Let's all take Blindboy seriously now...

Baggly · 08-02-2018 12:45PM

Deleted User wrote: »

Yeah..that's exactly the kind of blind boy/bandits output that I would consider the opposite of funny..

Each to their own i guess.

weldoninhio · 08-02-2018 12:46PM

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

Is it jealousy or a begrudgery at work here? I can guarantee he has done more for mental health in Ireland than you have and yet you see a problem with him speaking about it.

Ah the oul Irish fallback, begrudgery. :rolleyes:

What, in quantifiable terms, has he done for mental health in Ireland? You've made the claim, now back it up.

There are lots of famous people talking about mental health at the moment, how come I am not "jealous" or begrudging of them?

Danjamin1 · 08-02-2018 01:05PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

Ah the oul Irish fallback, begrudgery. :rolleyes:

What, in quantifiable terms, has he done for mental health in Ireland? You've made the claim, now back it up.

There are lots of famous people talking about mental health at the moment, how come I am not "jealous" or begrudging of them?

To be honest your just coming across as a bit simple & stubborn at this stage, are you really so close minded that you can't accept some people find his take on things interesting & helpful? And I don't mean in a professional psychoanalysis way before you say how dangerous his opinion is, I mean in a personal experience way.

For someone who doesn't seem to think much of him you have an awful lot to say in a thread about him!

optogirl · 08-02-2018 01:07PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

Ah the oul Irish fallback, begrudgery. :rolleyes:

What, in quantifiable terms, has he done for mental health in Ireland? You've made the claim, now back it up.

There are lots of famous people talking about mental health at the moment, how come I am not "jealous" or begrudging of them?

is it because, and this is just a hunch, he mentioned feminism? Like a red rag to a bull for a lot of people.

I'd say it's obvious that he's helped people from responses to his podcasts, book etc:

'Any human being would benefit from listening. Enjoy.'

'I look forward to hearing you every week and honestly do look at things in a more positive way after listening. '

'To be upfront and honest, I was expecting this podcast to be entertaining.. and it is. But what I wasn’t expecting was it to be so educational, thought provoking and warming.'

'In today’s f’d-up, non-stop, in-your-face, soylent green world, Blind Boy’s humor and knack for breaking things down to their most rudimentary elements in order to better understand is a much needed and liberating breath of fresh air. Step outside the fast lane, have a listen (and a laugh), exhale, and bask in a little introspection.'

Baggly · 08-02-2018 01:08PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

There are lots of famous people talking about mental health at the moment, how come I am not "jealous" or begrudging of them?

Well this isnt a thread about them, so would be a bit odd you going off on them here.

With regards to what he has done, a simple twitter search for 'blindboy mental health' indicates at a very basic level that hundreds of people appreciate his raising mental health as a topic for discussion and find value in him doing so.

But by all means, dont look into it youself. Asks other to do it for you; despite the fact you have your mind made up already.

RocketRaccoon · 08-02-2018 01:08PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

Ah the oul Irish fallback, begrudgery. :rolleyes:

What, in quantifiable terms, has he done for mental health in Ireland? You've made the claim, now back it up.

There are lots of famous people talking about mental health at the moment, how come I am not "jealous" or begrudging of them?

I've given my opinion on what I think he has done for mental health in this thread before. Feel free to go back and find it.

weldoninhio · 08-02-2018 01:27PM

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

I've given my opinion on what I think he has done for mental health in this thread before. Feel free to go back and find it.

So you are full of it, making nonsensical statements, i.e. "I can guarantee he's done more for mental health....." then back peddle furiously to, its my opinion when called out on it and asked to show what he's actually done for mental health.

optogirl · 08-02-2018 01:30PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

So you are full of it, making nonsensical statements, i.e. "I can guarantee he's done more for mental health....." then back peddle furiously to, its my opinion when called out on it and asked to show what he's actually done for mental health.

if people respond to his work saying it helped them, is that not enough? your rhetoric is what is nonsensical - back peddling furiously? Hardly.

Baggly · 08-02-2018 01:33PM

Do you have anything to add to the thread Weldi?

I dont think you are anti mental health? I just think you are anti BB?

Im waiting to hear why you think him using whatever profile he has to get people talking about their mental health is a bad thing?

Or do you just not like him on the LLS?

RocketRaccoon · 08-02-2018 01:54PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

So you are full of it, making nonsensical statements, i.e. "I can guarantee he's done more for mental health....." then back peddle furiously to, its my opinion when called out on it and asked to show what he's actually done for mental health.

I didn't "back peddle", I just stated that I have already posted what I think he has done for mental health. I'm not going to post it again.

And yes I do guarantee that he has done more for mental health in this country than you have.

RocketRaccoon · 08-02-2018 01:55PM

Pter wrote: »

Do you have anything to add to the thread Weldi?

I dont think you are anti mental health? I just think you are anti BB?

Im waiting to hear why you think him using whatever profile he has to get people talking about their mental health is a bad thing?

Or do you just not like him on the LLS?

Its because he has a bag on his head, plain and simple.

s7ryf3925pivug · 08-02-2018 02:10PM

It's a legitimate position to take issue with him wearing a bag and being in character for serious topics, if you feel they should be handled more solemnly. But I think it's a contradiction to also say he's a conformist mouthpiece, while essentially taking issue with him refusing to conform.

RocketRaccoon · 08-02-2018 02:25PM

Raven Rancid Slime wrote: »

It's a legitimate position to take issue with him wearing a bag and being in character for serious topics, if you feel they should be handled more solemnly. But I think it's a contradiction to also say he's a conformist mouthpiece, while essentially taking issue with him refusing to conform.

I dont pay any attention to what he's wearing, it's the words coming out of his mouth I'm more interested in. If Barack Obama one day decided to wear something ridiculous, it wouldn't affect his ability as a public speaker.

s7ryf3925pivug · 08-02-2018 02:29PM

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

Its because he has a bag on his head, plain and simple.

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

I dont pay any attention to what he's wearing, it's the words coming out of his mouth I'm more interested in. If Barack Obama one day decided to wear something ridiculous, it wouldn't affect his ability as a public speaker.

Huh?

RocketRaccoon · 08-02-2018 02:35PM

Raven Rancid Slime wrote: »

Huh?

I meant the other poster basically won't listen to BB and it's solely down to the bag.

weldoninhio · 08-02-2018 02:46PM

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

I didn't "back peddle", I just stated that I have already posted what I think he has done for mental health. I'm not going to post it again.

And yes I do guarantee that he has done more for mental health in this country than you have.

You guaranteed he'd done more for mental health than me. Now you won't back that up, and want me to go trawling through the thread for something you said god knows how long ago, and it won't be proof of anything he's done, it'll be your opinion. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

weldoninhio · 08-02-2018 02:49PM

Pter wrote: »

Do you have anything to add to the thread Weldi?

I dont think you are anti mental health? I just think you are anti BB?

Im waiting to hear why you think him using whatever profile he has to get people talking about their mental health is a bad thing?

Or do you just not like him on the LLS?

I've been adding to the thread all morning. I'm anti snake oil salesmen using a serious subject as a cash cow. I did a bit of trawling there online and much like Bressie, you can see BB's condition go from "anxiety and agoraphobia" in his early years chatting about it, to a "dark depression" in later chats as he realises that he can make a few $$$ off it.

Baggly · 08-02-2018 02:50PM

Yeah I'm asking you going to add anything else or just repeat the same contribution.

Multiple mental health issues..... but...but....that's just not possible......!

optogirl · 08-02-2018 02:54PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

I've been adding to the thread all morning. I'm anti snake oil salesmen using a serious subject as a cash cow. I did a bit of trawling there online and much like Bressie, you can see BB's condition go from "anxiety and agoraphobia" in his early years chatting about it, to a "dark depression" in later chats as he realises that he can make a few $$$ off it.

How is he using it as a cash cow? Mental health is just one of the plethora of topics he discusses - his book is fiction & he's entitled to every penny he makes from it. It's not like he's going around charging for conferences on mental health or even espousing a particular brand of treatment. Where is the snake oil?

weldoninhio · 08-02-2018 02:58PM

optogirl wrote: »

How is he using it as a cash cow? Mental health is just one of the plethora of topics he discusses - his book is fiction & he's entitled to every penny he makes from it. It's not like he's going around charging for conferences on mental health or even espousing a particular brand of treatment. Where is the snake oil?

Are you of the belief that RTE do not pay him to be on the LLS, Tubridy radio show or Tommy Tiernan show????

optogirl · 08-02-2018 03:35PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

Are you of the belief that RTE do not pay him to be on the LLS, Tubridy radio show or Tommy Tiernan show????

No of course I'm not. He's invited on as a guest and he goes. What's the problem?

RocketRaccoon · 08-02-2018 04:46PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

You guaranteed he'd done more for mental health than me. Now you won't back that up, and want me to go trawling through the thread for something you said god knows how long ago, and it won't be proof of anything he's done, it'll be your opinion. :rolleyes::rolleyes:

What have you done for mental health in this country? Prove me wrong.

dr.fuzzenstein · 08-02-2018 04:51PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

I've been adding to the thread all morning. I'm anti snake oil salesmen using a serious subject as a cash cow. I did a bit of trawling there online and much like Bressie, you can see BB's condition go from "anxiety and agoraphobia" in his early years chatting about it, to a "dark depression" in later chats as he realises that he can make a few $$$ off it.

You OK hun? You wanna talk about it? I think you need a hug.

weldoninhio · 08-02-2018 04:56PM

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

What have you done for mental health in this country? Prove me wrong.

You've made the claim. Not me.

RocketRaccoon · 08-02-2018 05:00PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

You've made the claim. Not me.

Because you're blatantly a nobody giving out about someone who is doing what he can while he is in the limelight to get people, men in particular, to talk about things they wouldn't have spoken about previously. These are facts, if you would like to prove me wrong about you and your stature in the mental health community in Ireland I'm all ears.

dr.fuzzenstein · 08-02-2018 05:05PM

Some people want to know what he has done for mental health.
There's this new-fangled thingymabob called Google, it's fantastic!

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=blind+boy+mental+health

weldoninhio · 08-02-2018 05:10PM

RocketRaccoon wrote: »

Because you're blatantly a nobody giving out about someone who is doing what he can while he is in the limelight to get people, men in particular, to talk about things they wouldn't have spoken about previously. These are facts, if you would like to prove me wrong about you and your stature in the mental health community in Ireland I'm all ears.

Nah, I just use the boards login to protect my privacy. All the cool, edgy bullshit artists are doing it nowadays.

dr.fuzzenstein wrote: »

Some people want to know what he has done for mental health.
There's this new-fangled thingymabob called Google, it's fantastic!

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=blind+boy+mental+health

Wow, your smart arse move has really opened my eyes.

After seeing that I now know that Dave Chanmbers has spoken about mental health on RTE. Which is what we were discussing in the first place. Gold star. :rolleyes:

Stonedpilot · 08-02-2018 06:12PM

buried wrote: »

Jayzus , you'd want to read those ten commandments again in that religion your so fond of S. Although you probably really want better glasses because my misus is rank man!

Ha Ok but I've
Read them.

'Thou shall not take the piss out of someone who does so to you online'

isn't in there. Strange that. :pac:

pitifulgod · 08-02-2018 07:20PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

So you are full of it, making nonsensical statements, i.e. "I can guarantee he's done more for mental health....." then back peddle furiously to, its my opinion when called out on it and asked to show what he's actually done for mental health.

Okay, here's one for you. In the last few months, I've been incredibly depressed and anxious. Friend recommended to me that I should give a listen to one of the episode of his podcast where he discussed his mental health issues and to be honest, it helped a lot. He discussed how he learned to cope and I just found it very relatable.

I've since gone back to counselling but listening to other people's experiences has definitely been beneficial. I'd agree with you that he's a snake oil salesman if he was offering or plugging questionable treatments for mental health issues but he isn't.

Being open about mental health is beneficial and it's an area that he's clearly passionate about. I also know other people who find such openness beneficial.

Brian? · 08-02-2018 08:03PM

weldoninhio wrote: »

And how many times has he been on the LLS spouting his non-comedy, non-musical waffle since, given that "he’s primarily a comedian and secondarily a musician"??

Once. He was on once alone.

Let's all take Blindboy seriously now...

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