Thunderclap online silence

paula121s · Post by **paula121s** » Mon 05 Nov 2012 8:29 am

I saw this on the BBC website and thought it was an excellent idea to remember all the brave people who gave lost their lives.

** Legion encourages online silence **
The Royal British Legion is to be the first UK organisation to use a social media tool to remind people to mark the Two Minute Silence.
< http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-20198268 >

Marions · Post by **Marions** » Mon 05 Nov 2012 8:34 am

Thanks for that. But it seems to be i is both good and bad. good that it does remind people to stand and think, but bad ecause itis another signal of our loss of community - people don't meet and greet, but huddle over a computer and have friends who they never touch, see or smell! (well sometimes that is not such a bad thing!)

cyprusishome · Post by **cyprusishome** » Mon 05 Nov 2012 8:49 am

Some people WILL NOT be able to get out to attend formal, or informal, remembrance ceremonies so this is a brilliant concept that will allow them to take part in something they may otherwise miss out on. It is not meant as a substitute but as an addition to.

paula121s · Post by **paula121s** » Mon 05 Nov 2012 8:51 am

I agree Marion, it is a sad reflection of our society today. In some cases though, due to location, physical ability, to name but a few it can mean that when you are alone you can be part of something meaningful and possibly help those who are isolated not feel so alone.

Paula

cyprusishome · Post by **cyprusishome** » Mon 05 Nov 2012 9:30 am

As this is an RBL initiative it deserves 100% support.