The weapons issue actually ties in with what we were discussing in Professor Cregg's COM 301 this morning (http://www.livejournal.com/users/prof_cregg/2895.html). Many of use entered this school without being armed, but we have weapons none the less. Whether through the gift of genetics, well-honed skill, natural talent, or pure dumb luck, we are able to influence or defend ourselves from the world around us.
*D'anna takes a look at a copy of The Weekly Tentacle and thinks a moment before responding*
Are we all really paranoid? I disagree. Distrust and caution when entering a new situation is comes standard issue, weapons or no, unless one is lacking full mental capabilities. It's a natural consequence of the desire for self-preservation.
If copies of the tape were only sent to faculty, then it begs the question is a faculty member running The Weekly Tentacle and if not, then who's the leak?
Mindrape is a strong but attention grabbing word choice. It is effective in that it will get people talking, however, I doubt that most of those involved in the events of the weekend (at any point) would agree with having that label ass-slapped on to their activities. Rape indicates unwanted violent, physical, sexual attack. Hypnosis is mild, mental suggestion that prey a person is free to reject. It then seems that given hypnosis was used not force, the person in question was a willing participant in what happened to him or her (on some level).
As none of us are native to Fandom High, aren't we all aliens then?
I cannot confirm or deny the existence of wewolveswhatwolveswerewolves at the school, but it does seem to have a disproportionate amount of caterwauling and yowling.
And if the activity on the second floor is any indication, then I think they're spot on about sexual escapades on campus.
As for the Agony Aunt pieces, what moron actually writes to someone who is known to respond in such an acidic manner? My money is on no-one. (Take that as you will.)
[ooc: 1. Now to read what everyone else has said. 2. If this doesn't work, I'm giving the fuck up and emailing you the bastard.]
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*D'anna takes a look at a copy of The Weekly Tentacle and thinks a moment before responding*
Are we all really paranoid? I disagree. Distrust and caution when entering a new situation is comes standard issue, weapons or no, unless one is lacking full mental capabilities. It's a natural consequence of the desire for self-preservation.
If copies of the tape were only sent to faculty, then it begs the question is a faculty member running The Weekly Tentacle and if not, then who's the leak?
Mindrape is a strong but attention grabbing word choice. It is effective in that it will get people talking, however, I doubt that most of those involved in the events of the weekend (at any point) would agree with having that label
ass-slapped on to their activities. Rape indicates unwanted violent, physical, sexual attack. Hypnosis is mild, mental suggestion thatpreya person is free to reject. It then seems that given hypnosis was used not force, the person in question was a willing participant in what happened to him or her (on some level).As none of us are native to Fandom High, aren't we all aliens then?
I cannot confirm or deny the existence of
wewolveswhatwolveswerewolves at the school, but it does seem to have a disproportionate amount of caterwauling and yowling.And if the activity on the second floor is any indication, then I think they're spot on about sexual escapades on campus.
As for the Agony Aunt pieces, what moron actually writes to someone who is known to respond in such an acidic manner? My money is on no-one. (Take that as you will.)
[ooc: 1. Now to read what everyone else has said. 2. If this doesn't work, I'm giving the fuck up and emailing you the bastard.]