Comments on: Are You a Lonely Saddo? Thought Not!

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:59:55 +0000

Richard – I’ll check out your site and may do a follow up post, or perhaps you’d like to write a guest post on the subject of how social media can benefit the lives of those with mental health issues…? Let me know.

By: Richard Alan Cowling

Richard Alan Cowling — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 14:44:34 +0000

Interesting article — I’m founding a mental health social enterprise which inturn has founded a mental health online social network … founded because as a mental distress sufferer I found that online social media and social networking … really helped me to feel less isolated and has actually led to an improvement in my mental health as I have more friends and a support network, for sharing and caring, now!!! It has actually led to real friendships where real friendship were originally hard to form before online networking … I have now met up with people at tweet-ups and the like … and have dev’d real friendships with like minded people … so the online support network is http://NET.mesomoco.org.uk (where you can learn more by reading the landing page) and the URL for my social enterprise (where all profits go back into the community) is http://mesomoco.org.uk Rich

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 13:16:27 +0000

Yes, I agree to some extent, but there are some people who don’t necessarily live in a safe neighbourhood or even in a neighbourhood at all, and there are millions of people with various physical problems, who can make “real” friends in the virtual world who are often excluded the human touch.

Certainly, there are issues with children spending too much time in their rooms, but kids will always find an excuse to avoid talking to their parents with or without technology.

By: Ann Tamplin

Ann Tamplin — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 12:37:16 +0000

I don’t see how electronic communication can make any worthwhile ties between people to form “strong & meaningful” relationships. For me the computer is my own personal library with endless information but I find it very worrying that people are using it to make relationships. I like to see the person, watch their expressions, hear their voice etc etc. Kids are disappearing into their rooms for hours & not talking to parents or friends. We are losing the “human touch”.

By: Ajiga Isaac

Ajiga Isaac — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:19:56 +0000

Any topic given to me relating to social sciences i think i’ll be able to tackle it. Right now am working on an article titled ”Youth perceptions of human security in africa” if u have any article on related issues you can pls assist me with them thanks

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:11:16 +0000

Ajiga, unfortunately not, I don’t tend to cover social sciences per se, but I will keep an eye on the research literature in case anything of that nature comes my way.

By: Ajiga Isaac

Ajiga Isaac — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:03:06 +0000

I feel any topic given to me relating to social sciences i’ll be able to tackle it. Right now am working on an article titled ”Youth perceptions of human security in Africa” i don’t know if u gat any material or write up that can assist me in my work

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 19:43:20 +0000

Ajiga, do you have a specific idea you’d like to cover in-depth here. I could find a slot for a guest appearance if you’re up to speed on a topical issue.

By: Ajiga Isaac

Ajiga Isaac — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 17:01:37 +0000

This is equally nice but i would like to join you in writing some day.

By: David Bradley

David Bradley — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:16:59 +0000

Ajiga

Glad you liked the article, do you check out the rest of the site and comment widely, that’s what we’re here for