8+ hour, 9+ min ago (1851+ words) It's August, and a show of hands in an auditorium filled with 300 students at All Saints Anglican School in Australia shows that few of the Grade 9 and 10 students sitting in plush red seats had heard of the country's impending ban on social media, much less how to prepare for it. An alarmed murmur spreads around the room as the students realize what's about to be lost. "Can you get your account back when you turn 16?" one girl asks. "What if I lie about my age?" asks another. Less than two weeks before the ban, we have more answers. From December 10, sites that meet the Australian government's definition of an "age-restricted social media platform" will need to show that they're doing enough to eject or block children under 16 or face fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars ($32 million). The list includes…...

8+ hour, 40+ min ago (318+ words) I'm a "technology Karen' according to my teenage son. While I don't rock a short, spiky, blonde haircut or yell at strangers in cafes, I think I get his point.I'm outnumbered in my home. I'm a "technology Karen" according to my teenage son While I don't rock a short, spiky, blonde haircut or yell at strangers in cafes, I think I get his point I'm outnumbered in my home My husband and two sons, aged 10 and 13, are technology mad They love computers, gaming, gadgets and basically anything with a screen My husband is a sensible grown-up and knows his limits (and the limits of his wife's patience) when it comes to such things But my sons would happily plonk themselves on an iPad or computer all day if I let them, only peeling themselves away for a snack It's…...

9+ hour, 18+ min ago (241+ words) Other parts of the forum have chat threads. We should have one! Let's chat, Millennials! Starting today August 7th, 2024, in order to post in the Married Couples, Courting Couples, or Singles forums, you will not be allowed to post if you have your Marital status designated as private. Announcements will be made in the respective forums as well but please note that if yours is currently listed as Private, you will need to submit a ticket in the Support Area to have yours changed. - /account/dismiss-notice?notice_id=118 CF has always been a site that welcomes people from different backgrounds and beliefs to participate in discussion and even debate. That is the nature of its ministry. In view of recent events emotions are running very high. We need to remind people of some basic principles in debating on this site. We need to…...

9+ hour, 18+ min ago (426+ words) A new dating app for dog lovers, Frolly, is winning attention abroad. It is not officially available in India yet, but its concept is gaining global buzz. Finally a dating app for dog lovers is here A new dating app for dog lovers, Frolly, is winning attention abroad. It is not officially available in India yet, but its concept is gaining global buzz. Anyone who has spent time on dating apps knows the familiar cycle. Endless swiping, a few dry conversations, and the occasional date with someone who announces over coffee that they are "not really looking for anything serious." Even with apps for every personality type today, finding a genuine match still feels like a lottery. And as more people adopt dogs and treat them like family, a pet has become the easiest way to start a conversation and…...

12+ hour, 10+ min ago (593+ words) Australia's world-first social media ban for children is days away but many tech firms involved are yet to reveal how they will implement it, with at least one planning to after the deadline has passed. Uncertainties remain about how and when underage users' accounts will be identified and deactivated, but experts say families should still talk now to prepare their children. The government plans to impose its Social Media Minimum Age obligation from December 10, demanding some online services take "reasonable steps to prevent Australian children under 16 from having accounts on their platforms". The restriction will apply to new and existing social media accounts, and to 10 social networks named by the eSafety Commissioner including YouTube, Instagram and Reddit. While some technology companies have outlined how they intend to make the changes, others such as Google and X are yet to publicly…...

13+ hour, 9+ min ago (1854+ words) Brisbane, Australia (CNN) " It's August, and a show of hands in an auditorium filled with 300 students at All Saints Anglican School in Australia shows that few of the Grade 9 and 10 students sitting in plush red seats had heard of the country's impending ban on social media, much less how to prepare for it. An alarmed murmur spreads around the room as the students realize what's about to be lost. "Can you get your account back when you turn 16?" one girl asks. "What if I lie about my age?" asks another. Less than two weeks before the ban, we have more answers. From December 10, sites that meet the Australian government's definition of an "age-restricted social media platform" will need to show that they're doing enough to eject or block children under 16 or face fines of up to 49.5 million Australian dollars ($32 million)....

16+ hour, 10+ min ago (948+ words) North Texas Business Trends Reporter Earlier this year Abbey Hagan inadvertently sparked a local dating revolution. The 28-year-old sales specialist, personally frustrated with the app scene, organized an in-person dating event on the Katy Trail without much more than the help of a couple friends and the viral power of social media. That first "Datey Trail" event was a smash hit, drawing nearly 800 D-FW singles " and Hagan kept going, organizing and hosting more events. Since that first balmy June evening her events, which now take place all over town, have drawn more than 5,000 attendees, and Hagan has become something of a local media sensation in her own right, with more than 10,000 followers on TikTok. Hagan " who has rebranded her fledgling enterprise as Datey " recently spoke with The News about the venture and her even bigger ambitions. (This interview has been…...

16+ hour, 10+ min ago (948+ words) North Texas Business Trends Reporter Earlier this year Abbey Hagan inadvertently sparked a local dating revolution. The 28-year-old sales specialist, personally frustrated with the app scene, organized an in-person dating event on the Katy Trail without much more than the help of a couple friends and the viral power of social media. That first "Datey Trail" event was a smash hit, drawing nearly 800 D-FW singles " and Hagan kept going, organizing and hosting more events. Since that first balmy June evening her events, which now take place all over town, have drawn more than 5,000 attendees, and Hagan has become something of a local media sensation in her own right, with more than 10,000 followers on TikTok. Hagan " who has rebranded her fledgling enterprise as Datey " recently spoke with The News about the venture and her even bigger ambitions. (This interview has been…...

18+ hour, 35+ min ago (140+ words) Instagram doesn't provide a native option to delete multiple comments at once. If you have hundreds of spam or unwanted comments, doing it manually is a nightmare. In this article, I'll show you a simple JavaScript script that automates the process directly from your browser. You need to use Instagram Web from a computer. Here's what to do: Paste this script into the console and press Enter: Activates the selection mode. Selects up to 20 comments (you can change this number). Clicks the Delete button when available. Confirms the deletion in the popup. batchSize: Change the number of comments to delete per cycle. Delays: If Instagram is slow, increase the setTimeout values. Works only on Instagram Web. Don't abuse it: Instagram may temporarily block actions if they're too fast. Use only on accounts you own....

18+ hour, 38+ min ago (451+ words) Social media is defined as the set of interactive Internet applications that facilitate (collaborative or individual) creation, curation and sharing of user-generated content. " Jenny L. Davis (2016). Social media has become one of the most influential tools, shaping public perception and opinions today. For many, it is not only the primary source of information but also the main lens through which they define truth and reality. A growing number of people now assume that whatever appears online is the truth, a dangerous misconception that blurs the line between fact, fiction and perception. Over time, social media has constructed a virtual reality that feels more authentic than real life, influencing thoughts, behaviours and values in ways that increasingly shape society. Unfortunately, this trend has begun to erode some of our cultural values and social norms. Some influencers, in pursuit of fame and followers,…...