posted March 18, 2003 11:46 PM              

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When I was kicked out of high school, I went to an alternative one which was just...wonderful. I can;t even begin to describe the nurturing environment, the wealth of knowledge...anyway, the classes were very small to aid the discussions and we had to uphold one very important rule-No Personal Attacks. This meant you couldn't say to someone "You're stupid", but you could say "Your IDEA is supid, because....[insert reason hre]" You had to back up your ideas. This made us think and well as learn to be patient, analytical, tolerant and respectful of each other. (All that in a place filled with discouraged teens who were pretty down on themselves and others....but it worked!)

Just thought that would be a good place to start here...

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posted March 19, 2003 12:37 AM              

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What Oxychick said!

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food is the only art that nourishes!

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posted March 19, 2003 12:50 AM            

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That rule is invaluable!

Well said, Oxy! Thanks for sharing.

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posted March 19, 2003 01:57 AM              

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Indeed!! I will be sure to follow that rule and you can feel free to give me a little if I don't play nice

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posted March 19, 2003 07:19 AM              

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RRR...I'm scared of nudging you Aries folk...hehehe

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posted March 19, 2003 10:08 PM              

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even aries ??? I wear a halo remember

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posted March 20, 2003 03:13 AM              

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Very cool Oxychick , Harpyr is right; that kind of teaching is invaluable. I’m sure you learnt many wonderful skills at this place... and I must say it shows

Jax

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posted March 20, 2003 07:37 AM              

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and they used to tell me the UK education system was advanced....meh.

Sounds like a good idea to me :yes:

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