Fran

If people have a well rounded education then they are equipped with the tools to be objective when it comes to things of potential influence such as films, books, adverts, art and politics. If people are poorly educated and "go with the flow" then obviously it is a lot easier to brainwash them into believing almost anything! It would appear that in today's society, despite the huge increase in University attendance, children are taught to pass exams rather than learn a particular subject in any great depth.

As for hair dye I recently saw some blonde hair dye on special offer called Nice n' Easy. I'm still trying to work out whether the name means the process of applying the dye ,or the fact that when you've dyed your hair blonde most people will look upon you as a woman of easy virtue!

Ambrosia

Humm best not let the wife near the TV ever again.

It is cruel to discover one's mediocrity only when it is too late.

foha80

I think the problem arises when you don't recognise ,or see it as important enough to require you to make a choice.Beanz meanz heinz-if i give it some thought I know it dosen't but I still have a tin in my cupboard.


Terry

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The four horsemen of influence on society. A very interesting point Fran. Personaly I am not influenced by any film/TV programme, and although I have watched many images of questionable taste I dont feel inclined to partake in those activities and I feel it only reflects the society in which I live in a broarder sence.

It is cruel to discover one's mediocrity only when it is too late.

Ambrosia

Well if it works for you and you like it, go for it mate, personaly I buy the cheapest and then taste it, if its crap then I go a bit further, untill I find the price and brand I want, trial and error its more fun and anyway who can really tell the difference. I mean its all hype in advertisment but funny, I love them, remember many in the cinema with P & D adverts, but thats getting away from the thread. Good brands sell themselves and dont need advertisment.

It is cruel to discover one's mediocrity only when it is too late.

theuofc

For me, it comes down to whether artists should have the freedom to express their vision, ideology, whatever you call it, and whether audiences should have the freedom to view whichever artistic vision they choose to without censorship or the confines of "social responsibility." It also comes down to fine tuning which audiences we are talking about. Surely we mean adults who have enough experience, education, and judgment to view artistic creations without being unduly influenced and harmed? Child audiences are another thing. Most societies would agree that children in their limited experience and judgment should be protected from certain experiences, including artistic ones, until they are old enough to understand them and to make mature judgments and decisions about them.

This too is an ongoing debate.

Best,

Barbara

Ascoyne D'Ascoyne

Probably a mistake to view such a thread in the first place if all you want is laughs.

dorisjosser

SORRY. Just goes to show that you can be easily influenced by outside sources without even realising it. I promise not to stray into another serious thread if I can help it. They are obviously meant for the more intelligent members of the forum and therefore lesser mortals like myself should recognise their shortcomings and keep out. If I should find myself in one in the future, I promise not to comment, even if more established members are making frivolous remarks and getting away with it.