Life’s a beach.. but is it really?
WHAT'S wrong with Bournemouth's seafront? A lot, according to a teenage film about life in Bournemouth.
They criticise some of the tourist attractions, describe the IMAX as Britain's second ugliest building, and say the pier has "very few attractions."
They made the seven-minute documentary Life's Beach with a £1,000 grant from the YMCA.
The aim was to show the council why some teenagers end up drinking, and occasionally causing trouble, along the seafront.
Interviewees included the town's Champion for Young People, Cllr Ted Taylor, and police community support officer Chris Borland - both called for more attractions for teenagers.
Councillors are currently plotting the 20-year seafront vision, now out to public consultation.
The film was premiered on Thursday at VIBE in Old Christchurch Road, and it has won them a certificate of achievement from Minister for the Third Sector Phil Hope.
An earlier version of this story stated that the grant from the YMCA was £7,000. We apologise for the error.
10:12am Tuesday 29th July 2008
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CommentPosted by: dibbles, Bournemouth on 1:10pm Tue 29 Jul 08
We have the attractions in and around Bournemouth, swimming pools, cinemas, bowling, Quasar but the fact is that nobody can afford it on a regular basis.
We have the attractions in and around Bournemouth, swimming pools, cinemas, bowling, Quasar but the fact is that nobody can afford it on a regular basis.
Posted by: Asterix on 3:29pm Tue 29 Jul 08
Well done young ones!
The seafront is treated as a money making venue,with no real thought put in to helping people enjoy it in other way other than eating or drinking overpriced low quality products.
and don't get me started on the land train,or the cycling ban.
Well done young ones!
The seafront is treated as a money making venue,with no real thought put in to helping people enjoy it in other way other than eating or drinking overpriced low quality products.
and don't get me started on the land train,or the cycling ban.
Posted by: jr, bournemouth on 4:26pm Tue 29 Jul 08
You can all watch the video by clicking on the [bold]"play video"[/bold] at the top of the page.
You can all watch the video by clicking on the
"play video" at the top of the page.
Posted by: the owl, Bere van 10 on 4:29pm Tue 29 Jul 08
Chuck all the posters off the column ,its always the same when Pete breaks up from school' he should be ready for leaving soon, the teachers wont be sorry.
Chuck all the posters off the column ,its always the same when Pete breaks up from school' he should be ready for leaving soon, the teachers wont be sorry.
Posted by: Jonny, Alum Chine on 4:33pm Tue 29 Jul 08
Oh nicely sanitised Echo.
All nice and smiley.
Let's not worry about people's thoughts.
Oh nicely sanitised Echo.
All nice and smiley.
Let's not worry about people's thoughts.
Posted by: the owl, bere on 4:38pm Tue 29 Jul 08
The camera cost £999.98p the video only cost 2 pence.
The camera cost £999.98p the video only cost 2 pence.
Posted by: Sarah, Bournemouth on 4:38pm Tue 29 Jul 08
WELL DONE You have done an excellent job in getting the views of young people in Bournemouth heard! You should all be commended for giving up your free time to volunteer and try and make Bournemouth a better place for everyone.
WELL DONE You have done an excellent job in getting the views of young people in Bournemouth heard! You should all be commended for giving up your free time to volunteer and try and make Bournemouth a better place for everyone.
Posted by: John, Poole on 4:47pm Tue 29 Jul 08
At last it would seem the Echo has taken note of[bold] Carl Barron's erudite contributions[/bold] and has [bold]learnt to selectively remove[/bold] comments it does not like.
I hope this does not result in [bold]barren times[/bold] for the Echo's threads on this site.
At last it would seem the Echo has taken note of
Carl Barron's erudite contributions and has
learnt to selectively remove comments it does not like.
I hope this does not result in
barren times for the Echo's threads on this site.
Posted by: John, Poole on 4:52pm Tue 29 Jul 08
[quote][bold]the owl[/bold] wrote:
Chuck all the posters off the column ,its always the same when Pete breaks up from school' he should be ready for leaving soon, the teachers wont be sorry.[/quote] LOL - for PETE'S sake!
the owl wrote:
Chuck all the posters off the column ,its always the same when Pete breaks up from school' he should be ready for leaving soon, the teachers wont be sorry.
LOL - for PETE'S sake!
Posted by: the owl, b regis on 4:54pm Tue 29 Jul 08
It was much better entertainment in my day we had skittles, shove ha'penny, and 'guess who's the next one to walk in the pub',and a good bare knuckle fight ( I still have one at weddings some times)
It was much better entertainment in my day we had skittles, shove ha'penny, and 'guess who's the next one to walk in the pub',and a good bare knuckle fight ( I still have one at weddings some times)
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 4:58pm Tue 29 Jul 08
[quote][bold]the owl[/bold] wrote:
Chuck all the posters off the column ,its always the same when Pete breaks up from school' he should be ready for leaving soon, the teachers wont be sorry.[/quote] I wish you would "fly" off to kilbride again.Actually i am very interested in film making,and had a small speaking part in a film,which was produced 2 years ago,by a crew from university,great gang of guys and girls,very interesting,would love to do it again,it won a award too.
the owl wrote:
Chuck all the posters off the column ,its always the same when Pete breaks up from school' he should be ready for leaving soon, the teachers wont be sorry.
I wish you would "fly" off to kilbride again.Actually i am very interested in film making,and had a small speaking part in a film,which was produced 2 years ago,by a crew from university,great gang of guys and girls,very interesting,would love to do it again,it won a award too.
Posted by: the owl on 5:11pm Tue 29 Jul 08
Was it called the great train robbery, made in 1903, and considered the first full length movie ever.
Was it called the great train robbery, made in 1903, and considered the first full length movie ever.
Posted by: RachelG, Cleethorpes on 5:25pm Tue 29 Jul 08
I spent nearly 10 years living down in Bournemouth. I loved especially the beaches. You should all think yourselves lucky to be priveleged enough to live there. Most places in this country are a lot worse!!!!
I spent nearly 10 years living down in Bournemouth. I loved especially the beaches. You should all think yourselves lucky to be priveleged enough to live there. Most places in this country are a lot worse!!!!
Posted by: the owl, Bere Regis on 5:42pm Tue 29 Jul 08
Tarrar Richard
Posted by: John, Poole on 5:53pm Tue 29 Jul 08
[quote][bold]the owl[/bold] wrote:
It was much better entertainment in my day we had skittles, shove ha'penny, and 'guess who's the next one to walk in the pub',and a good bare knuckle fight ( I still have one at weddings some times)[/quote] You were lucky that in your day you had a ha'penny to shove around,now it's the poor little mite that gets pushed around until after a skinful,they fall like skittles.And I guess in your day, the next one to walk in the pub looking for a fight was young PETE WOODLEY.
No wonder, life is so boring for mites nowadays.Mite as well go looking for trouble.
the owl wrote:
It was much better entertainment in my day we had skittles, shove ha'penny, and 'guess who's the next one to walk in the pub',and a good bare knuckle fight ( I still have one at weddings some times)
You were lucky that in your day you had a ha'penny to shove around,now it's the poor little mite that gets pushed around until after a skinful,they fall like skittles.And I guess in your day, the next one to walk in the pub looking for a fight was young PETE WOODLEY.
No wonder, life is so boring for mites nowadays.Mite as well go looking for trouble.
Posted by: hoppity, hamworthy on 6:14pm Tue 29 Jul 08
[quote][bold]RachelG[/bold] wrote:
I spent nearly 10 years living down in Bournemouth. I loved especially the beaches. You should all think yourselves lucky to be priveleged enough to live there. Most places in this country are a lot worse!!!![/quote] hear hear we love to knock our part of the country and we all do (me included) but when you go elswhere you realise how lucky you are
RachelG wrote:
I spent nearly 10 years living down in Bournemouth. I loved especially the beaches. You should all think yourselves lucky to be priveleged enough to live there. Most places in this country are a lot worse!!!!
hear hear we love to knock our part of the country and we all do (me included) but when you go elswhere you realise how lucky you are
Posted by: beachhut, southbourne on 6:29pm Tue 29 Jul 08
THE TELL IT LIKE IT IS VID IS GOOD, BUT WILL THE OLD FARTS LISTEN. WE ARE LUCKY TO LIVE IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD, WE ARE JUST RUN BY PEOPLE WHO HAVE LITTLE OR NO TIME FOR THE YOUNG AS THEY ONLY MAKE THEM MONEY WHEN THEY PARTY IN THE NUMEROUS CLUBS AND PUBS IN BOURNEMOUTH, AND THEN COMPLAIN THAT THEY CAUSE MAYHEM DUE TO BEING DRUNK. GIVE US SOMETHING TO ENJOY AND RESPECT AND MAYBE JUST MAYBE YOU WILL GET THE SEASIDE TOWN YOU HAVE IN YOUR HEAD AND IN YOUR DREAMS.
SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS BUT KEYBOARD GOT STUCK.
THE TELL IT LIKE IT IS VID IS GOOD, BUT WILL THE OLD FARTS LISTEN. WE ARE LUCKY TO LIVE IN THIS PART OF THE WORLD, WE ARE JUST RUN BY PEOPLE WHO HAVE LITTLE OR NO TIME FOR THE YOUNG AS THEY ONLY MAKE THEM MONEY WHEN THEY PARTY IN THE NUMEROUS CLUBS AND PUBS IN BOURNEMOUTH, AND THEN COMPLAIN THAT THEY CAUSE MAYHEM DUE TO BEING DRUNK. GIVE US SOMETHING TO ENJOY AND RESPECT AND MAYBE JUST MAYBE YOU WILL GET THE SEASIDE TOWN YOU HAVE IN YOUR HEAD AND IN YOUR DREAMS.
SORRY ABOUT THE CAPS BUT KEYBOARD GOT STUCK.
Posted by: In Absentia, Bournemouth on 6:41pm Tue 29 Jul 08
I think that the video has been well put together, but to be honest, exactly the same things could have been said when I was a teenager in the 1970's. Over a long summer holiday, the seafront attractions simply drain people financially and after one visit lose their appeal.
I think that the main seafront area around the Pier is very unattractive and really isn't geared up to cater for the locals, they are there to take tourist income.
I much prefer to travel a bit further out to the coast these days even if it's only down to Hengistbury Head or Mudeford. I still think that there are few better places to live in the UK than the central south coast.
I think that the video has been well put together, but to be honest, exactly the same things could have been said when I was a teenager in the 1970's. Over a long summer holiday, the seafront attractions simply drain people financially and after one visit lose their appeal.
I think that the main seafront area around the Pier is very unattractive and really isn't geared up to cater for the locals, they are there to take tourist income.
I much prefer to travel a bit further out to the coast these days even if it's only down to Hengistbury Head or Mudeford. I still think that there are few better places to live in the UK than the central south coast.
Posted by: dancingdog777, Christchurch on 6:56pm Tue 29 Jul 08
I think if we compare our seafront here with those in other seaside towns, Skegness, Minehead, Sherringham, Southport, Bognor Regis, etc, we can see what's missing. Genuine seaside entertainments, tea rooms, access to the beach, all at accesible prices, not the rip-off prices here. Instead of somewhere you can buy a cup of tea and an ice cream, we have exclusive restaurants like West Beach and Bistro on the Beach.
Agreeed there's a Sega centre in Westover Road, but that's collosally expensive, why no penny arcades. Why no bucket 'n spade, 'n candy floss shops decorated with streamers and pretty fairy lights? Why no seaside bingo with cheapo prizes? Why no donkey rides?
Why? Because the council are made up of elderly genteel men who are all NIMBYs.
I think if we compare our seafront here with those in other seaside towns, Skegness, Minehead, Sherringham, Southport, Bognor Regis, etc, we can see what's missing. Genuine seaside entertainments, tea rooms, access to the beach, all at accesible prices, not the rip-off prices here. Instead of somewhere you can buy a cup of tea and an ice cream, we have exclusive restaurants like West Beach and Bistro on the Beach.
Agreeed there's a Sega centre in Westover Road, but that's collosally expensive, why no penny arcades. Why no bucket 'n spade, 'n candy floss shops decorated with streamers and pretty fairy lights? Why no seaside bingo with cheapo prizes? Why no donkey rides?
Why? Because the council are made up of elderly genteel men who are all NIMBYs.
Posted by: sf4, weymouth on 9:39pm Tue 29 Jul 08
No seaside bingo??? You obviouvly dont visit the seafront very often as there is seaside bingo with cheapo prizes at the amusements on westbeach!
No seaside bingo??? You obviouvly dont visit the seafront very often as there is seaside bingo with cheapo prizes at the amusements on westbeach!
Posted by: jr, bournemouth on 10:05pm Tue 29 Jul 08
bingo? tea rooms? is that all you can come up with? do you really think that's what is going to stop young people getting drunk? please, a bit more of imagination. We need sports, we need arts, we need family friendly activities, sailing, ice ring, painting, a youth club...
bingo? tea rooms? is that all you can come up with? do you really think that's what is going to stop young people getting drunk? please, a bit more of imagination. We need sports, we need arts, we need family friendly activities, sailing, ice ring, painting, a youth club...
Posted by: Amy Brutnell, Bournemouth on 1:43am Wed 30 Jul 08
[quote]At last it would seem the Echo has taken note of Carl Barron's erudite contributions and has learnt to selectively remove comments it does not like.
I hope this does not result in barren times for the Echo's threads on this site.[/quote]
I totally agree, I am one of the people that made this and put up a long comment about making this about about another comment and they deleted it.
At last it would seem the Echo has taken note of Carl Barron's erudite contributions and has learnt to selectively remove comments it does not like.
I hope this does not result in barren times for the Echo's threads on this site.
I totally agree, I am one of the people that made this and put up a long comment about making this about about another comment and they deleted it.
Posted by: Hugh, Bournemouth on 9:01am Wed 30 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Amy Brutnell[/bold] wrote:
[quote]At last it would seem the Echo has taken note of Carl Barron's erudite contributions and has learnt to selectively remove comments it does not like. I hope this does not result in barren times for the Echo's threads on this site.[/quote] I totally agree, I am one of the people that made this and put up a long comment about making this about about another comment and they deleted it. [/quote] "I totally agree" With what?
?
Teenagers eh! [italic]Who can understand them[/italic]. Surround them with pleasure and lovely places and happiness, and all you get is moan moan moan!
You'll never find me moaning about anything. I'm am just grateful to be alive in this wonderful town after the near death experience I had with an aggressively attacking Adder.
Echo, you should not have deleted young Amy Brutnell's post. It is very discouraging to young posters (it probably took her hours to compose that) and we want to hear the views of the young. Especially if it keeps them off the streets and away from the tins of larger.
Amy Brutnell wrote:
At last it would seem the Echo has taken note of Carl Barron's erudite contributions and has learnt to selectively remove comments it does not like. I hope this does not result in barren times for the Echo's threads on this site.
I totally agree, I am one of the people that made this and put up a long comment about making this about about another comment and they deleted it.
"I totally agree" With what?
?
Teenagers eh!
Who can understand them. Surround them with pleasure and lovely places and happiness, and all you get is moan moan moan!
You'll never find me moaning about anything. I'm am just grateful to be alive in this wonderful town after the near death experience I had with an aggressively attacking Adder.
Echo, you should not have deleted young Amy Brutnell's post. It is very discouraging to young posters (it probably took her hours to compose that) and we want to hear the views of the young. Especially if it keeps them off the streets and away from the tins of larger.
Posted by: Hugh, Bournemouth on 9:04am Wed 30 Jul 08
[quote][bold]jr[/bold] wrote:
bingo? tea rooms? is that all you can come up with? do you really think that's what is going to stop young people getting drunk? please, a bit more of imagination. We need sports, we need arts, we need family friendly activities, sailing, ice ring, painting, a youth club... [/quote] There is the lap dancing. Don't forget that.
jr wrote:
bingo? tea rooms? is that all you can come up with? do you really think that's what is going to stop young people getting drunk? please, a bit more of imagination. We need sports, we need arts, we need family friendly activities, sailing, ice ring, painting, a youth club...
There is the lap dancing. Don't forget that.
Posted by: sharpy, Southbourne on 9:06am Wed 30 Jul 08
I seem to get deleted regularly. Actually now I want to know why.
I remember your post Amy and it was that which I responded to or rather the comments people made about it which disgusted me.
I don't think I was offensive. I know Amy wasn't. I guess her 'crime' was to stick up for what she made and put hard work into.
To avoid future deletion i will commit my self to the following views:
1. ALL kids are evil and should be locked away
2. B'mouth is a seaside town where we all want to drink tea and enjoy the beach
3. All clubs and bars are evil and should be destroyed.
4. People who get horribly drunk and cause trouble are innocent it's all Richard Carr's fault really for offering cheap beer (even tho Toko costs over £5 a pint at last check).
5. Snake bites are parents faul and not just rare natural events.
6. If you cant spell your view is invalid
7. Finally Bournemouth has gone to hell and was better in my day.
Do these views suit the Echo policy????
*sarcasm and rant over*
Now I will await my ban and strongly worded Email.
I seem to get deleted regularly. Actually now I want to know why.
I remember your post Amy and it was that which I responded to or rather the comments people made about it which disgusted me.
I don't think I was offensive. I know Amy wasn't. I guess her 'crime' was to stick up for what she made and put hard work into.
To avoid future deletion i will commit my self to the following views:
1. ALL kids are evil and should be locked away
2. B'mouth is a seaside town where we all want to drink tea and enjoy the beach
3. All clubs and bars are evil and should be destroyed.
4. People who get horribly drunk and cause trouble are innocent it's all Richard Carr's fault really for offering cheap beer (even tho Toko costs over £5 a pint at last check).
5. Snake bites are parents faul and not just rare natural events.
6. If you cant spell your view is invalid
7. Finally Bournemouth has gone to hell and was better in my day.
Do these views suit the Echo policy????
*sarcasm and rant over*
Now I will await my ban and strongly worded Email.
Posted by: Hugh, Bournemouth on 9:07am Wed 30 Jul 08
[quote][bold]sf4[/bold] wrote:
No seaside bingo??? You obviouvly dont visit the seafront very often as there is seaside bingo with cheapo prizes at the amusements on westbeach![/quote] Just as you obviouvly don't visit the spell checker very often!
sf4 wrote:
No seaside bingo??? You obviouvly dont visit the seafront very often as there is seaside bingo with cheapo prizes at the amusements on westbeach!
Just as you obviouvly don't visit the spell checker very often!
Posted by: Amy Brutnell, Bournemouth on 9:39am Wed 30 Jul 08
Sharpy - LOL I think I've made a new friend, I feel I may be banned and have a strongly worded Email soon after this comment.
Hugh - Your just as simple minded as everyone else! [quote]Echo, you should not have deleted young Amy Brutnell's post. It is very discouraging to young posters (it probably took her hours to compose that) and we want to hear the views of the young. Especially if it keeps them off the streets and away from the tins of larger.
[/quote]
I find this comment personally demining
before you start on at [italic]MY[/italic] Spelling mistakes. No Because I am smarter then your avarage 5 year old it didn't take me 'hours to write' I feel like your personally calling me a thick teenager! I can't believe that we put our time and effort into this film, putting our thourght across for people like you to rip it apart
Nice. Shows how much you people care for your kids
Sharpy - LOL I think I've made a new friend, I feel I may be banned and have a strongly worded Email soon after this comment.
Hugh - Your just as simple minded as everyone else!
Echo, you should not have deleted young Amy Brutnell's post. It is very discouraging to young posters (it probably took her hours to compose that) and we want to hear the views of the young. Especially if it keeps them off the streets and away from the tins of larger.
I find this comment personally demining
before you start on at
MY Spelling mistakes. No Because I am smarter then your avarage 5 year old it didn't take me 'hours to write' I feel like your personally calling me a thick teenager! I can't believe that we put our time and effort into this film, putting our thourght across for people like you to rip it apart
Nice. Shows how much you people care for your kids
Posted by: John, Poole on 9:41am Wed 30 Jul 08
[bold]Hugh[/bold] wrote:[quote]Especially if it keeps them off the streets and away from the tins of larger.[/quote]... larger what?
[bold]Amy[/bold]
Please do not be put off by the Echo's removal of your comments or criticism of your spelling and grammar.Don't give up, and you might get what you want in life.
Hugh wrote:
Especially if it keeps them off the streets and away from the tins of larger.
... larger what?
Amy
Please do not be put off by the Echo's removal of your comments or criticism of your spelling and grammar.Don't give up, and you might get what you want in life.
Posted by: the owl, Bere van 10 on 9:54am Wed 30 Jul 08
I have been banned but not by the echo someone calling themselves QUEST I dont know how they got my e- mail address but they are always warning me and i'm nice, a very nice man, whos QUEST I considered taking the P I S S but couldn't be bothered with em there should be a list of swear words on the bottom of this column saying 'do not use'
I have been banned but not by the echo someone calling themselves QUEST I dont know how they got my e- mail address but they are always warning me and i'm nice, a very nice man, whos QUEST I considered taking the P I S S but couldn't be bothered with em there should be a list of swear words on the bottom of this column saying 'do not use'
Posted by: John, Poole on 10:03am Wed 30 Jul 08
the owl
It should not be NEWS to a wise old fellow like you who QUEST is.
N E W S QUEST goes on to find them!
the owl
It should not be NEWS to a wise old fellow like you who QUEST is.
N E W S QUEST goes on to find them!
Posted by: Hugh, Bournemouth on 10:10am Wed 30 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Amy Brutnell[/bold] wrote:
Sharpy - LOL I think I've made a new friend, I feel I may be banned and have a strongly worded Email soon after this comment. Hugh - Your just as simple minded as everyone else! [quote]Echo, you should not have deleted young Amy Brutnell's post. It is very discouraging to young posters (it probably took her hours to compose that) and we want to hear the views of the young. Especially if it keeps them off the streets and away from the tins of larger. [/quote] I find this comment personally demining before you start on at [italic]MY[/italic] Spelling mistakes. No Because I am smarter then your avarage 5 year old it didn't take me 'hours to write' I feel like your personally calling me a thick teenager! I can't believe that we put our time and effort into this film, putting our thourght across for people like you to rip it apart Nice. Shows how much you people care for your kids [/quote] Spell checkers, Amy, spell checkers!
Amy Brutnell wrote:
Sharpy - LOL I think I've made a new friend, I feel I may be banned and have a strongly worded Email soon after this comment. Hugh - Your just as simple minded as everyone else! Echo, you should not have deleted young Amy Brutnell's post. It is very discouraging to young posters (it probably took her hours to compose that) and we want to hear the views of the young. Especially if it keeps them off the streets and away from the tins of larger.
I find this comment personally demining before you start on at MY Spelling mistakes. No Because I am smarter then your avarage 5 year old it didn't take me 'hours to write' I feel like your personally calling me a thick teenager! I can't believe that we put our time and effort into this film, putting our thourght across for people like you to rip it apart Nice. Shows how much you people care for your kids
Spell checkers, Amy, spell checkers!
Posted by: Amy Brutnell, Bournemouth on 10:13am Wed 30 Jul 08
Oh I'm sorry I'm DESLEXIC!
Oh I'm sorry I'm DESLEXIC!
Posted by: sharpy, Southbourne on 10:27am Wed 30 Jul 08
Hmmm, I can see this getting a bit nasty from here on.
I myself use a spell checker on my comments (even then I miss the odd spelling).
Also why isn't the discussion about the film or points raised in it.... A point I'm actually a bit fuzzy on. Is there somewhere the production can be viewed? (Youtube perhaps) Because it would be great to see this and have it somewhere publicly visible.
What do you think Amy? Possible to get that done?
I for one would like to watch it sometime
Hmmm, I can see this getting a bit nasty from here on.
I myself use a spell checker on my comments (even then I miss the odd spelling).
Also why isn't the discussion about the film or points raised in it.... A point I'm actually a bit fuzzy on. Is there somewhere the production can be viewed? (Youtube perhaps) Because it would be great to see this and have it somewhere publicly visible.
What do you think Amy? Possible to get that done?
I for one would like to watch it sometime
Posted by: Sort It Out, Bournemouth on 10:52am Wed 30 Jul 08
Don't worry Sharpy, I don't think the Echo is finished yet with this topic.
You can see the full version of the film at:
http://www.offthestr
eets.co.uk/vibe/vibe
_lifes_a_beach.htm
Interesting how anonymous adults like to attack a minor with an opinion.
We should be encouraging young people to speak up in this bold way.
Most of us adults prefer to hide behind an alias on an online forum when we want our opinions to be heard.
Give credit where it's due.
Let's bring this discussion back to what it's really about:
Young people want the seafront to cater more for them and their budgets with all-year round activities.
Don't worry Sharpy, I don't think the Echo is finished yet with this topic.
You can see the full version of the film at:
http://www.offthestr
eets.co.uk/vibe/vibe
_lifes_a_beach.htm
Interesting how anonymous adults like to attack a minor with an opinion.
We should be encouraging young people to speak up in this bold way.
Most of us adults prefer to hide behind an alias on an online forum when we want our opinions to be heard.
Give credit where it's due.
Let's bring this discussion back to what it's really about:
Young people want the seafront to cater more for them and their budgets with all-year round activities.
Posted by: John, Poole on 10:57am Wed 30 Jul 08
sharpy
Just press Play video underneath the headline on this page to view the film.
sharpy
Just press Play video underneath the headline on this page to view the film.
Posted by: Jonny, Alum Chine on 1:42pm Wed 30 Jul 08
Hugh wrote : Echo, you should not have deleted young Amy Brutnell's post. It is very discouraging to young posters (it probably took her
hours to compose that)
Bit patronising that comment isn't it?
Hugh wrote : Echo, you should not have deleted young Amy Brutnell's post. It is very discouraging to young posters (it probably took her
hours to compose that)
Bit patronising that comment isn't it?
Posted by: Jonny, Alum Chine on 1:47pm Wed 30 Jul 08
Hadn't read Amy's reply when I put last post.
Hadn't read Amy's reply when I put last post.
Posted by: John, Poole on 2:11pm Wed 30 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Jonny[/bold] wrote:
Hugh wrote : Echo, you should not have deleted young Amy Brutnell's post. It is very discouraging to young posters (it probably took her hours to compose that) Bit patronising that comment isn't it? [/quote] Jonny
Some may be reminded by your comments of the Fawlty Towers sketch about the Germans and the War,viz:
Basil Fawlty: You started it.
German Guest: Oh no we didn't.
Basil: Yes you did; you invaded Poland.
Jonny wrote:
Hugh wrote : Echo, you should not have deleted young Amy Brutnell's post. It is very discouraging to young posters (it probably took her hours to compose that) Bit patronising that comment isn't it?
Jonny
Some may be reminded by your comments of the Fawlty Towers sketch about the Germans and the War,viz:
Basil Fawlty: You started it.
German Guest: Oh no we didn't.
Basil: Yes you did; you invaded Poland.
Posted by: Jonny, Alum Chine on 2:27pm Wed 30 Jul 08
Well as long as I've offended someone.
Well as long as I've offended someone.
Posted by: Sort It Out, Bournemouth on 2:41pm Wed 30 Jul 08
The Echo only deleted the first posts because they received complaints.
Don't worry - Big Brother isn't upon us just yet.
The Echo only deleted the first posts because they received complaints.
Don't worry - Big Brother isn't upon us just yet.
Posted by: jacobs, bournemouth on 7:09pm Wed 30 Jul 08
big up to everyone who created this GO VIBE you guys rock
big up to everyone who created this GO VIBE you guys rock
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 2:25pm Thu 31 Jul 08
Bournemouth is doing its best,even the Royal hospital has employed a comic,for a minute i thought they had took on "owl" or "john poole"as when my latest appointment came,it said i was due for circumcision instead of cystcopy,made my eyes water,i must have a word with my Rabbi.
Bournemouth is doing its best,even the Royal hospital has employed a comic,for a minute i thought they had took on "owl" or "john poole"as when my latest appointment came,it said i was due for circumcision instead of cystcopy,made my eyes water,i must have a word with my Rabbi.
Posted by: John, Poole on 2:55pm Thu 31 Jul 08
PETE WOODLEY
Although the hospital may be taking the P I S S before your cystoscopy, I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery from your operation.
They can't entirely cut out the middle man, otherwise the owl and I may have no-one to be the butt for our jokes!
PETE WOODLEY
Although the hospital may be taking the P I S S before your cystoscopy, I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery from your operation.
They can't entirely cut out the middle man, otherwise the owl and I may have no-one to be the butt for our jokes!
Posted by: PETE WOODLEY on 4:38pm Thu 31 Jul 08
[quote][bold]John[/bold] wrote:
PETE WOODLEY
Although the hospital may be taking the P I S S before your cystoscopy, I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery from your operation.
They can't entirely cut out the middle man, otherwise the owl and I may have no-one to be the butt for our jokes![/quote] Thanks, but not in until end oct,must be careful what i say as on bus crash thread,was told off by unofficial censor,i hate cyber bullies.
John wrote:
PETE WOODLEY
Although the hospital may be taking the P I S S before your cystoscopy, I wish you all the best for a speedy recovery from your operation.
They can't entirely cut out the middle man, otherwise the owl and I may have no-one to be the butt for our jokes!
Thanks, but not in until end oct,must be careful what i say as on bus crash thread,was told off by unofficial censor,i hate cyber bullies.
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 2:24pm Fri 1 Aug 08
Reading all of these comments it just seems to me that the "hand out" mentality is alive and well in these kids!
"Everything is too expensive and you soon run out of money"?
If you cant afford it you have two choices, (1) Go out and earn some money so that you can afford it, or, (2) Go for a walk that does not cost anything and while you are taking your walk try not to beat anyone up or vandalise other peoples property!
The story says it all, "there is nothing to do so they drink and cause trouble"!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but no-one owes any-one an easy ride!
These kids are not dumb, they are smart enough to make a movie.
What they need is to invoke the GOYA principal. That is :-
G get O off Y your A a!!.
Try it ,it works!
Reading all of these comments it just seems to me that the "hand out" mentality is alive and well in these kids!
"Everything is too expensive and you soon run out of money"?
If you cant afford it you have two choices, (1) Go out and earn some money so that you can afford it, or, (2) Go for a walk that does not cost anything and while you are taking your walk try not to beat anyone up or vandalise other peoples property!
The story says it all, "there is nothing to do so they drink and cause trouble"!
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but no-one owes any-one an easy ride!
These kids are not dumb, they are smart enough to make a movie.
What they need is to invoke the GOYA principal. That is :-
G get O off Y your A a!!.
Try it ,it works!
Posted by: scorpio3, dorset on 7:19pm Fri 1 Aug 08
Teenagers leaving school have nothing to do ,they are bored , my son has sent of 20 cvs to companies for apprenticeships, and work ,no one wants to know ,they havnt even got the decency to reply,their self esteem takes a knock, i think goverment should pay employers to take on these school levers at 16. give these kids a chance...maybe recreating the sea front with their own ideas and doing the work.
Teenagers leaving school have nothing to do ,they are bored , my son has sent of 20 cvs to companies for apprenticeships, and work ,no one wants to know ,they havnt even got the decency to reply,their self esteem takes a knock, i think goverment should pay employers to take on these school levers at 16. give these kids a chance...maybe recreating the sea front with their own ideas and doing the work.
Posted by: CollegeKid, Bournemouth on 11:40pm Fri 1 Aug 08
[quote]laurie marsh - What they need is to invoke the GOYA principal. That is :-
G get O off Y your A a!!.
Try it ,it works![/quote]
Could I ask If that's aimed at the young people who made this film or young people in general??
Also stop criticizing what they've done. They've actually voiced there opinions and other young people's opinions. Is there any harm in doing that????
laurie marsh - What they need is to invoke the GOYA principal. That is :-
G get O off Y your A a!!.
Try it ,it works!
Could I ask If that's aimed at the young people who made this film or young people in general??
Also stop criticizing what they've done. They've actually voiced there opinions and other young people's opinions. Is there any harm in doing that????
Posted by: MediaStudent, Winton on 9:31am Sat 2 Aug 08
laurie marsh -
I find what you've just said stupid that was a horrible remark from a so called Adult to an intelligent teenager! Freedom of Speach is all well and good but you are just using it so you can voice your own opinions about teenagers, if you think that way thats fine, but DONT go shouting at one of my friends, your not even FROM bournemouth, do you even know what it's like to be a teenager here?!
From watching the video myself no one is claiming 'life owes me a living' I work and I'm a student, but still it's not enough, to do anything decent in bournemouth costs you ATLEST £10 a time, no one can afford £10 a time to go out espically during the summer hols. You try getting a decent job when your 17 with decent pay!
By the looks of it, they're asking for someone to be done for all Teenagers and Families. That Jon Beesly who was in it was talking about Bournemouth Changing. They were just putting they're idea's across, I think you should all be focused on what a good job these guys of done, they planned it all, filmed it all and did a **** good job with it too. Maybe you should stop have a rant about how teenagers are ungrateful or 'dumb' and look at what they created.
laurie marsh -
I find what you've just said stupid that was a horrible remark from a so called Adult to an intelligent teenager! Freedom of Speach is all well and good but you are just using it so you can voice your own opinions about teenagers, if you think that way thats fine, but DONT go shouting at one of my friends, your not even FROM bournemouth, do you even know what it's like to be a teenager here?!
From watching the video myself no one is claiming 'life owes me a living' I work and I'm a student, but still it's not enough, to do anything decent in bournemouth costs you ATLEST £10 a time, no one can afford £10 a time to go out espically during the summer hols. You try getting a decent job when your 17 with decent pay!
By the looks of it, they're asking for someone to be done for all Teenagers and Families. That Jon Beesly who was in it was talking about Bournemouth Changing. They were just putting they're idea's across, I think you should all be focused on what a good job these guys of done, they planned it all, filmed it all and did a **** good job with it too. Maybe you should stop have a rant about how teenagers are ungrateful or 'dumb' and look at what they created.
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 12:32pm Sat 2 Aug 08
Mediastudent,
A stupid and horrible remark?
O.k. genius you tell me where anyone, (that includes an "intelligent" teenager) is owed anything!
If it costs more than you can afford to go out well stay at home!
I was born and raised in B'm'th, got an education (of sorts) and was told to, (and here it is my turn to shout), STAND ON YOUR OWN TWO FEET!
I hate to tell you this but a parent has a lot of responsibilities and they are :- love, feed, shelter and educate your children!
I and my friends had nothing as teenagers and guess what, we had a great time because if we "held out our hands" someone would have shaken it!
I will give you a litte bit of advice (which you will ignore). In life "IF YOU EXPECT NOTHING YOU WILL NEVER BE DISAPPOINTED"!
If you live by that maxim you will be a success.
I dont hold out much hope for you.
I had teenage children and they are happy well adjusted adults.
I suggest that you show your parents this comment and ask them for their opinion!
Be careful, they may ask you to pay your own uni fees!
Mediastudent,
A stupid and horrible remark?
O.k. genius you tell me where anyone, (that includes an "intelligent" teenager) is owed anything!
If it costs more than you can afford to go out well stay at home!
I was born and raised in B'm'th, got an education (of sorts) and was told to, (and here it is my turn to shout), STAND ON YOUR OWN TWO FEET!
I hate to tell you this but a parent has a lot of responsibilities and they are :- love, feed, shelter and educate your children!
I and my friends had nothing as teenagers and guess what, we had a great time because if we "held out our hands" someone would have shaken it!
I will give you a litte bit of advice (which you will ignore). In life "IF YOU EXPECT NOTHING YOU WILL NEVER BE DISAPPOINTED"!
If you live by that maxim you will be a success.
I dont hold out much hope for you.
I had teenage children and they are happy well adjusted adults.
I suggest that you show your parents this comment and ask them for their opinion!
Be careful, they may ask you to pay your own uni fees!
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 2:06pm Sat 2 Aug 08
Scorpio 3,
If I may offer some help.
One of my kids was in the same boat (during a recession) so he got up at 4.30 in the morning and I dropped him off at the end of the freeway with a sign that said "I want to work". He wore a cap so that he would not be recognised by anyone that he knew!
Within 15 minutes he had a job and now almost owns his own home!
All you have to do is take a step outside the "norm" and it all falls into place.
All prospective employers are looking for that kid that has that bit extra!
Scorpio 3,
If I may offer some help.
One of my kids was in the same boat (during a recession) so he got up at 4.30 in the morning and I dropped him off at the end of the freeway with a sign that said "I want to work". He wore a cap so that he would not be recognised by anyone that he knew!
Within 15 minutes he had a job and now almost owns his own home!
All you have to do is take a step outside the "norm" and it all falls into place.
All prospective employers are looking for that kid that has that bit extra!
Posted by: MediaStudent, Winton on 2:48pm Sat 2 Aug 08
Ok, I think this is just starting to turning into personal attacks on teenagers, and certain people.
I will say one last thing, YOU are no longer a teenager of Bournemouth, YOU are not in Bournemouth now. TIMES change. GROW UP.
Teenagers are some amazing people. It's People like you that put US down and make us Expect nothing, because you people thing we don't do anything. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE VIDEO IS
Ok, I think this is just starting to turning into personal attacks on teenagers, and certain people.
I will say one last thing, YOU are no longer a teenager of Bournemouth, YOU are not in Bournemouth now. TIMES change. GROW UP.
Teenagers are some amazing people. It's People like you that put US down and make us Expect nothing, because you people thing we don't do anything. WHAT DO YOU THINK THE VIDEO IS
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 3:36pm Sat 2 Aug 08
MediaStudent,
You are right, teenagers are amazing people.
If you would care to read the comment before yours you can read about one of them.
That one actually did something!
The only person mouthing attacks is you!
I really would like you to answer the first and second point that I made!
If you think that I am immature in my comments fine, put up an arguement!
Then you will be worth listening to!
You have not responded to even one of my comments!
All you have done is to jump up and down and spit out your (metaphorical) dummy!
You are telling me to grow up?
I still challenge you to show your parents my earlier comments!
If you do not want to answer I will understand!
Are you as adult as you think you are or not?
MediaStudent,
You are right, teenagers are amazing people.
If you would care to read the comment before yours you can read about one of them.
That one actually did something!
The only person mouthing attacks is you!
I really would like you to answer the first and second point that I made!
If you think that I am immature in my comments fine, put up an arguement!
Then you will be worth listening to!
You have not responded to even one of my comments!
All you have done is to jump up and down and spit out your (metaphorical) dummy!
You are telling me to grow up?
I still challenge you to show your parents my earlier comments!
If you do not want to answer I will understand!
Are you as adult as you think you are or not?
Posted by: MediaStudent, Winton on 4:42pm Sat 2 Aug 08
Ok, Lemme put something strait here, I never verbally attacked anyone, I put my point across, I believe it is you who cannot handle a teenager with an opinion... and the comment about this 'amazing' teenager... it's your kid ofcourse he's gunna be great. Getting on a job here in Bournemouth is very different to you
Ok, Lemme put something strait here, I never verbally attacked anyone, I put my point across, I believe it is you who cannot handle a teenager with an opinion... and the comment about this 'amazing' teenager... it's your kid ofcourse he's gunna be great. Getting on a job here in Bournemouth is very different to you
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 12:21am Sun 3 Aug 08
I suggest that you read the article then read my comments.
If you have an opinion by all means put it.
As for my son he is not "gunna" be great, he is already!
As are a lot of hard working teenagers!
It is the ones that cry "foul" when things dont go their way that annoy me!
You have it made, you are getting a degree in your chosen field but it obviously is not enough.
What do you want?
If you want a few meaningless nights out on the town well get a full time (boring) day job!
Before you get your day job I suggest that you brush up on your spelling.
There is no way that you are going to succeed in the media.
You have obviously never heard of a film critic!
One last point, if you are going to attack, or defend a point of veiw you have to have an opposing point of veiw that actually says something.
I am sorry young lady but you have not answered one point that I have made so to continue this one sided debate is futile!
I suggest that you read the article then read my comments.
If you have an opinion by all means put it.
As for my son he is not "gunna" be great, he is already!
As are a lot of hard working teenagers!
It is the ones that cry "foul" when things dont go their way that annoy me!
You have it made, you are getting a degree in your chosen field but it obviously is not enough.
What do you want?
If you want a few meaningless nights out on the town well get a full time (boring) day job!
Before you get your day job I suggest that you brush up on your spelling.
There is no way that you are going to succeed in the media.
You have obviously never heard of a film critic!
One last point, if you are going to attack, or defend a point of veiw you have to have an opposing point of veiw that actually says something.
I am sorry young lady but you have not answered one point that I have made so to continue this one sided debate is futile!
Posted by: MediaStudent, Winton on 8:27am Sun 3 Aug 08
Will you stop with the personal attacks
[quote]Before you get your day job I suggest that you brush up on your spelling.
There is no way that you are going to succeed in the media.[/quote]
Will you stop with the personal attacks
Before you get your day job I suggest that you brush up on your spelling.
There is no way that you are going to succeed in the media.
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 8:49am Sun 3 Aug 08
One last comment.
The people that made this film are to be commended for their efforts!
My comment was about the subject, not the quality.
To point out something that seems to be missed here, this film has generated over 55 comments!
For any media contribution on this site that has to be a success!
As to my more "pointed comments". It is better to have a headline that reads "Sadistic Killer Let Loose Every Night!", than "Fred puts out his cat at night."!
The former will get every cat lovers interest, the latter will not get a mention!
P.s. veiw is spelt view, foot being removed from mouth as we speak!
One last comment.
The people that made this film are to be commended for their efforts!
My comment was about the subject, not the quality.
To point out something that seems to be missed here, this film has generated over 55 comments!
For any media contribution on this site that has to be a success!
As to my more "pointed comments". It is better to have a headline that reads "Sadistic Killer Let Loose Every Night!", than "Fred puts out his cat at night."!
The former will get every cat lovers interest, the latter will not get a mention!
P.s. veiw is spelt view, foot being removed from mouth as we speak!
Posted by: Hugh, Bournemouth on 12:05pm Sun 3 Aug 08
MediaStudent, Winton
Your failure to answer Laurie’s points is disappointing.
You are not typical or representative of teenagers in general. Your own generation refer to 'media' as standing for 'mediocre'. I did not think the video was representative of teenagers. Technically it was good, but the content needed adult guidance and advice. It would be nice to have a lot more of this sort of thing; with improvement each time.
Most teenagers realise that they are almost without any hard real life experiences or knowledge of the adult world of reality, and once they are released from the fantasy world of school and ’education’ are busy observing and learning. They do not express opinions because any such opinion is based on naivety and innocence. The teen age is a time to be silent and learn - as rapidly as possible.
Quite frankly I was dismayed at the low standard of literacy of both Amy and yourself and disappointed at the message of the video. You should not be hanging around feeling bored. You should be at home doing your English homework; or exploring the world around you in which you are going to live your adult lives; or body building to provide yourselves with a strong constitution with which to cope with life; or listening to the old and learning from their experiences and knowledge to speed up your own learning about the world.
We use to have military National Service that speeded up the maturing of the young as well as training them to defend our homeland; but this has been dispensed with. What a pity.
You give every appearance of being the future losers in life, and it is a pity that no one will speak frankly to you and tell you so - and give you a chance to ‘turn things around‘.
MediaStudent, Winton
Your failure to answer Laurie’s points is disappointing.
You are not typical or representative of teenagers in general. Your own generation refer to 'media' as standing for 'mediocre'. I did not think the video was representative of teenagers. Technically it was good, but the content needed adult guidance and advice. It would be nice to have a lot more of this sort of thing; with improvement each time.
Most teenagers realise that they are almost without any hard real life experiences or knowledge of the adult world of reality, and once they are released from the fantasy world of school and ’education’ are busy observing and learning. They do not express opinions because any such opinion is based on naivety and innocence. The teen age is a time to be silent and learn - as rapidly as possible.
Quite frankly I was dismayed at the low standard of literacy of both Amy and yourself and disappointed at the message of the video. You should not be hanging around feeling bored. You should be at home doing your English homework; or exploring the world around you in which you are going to live your adult lives; or body building to provide yourselves with a strong constitution with which to cope with life; or listening to the old and learning from their experiences and knowledge to speed up your own learning about the world.
We use to have military National Service that speeded up the maturing of the young as well as training them to defend our homeland; but this has been dispensed with. What a pity.
You give every appearance of being the future losers in life, and it is a pity that no one will speak frankly to you and tell you so - and give you a chance to ‘turn things around‘.
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 4:54pm Sun 3 Aug 08
MediaStudent,
Take this back to your student group and take a look at it!
I really was trying to help you but you would not respond!
I have spent over 20 years in "the media" so I have some idea of what I am talking about!
This site "died" at 4.38 on Thursday.
One comment kept it going until now!
I hope you are getting this!
I am going to bed!
MediaStudent,
Take this back to your student group and take a look at it!
I really was trying to help you but you would not respond!
I have spent over 20 years in "the media" so I have some idea of what I am talking about!
This site "died" at 4.38 on Thursday.
One comment kept it going until now!
I hope you are getting this!
I am going to bed!
Posted by: natasha clyde, Bournemouth on 1:58am Mon 4 Aug 08
look guys, i'm tash, the presenter of this film. i have been reading comments and have found some quite rude and offensive! the idea of the film was to get the point across that their is nothing for young people to do in Bournemouth, we did not say anything about all young people going out and getting drunk, nor did we say anything about young people bumming around without jobs. we were just trying to get people to realise that being a teenager is hard work, with or without money! i like to go out to the cinema with my friends, and although i have a job, i dont always have enough money, this is because i have to pay rent and get to and from work, which leaves me with hardly any cash. i volunteer with a lot of young people in bournemouth and most of them will tell you the same, so you 'adults' who are trying to put young people down should be ashamed of yourselve's! it is the minority of young people that go out and get drunk, im pretty sure that there are more problems with adults on a friday night!!
look guys, i'm tash, the presenter of this film. i have been reading comments and have found some quite rude and offensive! the idea of the film was to get the point across that their is nothing for young people to do in Bournemouth, we did not say anything about all young people going out and getting drunk, nor did we say anything about young people bumming around without jobs. we were just trying to get people to realise that being a teenager is hard work, with or without money! i like to go out to the cinema with my friends, and although i have a job, i dont always have enough money, this is because i have to pay rent and get to and from work, which leaves me with hardly any cash. i volunteer with a lot of young people in bournemouth and most of them will tell you the same, so you 'adults' who are trying to put young people down should be ashamed of yourselve's! it is the minority of young people that go out and get drunk, im pretty sure that there are more problems with adults on a friday night!!
Posted by: natasha clyde, Bournemouth on 2:06am Mon 4 Aug 08
and before anyone goes on at my spelling i know i have made a few mistakes, but hey, its 2 in the morning, who can be bothered to spell check?!
and before anyone goes on at my spelling i know i have made a few mistakes, but hey, its 2 in the morning, who can be bothered to spell check?!
Posted by: MediaStudent, Winton on 11:01am Mon 4 Aug 08
I think I'm just gunna leave this here, because it's the same thing from Matilda
'I'm big, your small, I'm Right, Your wrong'
laurie marsh - I don't care how long you've been in the media, or how old you are or how clever you think you are. If you cannot accept that some teenagers atucally do stuff then clearly your not as good as you think you are
Hugh - To you comment about Media and teenagers, it's Moral Panic. Similar to the incident with the film Child's Play 3 when that toddler got murdered by those two young boys. You hardly ever hear about good news or teenagers. like say if a teenager helped some old woman with her shopping every day, you would never hear about it. If a teenager mugged an old woman and Hugh There no point in discussing something all you do is pick at the spelling or the literacy and no focus of the point,
Life doesn't revovle around how someone spells something or their grammer... it's about what they do.
I think I'm just gunna leave this here, because it's the same thing from Matilda
'I'm big, your small, I'm Right, Your wrong'
laurie marsh - I don't care how long you've been in the media, or how old you are or how clever you think you are. If you cannot accept that some teenagers atucally do stuff then clearly your not as good as you think you are
Hugh - To you comment about Media and teenagers, it's Moral Panic. Similar to the incident with the film Child's Play 3 when that toddler got murdered by those two young boys. You hardly ever hear about good news or teenagers. like say if a teenager helped some old woman with her shopping every day, you would never hear about it. If a teenager mugged an old woman and Hugh There no point in discussing something all you do is pick at the spelling or the literacy and no focus of the point,
Life doesn't revovle around how someone spells something or their grammer... it's about what they do.
Posted by: laurie marsh, australia on 11:04am Mon 4 Aug 08
You should try being a teenagers parent!
Now that is really hard work!
Most of them turn out o.k. and then complain about the "current" crop!
Life goes on!
You should try being a teenagers parent!
Now that is really hard work!
Most of them turn out o.k. and then complain about the "current" crop!
Life goes on!
Posted by: CollegeKid, Bournemouth on 6:08pm Mon 4 Aug 08
[quote]natasha clyde, Bournemouth - i have been reading comments and have found some quite rude and offensive! the idea of the film was to get the point across that their is nothing for young people to do in Bournemouth, we did not say anything about all young people going out and getting drunk, nor did we say anything about young people bumming around without jobs[/quote]
I agree with what Tash has said. Alot of the comments I found rude and offensive as well. The Young People who made this film are not the type of young people who hang around on streets corners causing trouble and drinking.
The aim of this film was to give people a young persons view of Bournemouth Seafront and the fact that there is nothing to do if you live in the area, as the majority of the attractions are aimed at tourists.
[quote]laurie marsh, australia - Take this back to your student group and take a look at it![/quote]
I think you'll find the group who made this film have been reading the comments left on the site since the article was put up nearly a week ago.
natasha clyde, Bournemouth - i have been reading comments and have found some quite rude and offensive! the idea of the film was to get the point across that their is nothing for young people to do in Bournemouth, we did not say anything about all young people going out and getting drunk, nor did we say anything about young people bumming around without jobs
I agree with what Tash has said. Alot of the comments I found rude and offensive as well. The Young People who made this film are not the type of young people who hang around on streets corners causing trouble and drinking.
The aim of this film was to give people a young persons view of Bournemouth Seafront and the fact that there is nothing to do if you live in the area, as the majority of the attractions are aimed at tourists.
laurie marsh, australia - Take this back to your student group and take a look at it!
I think you'll find the group who made this film have been reading the comments left on the site since the article was put up nearly a week ago.
Posted by: CollegeKid, Bournemouth on 6:09pm Mon 4 Aug 08
[quote]natasha clyde, Bournemouth - i have been reading comments and have found some quite rude and offensive! the idea of the film was to get the point across that their is nothing for young people to do in Bournemouth, we did not say anything about all young people going out and getting drunk, nor did we say anything about young people bumming around without jobs[/quote]
I agree with what Tash has said. Alot of the comments I found rude and offensive as well. The Young People who made this film are not the type of young people who hang around on streets corners causing trouble and drinking.
The aim of this film was to give people a young persons view of Bournemouth Seafront and the fact that there is nothing to do if you live in the area, as the majority of the attractions are aimed at tourists.
[quote]laurie marsh, australia - Take this back to your student group and take a look at it![/quote]
I think you'll find the group who made this film have been reading the comments left on the site since the article was put up nearly a week ago.
natasha clyde, Bournemouth - i have been reading comments and have found some quite rude and offensive! the idea of the film was to get the point across that their is nothing for young people to do in Bournemouth, we did not say anything about all young people going out and getting drunk, nor did we say anything about young people bumming around without jobs
I agree with what Tash has said. Alot of the comments I found rude and offensive as well. The Young People who made this film are not the type of young people who hang around on streets corners causing trouble and drinking.
The aim of this film was to give people a young persons view of Bournemouth Seafront and the fact that there is nothing to do if you live in the area, as the majority of the attractions are aimed at tourists.
laurie marsh, australia - Take this back to your student group and take a look at it!
I think you'll find the group who made this film have been reading the comments left on the site since the article was put up nearly a week ago.
Posted by: sharpy, Southbourne on 10:05am Tue 5 Aug 08
[quote]I think I'm just gunna leave this here, because it's the same thing from Matilda
'I'm big, your small, I'm Right, Your wrong'[/quote]
I think that sums it up pretty much.
From this and other articles I wonder what the average income of a echo reader is as I do notice a very large amount of prejudice towards the lower/working class. Maybe some of you need to remember quite a few of these teenagers really don't have much to work with and have less then wonderful home lives. I wouldn't be surprised if many of them just want to escape for a few hours. Once out the house there is very little to do if your on a low income... which for a teenager is about £4p/h if i remember right.
Also can you all say you go home from work, open up your laptop and continue on that project day and night and never go down the pub or out to relax? Why should you expect teenagers/kids to do the same with school? All work and no play is not a good policy!
Oh and it really hasn't changed all that much to all of you "It was better in my day types" I was having these same issues back over 7 years ago now.
In those days I lived on Canford Heath and spent my teenage years playing pool (when I had money) and hanging about loitering or trying to pull girls. I personally didn't cause much trouble though I do remember boredom kicking off a few less then sociable affairs. I did have a job earning a massive £7.50 a week doing Sunday paper rounds. So I can say I compared very closely to the teenagers you guys are pulling to pieces. My invite is this, before you write them all off prove to me and others that they should be written off.
I'm now fully adult at 22 so can take a good verbal tearing down if one is needed. As this is 8 years later before you get started telling me how useless I am it would be worth telling you that,
I hold a full time job
I earn more then double the average for my age
I'm fully qualified
I have never been arrested
I am well respected wherever I go.
I am very well spoken now having no issues conducting myself in important meetings.
So seeing as I started from the same place as these teenagers and grew up to be a respectable citizen sit there and prove they should all be written off as hopeless wastes of space.
And I'm done.
As always please delete this if it causes offence to anyone but I don't think I have made any personal stabs at anyone other then my teenage self.
I think I'm just gunna leave this here, because it's the same thing from Matilda
'I'm big, your small, I'm Right, Your wrong'
I think that sums it up pretty much.
From this and other articles I wonder what the average income of a echo reader is as I do notice a very large amount of prejudice towards the lower/working class. Maybe some of you need to remember quite a few of these teenagers really don't have much to work with and have less then wonderful home lives. I wouldn't be surprised if many of them just want to escape for a few hours. Once out the house there is very little to do if your on a low income... which for a teenager is about £4p/h if i remember right.
Also can you all say you go home from work, open up your laptop and continue on that project day and night and never go down the pub or out to relax? Why should you expect teenagers/kids to do the same with school? All work and no play is not a good policy!
Oh and it really hasn't changed all that much to all of you "It was better in my day types" I was having these same issues back over 7 years ago now.
In those days I lived on Canford Heath and spent my teenage years playing pool (when I had money) and hanging about loitering or trying to pull girls. I personally didn't cause much trouble though I do remember boredom kicking off a few less then sociable affairs. I did have a job earning a massive £7.50 a week doing Sunday paper rounds. So I can say I compared very closely to the teenagers you guys are pulling to pieces. My invite is this, before you write them all off prove to me and others that they should be written off.
I'm now fully adult at 22 so can take a good verbal tearing down if one is needed. As this is 8 years later before you get started telling me how useless I am it would be worth telling you that,
I hold a full time job
I earn more then double the average for my age
I'm fully qualified
I have never been arrested
I am well respected wherever I go.
I am very well spoken now having no issues conducting myself in important meetings.
So seeing as I started from the same place as these teenagers and grew up to be a respectable citizen sit there and prove they should all be written off as hopeless wastes of space.
And I'm done.
As always please delete this if it causes offence to anyone but I don't think I have made any personal stabs at anyone other then my teenage self.
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