April Daily Chit Chat

[Chairman Kaga]

My school has an incredibly antiquated filter program called Bess that automatically blocks a site if one person sends a complaint about it through the filter program to the Bess screening headquarters, wherever that may be. In this way, almost all educational material on the internet is off limits thanks to people who find everything objectionable. A site can be banned by Bess for having a joke on it, for being a free web page, for having links to commercial sites like ebay, and other minor offenses, even simply being deemed "non-educational" for no apparent reason.

My searches tend to be so filtered that I've given up using anything but wikipedia as a source for research, and that will almost definitely be banned soon for having "questionable" information that one could find in a physical encyclopedia in the school library of their own free will. On the other hand, the numerous pornographic sites that google and other search engines dredge up for little to no reason with all the valid results to a given query are completely unblocked and are frequently and clandestinely accessed by other students. As Ms. Naminé said, there is a great deal of irony in the filters, although it is somewhat negated that irony tends to be of amusement to me only when it is not affecting me negatively.

Oh, Jorge, our school implemented that some time ago but most teachers are not willing to put in the effort to monitor the class for the entire period. Last year, my government teacher was the only one who seemed to have the patience to monitor, and I did not test his vigilance or the program itself for fear that he would use more subtle punishments, such as grade deductions, rather than call me out in class for it; many people around me were casually surfing the internet but none were repremanded.

 

[THIRTY-SIX]

My school has an incredibly antiquated filter program called Bess that automatically blocks a site if one person sends a complaint about it through the filter program to the Bess screening headquarters, wherever that may be. In this way, almost all educational material on the internet is off limits thanks to people who find everything objectionable. A site can be banned by Bess for having a joke on it, for being a free web page, for having links to commercial sites like ebay, and other minor offenses, even simply being deemed "non-educational" for no apparent reason.

oh thats harsh .. that means you cannot do much on the net x.x

 

[Chairman Kaga]

oh thats harsh .. that means you cannot do much on the net x.x

Ah, it's not that bad; I tend to have a tighter ring of sites that I'm more dedicated to rather than pointless, destinationless surfing. If I'm not using wikipedia's random article feature I'm usually trying to solve the USA Today internet crossword with a friend or two...I'm one of the few people at school who still try and use the computers for educational purposes even when I have the opportunity for recreation on them.

In other news, I have a strange fascination with your avatar...one of the more amusing things I've seen in a while.

 

[MegaFuz]

My school has an incredibly antiquated filter program called Bess that automatically blocks a site if one person sends a complaint about it through the filter program to the Bess screening headquarters, wherever that may be. In this way, almost all educational material on the internet is off limits thanks to people who find everything objectionable. A site can be banned by Bess for having a joke on it, for being a free web page, for having links to commercial sites like ebay, and other minor offenses, even simply being deemed "non-educational" for no apparent reason.

My searches tend to be so filtered that I've given up using anything but wikipedia as a source for research, and that will almost definitely be banned soon for having "questionable" information that one could find in a physical encyclopedia in the school library of their own free will. On the other hand, the numerous pornographic sites that google and other search engines dredge up for little to no reason with all the valid results to a given query are completely unblocked and are frequently and clandestinely accessed by other students. As Ms. Naminé said, there is a great deal of irony in the filters, although it is somewhat negated that irony tends to be of amusement to me only when it is not affecting me negatively.

Oh, Jorge, our school implemented that some time ago but most teachers are not willing to put in the effort to monitor the class for the entire period. Last year, my government teacher was the only one who seemed to have the patience to monitor, and I did not test his vigilance or the program itself for fear that he would use more subtle punishments, such as grade deductions, rather than call me out in class for it; many people around me were casually surfing the internet but none were repremanded.

Wow...thats definately beat. Our school has a filter system, but thankfully not that in depth. And thankfully Ive found several ways around the filter as well. XD

 

[Arcanine]

Sounds bad to be on school computers and not be able to go to all the sites you want.
Then again I don't blame them for blocking sites, sure it's bad for all the students but the teachers are there to teach. You know they're going to block sites that takes learning time away from the kids. XD

 

[Chairman Kaga]

Sounds bad to be on school computers and not be able to go to all the sites you want.
Then again I don't blame them for blocking sites, sure it's bad for all the students but the teachers are there to teach. You know they're going to block sites that takes learning time away from the kids. XD

Haha....teachers teaching? Come to my school for a day...

Except skip my calculus class. Mr. P's an example of everything a teacher is supposed to be.

 

[*~Ashley~*]

Haha....teachers teaching? Come to my school for a day...

Except skip my calculus class. Mr. P's an example of everything a teacher is supposed to be.

I really wish kids in my school system could realize just how lucky they are to get the education they do. Most of my teachers are really good, except my physics teacher who basically calls us stupid every day, and kids around here don't see that. They'd rather waste time in a class where you don't learn anything than actually take advantage of what they have being offered to them.

As for the computer thing... yeah, I see why they block some things. If you're in the computer lab as part of another class, then you should do what you're supposed to be doing. But I, along with many upperclassmen, have a lot of study halls, and every once in a while I use the computers for recreation because I have absolutely no work to do because it's my 3rd free period in a row. ><;

 

[THIRTY-SIX]

Ah, it's not that bad; I tend to have a tighter ring of sites that I'm more dedicated to rather than pointless, destinationless surfing.

but that means you cant come here xD

If I'm not using wikipedia's random article feature I'm usually trying to solve the USA Today internet crossword with a friend or two...I'm one of the few people at school who still try and use the computers for educational purposes even when I have the opportunity for recreation on them.

lol: 2 across another word for recess [5 letters]

In other news, I have a strange fascination with your avatar...one of the more amusing things I've seen in a while.

lol <3 gotta love graphic designers

Haha....teachers teaching? Come to my school for a day...

=P college teachers dont care much hehe

 

[Naminé]

Naminé isn't sure if some teachers should be teaching at all. Some of them take attempts at teaching, while some others are terrible. Most of the time, students will have to rely on the limited amount of handouts, and read the textbook to hopefully have the luck and the gift to understand the concepts. Sometimes it maybe a good idea to go ask for help from a teacher who doesn't teach you directly, but teaches the same subject. Some teachers are willing to answer Naminé's questions even though she isn't in their class, which is nice of them to do so. Yet, a class maybe so boring that Naminé falls asleep in class even if the teacher is teaching, and she will have to rely on learning the material by herself in the end~

Of course, what Ms.Ashely said is true. It is fortunate that most of us here are able to afford, or is given a chance at education, regardless of how well the school teaches.

 

[MegaFuz]

Haha....teachers teaching? Come to my school for a day...

Except skip my calculus class. Mr. P's an example of everything a teacher is supposed to be.

Yeah, I know what you mean. My entire class has a hardcore case of senioritis and very few teachers even attempt to teach us anymore because we basically run the school and do whatever we please. Oh, how great it is to be a senior. XD

 

[Chairman Kaga]

I really wish kids in my school system could realize just how lucky they are to get the education they do. Most of my teachers are really good, except my physics teacher who basically calls us stupid every day, and kids around here don't see that. They'd rather waste time in a class where you don't learn anything than actually take advantage of what they have being offered to them.

On the upside, we are going to need a substantial number of people to work for us someday. People, in time, receive their just reward for apathy, though it may be irksome now. I'm always distressed to see people willingly rush along the path to proletarian drudgery, but I'm seeing these kind of people more and more as a necessary evil.

Yeah, I know what you mean. My entire class has a hardcore case of senioritis and very few teachers even attempt to teach us anymore because we basically run the school and do whatever we please. Oh, how great it is to be a senior. XD

The entire concept of senioritis is a frustrating one to me, as my teachers assume that since I am a senior I have no choice but to be lazy, and even though I have been working incredibly hard all year to keep my salutatorian position my teachers are perceiving me as being lazy and therefore taking points off of my grade wherever I can because of the senior stereotype.

 

[MegaFuz]

On the upside, we are going to need a substantial number of people to work for us someday. People, in time, receive their just reward for apathy, though it may be irksome now. I'm always distressed to see people willingly rush along the path to proletarian drudgery, but I'm seeing these kind of people more and more as a necessary evil.



The entire concept of senioritis is a frustrating one to me, as my teachers assume that since I am a senior I have no choice but to be lazy, and even though I have been working incredibly hard all year to keep my salutatorian position my teachers are perceiving me as being lazy and therefore taking points off of my grade wherever I can because of the senior stereotype.

Ugh...yeah. I also know what you mean here. Teachers seem to always like to take full advantage of their status, and unfortunately it can sometimes result in the docking of points. :\ That's freaking awesome that you are salutatorian though. XD Good luck with keeping those grades up and finishing the year with that positon. That is seriously awesome.

Anywho...I'm gonna take advantage of the beautiful weather and go for a run before work. Take it easy everyone.

 

[Arcanine]

Haha....teachers teaching? Come to my school for a day...

Except skip my calculus class. Mr. P's an example of everything a teacher is supposed to be.

Why would I want to go to your school? You're like older then me (likely 2 grades higher too) so I'll be out of place. XD

except my physics teacher who basically calls us stupid every day, and kids around here don't see that.

That some teacher there, but then again it should make all the students want to do better to prove that teacher wrong. XD


What schools need to do is teach kids reading, writing, and counting with their fingers. That way they can ship them kids out out of school faster so they can get jobs and go farther faster in life. XD

 

[Naminé]

On the upside, we are going to need a substantial number of people to work for us someday. People, in time, receive their just reward for apathy, though it may be irksome now. I'm always distressed to see people willingly rush along the path to proletarian drudgery, but I'm seeing these kind of people more and more as a necessary evil.

Naminé thinks that the sad reality is how the world functions. The society will find a mean to ensure that only a certain amount of the population will receive an adequate amount of education. The society needs some people to be sacrificed to do low paying jobs that are unappealing to the educated group. These low paying jobs are definite in their power to maintain the order of society, yet is not necessarily a pleasant job to do. To guarantee that these positions are filled, Naminé thinks that universities and colleges may continue to raise the admission fee and prerequsite marks, so only so many people will ever receive the education required for the high paying jobs. Those with high paying jobs will continue to push against the limits, until one day their reaped benefits will dripple down to the bottom of the society hierarchy, where those working for the low paying jobs are.

As for what Mr. Arcanine said, wouldn't schools be promoting people to work for the low paying jobs? In all aspects, Naminé hopes that schools will encourage people to work hard so they can go to universities and colleges one day, and not shipping out kids in light speed, teaching kids to practice "Do you want fries with that?" in advance.

Of course, all of this is only Naminé's theory and does not deserve anyone's attention in reading it~

 

[Chibi-chan]

Naminé thinks that the sad reality is how the world functions. The society will find a mean to ensure that only a certain amount of the population will receive an adequate amount of education. The society needs some people to be sacrificed to do low paying jobs that are unappealing to the educated group. These low paying jobs are definite in their power to maintain the order of society, yet is not necessarily a pleasant job to do. To guarantee that these positions are filled, Naminé thinks that universities and colleges may continue to raise the admission fee and prerequsite marks, so only so many people will ever receive the education required for the high paying jobs. Those with high paying jobs will continue to push against the limits, until one day their reaped benefits will dripple down to the bottom of the society hierarchy, where those working for the low paying jobs are.

As for what Mr. Arcanine said, wouldn't schools be promoting people to work for the low paying jobs? In all aspects, Naminé hopes that schools will encourage people to work hard so they can go to universities and colleges one day, and not shipping out kids in light speed, teaching kids to practice "Do you want fries with that?" in advance.

Of course, all of this is only Naminé's theory and does not deserve anyone's attention in reading it~

I think that with the coming inprovement of technology, those jobs that may not seem pleasing will become more pleasant, but harder to do. Because of this, more intelligent people will be needed to do these jobs, which might even raise the the pay. With the need for intelligent people rising, the demand for college graduates would also be rising. Will this pressure on colleges, they might even lower their tuition so that anyone can join a college. There might even be free good colleges out there one day so that others can understand how to live with today's technology. Meh, that's my views on the evolution of work and money.

I also have another 'would you like fries with that?' view too XP

 

[Naminé]

By then, won't the currently high paying jobs be even more difficult to carry out? Doctors may be required to spend even more time in school in order to learn everything due to the technological advancement. Naminé hates to believe it, but it seems that when the lower end jobs are pushed up, the higher end jobs are pushed even higher up, always one step on top of the lower end jobs.

Naminé is a doomed pessimist, ruled by hopelessness down to her rotton core~

 

[Lily]

Ah, Naminé! Good to see you back. :D~

Be a pessimist if you must; I simply am in need of your amusing presence.

 

[Chibi-chan]

By then, won't the currently high paying jobs be even more difficult to carry out? Doctors may be required to spend even more time in school in order to learn everything due to the technological advancement. Naminé hates to believe it, but it seems that when the lower end jobs are pushed up, the higher end jobs are pushed even higher up, always one step on top of the lower end jobs.

Naminé is a doomed pessimist, ruled by hopelessness down to her rotton core~

I think with upcoming technology, doctor's won't be at the high end of the pay check, but mechanics and engineers will. They'd be the one making all the technology :3 So...they might be the ones to stay in college longer. Pharmacists will still be in control though. Everything might be cured with a simple dosage XP

 

[Dawg 2005]

I think with upcoming technology, doctor's won't be at the high end of the pay check, but mechanics and engineers will. They'd be the one making all the technology :3 So...they might be the ones to stay in college longer. Pharmacists will still be in control though. Everything might be cured with a simple dosage XP

That's a good point. They should make an antidote for every type of sickness there is. I know it sounds really stupid and unreasonable, but you never know what the future can bring. ;D

And hey everyone. XD

 

[Chibi-chan]

It's like....full course jellybeans of the future...8D