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catastrophe · « **Reply #2775 on:** April 05, 2021, 01:06:20 PM »

I get that you mentioned this particular instance was student lead, and that’s why I didn’t really mention it until MIR’s hypothetical.

I do think the context is extremely important in determining the appropriate response, which is why I only started being annoying about it when the conversation turned to not caring about those kinds of details.

Skipper44 · « **Reply #2776 on:** April 05, 2021, 03:39:18 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on April 05, 2021, 01:00:27 PM

Quote from: catastrophe on April 05, 2021, 10:41:44 AM
Quote from: michigancat on April 05, 2021, 12:04:59 AM
I don't know if either MiR or catastrophe understand what the Streisand Effect is.

Also I don't think anyone wants these kids expelled!
I'm actually surprised it wasn't obvious. By making a show of speech happening off school grounds (for the sake of stopping it), the school is necessarily amplifying that speech and making it heard to students who otherwise would be unaware.

The reason the Streisand Effect doesn't apply here is because the students were amplifying this on IG all weekend because they want their perfect little liberal haven to realize there are shitbags in the community.

To give more context, these are juniors, white (duh), and varsity athletes and there have been multiple instances of racism in and out of school that made students feel uncomfortable/threatened. In light of this the Principal explicitly asked for examples like this to be shared with him. His response in the parent newsletter was basically "I'm aware of this, I hope they don't believe this, please tell your kids not to bully these kids even though what they did was bad! Your kid will get in trouble if they bully these kids!". It also sounds like there has been persistent bullying FROM these kids without repercussions (definitely off-campus with sports, on campus, don't know.)

Kids are looking for adults in the community (teachers, coaches, etc.) to do something to address it. KK's plan seems reasonable. I looked for it and couldn't find a school "cyberbullying" policy or anything similar which kind of blew my mind. like even if the policy is "if it happens off campus, we can't do crap" that should at least be written down somewhere.

is this a public or private school?

michigancat · « **Reply #2777 on:** April 05, 2021, 03:51:33 PM »

public

Spracne · « **Reply #2778 on:** April 05, 2021, 04:03:23 PM »

Quote from: Skipper44 on April 05, 2021, 03:39:18 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 05, 2021, 01:00:27 PM
Quote from: catastrophe on April 05, 2021, 10:41:44 AM
Quote from: michigancat on April 05, 2021, 12:04:59 AM
I don't know if either MiR or catastrophe understand what the Streisand Effect is.

Also I don't think anyone wants these kids expelled!
I'm actually surprised it wasn't obvious. By making a show of speech happening off school grounds (for the sake of stopping it), the school is necessarily amplifying that speech and making it heard to students who otherwise would be unaware.

The reason the Streisand Effect doesn't apply here is because the students were amplifying this on IG all weekend because they want their perfect little liberal haven to realize there are shitbags in the community.

To give more context, these are juniors, white (duh), and varsity athletes and there have been multiple instances of racism in and out of school that made students feel uncomfortable/threatened. In light of this the Principal explicitly asked for examples like this to be shared with him. His response in the parent newsletter was basically "I'm aware of this, I hope they don't believe this, please tell your kids not to bully these kids even though what they did was bad! Your kid will get in trouble if they bully these kids!". It also sounds like there has been persistent bullying FROM these kids without repercussions (definitely off-campus with sports, on campus, don't know.)

Kids are looking for adults in the community (teachers, coaches, etc.) to do something to address it. KK's plan seems reasonable. I looked for it and couldn't find a school "cyberbullying" policy or anything similar which kind of blew my mind. like even if the policy is "if it happens off campus, we can't do crap" that should at least be written down somewhere.
is this a public or private school?

The poor guy can't even afford Apple products, and you bother to ask this question?

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #2779 on:** April 08, 2021, 08:50:09 AM »

Paid for a set of braces / orthodontics yesterday. Ouch.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #2780 on:** April 08, 2021, 10:29:13 AM »

Quote from: Sandstone Outcropping on April 08, 2021, 08:50:09 AM

Paid for a set of braces / orthodontics yesterday. Ouch.

Why isn't invisalign, similar products, options for adolescents?

steve dave · « **Reply #2781 on:** April 08, 2021, 10:35:26 AM »

It can’t do some things that traditional braces can, not sure how many cases that applies to.

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michigancat · « **Reply #2782 on:** April 08, 2021, 02:10:25 PM »

One of my kids got invisalign. It's still expensive!

steve dave · « **Reply #2783 on:** April 08, 2021, 03:05:17 PM »

Mine is like $5k after whatever my insurance paid

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MakeItRain · « **Reply #2784 on:** April 08, 2021, 07:45:59 PM »

Quote from: michigancat on April 08, 2021, 02:10:25 PM

One of my kids got invisalign. It's still expensive!

Did they like it?

420seriouscat69 · « **Reply #2785 on:** April 08, 2021, 08:53:42 PM »

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 08, 2021, 07:45:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 08, 2021, 02:10:25 PM
One of my kids got invisalign. It's still expensive!

Did they like it?

Yes and it’s expensive

michigancat · « **Reply #2786 on:** April 08, 2021, 10:06:16 PM »

Quote from: MakeItRain on April 08, 2021, 07:45:59 PM

Quote from: michigancat on April 08, 2021, 02:10:25 PM
One of my kids got invisalign. It's still expensive!

Did they like it?

I don't think teenagers like much of anything but they are definitely a lot less maintenance than traditional braces

Sandstone Outcropping · « **Reply #2787 on:** May 05, 2021, 08:37:45 PM »

https://twitter.com/lizslayed/status/1389894412218535937?s=20

Dr Rick Daris · « **Reply #2788 on:** May 05, 2021, 09:30:28 PM »

I think braces are almost like an Apple Watch for a 14 yr old in mhk.

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #2789 on:** May 15, 2021, 08:43:27 PM »

1st night for lil WW in his crib in his room. First night of sleep training too. gonna be a long few days.

wetwillie · « **Reply #2790 on:** May 15, 2021, 09:25:06 PM »

You thinking about having another one yet?

WillieWatanabe · « **Reply #2791 on:** May 16, 2021, 07:26:42 PM »

Quote from: wetwillie on May 15, 2021, 09:25:06 PM

You thinking about having another one yet?

may snip the goods myself

MakeItRain · « **Reply #2792 on:** May 17, 2021, 12:21:12 AM »

it gets better

chum1 · « **Reply #2793 on:** May 24, 2021, 07:07:21 PM »

https://twitter.com/travisakers/status/1396624808549441538

pissclams · « **Reply #2794 on:** May 24, 2021, 08:59:49 PM »

holy cow

catastrophe · « **Reply #2795 on:** May 24, 2021, 09:31:05 PM »

That’s so cathartic for everyone sick of gender reveal theatrics.

MakeItRain · « **Reply #2796 on:** May 24, 2021, 09:59:13 PM »

Why the eff does that mom think that little girl wants to pop that big ass balloon in her own damn face?

chum1 · « **Reply #2797 on:** May 24, 2021, 10:23:27 PM »

That little brat cost her mom sooo many likes on facebook.

Stupid Fitz · « **Reply #2798 on:** May 25, 2021, 03:16:57 PM »

Quote from: chum1 on May 24, 2021, 10:23:27 PM

That little brat cost her mom sooo many likes on facebook.

and her mom is rough ridin' pissed about it. The look on her face when she walks closer to the camera after!!!! I hate this lady so much and I've only internet met her for 19 seconds, but I know that I really hate her.

michigancat · « **Reply #2799 on:** May 25, 2021, 03:18:32 PM »

She might have been mad about the kid throwing a dart into a crowd of people, who can say