrill, but hardly compatible life partners, both at very different chapters of their lives to where I was.
If CF and HS had fun, and I sense he still admired her, then good on them both.
Randy Winkman said:
Pothole said:
TriumphStag3.0V8 said:
And it needs to be played every 20 minutes on the UKs main news channel because????
Nothing else has happenedFermit and Sexy Sarah said:
NWTony said:
Pothole said:
Driver101 said:
That is childish.
I can't remember her relationship with Harry Styles, but if a 32 year old guy went out with a 17 year old girl it would draw criticism.
I can only think it's a good thing that an adult male cannot remember that entirely unimportant fact about someone else he has no connection to (unless you do).I can't remember her relationship with Harry Styles, but if a 32 year old guy went out with a 17 year old girl it would draw criticism.
Many things draw criticism. Not all criticism is warranted.
Age is a funny thing. I dated a 19 year old for 6 months when I was 29 (and a 20 year old for a year when I was 30.) I remember no criticism and nobody called me a "nonce" within my earshot. (she wouldn't have known what it meant, being Canadian, I expect, so might have heard it and not remarked on it, but I doubt it as I'm not a "public figure" who everyone thinks is public property and a free target for scorn and derision.
Flack was called a nonce by a few people on Twitter when she was dating Styles. She was not at any time committing a paedophile offence.
Would/should my situation have been judged differently had my relationship begun 2 years earlier? Should the age of consent be raised accordingly?
Caroline would be 16+7=23 minimum.
You would be 15+7=22.
Congrats
In both instances they were a great thrill, but hardly compatible life partners, both at very different chapters of their lives to where I was.
If CF and HS had fun, and I sense he still admired her, then good on them both.
Have a little look to Harry Styles at 17. He didn't even look 17. There's still a good difference between 17,19 and 21.
Algarve said:
Because people like you find it noteworthy enough to spend your free time discussing it on the internet.
Everything the media runs is driven by data. If you don't like a topic then don't click on the articles, share them, comment on them, or even write about them in general on PH or anywhere else.
Clicking something and sharing or commenting "this is a lot of rubbish, nobody wants to see this" is only fuelling another article like it tomorrow.
I think you miss the point of a discussion forum my friend. If the only people allowed to comment on a "news" item were those that though it was great, the world would be a very boring place.Everything the media runs is driven by data. If you don't like a topic then don't click on the articles, share them, comment on them, or even write about them in general on PH or anywhere else.
Clicking something and sharing or commenting "this is a lot of rubbish, nobody wants to see this" is only fuelling another article like it tomorrow.
So because I have had enough of Cips moaning about his missus on TV, there is something wrong with me mentioning it on a thread about the subject. Hmmm OK pal.
you do realise that is how you find out other peoples opinions on things, yes?As for turnips... WTF?. The closest analogy to that load of tosh would be that I filmed the piece. I can assure you i didnt
Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
Driver101 said:
How did their family feel? Were they totally comfortable?
I never actually met either set of parents, all knew of my existence mind, and nothing was fed back that anyone was ever unhappy. Ask dads if they would be happy if their immature 17 daughter started going out with a 32 year old. I'd confidentially bet that a high percentage wouldn't be amused about it.
A 32 year old has little in common with a 17 year old. The maturity difference is huge. He even looked like a 14 year old boy back then.
Driver101 said:
A 32 year old has little in common with a 17 year old. The maturity difference is huge. He even looked like a 14 year old boy back then.
Keith Lemon nailed it beautifully on Celebrity Juice, when she was a guest. 'Caroline, you're going to have a pretty crappy bonfire night' Her, 'why's that?!' KL, 'because your boyfriend's not even old enough to buy sparklers'Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
Driver101 said:
A 32 year old has little in common with a 17 year old. The maturity difference is huge. He even looked like a 14 year old boy back then.
Keith Lemon nailed it beautifully on Celebrity Juice, when she was a guest. 'Caroline, you're going to have a pretty crappy bonfire night' Her, 'why's that?!' KL, 'because your boyfriend's not even old enough to buy sparklers'TriumphStag3.0V8 said:
Flumpo said:
Most people on watch in a 20 min cycle unless something is unfolding live.
Or if you are working somewhere where it is on in the background and have no choice in the matter.....Let’s have a no news repeat work day for news channels, like some radio stations do with songs.
Or maybe #prayforthosewebackgroundnews
1602Mark said:
Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
Driver101 said:
A 32 year old has little in common with a 17 year old. The maturity difference is huge. He even looked like a 14 year old boy back then.
Keith Lemon nailed it beautifully on Celebrity Juice, when she was a guest. 'Caroline, you're going to have a pretty crappy bonfire night' Her, 'why's that?!' KL, 'because your boyfriend's not even old enough to buy sparklers'Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
1602Mark said:
Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:
Driver101 said:
A 32 year old has little in common with a 17 year old. The maturity difference is huge. He even looked like a 14 year old boy back then.
Keith Lemon nailed it beautifully on Celebrity Juice, when she was a guest. 'Caroline, you're going to have a pretty crappy bonfire night' Her, 'why's that?!' KL, 'because your boyfriend's not even old enough to buy sparklers'It's an interesting one with Leigh Francis, as Bo Selecta was as far as 'be kind' as possible, some of it was downright nasty (I was a big fan BTW) but then we get into the whole what comedy is acceptable debate which I don't think is for this thread.
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