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[Loud Whispers]

Substitute ☼. Everywhere.

Sæms whølly unñecessary.

[Bouchart]

Apparently some of the seniors went on a trip to Spain over vacation with the Spanish teacher.
They went to an art museum.
Saw some small children.
One was surprised they could speak Spanish.
Look carefully at the first sentence.

Maybe they were expecting Catalan.

[Twi]

Spoiler: Recap of how this 'learning center' alternate school thing went down. (click to show/hide)

I was actually excited.

It went so ridiculously bad I actually laughed once I stopped crying. I would have never expected it to be that bad in a million years.

Let me give you the blow-by-blow.

First few periods, fine. Nothing special here.

The next few periods, I started to get reaaaally uncomfortable. From what I'd seen of the tour, it had felt just a tad Orwellian what with kids being watched at all times. This was much worse. There were a few minor arguments with teachers and whatnot, and I put in to talk to (names) about it.(People who know me know) I can't work well at all when I'm pressured and uncomfortable.

I pushed a little too hard about the subject, then felt too meh to go where they wanted me to go. They did not respond well, by physically dragging me over to my locker and then shoving me into their time-out room which does appear to have been at least used as a padded cell. Three big teachers are as solid as any door.

It was hard to explain what was wrong in between crying and sobbing from being shoved. But I at least got out the feeling that I was not okay with it seeming like a behavior modification facility of dystopian proportions.

They promptly told  me that it actually WAS a behavior modification facility of dystopian proportions. Oh, and the guy (?) talked to me like he owned me and I couldn't back out. Which, judging from how my parents talked about it, is at least partly rooted in reality. He talked like he could just force my depression to go away somehow. Because somehow, dragging me into things when I feel too terrible to do them is going to spontaneously make the chemicals balanced again.

....
After that, I just waited.

Oh, and whoever I talked to while waiting for the bus (names) liked dystopian fiction.

What the actual ____.

Like seriously. What the actual fuuudge. I mean, I'm sure there are people who need this, but for crying out loud this is absurd. :I

Reposted from WTF thread because it fits quite comfortably here too. :I

[LeoLeonardoIII]

Sorry to hear you're in a bad situation, Twi. Do you happen to know if your parents signed paperwork saying the guards could commit assault on your person (unwanted touching is 4th degree assault in many jurisdictions) and imprison you under threat of force for minor disobedience? Because that's sure not a thing anywhere else.

All of my advice would be shanking-related and would get you into more trouble than you're in now. And also cement everyone's opinion of you being in this alternative school. I guess my best advice would be to put your head down and try to get through it, and document any abuse you suffer or see happening.

[scrdest]

Sorry to hear you're in a bad situation, Twi. Do you happen to know if your parents signed paperwork saying the guards could commit assault on your person (unwanted touching is 4th degree assault in many jurisdictions) and imprison you under threat of force for minor disobedience? Because that's sure not a thing anywhere else.

All of my advice would be shanking-related and would get you into more trouble than you're in now. And also cement everyone's opinion of you being in this alternative school. I guess my best advice would be to put your head down and try to get through it, and document any abuse you suffer or see happening.

I recall we had a discussion along the lines of what's here a while ago. And same, my impulse is stab the fuck out of people responsible for shit like that, so cannot do much in terms of advice.

[mastahcheese]

My o key is acting up a little...

Substitute ☼. Everywhere.

☼kay

Sæms whølly unñecessary.

Do you have a suggestion for my issue with the "V" key?

[Sirus]

My o key is acting up a little...

Substitute ☼. Everywhere.

☼kay

Sæms whølly unñecessary.

Do you have a suggestion for my issue with the "V" key?

\/. \ plus /

[Twi]

So, it's time for me to rile up attention about this bullshit and/or lawyer it up.

Any suggestions for where to post for the first one?

[lemon10]

Me: Okay, whats the next problem math?
Math: Find the derivative of <sqrt(2)t,e^t,e^-t>!
Me: Done, that was easy, next step?
Math: Divide it by its magnitude!
Me: Done, bit harder but its done, next?
Math: Find the derivative of that!
Me: Urg, annoying but doable.... Done, yuck that's ugly. Whats the next problem math?
Math: Not so fast, you have to divide that whole mess by its new magnitude!
Me: Godamnit math. Not cool. Hurm, lets see how the hell do I get that magnitude in a simple form without having to expand it? ... If I simplify it here will that work?
Math: Nope!
Me: Here?
Math: Nope!
Me: Here, or here or here?
Math: Nope! Nope! Nope! You have to do it the long way that will take probably another half hour! Have fun!

[Octobomb]

So, it's time for me to rile up attention about this bullshit and/or lawyer it up.

Any suggestions for where to post for the first one?

I wouldn't draw attention to it in school prison. (I'm assuming you're a minor, here) If your parents are likely to be receptive, talk to them about it. Else, discreetly contact some child protection agencies and local law enforcement about it. Document everything. I wouldn't go lawyering just yet.
Note: I have absolutely no idea what I'm saying. This is just what my brain feels is right. Good luck.
BRB, finding awesome self speech.
EDIT: found it.
Sure, a lot of us are messed up, or find life hard, but we are Bay12. No matter your troubles, we will always offer a helping hand, kittens, virtual kitten sacrifices and plenty of hugs.

Spoiler: As promised, for you (click to show/hide)

* Octobomb hugs

* Everybody hugs

[/me]
EDIT EDIT: Well, actually my brain tells me to tell you to shank them. But I'm ignoring that bit.

[My Name is Immaterial]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Twi,

Always remember that you've got a bunch of people sitting behind computer screens hoping that everything goes well for you.

That goes for everyone else, too.

[Twi]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Twi,

Always remember that you've got a bunch of people sitting behind computer screens hoping that everything goes well for you.

That goes for everyone else, too.

[Helgoland]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Twi,

Always remember that you've got a bunch of people sitting behind computer screens hoping that everything goes well for you.

That goes for everyone else, too.

I fear the day when Bay12 finally rises. I truly do. *hugs Twi*

[Twi]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Twi,

Always remember that you've got a bunch of people sitting behind computer screens hoping that everything goes well for you.

That goes for everyone else, too.

I fear the day when Bay12 finally rises. I truly do. *hugs Twi*

* Twi hugs back. C:

[Octobomb]

DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

Twi,

Always remember that you've got a bunch of people sitting behind computer screens hoping that everything goes well for you.

That goes for everyone else, too.

I fear the day when Bay12 finally rises. I truly do. *hugs Twi*

* Twi hugs back. C:

When Bay12 finally rises, they will never see it coming. First, something finally galvanises Bay12 into true action. The first sign of any discontent is when 4chan and anonymous are summarily sicced on the world. Then, research labs around the world report huge slowdowns in processing power from supercomputers. Money suddenly begins draining from seemingly random bank accounts in the billions. Huge debts are racked up, credit cards maxed out and the money seemingly vanishes. Weeks later it appears as generous charity donations, with two standing out - one 'Tarn Adams' receives a cheque, and an enormous sum of money is left as a pool for world governments provided they 'do something cool with it'. Suggestions include funding for space agencies and research into crutch fighting. The next phase begins. 'Glitches' in reality occur, transforming entire acres into barren wastelands. Figures are reported of appearing out of nowhere, disintegrating buildings with a  flick of the hand, then vanishing. Drones sent to recon the area simply lose connection, often found later neatly landed hundreds of miles away. EA is one of many companies hit particularly hard. Servers implode under the strain. But as swiftly as it started, it ends. People are baffled as to how, or why, but Bay12 resumes regular business like nothing happened. And all they wanted were some answers.