tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post6482020743845610062..comments2023-10-15T04:23:50.187-04:00Comments on College Misery: About StudentsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-63612044813836265482016-02-24T22:05:52.324-05:002016-02-24T22:05:52.324-05:00Come back Conan. Come back. U R 1 o'USCome back Conan. Come back. U R 1 o'US CrotchetyCanCrankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16726542331106036082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-85267904296657683622016-02-23T20:52:11.620-05:002016-02-23T20:52:11.620-05:00Jonathan, it turns out it's totally safe for w...Jonathan, it turns out it's totally safe for work. The title is <i>J-Roc uses a few two many "know what I'm saying"s</i>, from which you might deduce the rest.Ogre Proctor Hephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17428431147495287413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-91902476417101587172016-02-23T19:16:08.551-05:002016-02-23T19:16:08.551-05:00It's three images. The actual face is a treatm...It's three images. The actual face is a treatment if an Edie Falco headshot. Compound Calnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-81560988613430471262016-02-23T19:13:44.292-05:002016-02-23T19:13:44.292-05:00I think "professors" still works. Just ...I think "professors" still works. Just because others get to vent, too, doesn't mean that professors get to vent less, or that the central purpose of the blog changes. Contingent Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161652083031423415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-26644465033430851802016-02-23T17:48:11.716-05:002016-02-23T17:48:11.716-05:00I have to ask. Is that Uma Thurman in the picture...I have to ask. Is that Uma Thurman in the picture?Emergency Mathematical Hologramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15873569623797587860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-32477003622309287542016-02-23T17:16:14.449-05:002016-02-23T17:16:14.449-05:00Crystal, I like your style (in addition to agreein...Crystal, I like your style (in addition to agreeing with your decision in this particular case, but as far as I'm concerned that's a secondary issue; whoever's willing to do the RGM job gets to call the shots, period.) You've clearly spent some time wrangling students, and that experience is paying off here at CM. <br /><br />I wouldn't mind a greater variety of posts (*Contingent Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08161652083031423415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-47260323026504370652016-02-23T16:54:19.327-05:002016-02-23T16:54:19.327-05:00I will cautiously add that Conan's post are, t...I will cautiously add that Conan's post are, to my mind, amusing, well written, and in the spirit of the misery. My only caveat, very cautiously added here since I do not help with many contributions myself, is that he has been contributing so much, maybe a bit too much. Maybe he could hold off, keep his posts for maybe once a week? But that is just my one little opinion! Conan, my dear, Bellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15686242633678466958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-24789817324291153042016-02-23T16:42:34.051-05:002016-02-23T16:42:34.051-05:00I always enjoy Conan's posts and I find them t...I always enjoy Conan's posts and I find them to be very much in the spirit of this site. Students are not the enemy. Toxic entitlement and proud ignorance are the enemy. Frankiehttp://frankiebow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-41642041490079693992016-02-23T16:05:00.924-05:002016-02-23T16:05:00.924-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Emergency Mathematical Hologramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15873569623797587860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-12082083994141003502016-02-23T16:04:57.068-05:002016-02-23T16:04:57.068-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Emergency Mathematical Hologramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15873569623797587860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-91359052715274742852016-02-23T16:01:35.712-05:002016-02-23T16:01:35.712-05:00Those who think he posts too often are free to pos...Those who think he posts too often are free to post as well.<br /><br />Maybe he drives his car too much as well?Emergency Mathematical Hologramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15873569623797587860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-84426535136271185842016-02-23T16:00:47.943-05:002016-02-23T16:00:47.943-05:00Student council tried to embezzle funds.
This is ...Student council tried to embezzle funds.<br /><br />This is more than just arguing over who gets next round on the nintendo.Emergency Mathematical Hologramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15873569623797587860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-7819464559310177932016-02-23T15:52:03.422-05:002016-02-23T15:52:03.422-05:00Conan, the only thing disappointing about anything...Conan, the only thing disappointing about anything you've ever written here is that you failed (as a speech and debate leader!) to have the perfect bon mot at the ready to bring the petulant princess to tears on the spot. Do carry on, sir.Rivertown Jacqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01804623110685318468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-38403181107543082452016-02-23T15:43:50.794-05:002016-02-23T15:43:50.794-05:00I actually had to sign in to an account, as I don&...I actually had to sign in to an account, as I don't do anonymous (there's a difference between pseudonym and anonymous for those who don't get it). I rarely comment and only posted once, so a lurker, but I've been here since near the start at RYS. Some posts I love, some I hate, some I skip because they don't interest me. I have never liked the "more professional" SelfOfSteamRollerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04486903217731749579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-87724861383034533142016-02-23T14:44:03.729-05:002016-02-23T14:44:03.729-05:00Not surprisingly, Monica and I are reading complet...Not surprisingly, Monica and I are reading completely different texts.Reg W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-89119388300525516632016-02-23T14:23:34.228-05:002016-02-23T14:23:34.228-05:00I'm sure the video is charming and tasteful, b...I'm sure the video is charming and tasteful, but I'm still not clicking. Jonathan Dresnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356112719229675996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-32618199200453038972016-02-23T13:59:25.559-05:002016-02-23T13:59:25.559-05:00 Wait. Check me on this. Is it April 1 already? Ar... Wait. Check me on this. Is it April 1 already? Are we seriously opening the gates to students, because some kid who started a debate club got into a snit with someone else on student council, and then got some adults to threaten her? Fuck, man, what did Dawson and Pacey do after that? <br /><br />Weepy WayneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-41591286508228739322016-02-23T13:06:36.726-05:002016-02-23T13:06:36.726-05:00I don't have any problem with the student pers...I don't have any problem with the student perspective, but, damn, just the sheer VOLUME of contributions by one author is a bit overwhelming.<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q6uxn7tUuc<br />Prof Poopieheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997969128824319914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-32684285918234007402016-02-23T13:01:13.244-05:002016-02-23T13:01:13.244-05:00I agree. We've had staff, students, even an oc...I agree. We've had staff, students, even an occasional administrator contribute. Perhaps, "where <b>we</b> get the chance"...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-11661268368748394712016-02-23T12:43:29.298-05:002016-02-23T12:43:29.298-05:00Why would we lose one of the most talented contrib...Why would we lose one of the most talented contributors just because he happens to be a student? I know what really bothers you: had he not self-disclosed, he would have been able to pass for a professor.<br /><br />Many students are young and inexperienced, write poorly and have a lousy attitude. That's what you really mean by student when you say that you don't want students here. Any Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08103879727877816655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-86666364238893723562016-02-23T11:54:54.126-05:002016-02-23T11:54:54.126-05:00I have disagreed with Conan on issues, but if he&#...I have disagreed with Conan on issues, but if he's interested in sharing his stories with us, and they are stories about the ways in which academia is miserable, I don't really understand the objection. I suppose a critical mass of student posters could turn this into a live-blog version of [site that must not be named] but we're a long way from that, it seems to me.Jonathan Dresnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04356112719229675996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-19748519531893821702016-02-23T11:53:06.021-05:002016-02-23T11:53:06.021-05:00Update: My first reply here was too unequivocal. ...Update: My first reply here was too unequivocal. I agree with Poopiehead, but I want Conan to post here as well.Perfesser Slaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121044187510013809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-81742114711681594852016-02-23T11:42:40.918-05:002016-02-23T11:42:40.918-05:00I too have mixed emotions. Some of what Conan has...I too have mixed emotions. Some of what Conan has written is brilliant, just brilliant. That student council funding story was awesome and had the kicker at the end that made it relevant to "us", as proffies.<br />But, Conan, if you're going to write as much and as often as you do, perhaps start another blog? Seems like you're a natural at this.Prof Poopieheadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00997969128824319914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-76386661214117262822016-02-23T11:24:32.589-05:002016-02-23T11:24:32.589-05:00Conan, keep posting. I will be reading.Conan, keep posting. I will be reading.Perfesser Slaughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18121044187510013809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2883226237165701608.post-80097598500432732462016-02-23T10:54:17.895-05:002016-02-23T10:54:17.895-05:00It's her blog but may I suggest that she updat...It's her blog but may I suggest that she updates this:<br /><br />What The Fuck Is This?<br />College Misery is a dysfunctional group blog where professors get the chance to release some of the frustration that builds up while tending to student snowflakes, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com