When is the right time to discuss lolcows with your family? - Yes, this is 100% serious and not trolling.

Have the parents monitor the kids internet usage. Left to their own devices, they’ll share personal info usually. But trolls have a hard time mocking wholesome content. Steer the kid to be positive. They want angry reactions. That’s why Chris was troll bait. His parents didn’t give a shit and he filmed his house and then filmed his freak out.
 
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The internet is like talent shows (or the casting couch). People see it as a lottery ticket to potential millions in either positive attention or money, but the typical result is that you'll either be ignored or manipulated. And most of the time when one catches the attention it isn't in the end a very positive result. Best to avoid 'em.
 
As a parent I frequently discuss them with my Youtube obsessed child, not only in terms of age appropriate content but also to educate them, as a wannabe youtuber themselves, on what it could mean for them and if it is a road they wish to travel.

This includes what information to share and what not to share in terms of personal and appropriate information, the reality that not everyone in the internet is a nice person and youtube especially is rife with trolls and manipulators and most importantly building a relationship of trust with my child wherein they will be open with me about the content they watch and perhaps in the future share with the internet themselves.

ET Actually answer your question, the right time is now but be tactful about it. As others have said offering to moderate the social media aspect of it could save your nephew and family a lot of stress if they are new and naive to this kind of thing.
 
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Don't walk on eggshells, say what you want to say.
Show them things like that Steven Universe shit where the fanbase bullied a girl into a suicide attempt.
Tell them about this evil Nazi website called Kiwi Farms where Fascists laugh at the oppressed.

Above everything else, make sure that they don't reveal the face or any other personal info of the kid.
Maybe have the kid create a persona for himself.
Make it fun for him, like creating his superhero alter ego.
That way, even if he fails, he can just re-brand himself later and start over.
 
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Idiotron said:
Don't walk on eggshells, say what you want to say.
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This is a general rule I use for my day to day life. I've spent too long worrying about what others will think of me and concerned with how that will affect my friendships and professional life. Once I decided to shed that burden and really open up to become the man I always new was simmering right under the surface everything changed for me. I was happy for the first time in my life. I felt liberated and powerful.
 
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NoodleFucker3000 said:
Not what I was asking about but most of jhvftuends know about my watching lolcow docs and stuff. this internet obscure dumpsterfire watching stuff would probably fascinate them as well. I explain as "reality TV but not on tv" or "dr.phil or Jerry Springer but with zero budget". Nobody thinks it's weird but also I dont interact with cows at all
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I’ve found that people who like drama or gossip often find the topic interesting. Likewise, a lot of autists don’t seem to care or may know more about the subject than you do. Normies though generally don’t like the subject of lolcows.

Honestly, the topic can be brought up without mentioning the farms because there’s so many YouTube channels, subreddits, and even forums that cover lolcows too. So no need to power level your farms account. It’s possible to bring up your worries clearly without bringing up the farms.
 
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I actually discussed CWC with one of my family members when I was introduced to the situation back in the day. I had no idea how bad things were going to get all around.
 
I have a feeling some of my family knows about Kiwi Farms already, or at least chan culture.

I know both my older brothers have been on 4chan before, and one of them knew about Terry A Davis. I haven't mentioned KiwiFarms directly though.
 
I think it depends. There are a lot of weird people on YouTube who never even get noticed because they’re just not that interesting. But I do think it’s worth warning the kid’s parents about the risks - maybe use CWC as an example, he’s pretty mainstream. I would also advise using good online hygiene - don’t make him easy to find outside of YouTube.

If the videos are marked up as “Made for Kids,” that disables comments.
 
Shit... OP... don't let this kid get on social media without some parental guidance.

I don't know what else to tell you. The Internet warps people. Be careful. Be safe.
 
The only cow I've ever discussed with anyone else is DSP, and only because I can point to TIHYDP. Anyone else will just sound creepy.

Instead, I would point out how many creeps / pedophiles hang out on social media, and the kid would be an easy target.
 
It's all fun and games until he says the Julaaaay word.
 
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