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brainworms-all-night-long · 6 months

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Ok so I have had the self imposed misfortune of witnessing some of the "very missed the mark" takes on Nine or just the show's character portrayal in general and, how can someone be...so mISGUIDED. OUGH!!(snapcube sonic 06 voice)

I do realize that no one with these opinions is probably gonna read this (I mean. I am the Nine The Fox blog basically, what are you doing here if you hate the guy) and also won't change their minds but, I don't care. I'm not making this for those people, I just enjoy writing about this guy and been given the prompts to do so. You may enjoy my uncontrolled ~1,500 words long midnight rambling (yea that's like, a whole one-shot what the fucck)

I should wait until morning to edit this before posting but I just need this out there now I cannot argue with a tired self

> So as I've come to find out, people hate Nine because

A) no drip (he's 8, leave him alone <-summary of this whole end of year middle school essay btw)

B) for "betraying Sonic"

And C) for "being a selfish asshat" (paraphrased from one of the tweets I've read)

> Point A, is one that I agree on just cuz I can. But I find him.much easier to draw than Tails so there's that his overall drip I'd say is 6.3/10 (I do not need to bother with the leg placement just draw the pants!! Three rectangles for the base of the body wohoo) And as said, he is a child. Show me the clothes your 8 year old self was wearing and than we can talk.

As for actual character design aspect (which is something I know nothing about so I'm definitely an authority on this subject /lh sarcasm) I think it conveys the basics of him being a moraly gray character by being literaly dressed in gray. His gloves are black and white with his shirt having small splashes of yellow god damn it. He's not nice or a selfless hero type but also not rotten to the core

> moving onto point B because I really do not want to embarass myself by not knowing caharcter design color theory 101. 🅱️oy oh boy I find it so goddamn silly the more I think about it because Nine is literaly the only character from the entire shatterverse cast that has not used or deceived Sonic once for his personal gain.

All of the characters used Sonic to some extent (exept for Nine, my perfect little guy). The resistance tried to recruit Sonic because he's "fast strong and hates the egg", but they did so out of desperation to save their city. Thron used him to get the shard to "protect the jungle" and Prim sent him after Thorn because she probably didn't enjoy starving to death.

But than you have a certain other character that yall conveniently forgotten about, you know, the one that actually in 4k got caught and displayed openly on screen betraying (using the actual definitionnof the word) Sonic because of nothing but pure selfish greed, and for some reason got away with it.

Dread? The one who figuratively spat in Sonic's face just to get the blue shard for no other reason other than having it in his possesion? He had absolutely no quams about throwing his own crew under the bus (or water ig) lie and manipulate them, death threat and blame them for any of his own mistakes and than abandon them when it was the most convenient for him. (How in the ever loving green hill forest did all of this selfishness get redirected at Nine I cannot—)

Nine did not ever betray Sonic for any reason, actually. Instead, he was the only one to genuinely compliment him (even if not to his face or even in his presence but it was said out loud anyway) and If anything, he made constant little sacrifices in the hopes that once Sonic is done playing around a hero they could finally chill at the Grim.

Nine genuinely admired him (were that opinion stands as of the first teaser of the third season is probably not as high as it used to but it still might be burried under all that percieved betrayal) and felt the affection given was genuine as well. He cared enough about Sonic to offer him a place in his own paradise in making ffs, he also cared anough to leave him to the decision whether he wanted to stay or not (until his better judgement got a bit clouded with all the sudden love Sonic kept throwing his way but more on that later)

So no. I have literally no clue how y'all arived at the conclusion that Nine was only using Sonic for- what exactly? To steal the shards? I guess? But that was never his end goal. Sure he needs at the very least one from the Grim but it was Sonic that wanted the rocks in the firts place, and Nine merely helped him get them. He willingly played prisoner so that they could snatch all the shards at once together likenwhsghsgd how do y'all act as if the finale of the second season was some sort of Nine's evil Master Plan to make Sonic cry huh.

And I've been going on for two and a half hours and should probably sleep so point C) Here's where the gray part of his character comes in again because for people who's only expectation for such characters is that they commit crimes but are hot, when that is not the case it becomes a struggle to comprehend an actually moraly ambiguous character that isn't a generaly nice person that cannot be sexualized (because he's eight goddamn years old)

I mean, he is a complete selfish asshole for abandoning the rebels that weren't even there for him to begin with, seeing as Renegade went on attack before Nine himself stopped him. And he is also an irredeemable monster because he didn't care about finishing a fight in a city that he later and multiple times over made abundantly clear he doesn't care about, obviously, the most selfcentered ass there is. /sarc

I guess those weren't the nicest things he could've done but it were definitely the most logical ones from his perspective.

Was it selfish? Yea, and kinda sorta no? Most of his actions in the show were taken because of or for Sonic, in blind faith maybe, but by definition it's not selfishness if you're considerate of another person's interests and feelings

And the fact he took the shards at the end of season two is a completely different story

Just ough, putting one's self in Nine's perspective. Your whole short life, that also just so happened to be in a tyrannically ruled and industrial hellhole, you've been both physically and emotionally tormented and ostracized for being Different, to which you learn that lashing out and then self-isolating is the best defense you can fall back on. Some time passes and a random blue guy breaks into your house, calls you a slur, talks the most out of pocket shit youve heard but for some reason is also the first person to treat you nicely (+saved you from certain death).

Then one thing lead to another, you end up discovering a void and in it an entire empty universe; a plain desolate desert, but to you and the brand new powers in your possesion, it's a blank slate, new start, a safe heaven you fantasized about since you could remember. All the room and power to create anything that your broken child heart could desire, the wildest shit you could think of, whatever you want, you could make it happen, never having to look back ever again. And for an even better change of pace, maybe even have your first friend around as well. It almost doesn't feel real, but it is.

But uh ohs that very tangible fantasy is threatened(was it real after all? Were you?), suddenly you could loose all of it and be miserable again and by god do you not want it to happen, will you not let that happen, will you snap and bite an anything anyone daring to pose a threat to it. Even if it's that suposed friend that served as a catalyst to all of this.

And wanting to defent the little solace you've finnaly found is somehow.. a betrayal on Nine's part.

And I could do a whole another book on Sonic and Shadow's perspective but it's way too late and I have school in three hours so adios

#sonic prime #if none of of what Ive written here is coherent or makes sense know Ive been at this for two and half hours since midnight #is not healthy I know but I do not choose when I think about my guy #it is calle brainworms all night long so #ough I fear this all sounds way too pasisve agressive #inhope it doesnt #im trying to be silly about other ppl not liking my blorbobingus #seriouslybthis isnt a lecture of ment to call someone out I just hat lots of Thougts compiled over the months #and finally managed to write it all out #how well it holds together ill xheck tomorrow #not me writing half a book about a single talking cartoon animal this is sinsane #miles nine prower #nine the fox #sonic the hedghog #prime sonic #knuckles the dread #silly brainworms #lots and kots of worms jfc-

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onlyjaeyun · 5 months

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I am a little delirious and foggy but, this is what my morning brain thought of 😭😂

idea: if this is going to be set on Sunghoon bday dinner we can have Jay possibly be more comfortable with her in the sense that is more progressive for like him that could be him making subtle flirty comments and like making skin to skin contact like touching her hand, caressing her hand with his thumb, etc. OC may be a little tipsy but not drunk to the point where she is GONE but enough to have that confidence to indulge in what Jay is doing to her which makes Jay feel like he may be taking the steps into the right direction. Then to add the drama idk if you want to introduce him physically but, if not it could be like OC goes to the bathroom and leaves her phone unlocked and it so happens to be in the on the messages between her and Jiwoong and he sees how progressive the relationship is like the shameless flirting and how comfortable she is with and that puts him in a spiral.

Or we have him call/text her when they are about to start heading home since Jay offered to take her home as well and Jay can visibly see how like giddy and flustered she gets and he starts to overthink and feel so much jealousy in the car ride home that once OC is about to get out the car he like grabs her by the hand to pull her back in and his hand on her cheek caressing it with his thumb and is staring at her telling her, if she is doing this to get back at him or like if she has any idea what seeing her have these reaction to Jiwoong does to his mental health or something like that. OC Is like speechless and her decides to make her even more speechless by giving her a peck on the corner of her lips and he tells her to get some rest my angel girl.

again this is just my silly idea as i woke up. Whatever you cook up in that wonderful and creative brain of you we all going to eat it up !! 💖💖

-♋️🩵

this wasbthe biggest inspo for chapter 21 and i never got sround to thank you so please accept my very belated thank you baby. you guys are always here to feed me with outstanding ideas and inhope you know how much i appreciate it 🥺 sending you so much love rn 🥺🩵

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solardick · 3 months

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Oh you mean the rape fantasies they gave me for a covid inoculation the one where i get raped by a couple guys. Is great ol’fun. Mmaybe if this new age apocaalyptic, peace and love bs. Stoped raping my existance since my first memory id actually have a life. But no. I get fucked since the begining of time and there isnt even a lesson in it.

Fags are like women all they’re good for is causing you pain and suffering. The only difference is one is dellusion and ugly and the other is pretty and spychotic.

When have in the thiudands of tome where other oit themselves over me had it resulted in anything good? Never. Fuck off. And ket me die.

At least with woman the famtasy is healthy and proactive. And supportive. Where the toaster pligs inyo a wall and not a toilet. But im only on this earth for one reasin and thats to he property and used and shipped around and raped like since my first memiru. Nothing gas changed.

Accirding to reality. The hermit gas nothinv to do with wisdom. Its lonely and mesery. Tgere are no positive tarot cards. I dint get why they are popular. But hey

MYbe i can get dised worh done more anti-spychotics myself and be dised back into being a braindead retard afain.

I winder hiw far away from reality i can get where i dont lose my sanity. Its great fun being franed into sonething your not.

Alcohols hits harder during the day than the night. That one beer felt like three. I m going to start drinking. Hopefullyni womt get raped by my own spyche for a while more. And i need to remind myself to go get my hunting permit.

Inhope that girl isnt in love with me. If rather save the hardship. Im not worth it. Im not worth anything. Im just a marionette. I just do what they make me do. And look at how well that plays out. Maybe my life with have meaning after im gone. Thats usually the case with “artists”. no one cares. They just take your stuff after your gine and put a orice tag on iy

As for tarot as it stands after reading it. It’s complete trash. Take everyone of those “archetypes” and flip its gender. You’ll see a big difference. But none of that really matters. Its just a copy paste on what’s already on circulation. Ehats in circulation will have dominance or priority of way. Anyway.

And alm obtainable information on whatever that obscure. Isn’t trustworthy. If it makes sense good for you. There all little bodies of meaning. And for some as the person the pur led their being into and became immortalized as a result. Thry reach out and cover over what’s there.

Not mych difference between that and hearing old songs from the piblic radio stations being covered by the opposite gender. And it clicks, because its never in mind, it was meant to be that gender singing it the whole time. Take the song. So popularized as “creep.” Its even queerer than “we are the champions” or bohemian rhapsody or how ever its spelt…. Music? ….. uh.

My heart sinks a bit everytime a crowd of “heteros” from a sports team or something sings aloud. Ugh.

Ive been “studying” media all my life. Not much else to do. And by others intent. I hate this. Theyve been doing it to me long before they ever started trying. My brain is nothing but, brainwashing.

Guess im not allowed seeing the world as not a hostile place to be in. 30 years of one thing. And then you twist it and transfer it to another. Nope. Cant not be. The world is t a fucken circle. Jessus.

Nothing but negative venus, plenty of womanly men. Plenty of drug connections. And stupid bs. Plenty of violence and negativity. Still with the knowing smirks. Making all this affects during “my personal transits” replacing what my act would do for your own i tent i stea dof mine.

Its never going to end. Its all its ever been. Just stupid bs and violence.

And i dont understand why. One of the reasons i went to astrology. An dit gave me a bit of comfort and a bit of security. Everytime id look at somethign spychological my mother went put me down. It the inly way i can understand. It’s always been. I cant keep going anymore. Im breaking down. Again. How can someone live like this? There’s nothing there. At this magnitude? Why do you keep me alive?

And why sisnt you just kill me 30 years ago? Ive been wanting to doe for the last 25 years. And all upu do is abuse me.

Now what? What to do. The tv saps my energy. Maybe i should go back out to the bar. Its getting late.

Wheres the loving conversation? Oh, yeah ,right. Im not allowed to have any. Even though im all moon and saturn. Im not allowed having that responsibility. Bah breeding is for the imvompetant and the malvolent.

Well guessni aint breeding. And theres nothign else to accomplish that has any meaning or significance doen the line. Being alive is pointless. Its just a waste of time. Abusive time. Thtas all there is.

Now eccuse me i have to rety and get more than 4 hours of sleep and then go hang out woth a bunch of people that irritate and frustrate me with stupidity and violence. Or girly man crap. And me having no RnR from the consistency of the bs. Its always like that. There aint no rest for the abusive. I said you had a good singing voice. I dosnt say i wanted to listen to you sing female pop artist hits. Jesus. Wahts next you gonna start singing me britney spears, join a brothel and beat on men.

My sense are heightwned. Doibt im sleeping tomight. Oh well no work tomorow. Whoopy do.

Probably got driggrd with speed or something again. They like to drug me.

Hahahahha. Ywah ok.

Hey everyone. Theres this thing called astrology that lets anyone on thr planets to fuck woth yout life. Os fantastic. But if yiur not into that sort of thing you can go blow jesus.

Yay. Back to normal again. But venus transits comjng to a close in congruence to the unatural weather? +2? Frequent rain in january? Temperature drops 10°s. Happens. When ever the weather is fucked its with a “personal” transit. Been this way for the last few years that ive picked up.

Its like im so “collectivized” i control nature.

Hey look, i made a joke. Time for y’all to take it seriously. And cause me pain. And during that whole time y’all removed my latest sexual harrasser from being around me. I atarted global warning because i smoke ciggarettes. Sorry i took y’alls pure white loving christmas. Nows its a wet, green christmas. Where i dont need wearing a hacket until jahuary. Your welcome i destroy outdoor winter sports. Nature is ny obly social constant. Gice me more power. I want to cintrol the planet with my justice. Maybe i am developing into a nazi. Shitty life circumstances cause “hitler” to rape the environment right back. 7 fold. It says so in the bible. So i other words they dont want ke walking away from this girl. I dont know man…. But thays ok. They atent a venus figure abyway. Theur a pluonic mats figure. E

Where im given to the fantasy to “dominate”. Oouuu

Its all pickle and pineapples today…. Good fortune. And giving. Never mind it was just a freak 5 min period tgat just seens out if place. Good fortune?! Fuck iff.

Ok, ok. Everything is alright now. I see. And i want to be convinced. But i still ain’t. Still afraid. Or whatnot. Interference to others plans. Resistance And diligence and all that stuff. So even if whatever happens as i go through it. Then atleast ive kept what matters inside not to be bound to the effects. The next scene comes along.

I never got the whole trans thing. Kept bringing it back, like it bothered me. I may have experimented with underwear at one point. And you know what? A man thong can be pretty comfortable. In the sense that it keeps your balls up while feeling like you aint wearing nothing at all. And then you butt cheeks are frotting agaisnt your pants and not cuchoned from the sensation. Not very practical though.

And of course im always going to have a peace of cherry inside me. Love that persona. Not to crackpot bs she gave me. Thats too bad. Sometimes she reads right along with me. Its mine. I own it.

What i did love was find the purest most innocent part of you i saw. And i pulled on it. Your all demon on top. To the point of tattooing it on you. But naw. I went way back. To the beginning. Pieced it together with what i already knew. What little social wisdom i had to the opposite sex. And pleaded to it. Didnt care what games you played. Because i wasnt talking to that other you. And i didnt give much attention to anything you posted. Didnt care. I think your poetry is trash. You couldnt poet your way into any society.

Come now girl. You know you want to hit me. 😜

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proship-selfship · 3 years

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csa survivor here, who's probably an "anti" (i used to be proship, bear with me) by your definition because i cannot even begin to comprehend how someone can look at horrible traumatic shit and go "damn that's hot". althought i'm obviously anti-harrassment cause i don't think anyone should be sending death threats to anyone. also i do have a few ships that are considered ~problematic~ because of an age gap or something else. so idk.

but do you have any sources or explanations on how being pro-ship is harmless?

because i can't wrap my head around people jerking off to fictional kids. because in my eyes, if the concept of a fictional child in a sexual situation is arousing, there's probably something not right with you. but again, that's just me.

if you have any genuine articles or responses that aren't just "it's fiction uwu", that would be great. if not, that's fine too. i just don't know how to feel about this discourse anymore because i got harrassed by both antis AND proshippers so lol. yea.

I can see how you would think it’s repulsive or concerning. And hey, I totally get where you’re coming from. It’s less “damn that’s hot”, and more “hey here’s a way for people to explore darker themes without any legal repercussions”. I can’t exactly give you articles about proshipping in general being harmless, but I can give you some stuff on exposure therapy for other survivors of CSA or any kind of abuse/trauma. Also big yikes to getting harassed by both sides of this. Proshippers are supposed to be anti-harassment, jfc.

Under the cut, it’s gonna be a long one.

It might not be how you cope, sure, but for some people it can give them a way to explore what happened to them and find some closure, almost in a way that desensitises the one suffering to the trauma itself, and it’s been shown in some cases with PTSD to help with the symptoms: x x x The big thing here is that it’s in a controlled environment. You can stop at any time if you’re exploring it through fandom content, which is probably the best part of it if you are shipping “problematic” ships to explore what happened to you. And some people might not do it to cope. Some people just enjoy exploring darker themes because it interests them. It doesn’t really reflect on them as a person, sometimes a spoon is just a spoon. Sometimes you see two characters and want them to make out. It doesn’t make you a bad person. This gif from a shoe0nhead video sorta explains it:

The next thing I want to cover is the whole “jerking it to fictional kids” thing. By definition, paedophilia is a psychological condition that can be treated, but not very well understood. I’ll make it clear now that I’m not defending the actions of paedophiles, but let’s make it clear that this condition needs to be better understood to prevent any harm to children and to better treat these people. I won’t deny that there are some very sketchy individuals on this website and other social media platforms. Now let’s discuss the laws around pornography portraying minors in very adult situations- while Australia doesn’t know the difference (because blanket solutions to intricate problems is kinda what we do here), in the US and UK, to my knowledge, explicit images of fictional minors is not considered CSEM (Child Sexual Exploitation Material). They do not portray real minors, and therefore does not endanger any real children or warrant an arrest or investigation- most of the time the artists have the good sense to age these characters up to be over 18. In the past, antis have wasted the time and resources of the relevant authorities by sending them after artists who haven’t broken the law, and organisations like the Centre for Missing and Exploited Children and INHOPE have repeatedly asked for this to stop happening. The use of the term ‘pedophile’ to brand proshippers ultimately ends up with a “boy who cried wolf” effect where the word loses its true meaning. Again, sometimes a spoon is just a spoon.

To put it rather simply: those who partake in problematic content or ships are not breaking the law or causing harm. What causes harm and distress is when the content that creators have tagged appropriately is dragged into spaces where it was never meant to be without the artist’s permission or knowledge or the right tags. I can understand how it upsets you and other csa survivors who might think similarly, really I do. But the best thing to do is trust that these people who ship the things you find problematic know the law and do not intend to hurt anyone because of it.

#ask #answered #anonymous #sometimes a spoon is just a spoon #and i am so sorry you're getting harassed people are just dumb

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mulchflooringspecialists · 5 years

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Safer Internet Day Press Release 2019

Permission to share?

Young people struggle to resolve “consent confusion” online

New research reveals the positives and challenges of young people sharing content online

Sharing content online seen as critical to connecting with the world and making a positive difference – but a lack of clarity around consent causes confusion and young people struggle to navigate ‘the rules’

Figures show a mismatch between young people’s attitudes to online sharing, and their actions

Research released by the UK Safer Internet Centre, official co-ordinators of Safer Internet Day, as part of this year’s campaign with over 2000 organisations coming together to support the day

New research commissioned by the UK Safer Internet Centre reveals how sharing and viewing content is integral to the lives of young people, and the positives and challenges that come with this.

The research comes as more than 2,000 supporters in the UK, including Government ministers, Premier League football clubs, industry bodies, celebrities, charities, schools and police services join together with young people, to inspire people throughout the UK to ignite conversations and host events that help promote the safe, responsible and positive use of digital technology for children and young people.

In an increasingly digitised world, with young people sharing a variety of content every day, 65% say they would feel disconnected from the world if they couldn’t be online. Helping them to make sense of their daily lives and wider society, 70% of young people say being online helps them understand what’s happening in the world and 60% only know about certain issues or news because of the internet.

Crucially, young people are using the internet as a safe space to understand and navigate topics they’re nervous to ask about, with 67% saying it’s easier to learn about them online. Encouragingly, the internet has helped almost half (46%) through a difficult time.

With technology enabling us to connect and learn faster than ever, 48% of young people say being online makes them feel like their voices and actions matter. Maximising on the collective power of the internet, 42% have been inspired to take positive action by sharing support for a campaign, social movement or petition.

However, the myriad of ways in which young people connect online means they must also navigate the complexities of asking for and giving permission before sharing. Young people have a strong sense of right and wrong online, with an overwhelming 84% believing everyone has a responsibility to respect others. However, in practice almost half (48%) admit their peers don’t always think before they post. 36% of young people are sharing screenshots of other peoples’ photos, comments or messages at least weekly,

This exposes young people to a confusing landscape when it comes to online consent, and a lack of consensus on how to navigate this. Half of young people (51%) think their friends should ask for permission before tagging them or sharing a photo or video of them, while 37% think their parents should ask. Furthermore, 27% are likely to read a friend’s messages without their permission.

Young people are also not asking permission before posting, despite 81% knowing when and how to ask. Consequently, in the last year over half of young people (52%) said someone they know shared a photo or video of them without asking.

This breach of consent can leave young people feeling anxious or not in control (39%), with a lack of clarity clearly having a real impact on their lives.

Even when permission is sought, young people are facing further pressures. Despite feeling confident telling their friends (82%) and parents (85%) not to share something about them online, in practice it can be difficult to say no. In the last year, 34% have said yes to something about them being shared online, even though they didn’t want it to be.

The ‘rules’ are also confused when consent is breached. Whilst the majority of young people would always remove something they’d posted about a friend if asked to, 36% would not. Encouragingly, young people do rally against injustices they see online and 68% would report something that had been shared about them without permission. 63% would report if it happened to a friend.

The UK Safer Internet Centre (comprised of Childnet, Internet Watch Foundation and South West Grid for Learning) believes it is crucial to bridge the gap between young people’s attitudes and behaviours online. With Safer Internet Day, the Centre is collaborating with hundreds of organisations across the UK to empower young people with clear strategies and guidance to navigate the internet in a safe and respectful way. The Centre has also developed educational resources to equip parents, schools and other members of the children’s workforce with tools to support young people.

Will Gardner OBE, Director of the UK Safer Internet Centre, says:

“There can be no doubt that sharing and connecting with others online is an integral part of everyday life for young people. Today’s findings are encouraging, highlighting how young people have a strong sense of what is right online, and are harnessing the internet to make a positive difference for themselves and others.

“However, our research shows that without clear guidance for navigating the complexities of online consent, the gap between young people’s attitudes and behaviours is striking.

“Safer Internet Day provides a unique opportunity to address this gap, by listening to young people’s experiences, leading by example, and encouraging conversations about our online lives.

“It is vital that we – from an individual to an industry level – take responsibility to support young people to navigate consent online and put their positive attitudes into action. We must move beyond advising them only on what they should do online, and work with them to understand how to do this in practice.

“In doing so, we can empower young people, and those that support them, to be better able to harness and use the positive power of the internet for good.”

Education Secretary Damian Hinds said:

“The internet can be an amazing resource. Used wisely, it can open up a world of information and learning, but as any parent knows only too well these days, with these benefits come serious and real dangers online.

“We must provide children with the skills to use technology and take advantage of the online world effectively and safely. We are making Relationships Education compulsory in all primary schools and Relationships and Sex Education compulsory in all secondary schools, to sit alongside the existing Computing curriculum. Teachers will address online safety and appropriate behaviour in a way that is relevant to pupils’ lives.

“All children will be taught about online friendships as well as to face-to-face relationships. I want children to understand that the same rules of good behaviour and kindness that they are taught in the playground also apply online.”

Home Secretary Sajid Javid said:

“As a parent, I know how important it is to keep children safe online.

“The internet can be a fantastic place to connect with people and share information, but it can also be exploited by criminals and abusers. It’s great to see more than 2,000 organisations come together on Safer Internet Day to promote the positive power of digital technology.

“The Government is committed to keeping children safe online. We are working closely with the technology industry to make the internet a safer and more responsible place.”

The full research report can be read here: www.saferinternet.org.uk/our-internet

ENDS

For media information and to arrange interviews, please contact Grace French or Eryl Bradley on:

[email protected]

020 3696 5800

Notes to editors:

About Safer Internet Day Safer Internet Day is celebrated globally in February each year to promote the safe and positive use of digital technology for children and young people and inspire a national conversation.

The global theme for Safer Internet Day is “Together for a better internet”, with this year’s UK campaign entitled “Our Internet, Our Choice.”

Coordinated in the UK by the UK Safer Internet Centre, Safer Internet Day is celebrated in over a hundred countries, coordinated by the joint Insafe/INHOPE network, with the support of the European Commission, and national Safer Internet Centres across Europe.

The day offers the opportunity to highlight positive uses of technology and to explore the role we all play in helping to create a better and safer online community.

For more information on Safer Internet Day 2019, please visit: www.saferinternetday.org.uk

About the research The ‘Our Internet, Our Choice: Understanding Consent in a Digital World’ survey was conducted online by Censuswide between 12th-17th December 2018, with a representative sample of 2,004 young people aged 8-17 years olds in the United Kingdom.

Censuswide is a full-service research consultancy specialising in consumer and B2B research. This research was conducted on Censuswide’s education network and participants under the age of 16 were contacted via their parents or guardians.

Safer Internet Day supporters Safer Internet Day 2019 is being supported by over 2000 organisations and high profile people. These the UK Government, high profile individuals such as Natasha Devon MBE and Professor Sonia Livingstone and organisations such as Anti-Bulling Alliance, Barnardo’s, BBC, BBFC, Breck Foundation, BT, CEOP, CHIS, Children’s Commissioner, The Diana Award, Facebook, Google EMEA, Instagram, Internet Matters, The LEGO Group, Microsoft, Mumsnet, NAHT, NCA, NEU, NPCC, NSPCC, Ofcom, Samsung, Sky, Snap Inc, techUK, Twitter, Verizon Media, as well as police services, charities and schools across the UK, who are all coming together to deliver a range of inspiring activities.

See a full list of Safer Internet Day 2019 supporters and their supportive quotes.

Read the Welsh Press Release here.

About the UK Safer Internet Centre The UK Safer Internet Centre is a partnership of three leading charities – Childnet, Internet Watch Foundation (IWF) and South West Grid for Learning (SWGfL) - with a shared mission to make the internet a better place for children and young people.

The partnership was appointed by the European Commission as the Safer Internet Centre for the UK in January 2011 and is one of the 31 Safer Internet Centres of the Insafe network. The UK Safer Internet Centre delivers a wide range of activities to promote the safe and responsible use of technology by children and young people. The centre has five main functions:

Education, training and awareness: increasing the UK’s resilience through innovative tools, services, resources, campaigns and training

Helpline: supporting the children’s workforce

Hotline: disrupting the distribution of child sexual abuse content

Youth Participation: giving youth a voice and inspiring active digital citizenship

Leadership and collaboration: creating a UK and global eco-system that embeds online safety

Additional research Consent on private and public platforms:

Young people recognise the difference between public and private online spaces with almost a third (32%) saying it’s ok to share a photo or video with others that has been made public. In comparison, only 9% think it’s ok to share something that has been sent in a direct message

Almost three-quarters of 8-17s (74%) say they are likely to check with a friend before adding them to a group chat

Almost a third (32%) are unlikely to ask the people around them if it is ok to go live

44% have had someone send them a screenshot of a private conversation with someone else

Harnessing the internet for good:

70% of young people say being online helps them understand what’s happening in the world

63% of young people say there are more positive things about being online than there are negative things

43% of young people feel empowered by being online

48% of young people say being online makes them feel like their voices and actions matter

Almost half of young people (47%) say they can make a positive difference for themselves and others by being online

The internet has helped 46% of young people through a difficult time

42% of young people have been inspired to take positive action by sharing support for a campaign, social movement or petition

62% of young people say that being online helps them feel part of a bigger community

54% would post about something they’ve seen that’s unfair, to raise awareness

Supportive Quotes:

Minister for Digital Margot James said:

“In 2019 the government will be setting out new laws to tackle online harms, and leading the world by bringing in age verification for online pornography. But it is crucial that there is continued collaboration across the UK to achieve our aim of making the UK the safest place in the world to be online. "Young people deserve access to the support and advice they need to navigate the online world, including on the challenging issue of consent, and this lies at the very heart of Safer Internet Day."

Maree Todd, Minister for Children and Young People, Scottish Government:

“The internet is becoming increasingly central to our lives and especially the lives of our children and young people. It connects and empowers us, and it is important that we ensure that children and young people are able to enjoy the internet, show resilience and take advantage of the many opportu-nities it has to offer in a way that is safe and supported. That is why we are delighted to work with the UK Safer Internet Centre to raise awareness and pro-mote Safer Internet Day in Scotland. This year’s theme looks at understanding how consent works in a digital world and reminds us of the importance of understanding healthy, respectful, consensual and safe relationships and that we all have a responsibility to respect each other’s privacy and consent.”

Education Minister for Wales, Kirsty Williams:

“I’m proud that the Welsh Government is able to support Safer Internet Day. This year’s theme of ‘Together for a better internet’ really resonates with the great deal of work we have been doing in Wales. Last year we published our Online Safety Action Plan for Wales which sets out how the Welsh Government works with teachers, parents and carers, learners and partners across Wales to keep our children and young people safe online. This action plan provides a focus for our online safety work, which has always been a key priority for me both as Education Minister, and as a parent. We have also invested in building digital tools to assist our learners which have been very successful, such as the Hwb Online Safety Zone and our bilingual online safety self-assessment tool 360 degree safe Cymru. I encourage all of our schools to take full advantage of the fantastic Safer Internet Day Education Packs that are available bilingually on our Hwb Online Safety Zone, which includes a specially com-missioned SID preparation pack, to ensure that our children and young people know how to stay safe online in today’s evolving digital world.”

Children’s Commissioner for England, Anne Longfield:

“The internet remains a fantastic resource for children, and can provide limitless positive experiences for them. However as a reflection of real life the internet still has some dark corners and spaces that are simply not appropriate or safe for children. On this Safer Internet Day I want the many platforms that have grown immensely rich and powerful over the last decade to redouble their efforts to seriously tackle inappropriate or harmful content, and to do so quicker and with more transparency. The ball is now firmly in their court as children, parents and many others have become only too aware that what is being done by social media companies and others in the field currently does not go far enough. They have the power to create fantastic user experiences, they have the responsibility and expertise to eliminate harmful ones. The desire to produce the former must never come at the expense of the latter.”

Koulla Yiasouma, NI Commissioner for Children & Young People said:

“The importance of supporting Safer Internet Day increases year on year as the internet and particularly social media evolves to create more challenges for our children and young people. We continue to spend more and more time online every day and we are all responsible for making sure our children stay safe. “Safer Internet Day 2019 empowers young people to take control of their lives in the digital world and highlights the importance of understanding how to ask, give, and receive consent online. The companies we interact with online have a duty of care to protect our children from harm and be transparent in the data they collect and how this information is used.”

Bruce Adamson, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland:

“Whilst the digital age provides immense opportunities for children to exercise their rights to participation and accessing information, it brings with it significant challenges too. It is important that children know how to use the internet safely and securely and that they know what to do should they feel uncomfortable, afraid or unsafe. Safer Internet Day’s provision of educational resources for adults and children and young people are helpful tools to create necessary and open discussion on consent, personal safety and how to protect yourself online.”

Natasha Devon MBE, Body Image and Mental Health Campaigner:

“My experience working with schools has taught me that a ‘zero tolerance’ or scaremongering approach to the web is ineffective and unrealistic. Tech is an inextricable part of young people’s lives and it’s our duty to help them navigate that world in a way that’s smart and safe. That’s why I’m delighted to support Safer Internet Day, which does exactly that.”

Professor Sonia Livingstone, Parenting for a Digital Future, LSE:

“As we release our new findings on how children with special educational needs and disabilities are more likely to encounter harm online, I am confident that Safer Internet Day 2019 will promote lots of valuable resources to support them and their parents.”

Martha Evans, National Coordinator, Anti-Bullying Alliance:

“It is vital that we all do more, including industry, schools, parents and the wider community to help make the online world a place where children and young people can stay safe, have fun and be connected. Which is why Safer Internet Day remains an important date in the calendar and why the Anti-Bullying Alliance are proud to be one of the organisations supporting it. We must lead by example and take active steps to unite for a better internet.”

Javed Khan, Chief Executive, Barnardo’s:

“The internet has transformed how young people learn, socialise and communicate – generating fantastic new opportunities. But sadly the online work also brings new dangers – including online grooming, cyber-bullying and gaming addiction. We all have a role to play in making the internet a safer place for children. The Government and tech giants need to work together to protect children from harmful content. And schools, parents and carers can support young people to make safe choices online, and to understand what is and isn’t safe to share on social media. Barnardo’s has long provided advice and guidance to the vulnerable young people we support through our UK-wide specialist services, an increasing number of whom have experienced harm online. We’re delighted to be supporting Safer Internet Day once again and welcome its contribution to ensuring that child online safety stays at the heart of public debate.”

Alice Webb, Director, BBC Children’s:

“We’re delighted to support Safer Internet Day through BBC Own It – a tool to inform and empower young people to deal with the challenges they face online every day. It’s is a great moment to remind kids how to stay safe online, whilst helping to develop their confidence and resilience in this space.”

David Austin, Chief Executive, BBFC:

"Our purpose at the BBFC is to help families and young people chose the right films, video and web-site content that is right for them. We are proud to be supporting Safer Internet Day 2019, by high-lighting research from our recent consultation of over 10,000 members of the public, which found that with more young people watching films online than ever before, there is now a greater need for more visible and trusted age ratings online. In fact, 95 per cent of teenagers told us they think it's important to have consistent age ratings across online platforms and we are actively working with the industry to ensure this happens. Our education team work with teachers and schools to produce a range of re-sources specifically designed for young people, to help them make informed viewing choices. These are available on our CBBFC website and include a PSHE Association accredited teaching resource for key stage two learners; Lets' Watch a Film! Making choices about what to watch' and specifically tailored Classification Guidance and ratings info for children and young people. And with the Digital Economy Act due to come in to effect later this year, as the designated age-verification regulator, we will have more powers to help ensure that the UK is one of the safest places in the world for children to be online."

Lorin LaFave, Founder and Head of Education and External Affairs, Breck Foundation:

"For Safer Internet Day 2019 we are truly working “Together for a Better Internet”. The time could not be more right to finally get regulation where children work and play on the Internet. Only together can we keep children safer online through education, empowerment, digital resilience and governance. Breck Foundation will be speaking at lunchtime in the offices of Yoti in The City with employees as well as parents who work in the area. We also welcome schools and families to participate in a NoTech4Breck Day in February to spend time together discussing the issues faced online, to think about whether we have cyber balance in our own lives, and to talk about ways in which we can sup-port each other in our quest to ensure children enjoy their online world safely. Breck Foundation look forward to Safer Internet Day 2019 and working together to create a Safer Internet for all."

Marc Allera, CEO Consumer, BT:

“BT is proud to support Safer Internet Day 2019. We are committed to keeping families safe online, and Safer Internet Day provides the platform to inspire a global conversation about how we can con-tinue to do this. We will be hosting the UK Safer Internet Centre’s youth event at BT to start conversa-tions about how young people can connect, create and share safely in their digital world. “As both a parent and CEO of three brands that believe in the power of technology to improve lives – BT, EE and Plusnet – I know how important it is for children to be safe online. We are investing in bet-ter parental control technologies, as well as educating our customers in how to use them. I hope the day will inspire parents and carers to have open and honest conversations about the importance of online safety and make the internet a better and safer place.”

Roy McComb, Deputy Director, CEOP:

“The National Crime Agency’s CEOP command is delighted to support the ongoing work of the UK Safer Internet Centre and Safer Internet Day. Children and young people’s use of technology is con-stantly evolving and Safer Internet Day provides a great opportunity to promote safe and positive use of the internet. We’re proud to support the day, helping professionals and parents/carers to make the internet a safer place, and continue to work towards protecting children online alongside the UK Safer Internet Centre and other key partners.”

John Carr, Children’s Charities Coalition on Internet Safety (CHIS):

“Safer Internet Day is a unique opportunity for all of us – parents, grandparents, teachers and young people alike – to stop and think.”

Tessy Ojo, Chief Executive, The Diana Award:

“With a growing online community the internet has transformed our connection to the world. Unfortunately, with this increased connectivity comes the good and the bad. At The Diana Award, we believe that it is our collective responsibility to ensure that children and young people continue to enjoy the benefits and richness the internet brings, this is why on days like today, we are delighted to support Safer Internet Day which brings together everyone from industry to government, law enforcement, parents, teachers and young people to work together to ensure our internet remains a safe place for everyone, but most importantly children and young people.”

Antigone Davis, Head of Global Safety, Facebook:

“At Facebook, we are proud to support Safer Internet Day to help inspire a national conversation about using technology responsibly, respectfully, critically and creatively. Safer Internet Day provides an opportunity to help spread important messages about the safe and responsible use of social media and other technologies popular with children. Our partnerships with Childnet International and the Diana Award help young people become ambassadors for digital safety, supporting their peers to connect with respect, and provide an important additional element to the online safety landscape in the UK.”

Claire Lilley, Child Safety Public Policy Manager, Google EMEA:

"We believe in technology's ability to bring young people together, educate about different points of view, and foster creativity. But it's also important that young people use technology as a force for good and to have a positive impact online. We continue to work hard to support young people's online experience through education and technology; we are proud to support the Safer Internet Centre, and be part of the efforts to encourage a safer online world."

Emma Collins, EMEA Public Policy Manager, Instagram:

"Instagram is proud to support Safer Internet Day's mission of working “Together for a Better Internet”. Keeping Instagram a positive, safe and supportive place for self-expression is hugely important to us, that’s why we’re sharing information about all the tools people have available to them to stay safe on Instagram. You can find them at our Info Centre here.”

Carolyn Bunting, Chief Executive, Internet Matters:

"As the online world continues to evolve, it's essential that industry comes together to help make it a positive environment for children. Safer Internet Day has the power to bring together organisations like ours, who through collaboration, can help highlight the fantastic opportunities the online world can offer children, when navigated both safely and smartly. We aim to help parents understand the im-portance of playing an active role in their children's digital lives and equip them with the necessary tools to help keep their children safe online."

Dieter Carstensen, Head of Digital Child Safety, The LEGO Group:

The LEGO Group is a proud supporter of the Safer Internet Day 2019, and this year’s theme “Together for a Better Internet” resonates perfectly with how we develop our digital experiences that are used by millions of children worldwide. We believe our responsibility of developing safe-by-design experiences must be accompanied by tools and guidance that provides children with agency to create their favourite, positive and fun play experiences online. We are therefore launching additional in-app safety measures that are child friendly and contextually relevant, and we hope this will positively contribute towards a better Internet together with the children and their parents.”

Jacqueline Beauchere, Chief Online Safety Officer, Microsoft:

“As people across the globe live richer, more connected lives, there has never been a more crucial time for all of us to help shape a safer, more civil digital world. On Safer Internet Day people can stop and reflect as to what they experience and how they act online. Microsoft first supported Safer Internet Day 16 years ago, when many of the world’s most popular platforms had yet to enter our lives. To mark SID this year, Microsoft is releasing its latest Digital Civility Index, and we challenge everyone around the world to promote digital civility by: living the Golden Rule, respecting differences, pausing before replying, and standing up for oneself and others. Together we make the internet a safer, more respectful and more empathetic place. Learn more at: www.microsoft.com/digitalcivility.”

Justine Roberts, Chief Executive, Mumsnet:

“Mumsnet users talk a lot about how to keep their children safe online, from pre-schoolers watching their favourite programmes to teenagers exploring the wilder shores of the web. Consent - how to ask for it, how to give it, and how to know you have it - is an important principle for so many activities, and has the potential to open up thoughtful conversations with people of all ages, so it's good news that Safer Internet Day 2019 will be focused on this topic.”

Paul Whiteman, General Secretary, NAHT:

“Safer Internet Day provides a great opportunity for school leaders to emphasise to pupils and parents alike that, while the internet provides a powerful source of information, it needs to be handled with care. The benefits and risks of easy internet access for pupils are clear, so it’s important to find the right balance. Where internet safety is concerned, younger children should not be left to their own devices.”

Mary Bousted, Joint General Secretary, National Education Union:

“We fully support Safer Internet day and think this year’s focus on consent in an online context is vitally important. Schools, alongside parents and carers, can help equip children and young people with the tools and understanding on how to share information safely and respectfully. Online bullying and harassment affects both pupils and staff. We need to talk more about what consent is and how to challenge online abuse if we want to deliver on everyone's right to be safe."

Lynne Owens, Director General, National Crime Agency:

“I am delighted to support the ongoing work of the UK Safer Internet Centre and Safer Internet Day. Children and young people’s use of technology is constantly evolving and Safer Internet Day provides a great opportunity to promote safe and positive use of the internet. The National Crime Agency’s Child Exploitation and Online Protection Command will continue to work alongside the UK Safer Internet Centre and other key partners to ensure that children are protected and safeguarded online. The NCA is proud to support the day, which is helping professionals and parents/carers to make the internet a safer place.”

Peter Wanless, Chief Executive, NSPCC:

“Over the last week news of how social networks are still failing to design basic safety for children into their services has been rife. We know that the internet provides an amazing opportunity for young people to explore and connect, but they should not be subjected to unnecessary risk. Now more than ever we need to be talking openly and regularly with our children about their online lives as well as their life offline. That way if they come across something that is not age appropriate or unsettling they will have the confidence to raise that concern with a trusted adult. We are proud to support Safer Internet Day and be involved in the crucial national debate about what more must be done to create a safer internet for children so they can benefit from the exciting possibilities it offers.”

Yih-Choung Teh, Group Director, Ofcom:

“Our research shows children are spending much of their free time online –playing games, on social media or watching videos. Safer Internet Day is a vital opportunity to talk about the risks and benefits of being online. “Parents, expert groups, industry and public bodies all have a role in helping educate youngsters, and giving them the right tools and advice to help create a safer, more positive online experience.”

Conor Pierce, Corporate Vice President, Samsung UK & Ireland:

"Samsung is extremely proud to be supporting Safer Internet Day again this year. It's more important than ever that technology is used responsibly and respectfully, and we will be sharing this message widely through our social channels. We will be sharing tips on how to use our Kids Mode app designed to support parents and children to use the internet safely on our Galaxy devices. We are also ensuring that our store and call centre staff are ready to help and advise our customers with this information."

Stephen Collins, Director of Public Policy, Snap Inc:

"We believe that a person’s ability to grow is reliant on their ability to express themselves freely, safely and comfortably. At Snap, we seek to lower barriers to creativity and self-expression, help our community learn about the world and stay safe while doing so. We are proud to support Safer Internet Day and to partner with organizations who do extraordinary work to protect children and make the Internet a safer place for everyone. In an effort to raise awareness of online safety issues, we have created Snapchat filters to remind users of our collective responsibility and commitment to work together for a safer Internet."

Julian David, CEO of techUK:

“Tech innovation brings tremendous benefits to our economy and our society. Our members are creating the innovations and products of tomorrow that will have a positive impact on all our lives. techUK is proud to support Safer Internet Day to make sure everyone can make the most of these new technologies whilst staying safe and secure.”

Katy Minshall, Head of Public Policy UK, Twitter:

“Twitter is proud to join with safety partners across the world to mark #SaferInternetDay2019 and to encourage conversations around a better internet. The theme of this year’s Safer Internet Day - ‘Together for a better internet’ - reflects a set of beliefs we share: that the internet can always be better, that it remains a force for good, and that it’s all of our jobs to make it safe and healthy. We won’t stop working to build a healthier Twitter, so people feel safe and are able to find high-quality information on our service.”

Anna Watkins, UK Managing Director, Verizon Media:

"The internet can unlock fantastic experiences and positive relationships when we know how to navigate it and use it successfully. Through our support for Safer Internet Day, we want to help young people to be informed and resilient internet users. We are proud to fund the education packs that are distributed to schools nationwide so teachers and pupils can get the right guidance to know how they can navigate the online world safely and respectfully."

Helen Lamprell, General Counsel & External Affairs Director, Vodafone UK said:

“We all know we should be talking to our children about how to be safe and responsible online. As a mum myself, I appreciate that starting these conversations can be daunting. Safer Internet Day is a great opportunity to raise awareness about the need to talk about online safety and our Digital Parenting website provides the latest digital wellbeing guidance to make these conversations easier.”

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