Are Influencers Really That Bad??


Sick of seeing these annoying so called influencers; trying to sell us stuff on instagram, pinterest and now TikTok? Not only me then. I mean they are so basic, unlike these gorgeous models. But perhaps they are also influencing us in a more positive way as well.

Understanding “Pro Ana”- Part 1


Read post to gain an understanding of the history of the “pro Ana” movement, from how it originated, to where it is now.

The Glorification of the Soviet Union


So it is quite possible that you have heard people arguing against capitalism, maybe more so in recent years, rather than previously. I also think it is fair to say that many young people are especially opposed to capitalism, basically due to greater transparency enabling them to realise some of the horrors of in particularContinue reading “The Glorification of the Soviet Union”

Mental Health Romanisation: Birthed by Social Media or a Shadow Waiting to Emerge?


In the last few years, it has seemed like the internet has given birth to a culture of mental health romanization. Now whether you have seen this on tumblr, Instagram or now TikTok, it does seem rather strange. Because in recent years there has been so much success by those speaking out to reduce the stigma associated with mental health. While it is fair to judge that many of these people, would have had close experiences with mental health themselves. Yet there has been a significant, maybe unconscious, movement in the other direction, generally by those also likely to have experienced it. ‘But does this not at least mean that it will get more people talking? Not to mention “Increased awareness!” ‘ Maybe, but it is going to be completely counterintuitive when it is the wrong kind! But there is bound to be a reason for it…

Chat post: My Problem with the Current TikTok…


Hiya, so this post is going to be focused on the fairly new and extremely trendy app TikTok, which in these last few months, it’s seemed to have taken over the internet. Now like with any app which blows up in such a short period of time, there are many exciting features on it, howeverContinue reading “Chat post: My Problem with the Current TikTok…”