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“Social media is good in some ways, for me to Skype my son and grandchildren every day in America is wonderful. But then you've got other things on the Internet which are absolutely dreadful. It's poisonous and there should be greater control of that. You're not going to change it, though, so you…” quote by Tony Pulis
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“Social media is good in some ways, for me to Skype my son and grandchildren every day in America is wonderful. But then you've got other things on the Internet which are absolutely dreadful. It's poisonous and there should be greater control of that. You're not going to change it, though, so you have to work with it.”

Tony Pulis

About This Quote

Source Interview: BBC Sport, 2012

Social media offers valuable connection but also harbors harmful content; regulation is limited, so we must adapt.

In simple terms: Social media is both useful and harmful; we must manage it.

Key Takeaway

Balance use and stay vigilant.

Themes

technology communication risk adaptation

Mood

concerned pragmatic

Type

advisory cautionary

When to use this quote

  • family communication
  • online marketing
  • public relations
  • personal browsing

Key Concepts

media studies ethics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we protect ourselves without over‑regulating?
  • What strategies help you filter harmful content?
A Different Perspective

Complete control is unrealistic and may infringe on freedom.

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