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Influencers over-editing photos in Social Media/Cyber-bullying accusations

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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    What if she passed the torch..
    E.G. went forward from now with proof that x, y or z couldn't have been her. At least until it calms down (which it will).

    For example, If I was person named, I would give you the next breaking story then p*ss off to Spain or something (which would be perfectly understandable in the current climate), then you publish the story to BU with todays paper and maybe a few pics around the town of Blogging events or other things in public proving the date..
    I could prove I was in Spain.

    I'm just throwing out an example/suggestion. There are many other ways to do it.

    The whole thing is crazy, but the witch hunt is disgusting, and the self pity and "i'm sorry so many of you had to go through this" made me feel a little sick..


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,766 ✭✭✭GingerLily


    Suckit wrote: »
    What if she passed the torch..
    E.G. went forward from now with proof that x, y or z couldn't have been her. At least until it calms down (which it will).

    For example, If I was person named, I would give you the next breaking story then p*ss off to Spain or something (which would be perfectly understandable in the current climate), then you publish the story to BU with todays paper and maybe a few pics around the town of Blogging events or other things in public proving the date..
    I could prove I was in Spain.

    I'm just throwing out an example/suggestion. There are many other ways to do it.

    The whole thing is crazy, but the witch hunt is disgusting, and the self pity and "i'm sorry so many of you had to go through this" made me feel a little sick..


    What your suggesting would make me confident that they are involved and just have someone helping in Ireland!


    BU is too messed up with Ramona now - if BU isn't Ramona they can just set up a new profile, I'm sure once a boardsie finds them then we'll all follow again!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,612 ✭✭✭✭meeeeh


    Suckit wrote: »
    What if she passed the torch..
    E.G. went forward from now with proof that x, y or z couldn't have been her. At least until it calms down (which it will).

    For example, If I was person named, I would give you the next breaking story then p*ss off to Spain or something (which would be perfectly understandable in the current climate), then you publish the story to BU with todays paper and maybe a few pics around the town of Blogging events or other things in public proving the date..
    I could prove I was in Spain.

    I'm just throwing out an example/suggestion. There are many other ways to do it.
    It's a perfect plan except they have internet in Spain. :D


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    meeeeh wrote: »
    It's a perfect plan except they have internet in Spain. :D

    :D


    I mean coupled with proof that certain things couldn't be by them while they are in Spain. But as Gingerlily stated, a new account starting from scratch is good too.. But surely it would be similar/same. People still wondering if it is or is not her.

    I would just continue as is.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,463 ✭✭✭Floppybits


    Jaysus who would have thought calling out a few blogger/Social Influencers would result in this witch hunt. Some folks need to go outside and get some fresh air. 
    As usual in Ireland its attack the person/people exposing the wrong doing rather than praising them for it and making the changes.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 763 ✭✭✭Pistachios & cream


    Honestly i think if the account is meant to be one person than there will always be speculation that it is the person who has been named.

    Now if it was clear that the account was run by many people then it could work. It might also bring more editorial oversight and anti bias to it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,562 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Is this thread going to go crazy now?

    The white moose cafe guys partner.....has proof who BU was/is and she has been on boards for years (under loads of different accounts) and have a history of harassing people.....

    CALL THE MODS!!!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,766 ✭✭✭GingerLily


    gmisk wrote: »
    Is this thread going to go crazy now?

    The white moose cafe guys partner.....has proof who BU was/is and she has been on boards for years (under loads of different accounts) and have a history of harassing people.....

    CALL THE MODS!!!!

    LOL - that news is like 2 days old.

    It's relatively civilised here I reckon, with the regulars, not that everyone's agreeing with each other!!


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,562 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    GingerLily wrote: »
    LOL - that news is like 2 days old.

    It's relatively civilised here I reckon, with the regulars, not that everyone's agreeing with each other!!
    I am so behind lol

    At least the whole BU thing will keep some bloggers a little more honest.

    It definitely did some good things like exposing the made up make up qualification, which is fraud.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,463 ✭✭✭Floppybits


    Don't forget exposing the bloggers who like to drive while videoing themselves.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 293 ✭✭RockDesk


    I'm sure there will be a few that will think they are justified in carrying on being shady. That the backlash against BU (for god knows what reason) means that BU is wrong and they are in the right.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,766 ✭✭✭GingerLily


    RockDesk wrote: »
    I'm sure there will be a few that will think they are justified in carrying on being shady. That the backlash against BU (for god knows what reason) means that BU is wrong and they are in the right.

    I don't think there would have been such a backlash if someone had exposed it was actually Mary from accounting etc.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,889 ✭✭✭SozBbz


    There are plenty of examples of good done by BU in highlighting dodgy practices
    • Girls who use sunbeds promoting fake tan
    • Girls using filters promoting fake tan
    • Ridiculous use of photoshop
    • Misuse of Depop and similar
    • Failure to disclose sponsored content
    • Buying tat from China and selling at ridiculous markups
    The list goes on.

    I just went on the page to remind myself of more examples but all content has now been deleted :(


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,562 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Floppybits wrote: »
    Don't forget exposing the bloggers who like to drive while videoing themselves.
    I agree, I think in the main its been a good thing.
    Its the wild west really there seems to be no regulation, a lot of bloggers seem to really exploit there following a lot of which are really young kids.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 401 ✭✭soiseztomabel


    Im fully expecting a flurry of copy cat accounts that will be saying and posting ALL SORTS of outrageous **** in an attempt to get a fraction of the followers BU ever had, expect a massive vacuum of ridiculousness where people will be wishing the unbias(ish) gaze never went away.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    Correct me if I am wrong, but afaik WMC has only really ever drawn attention to themselves by ridiculing other people and/or pointing the finger at people 'name and shame' etc..
    Is that correct, or have they actually ever done anything worthwhile (no matter how small) on their blog (nothing to do with the business)?
    They just seem to thrive on it.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,766 ✭✭✭GingerLily


    Im fully expecting a flurry of copy cat accounts that will be saying and posting ALL SORTS of outrageous **** in an attempt to get a fraction of the followers BU ever had, expect a massive vacuum of ridiculousness where people will be wishing the unbias(ish) gaze never went away.

    Well if you find any account you'd recommend please post here :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 401 ✭✭soiseztomabel


    GingerLily wrote: »
    Well if you find any account you'd recommend please post here :)


    Of course, i deactivated fb so Boards is my permanent home now :)


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,211 ✭✭✭✭Suckit


    If it was her, she is clearly very talented. If I owned a newspaper I would be banging down her door to get her to head up an entire section dedicated to it.
    The red-tops and 'entertainment' rags should be all over her.
    Imagine the stuff that she was uncovering, being released to a much larger audience (childrens parents etc..), and being regulated more efficiently.


  • Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 14,485 Mod ✭✭✭✭pc7


    So is the person in the Times article actually BU, reading on Galz it seems they are BU? Is that right? I'm fricken lost at this stage. Sad to see BU go whoever they were, they really opened a lot of eyes.


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,766 ✭✭✭GingerLily


    pc7 wrote: »
    So is the person in the Times article actually BU, reading on Galz it seems they are BU? Is that right? I'm fricken lost at this stage. Sad to see BU go whoever they were, they really opened a lot of eyes.

    Nothings confirmed - although from Jason's Insta it looks likely


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 941 ✭✭✭Typer Monkey


    God that Jason White Moose fella is very dislikable isn't he? With his filthy nails, posting videos filmed while sitting on the toilet bowl and his faux sincerity..he's quite odious and only loving all the drama


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 377 ✭✭Phoole


    God that Jason White Moose fella is very dislikable isn't he? With his filthy nails, posting videos filmed while sitting on the toilet bowl and his faux sincerity..he's quite odious and only loving all the drama
    Yep... and a massive hypocrite as well.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,562 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    God that Jason White Moose fella is very dislikable isn't he? With his filthy nails, posting videos filmed while sitting on the toilet bowl and his faux sincerity..he's quite odious and only loving all the drama
    THIS!
    Jesus the dirt and length of his nails!
    The faux sincerity was very grating.


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 763 ✭✭✭Pistachios & cream


    gmisk wrote: »
    THIS!
    Jesus the dirt and length of his nails!
    The faux sincerity was very grating.

    And to think he works in the food industry


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,746 ✭✭✭Flippyfloppy


    GingerLily wrote: »
    Nothings confirmed - although from Jason's Insta it looks likely

    Do you have to follow him to access his insta story?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,562 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    Do you have to follow him to access his insta story?
    Nope...i wouldnt follow him and i watched it


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35,562 ✭✭✭✭gmisk


    ahayes84 wrote: »
    And to think he works in the food industry
    Nails Unveiled?


  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,746 ✭✭✭Flippyfloppy


    gmisk wrote: »
    Nope...i wouldnt follow him and i watched it

    You wouldn't have a link would you I can't find it, I'm not at all fluent with insta


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  • Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 763 ✭✭✭Pistachios & cream


    gmisk wrote: »
    Nails Unveiled?

    Oh god! the thought of that is putting me off my lunch


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