Am I the only one who has never used any social media site?

[ssjup81]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I turn my nose up at the young people of today. Is it just me or did the teens of our day have a bit more common sense? We had more sophistication even as teens and we knew what we were doing.

You're in a dreamworld. Teenagers are teenagers regardless of the generation. You'll always have your teens that do stupid things, although, to be honest, I do find it odd how kids are so quick to put stuff online but this baffles me even with adults who do the same...

You know, like people who may put up photos of themselves on their Facebooks or whatever in a suggestive situation or something embarrassing, and then wonder why they're overlooked for a job. I've always been super cautious with that as it's just common sense and before hearing about employers checking potential applicants social media stuff.

[Jephael]

I remember going though my high school's special ed system, and the sad truth is that's where a lot of bad apples wound up. My pal Samantha got mistreated so badly just because she was an easy target on account of her disability. I wanted to stand up for her, but I was too scared.

[tmntpower1988]

Tbh I think some of the teenagers are more mature than the adults.

[plastroncafe]

I'm sure SOME are more mature than SOME adults, but that doesn't change the fact that MOST are not.

[CyberCubed]

Originally Posted by ssjup81

You know, like people who may put up photos of themselves on their Facebooks or whatever in a suggestive situation or something embarrassing, and then wonder why they're overlooked for a job. I've always been super cautious with that as it's just common sense and before hearing about employers checking potential applicants social media stuff.

That's my point, the teens of today make selfies or youtube videos of themselves doing stupid things and that lingers on the internet for years after they become adults. We didn't have "selfies" back in my day, so we didn't do that stuff.

Also I remember hearing teens are having sex younger and younger these days, much younger than our generation. It makes me sick to my stomach when I hear about two 14 year olds having sex.

[ssjup81]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

That's my point, the teens of today make selfies or youtube videos of themselves doing stupid things and that lingers on the internet for years after they become adults. We didn't have "selfies" back in my day, so we didn't do that stuff.

Also I remember hearing teens are having sex younger and younger these days, much younger than our generation. It makes me sick to my stomach when I hear about two 14 year olds having sex.

That's not limited to this generation. You'll always have teens having sex despite the generation. I remember a girl in my 8th grade class who became pregnant.

Geez, look at the '76 version of the Bad News Bears. Tatum's character who was maybe 12 or 13, was going on about a girl she knew who was "already on the pill" to Walter Matthau's character, and boy did he have a humorous reaction.

I will admit this, though. Seems some kids are hitting puberty earlier and earlier as each generation goes by.

[plastroncafe]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

That's my point, the teens of today make selfies or youtube videos of themselves doing stupid things and that lingers on the internet for years after they become adults. We didn't have "selfies" back in my day, so we didn't do that stuff.

Also I remember hearing teens are having sex younger and younger these days, much younger than our generation. It makes me sick to my stomach when I hear about two 14 year olds having sex.

Who is this we you're talking about here, because the "We" I'm a part of did all these things when we were teens. Oh sure there was no internet to distribute them world wide at the click of a button, but that doesn't mean teens weren't taking stupid pictures and videos of themselves.

Just because you didn't hear about it doesn't mean it wasn't happening.

The same thing goes with sex.
Or lest we forget: Juliet was 13 in the play "Romeo and Juliet."

Cripes dude, get off your porch and go back inside. You're embarrassing yourself.

More than usual.

[ssjup81]

Hm, don't feel that Juliet is a good example. Different time. The life expectancy was shorter and everyone started all that junk at younger ages.

[CyberCubed]

I think it was the rise of redneck reality shows that brought the downfall of modern society.

I remember back in the 90's there was no such thing as reality shows. Didn't they start around the year 2000? Back then it was mostly game shows like "Who wants to be a Millionaire?" and Jepoardy/Wheel of Fortune.

[ssjup81]

The writer's strike of '88 (iirc) gave us a reality show (sorta...if it counts). America's Most Wanted. Oh and we mustn't forget Cops.

Oh what about the Real World on MTV and that other show Road Rules?

[plastroncafe]

And let's not forget The Real World, Rescue 911, Unsolved Mysteries, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.

[CyberCubed]

Watching the first American Pie movie brings back memories of how teens used to be back in 1999 compared to the modern youth.

[plastroncafe]

When all teens were actually played by people in their mid to late 20s.

[ssjup81]

Originally Posted by plastroncafe

When all teens were actually played by people in their mid to late 20s.

You beat me to it.

[BubblyShell22]

Cops will always be the definitive reality show no matter what anyone says about Survivor being the first one. And I watch Cops all of the time because it's awesome. There are certain reality shows I'll watch and other ones I won't touch. And it's not just redneck shows, Cubed. Don't forget about the Real Housewives series (though I do have a fascination with the New Jersey version).

[Wesley]

The first reality show I saw was Treasure Island in 2001. It was like an Irish version of Survivor and I thought it was awesome. Cabin Fever was entertaining to watch in 2003 and, more recently, Hell's Kitchen and At Your Service have been fun to watch.

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Also I remember hearing teens are having sex younger and younger these days, much younger than our generation. It makes me sick to my stomach when I hear about two 14 year olds having sex.

I'd suggest that's more of an issue relating to the culture they're raised in. People don't exist in a vacuum - cultural influences affect peoples' behavior.

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

I think it was the rise of redneck reality shows that brought the downfall of modern society.

What downfall? I just took a look out the window and I didn't see buildings crumbling or people fighting to the death in some kind of Thunderdome-esque battle over the last box of nutrition bars.

Originally Posted by CyberCubed

Watching the first American Pie movie brings back memories of how teens used to be back in 1999 compared to the modern youth.

... yes, the good old days when teenage boys f*cked pies. There's that common sense and sophistication you were referring to, neh?

Seriously man, what is up with you? I can't honestly believe that you act this way in real life; someone would have bludgeoned you to death long ago if you did. What's the appeal of this persona you've crafted for yourself - are you just really bored, or easily entertained?

[Jester]

[ssjup81]

Originally Posted by Wesley

The first reality show I saw was Treasure Island in 2001. It was like an Irish version of Survivor and I thought it was awesome. Cabin Fever was entertaining to watch in 2003 and, more recently, Hell's Kitchen and At Your Service have been fun to watch.

Back in the late 80s/90s I did used to watch Cops, Rescue 911, Unsolved Mysteries, America's Most Wanted.

As for modern-day reality shows...I've never been much of a fan, really, but when I was last stateside, there was this show on the Food Network channel that dealt with restaurant service. The owners wanted to know why they didn't have better business so they call up this guy and he sets up cameras and stuff in the restaurants and they see what the employees are doing wrong. He owns a chain of restaurants himself, the guy and it's mostly in NJ and NY I've noticed for this show. Forgot the name of it, though and haven't seen it since last year. I thought it was a really good show. I wish I could remember the name! I'd look it up on Hulu or Netflix. If it helps, the guy is straight up New Yorken. lol He also has a stereotypical Godfather, Soprano thing going on.

Oh I used to enjoy watching Super Nanny and the show that preceded this.

Oh and one other show comes to mind. A UK show called Supersize vs Superskinny.

So, reality shows where you can learn something doesn't bother me so much. Reality shows where people are acting like idiots just to be on TV (like that Honey Boo Boo stuff my cousin watches or Jersey Shore), I can't get into nor do I really have an interest in it.

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by Jester

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... but does he have the ultimate in giant mutant poseability?