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Jul 25th 2017, 8:22 pm

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Re: Loss of common courtesy and decency and privacy

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Originally Posted by Ditzy

Regarding the Charlie case, it is quite terrifying how badly it has been misrepresented in ALL of the media. If you have been following the court judgements and the live feeds from the courtroom, what has transpired later in the UK press has been completely different and not at all a true reflection of what has been happening.

The journalism has been shocking.

It just shows you how we are fed whatever it takes to get click bait and make us all believe something is happening when often it is the complete opposite.

GOSH have retained a dignified position whilst having been unable to defend themselves or offer evidence due to patient confidentiality.

Such are the times we live in, where social media and click bait have taken over from proper reporting and professional journalism.

On the "Charlie" case - found this very informative, enlightening and immensely sad.

The Truth About The Doctors In The Charlie Gard Case | IFLScience

Jul 25th 2017, 8:35 pm

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Re: Loss of common courtesy and decency and privacy

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Originally Posted by nottmbantam

I'm shocked....you went to the gym?

Seriously, I also blame social media, it's ruined the world. It's in fact anti social. So many things are wrong with it. The world now demands ( or thinks it wants? ) instant news / updates / reports that the sanctity of privacy and discretion is no more.

In the words of Paul Weller - "And the public gets what the public wants"...

It's not social media that is a at fault (how can a marketing / technology description be at fault?), it's not the modern world, it's effectively gossip - pure and simple, gossip - except instead of getting one up on 'er next door - people buy the tittle tattle by clicking a link or buying a red top. Why did they click this or buy that? Because it promised more gossip than the other one... not more facts, or better facts, just juicer facts and faster facts.

The buying public did this as much as "social media" - because after all, that's all social media is right?

Jul 25th 2017, 8:45 pm

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Re: Loss of common courtesy and decency and privacy

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Originally Posted by Scamp

It's a pretty wild ride, don't you think?

25th July
Woke up. Read the news in bed.
Showered after brushing teeth and having a wee.
Got dressed.
Walked to work.
Worked.
Worked some more.
Had lunch.
Worked some more.
Didn't get the pay rise letter that was due yesterday
Worked a bit more.
..............to be continued.

Mr Scampy - Never a truer word said, I'd say you were a genius

Woke up, fell out of bed
Dragged a comb across my head
Found my way downstairs and drank a cup
And looking up I noticed I was late
Found my coat and grabbed my hat
Made the bus in seconds flat
Found my way upstairs and had a smoke
Somebody spoke and I went into a dream

I read the news today, oh boy
Four thousand holes in Blackburn, Lancashire
And though the holes were rather small
They had to count them all
Now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall
I'd love to turn you on

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Jul 26th 2017, 5:01 am

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Re: Loss of common courtesy and decency and privacy

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GOSH have retained a dignified position whilst having been unable to defend themselves or offer evidence due to patient confidentiality.

Doctors receiving threats of any kind, let alone death threats (as has been reported) is disgraceful. People should be ashamed of themselves.

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Originally Posted by Autonomy

Mr Scampy - Never a truer word said, I'd say you were a genius

That's a nice song that I haven't heard before.

Jul 26th 2017, 6:13 am

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Re: Loss of common courtesy and decency and privacy

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Originally Posted by Autonomy

The buying public did this as much as "social media" - because after all, that's all social media is right?

Social media has made it easier to spread fake news, gossip, lies, untruths etc. etc..

I recall a meme something about 7 year old kids needing phones and ipads etc. When i was 7 i ate mud. yes, MUD.

or something like that, says a lot doesn't it.

Jul 26th 2017, 7:14 am

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Re: Loss of common courtesy and decency and privacy

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Originally Posted by IKnowNothing

I feel sorry for kids growing up today, genuinely.

Jul 26th 2017, 7:34 am

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Re: Loss of common courtesy and decency and privacy

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Originally Posted by Autonomy

On the "Charlie" case - found this very informative, enlightening and immensely sad.

The Truth About The Doctors In The Charlie Gard Case | IFLScience

Thanks AUTO, that was indeed enlightening

Jul 26th 2017, 10:55 am

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Re: Loss of common courtesy and decency and privacy

It would be great if these posters on social media who have been threatening GOSH/NHS staff and even stating they would like to take a hammer to the GOSH QC lawyer's face, could have their entitlement to NHS services withdrawn.

It seems that you can say whatever you like online with no repercussion!

Dreadful situation all round. And back in court again today. If you are following this case, suggest not reading any media at all (even the 'better' media is not reporting fairly) and following live court coverage.