Anna Goodall
@annagoodall.bsky.social
NHS Healthcare Assistant | BSc (Hons) Psychology (First Class, 2025) | Interests: Gardening, Nature, Photography, History, Art, Gaming, Music ...
Within days of the new 'protections' being announced, my youngest (19) told me the age checks are really easy to bypass 🙄 ... His concern is that it might actually make things worse - once an adult slips through, they can chat with kids without other adults around to notice 🧐 ...
Parents issued warning over 'serious protection concerns' on popular children's game
RTE's Prime Time has investigated the online gaming platform 'Roblox', popular with very young kids in Ireland - with serious risks to children uncovered in the game
www.rsvplive.ie
November 28, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Within days of the new 'protections' being announced, my youngest (19) told me the age checks are really easy to bypass 🙄 ... His concern is that it might actually make things worse - once an adult slips through, they can chat with kids without other adults around to notice 🧐 ...
'An AI chatbot can respond instantly at 3 AM when everyone else is asleep. It is the ever-ready, ever-present, ever-eager best friend that might convince you that you are a misunderstood demigod whose most insane ideas should be celebrated' ...
Teens Are Choosing AI Chatbots Over Actual Friends
A new survey just confirmed that the youth of the world are screwed, as teens would rather talk to an AI chatbot than a human.
www.vice.com
November 27, 2025 at 7:47 PM
'An AI chatbot can respond instantly at 3 AM when everyone else is asleep. It is the ever-ready, ever-present, ever-eager best friend that might convince you that you are a misunderstood demigod whose most insane ideas should be celebrated' ...
Me, thinking about how some of my biggest life decisions were literally made by flipping a coin and going with the first answer - none of this 'best of three' nonsense 🙄 … Sometimes you just have to leave it in the hands of the universe 😏 ...
November 27, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Me, thinking about how some of my biggest life decisions were literally made by flipping a coin and going with the first answer - none of this 'best of three' nonsense 🙄 … Sometimes you just have to leave it in the hands of the universe 😏 ...
'This deck tells the truth loudly! It cuts through the nonsense, helps you laugh at life’s madness, and reminds you that sometimes the most magical answer is simply to let go, roll your eyes, and say… Fuck It' ...
Fuck It
When life gets messy, complicated, or downright ridiculous… Sometimes the only answer is “Fuck It.” This bold and refreshingly honest oracle deck delivers guidance with humour, attitude and zero su…
glenkent.com
November 26, 2025 at 4:14 PM
'This deck tells the truth loudly! It cuts through the nonsense, helps you laugh at life’s madness, and reminds you that sometimes the most magical answer is simply to let go, roll your eyes, and say… Fuck It' ...
'In 2024, a shocking 50,000 women and girls were brutally murdered by their intimate partners or family members - equating to one death every 10 minutes' ...
Home is 'lethal' for women and girls as UN report shows appalling femicide rates
The United Nations has released a report on femicide showing that one woman or girl is killed by a partner or family member almost every 10 minutes, with rates refusing to fall.
www.mirror.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:26 PM
'In 2024, a shocking 50,000 women and girls were brutally murdered by their intimate partners or family members - equating to one death every 10 minutes' ...
We've been taught that men 'age like fine wine' and women 'like sour milk' 😏 ... That's not biology - that's patriarchy 🙄 ... Ageism, especially against women, has been normalised for decades 🧐 ... This article is a solid reminder ...
When I was on X, I was called ‘ancient/a hag/losing her marbles’ as often as I was called ‘psycho/harmed by drugs/a witch’.
“Normalizing ageist rhetoric will only turn out poorly for the generations that allow and encourage its usage”
thecatalystnews.com/2020/09/03/w...
“Normalizing ageist rhetoric will only turn out poorly for the generations that allow and encourage its usage”
thecatalystnews.com/2020/09/03/w...
When Did it Become OK to Be Ageist?
Sept. 4, 2020 | By Emma McDermott | Illustration by Xixi Qin The term ‘boomer,’ slang for baby boomer, has become widely popularized by teenagers and young adults in the past year, especially in me…
thecatalystnews.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We've been taught that men 'age like fine wine' and women 'like sour milk' 😏 ... That's not biology - that's patriarchy 🙄 ... Ageism, especially against women, has been normalised for decades 🧐 ... This article is a solid reminder ...
Starmer really hit the nuclear button on the 6-7 trend 🙄 … Peak cringe energy 😒 ...
November 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Starmer really hit the nuclear button on the 6-7 trend 🙄 … Peak cringe energy 😒 ...
Me: waiting for the usual suspects to scream moral panic! and pearl-clutching! - because obviously widespread exposure to misogyny has zero impact on society 🙄 ... After all, 'boys will be boys,' right? And we mustn't interrupt them while they're 'exploring their sexuality' 🧐 ...
Most Boys Aged 11-14 Have Been Exposed To Online Misogyny, Says Ofcom
Ofcom has shared plans to hold tech companies to account over online sexism.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Me: waiting for the usual suspects to scream moral panic! and pearl-clutching! - because obviously widespread exposure to misogyny has zero impact on society 🙄 ... After all, 'boys will be boys,' right? And we mustn't interrupt them while they're 'exploring their sexuality' 🧐 ...
Peak internet energy still going strong 😏🌈 ...
Nyan Cat! [Official]
YouTube video by NyanCat
youtu.be
November 24, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Peak internet energy still going strong 😏🌈 ...
Older people really can't stop analysing Gen Z's sex life 🧐 ... Ever thought they're just over it? Maybe choosing real connections over messy club pulling isn't a moral crisis - it just means the usual pressures and sexualised marketing don't work on them anymore 😏 ...
We’ve witnessed the end of going out on the pull – here’s why that’s a problem
The rise in dating apps and the decline in Britain’s nightlife may have sounded the death knell for this time-honoured tradition of finding a mate. Helen Coffey mourns the loss for a generation of sin...
www.independent.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Older people really can't stop analysing Gen Z's sex life 🧐 ... Ever thought they're just over it? Maybe choosing real connections over messy club pulling isn't a moral crisis - it just means the usual pressures and sexualised marketing don't work on them anymore 😏 ...
It's not PMS.
It's not menopause.
It's not being 'too sensitive' or 'dramatic'.
It's not stress or fatigue.
So why do women always blame themselves for reacting to a world made for men?
It's not menopause.
It's not being 'too sensitive' or 'dramatic'.
It's not stress or fatigue.
So why do women always blame themselves for reacting to a world made for men?
November 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
It's not PMS.
It's not menopause.
It's not being 'too sensitive' or 'dramatic'.
It's not stress or fatigue.
So why do women always blame themselves for reacting to a world made for men?
It's not menopause.
It's not being 'too sensitive' or 'dramatic'.
It's not stress or fatigue.
So why do women always blame themselves for reacting to a world made for men?
Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man ...
November 24, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Terry Pratchett, Reaper Man ...
Portrait of a Lady, 1771 (oil on canvas) by John Singleton Copley (1738-1815).
November 23, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Portrait of a Lady, 1771 (oil on canvas) by John Singleton Copley (1738-1815).
Classic Christmas staple in our house 🎄 ... My favourite bit? When they briefly turn into skeletons, squished between two trucks 💀💀 … "You're going the wrong way!" 😱 ... Never gets old 🤣 ...
How PLANES, TRAINS, and AUTOMOBILES Blends Comedy With Genuine Heart — GeekTyrant
The 1987 classic John Hughes crafted in Planes, Trains, and Automobiles still lands with surprising force because it balances sharp comedy with sincere emotion. A recent reflection from The B...
geektyrant.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Classic Christmas staple in our house 🎄 ... My favourite bit? When they briefly turn into skeletons, squished between two trucks 💀💀 … "You're going the wrong way!" 😱 ... Never gets old 🤣 ...
'Research conducted by psychologists from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, shows that the sudden appearance of something unexpected—Batman—disrupts the predictability of everyday life and forces people to be present, breaking free from autopilot.'
Unexpected Superhero Cameos Make People Kinder - Neuroscience News
A new behavioral study demonstrates that sudden, unexpected events can significantly increase altruistic behavior in everyday environments.
neurosciencenews.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:36 PM
'Research conducted by psychologists from the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan, shows that the sudden appearance of something unexpected—Batman—disrupts the predictability of everyday life and forces people to be present, breaking free from autopilot.'
Hixxy & Sunset Present Devil Licious - By My Side
YouTube video by Andyardcore
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Back then, adults laughed at your discomfort as you were dragged onto a man's knee, squirming to get away while he tickled you 🤢 ... It was gross then, and even worse to think about now 🤮 ... Parents today haven't gone soft - they've become protective 🧐 ...
Child stars of iconic BBC show were warned Jimmy Savile 'was a kiddie fiddler'
The actors starred in an adaptation of a fantasy classic.
metro.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Back then, adults laughed at your discomfort as you were dragged onto a man's knee, squirming to get away while he tickled you 🤢 ... It was gross then, and even worse to think about now 🤮 ... Parents today haven't gone soft - they've become protective 🧐 ...
'It permeates every corner of the internet, manifesting in online harassment, cyberstalking, doxxing, non-consensual image sharing, deepfakes, and disinformation – all weaponised to silence, shame, and intimidate women and girls' ...
Digital violence is 'spreading at alarming speed' with millions of women abused
A new report from UN Women has found that digital violence is intensifying, yet nearly half of the world's women and girls lack legal protection from digital abuse
www.mirror.co.uk
November 22, 2025 at 2:27 PM
'It permeates every corner of the internet, manifesting in online harassment, cyberstalking, doxxing, non-consensual image sharing, deepfakes, and disinformation – all weaponised to silence, shame, and intimidate women and girls' ...
Every winter I activate Penguin Mode™ 🐧
Does it look stupid? Yes
Does it keep me upright? Also yes
Do I care what the random background NPCs think? Absolutely not 😏 …
Does it look stupid? Yes
Does it keep me upright? Also yes
Do I care what the random background NPCs think? Absolutely not 😏 …
UK shivers through coldest night of autumn this year as temperatures plunge to -12C
Temperatures fell across the country, with schools closed, drivers urged to take care and pedestrians told to 'waddle' like a penguin to stay safe.
news.sky.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Every winter I activate Penguin Mode™ 🐧
Does it look stupid? Yes
Does it keep me upright? Also yes
Do I care what the random background NPCs think? Absolutely not 😏 …
Does it look stupid? Yes
Does it keep me upright? Also yes
Do I care what the random background NPCs think? Absolutely not 😏 …
Decades of demeaning, sexist jokes - of course younger people want nothing to do with that dynamic 🙄 ... Men have revealed their views on women in countless online comments, and the evidence is right there for anyone to see 🧐 ... The internet is permanent, and actions have consequences 😏 ...
November 21, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Decades of demeaning, sexist jokes - of course younger people want nothing to do with that dynamic 🙄 ... Men have revealed their views on women in countless online comments, and the evidence is right there for anyone to see 🧐 ... The internet is permanent, and actions have consequences 😏 ...