Jon, I just looked at the site and failed to find anything that singled out what my idea of a geek is. Here is the list of what they recommended the kids to look out for: loss of temper on a daily basis, frequent physical fighting, significant vandalism or property damage, increase in use of drugs or alcohol, increase in risk-taking behavior, detailed plans to commit acts of violence, announcing threats or plans for hurting others, enjoying hurting animals, carrying a weapon, It is quite possible that I may have missed something but in reading through the comments it seems quite likely that most of kids responding are just looking for a way to oppose any form of organization.
What Jon addresses here is a deeper problem. If the establishment keeps control it will be even harder for artist of any kind to develop their craft and become known for their efforts. They will be selected by a closed group of individuals who have no rights to cast their will upon free society.
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Those comments you made on Jon Katz's assessment of the Microsoft findings was nothing short of great in my humble opinion.
Jon, I just looked at the site and failed to find anything that singled out what my idea of a geek is. Here is the list of what they recommended the kids to look out for: loss of temper on a daily basis, frequent physical fighting, significant vandalism or property damage, increase in use of drugs or alcohol, increase in risk-taking behavior, detailed plans to commit acts of violence, announcing threats or plans for hurting others, enjoying hurting animals, carrying a weapon, It is quite possible that I may have missed something but in reading through the comments it seems quite likely that most of kids responding are just looking for a way to oppose any form of organization.
Your language is disgusting. If you want people to listen to what you have to say do not clutter it up with a lot of trash.
What Jon addresses here is a deeper problem. If the establishment keeps control it will be even harder for artist of any kind to develop their craft and become known for their efforts. They will be selected by a closed group of individuals who have no rights to cast their will upon free society.