So I Have A School Assembly On "Sexting" Tomorrow...

[Zexis]

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So, like the title says, I have a school assembly on "sexting" tomorrow. (If you don't know what "sexting" is, then you probably shouldn't even be reading this.) Tomorrow is for the guys, and Wednesday is for the gals. I don't know how big of a problem it is for our area, though I do know for a fact that it goes on. Kinda sad, but none of my business. The big question is, though, should the school district be acting as our parents?

They do the same with drugs, drinking, and other illegal/immoral actions. The thing is, what has traditionally been the parents' job is slowly becoming the schools' problem. My World Studies teacher had a little speech on it the other day, saying that while he agrees "sexting" is an issue, he doesn't think that the school should have to take away instructional time for something that really isn't their problem. And while I could care less that I miss my Spanish class to listen about how we're all going to become sex offenders, I think he may have a point. Schools are here to teach us, give us knowledge, give us academic skills to (hopefully) succeed in life. But do the schools go too far when they start to push morals and ideas on us?

So. Thoughts, comments? And, remember, keep this to mature and intelligent discussion only.

[imalittlecrazy]

Sexting is acctually pretty bad here too. One girl sent a picture of herself and a 6th grader's mom got it. it was kinda funny cuz I got it and it said "Hey hot stuff wanna play?". I was like what the hell? I say sexting is just a fad. A very dangerous immoral and ILLEGAL fad. You can get 20 years and be put on the sex offender list for it in this state.

[MrLuigi]

Sexting is a...fad? I wouldn't have guessed.

[Zexis]

At the age that most of the sexting occurs, hormornes are going crazy. Teens tend to "overlook" the legal consequences of getting caught. I think the schools are only trying to help, but everyone I've heard talking about it usually just laughs. And, granted, most "sexters" aren't caught, but they are really screwing themselves over when they're stupid enough to have their faces in the "sexts."

[imalittlecrazy]

lol true that man. If you're going to send a picture of yourself around, don't have your face in it AT ALL!

[MrLuigi]

^Someone got raped in my school because of that, or something else...not sure why but it really did happen. One of the many secrets of my school, the raper is now in juvenile and will serve 2 to 3 years. Not long enough I say, lock him up for good, and the guy was only 11 or 12.

[kyledude92107]

Sexting means what?

Never heard of it, believe it or not.

[Mr.L]

Sexting is when you send nude pictures of yourself through phones. It is smart of your school to have a meeting about 'Sexting"

[Zexis]

"Sexting" is the sending of explicit images via text message to an individual.

[Lance the Echidna]

Well, then again Zex, these teens are commiting these acts is because of, more then likely, bad parenting.

[kyledude92107]

Okay, well, I think it's smart for your school to have that, then.

I mean, c'mon... That's just stupid to go about doing **** like that.

Some people need to grow up and actually take a person of the opposite sex out on a date or something for once in their life, for Christ's sakes. I mean, texting nude pictures? Come on, now... -.-

[Mr.L]

Tell me about it. Your giving the humankind of 2009 a bad name!

[Zexis]

Tell me about it. Your giving the humankind of 2009 a bad name!
I think we already do. At least the younger generation (the "fat" generation.) So many kiddies I see these days have seriously screwed up lives. Drugs, failing grades, underage sex...it's just sickening.

[Mr.L]

Eh, I'm gonna be sick. I mean, why would you do that to your life! You were born as a wonder gift from God, and now your just going to screw it up! You only got one life buddy! No restarting!

[Zexis]

But some people just don't care. There's this fatty at my school (screw political correctness, he is what he is) that gets high every single day. He tries to be a "ladies man," and then fails when they see him for what he really is. With the exception of the girls just like him.

But back to sexting. It's one thing to send purely explicit text; I'm pretty sure that you can't be prosecuted for that. But images? Seriously, if you wanted to show off your body to your boyfriend, then at least do it in person, and not with a phone.

I'm sure you all remember that Disney star, Miss Hudgens?

[Mr.L]

I say as a teenager, Don't get nude and show it to anybody period. It's wrong! Wait another 20 years buddy, have fun while you still can!

[Young Link Addict]

I say as a teenager, Don't get nude and show it to anybody period. It's wrong! Wait another 20 years buddy, have fun while you still can!

That's the thing. They think that sex is something fun that they can do, but since they know they can't they decide to send nude pictures to their BF/GF's.

I do agree that it is wrong, and luckily it doesn't happen here. My only guess is that they do it is to feel grown up, or mature.

That or the people who watch Disney Channel wanted to be just like that one chick from High School Musical. Or it could be both. I'm not really sure.

[Zamurick]

I say as a teenager, Don't get nude and show it to anybody period. It's wrong! Wait another 20 years buddy, have fun while you still can!

I say as a teenager, Don't get nude and show it to anybody period. It's wrong! Wait another 20 years buddy, have fun while you still can!

That's the thing. They think that sex is something fun that they can do, but since they know they can't they decide to send nude pictures to their BF/GF's.

I do agree that it is wrong, and luckily it doesn't happen here. My only guess is that they do it is to feel grown up, or mature.

That or the people who watch Disney Channel wanted to be just like that one chick from High School Musical. Or it could be both. I'm not really sure.

In about 5 years, you'll change your mind and decide you don't want to wait until you're 33 to get laid.

[Zexis]

I'll admit, my hormones don't want to wait, and even though I could probably have sex if I wanted to, I don't think I will. I'd rather it be in a meaningful, long-term relationship. Not a one night stand with some girl from a bar.

[nickyivyca]

I think I'll wait at least 7 years until I get involved in anything close to that. >_>

But this topic reminds me of the sex ed video we were watching in science for the past couple of days...

[Mr.L]

Same. I will recieve alot of ""interest" in girls. (Or as we say, women) Very soon. I already do have a tiny intrerest in girls, but nothing like It's going to be when I'm 25 and up... O_O

Plus, sex is not suppost to be an everyday thing. When you love someone for like 5 years and or up, then you could make a move. Your not suppost to go out having it with some girl you just met! TV and movies give it a bad name, teenagers having sex, people having it with people they just met..

Anything sex related at an age like that is wrong. Sex is not suppost to be a think you talk about or show. Keep it to yourself.

[kyledude92107]

Wow, your guys' views, except for Zam's differ wildly from mine. <_<

[Zexis]

xD. Kyle is ready to get it on...

*cough* But what are your views, kyle?

[Zexis]

Well, I'm back from school. The assembly lasted about 40 minutes or so.

For the most part, it was just our school resource officer talking about sexting, throwing statistics at us...speaking of which...

"25% of males "sext" nude pictures of themselves to receive positive feedback." XD

Then he went on to talk about how you have to register as a sex offender if you're caught possessing the illegal images, how the school doesn't need a search warrant to search your cell phone, other legal consequences, about how he didn't "sext" "back in my day" because he didn't have a cell phone...

And they also showed a news clip. It was about a...an attractive female who sent nude pictures of herself to her boyfriend, who forwarded them to a bunch of his buddies. Long story short, her life was ruined, and she commited suicide by hanging herself in her closet. People laughed during the part when it showed her mother crying. Creeps >_>

Though there were plenty of funny parts. See, whoever created the presentation tried to be "cool,"...ya know, playing popular music, using "hip" language...gave me the lulz.

Despite the hilarity of it all, the presentation obviously did scare some people. When I went to P.E. the following period, a guy had his cell phone out in a corner with a bunch of people crowded around him where he was deleting a bunch of photos. I'm sure you can figure out what the pics were. And god knows how many "LOL are you sexting dude?" jokes I heard today.

The sad part of all this is that the girls have their assembly tomorrow. Which means that my girlfriend is probably going to be afraid to text me for the next few days. She'll have no reason not to, of course, but there was this general consensus going around that while most of the guys think the whole thing a joke, the girls most likely will not.

And, to comment on the original purpose of this topic, the VP of the school did mention that while he did not want to have to have the assembly on "sexting," when something starts to interfere with the school and its safety (I think he meant to say "reputation"), the school has to take matters into its own hands.

[Goomba Smackdown!!]

Oh, it's called "sexting". I knew one girl sext...ed and everyone was talking behind her back for almost the rest of the schoolyear. I didn't get the text though, thankfully.

[kyledude92107]

Uh... My views?

Eh. I mean, if you feel you're responsible enough, mature enough, and you've been in the relationship for a decent amount of time and understand the consequences of becoming sexually active, so be it.

The problem is, most kids don't understand what could happen, and then they end up ruining their lives as a result.

[MrLuigi]

I'm not doing man, who wants a baby? Not me. Who wants a nagging wife/girlfriend/slut? Not me. Who wants to be a virgin? Me.

[MrLuigi]

I mean, what's so great about it? In a bed, eww...not gonna even think about it.

[Zexis]

(@ kyle) I'd agree with that.

My gf, on the other hand, is a little different. Her grandparents are hardcore Christians. For her, that means that having sex before marriage equals damnation. Personally, I think it's a bit silly, but I'm really not religious, either. I've been trying to get her to think for herself a bit more instead of listening to what everyone else tells her to think and do. Oh well. We don't have sex, but, thankfully, there are plenty of other things she isn't against ;)

I think she's just afraid of becoming another pregnant teen. And I respect her enough to not take the chance...that's what I tell myself, anyways.

[Zexis]

I mean, what's so great about it? In a bed, eww...not gonna even think about it.
Your brain releases a ton of pleasure hormones during sex.

Why do people do it? Bottom line, it feels good.

[kyledude92107]

Just because you're Christian doesn't mean that you can't have sex before you're married.

See, I'm Presbyterian, and we're pretty reformed. Having sex before you're married doesn't mean you go to Hell, and we're pretty reformed about everything else.

See, we even have gay members of our congregation. Is there anything wrong with that? No, not in my opinion... But most churches wouldn't approve of it.

[kyledude92107]

I mean, what's so great about it? In a bed, eww...not gonna even think about it.
Your brain releases a ton of pleasure hormones during sex.

Why do people do it? Bottom line, it feels good.

Exactly.

Also, how old are you, MrLuigi? >_>

[Zexis]

Just because you're Christian doesn't mean that you can't have sex before you're married.

See, I'm Presbyterian, and we're pretty reformed. Having sex before you're married doesn't mean you go to Hell, and we're pretty reformed about everything else.

See, we even have gay members of our congregation. Is there anything wrong with that? No, not in my opinion... But most churches wouldn't approve of it.
*shrugs* I couldn't tell her she was wrong, because I know squat about her religion, and just about all others. It's just what she's told me. And, she "can't imagine marrying anyone that isn't a virgin."

Ya know, I can understand that, back in Elizabethan era, but nowadays, it just seems rather silly. I ask her why she believes that.

"My parents drilled it into my head."

"Do you know why they believe that?"

"Well...no."

"Have you ever wondered why they've told you it's wrong?"

"I'd appreciate it if you didn't make me question my parents, sweetheart."

>_____>

[cheat-master30]

Slightly off topic here, but... drinking is seen as 'immoral' in the US? Over here it's seen as some perfect normal social activity, at least in moderation, hence the way lower drinking age and what not. But still. Back to the topic, I don't think such a thing with texting is as widespread over here, since when I was back in school, I never heard anything about it or the like in assemblies or the like.

[Zexis]

The US is uptight about a lot of crap, cheat. It's annoying. But by drinking I meant underaged drinking. Going out for some beers with your adult friends is perfectly acceptable.

[imalittlecrazy]

If you're an adult, that is. You know something the US is WICKED uptight about? Wearing striped pants. I mean come on! Striped pants are awesome! They don't let anyone wear them in my school. They say it's "gang apparel". Gang apparel is like have a bandana on your arm or rolled up pant legs. Not striped pants.

[cheat-master30]

Gang apparel? As an argument, that is a horrible one to make in a school. If there's no uniform, then kids should be allowed any clothing within reason, and just because some gang might have once worn it doesn't make it a sin to the rest of society.

[Zexis]

See, I can understand banning something like the Swastika. Nobody wants Nazis in their school. But striped pants? We have (some) people in our school that wear striped pants. For the most part, our dress code is limited to a few things:

1) Guys can't have their pants falling down.

2) Girls can't have shorts that are too short, and need to be wary of cleavage.

[Young Link Addict]

See, I can understand banning something like the Swastika. Nobody wants Nazis in their school. But striped pants? We have (some) people in our school that wear striped pants. For the most part, our dress code is limited to a few things:

1) Guys can't have their pants falling down.

2) Girls can't have shorts that are too short, and need to be wary of cleavage.

My school has those same rules, but people don't obey them. It's gross, and hot at the same time. JK I'm not perverted like that, but seriously guys should pull up their pants because I'm sure no one wants to see their boxers.

[Zexis]

It screams "GANGSTA" to me when someone breaks the first rule.

I don't mind it so much when people break the second rule, though.

[Young Link Addict]

All most every guy at my school thinks they are gangsta, but they're. Well they aren't gangsters I'll tell you that.

Also I agree with you on the second rule. I'm a just a little perverted, but not a lot.

Back to sexting, as far as I know there is no sexting in my schoo, but who knows my parents won't let me get texting. :( I feel more like an outcast, and I don't anything that happens at school, but I'm about 25% sure they're is no sexting at my school.

[Mario15632]

Lol, but at my school, I have found no confirmed cases of sexting occuring, and even if so, it has not been severe enough to trigger an assembely. I'm with you on the pants one, who wants to see your boxers, anyway? The perverts and pedophiles that follow you around, I'm sure... And Zexis, see if the girl's assembely was any different. Check with your girlfriend for me, okay?

[Zexis]

From some of the things I heard from the resource officer, I believe that the presentation will be the same. The things that are said, though, probably won't.

I'll be sure to have an update tomorrow.

[Mario15632]

Yes, I imagine that the things said will be more "threatening" because, statistically, the sexters are females. Therefore, your girlfriend will probably be telling you about how the officer said, " Your life will be ruined, and blah, blah, and so on..." They are probably more worried about the girls, I guess.

[Zexis]

Yeah, that's what I'm afraid. Neither of us are rebels. But she wouldn't run through this flowerbed once outside a department store in the parking lot. Practically had to drag her. She thought we'd get caught. She's just paranoid like that, and she knows I hate it. But enough of that.

Even the statistics in the presentation showed that there was a much larger percentage of females that took pictures of themselves than guys. I don't know of any guys that would want to show off their genitals to the world.

[Mr.L]

Uggh, All this sex talk makes me feel awkward. Today I learned somthing sex realted that made me want to throw up, cry, and never talk to anyone ever agian. All at the same time. Damn it, It made me feel so wrong!

[Zexis]

Is it appropriate enough to post here? <.<

[Mr.L]

Kinda. I'm not sure if I should say it, may make some people a little upset.

[Young Link Addict]

Sex is something I can't talk about at school. Mainly because everyone there will call you gay if you say one wrong thing. So I'd rather talk about it over the internet where words can never hurt you.

[kyledude92107]

Sex and alcohol tend to be taboos here, cheat.

[Zexis]

Maybe, but everything is under control so far, no?

Still, to be safe, let's try not to stray too much from just "sexting," okay guys? Don't want the topic to be shut down due to possible inappropriateness.

[kyledude92107]

Yeah, we got a little bit too off-topic.

Let's get back on it, kiddies.

[Zamurick]

Uh... My views?

Eh. I mean, if you feel you're responsible enough, mature enough, and you've been in the relationship for a decent amount of time and understand the consequences of becoming sexually active, so be it.

The problem is, most kids don't understand what could happen, and then they end up ruining their lives as a result.
Don't be silly! Wrap your willy!


But back on topic. My school has the right to search the phone/camera of anyone caught taking pictures of people. They took my phone and searched it once, but the only thing I took at the school was a video of my English teacher being awesome (we had to write a VERY literal expository paragraph (basically for a retard) on making PB&J in grade 8, and obviously he was very literal/retarded about it (when told to get a PIECE of bread, he tore off a chunk, when told to put the knife in the jam and spread it on a slice of bread, he actually took a butter knife and stabbed it into the lid, then rolled the jar all over the bread, etc.), 'twas epic (we all had to redo the assignment though (it was worth it))).

I heard something at the beginning of the year about a guy sexting a picture of his... you know... to a chick in grade 8 and everyone laughed at him. I'm sure you can guess why. Luckily no one showed me the picture.

[Mario15632]

Yeah... I don't know why someone would want to send a picture of their "you know's..." to other people unless it is some elaborate plan to be ostracized from society, then work on an evil plan while no one is paying attention.

[kyledude92107]

Thanks for that, Zam. >_>

[Zexis]

XD Zam. I had to write a similiar paper in 6th grade. Our teacher told us before hand, though, that all instructions would be taken literally (with implied retardedness), but wasn't feeling too well on the day of our presentations. So, sadly, no stupidity.

As for the dude being laughed at for his picture...a guy made a comment the other day in our locker room.

"Ever notice how guys laugh when they see a *you know what*?"

Other guy laughs and says, "That's 'cause they're so tiny!"

So. Morale of the story? Don't advertise if you don't have a product worth purchasing.

[imalittlecrazy]

^ AHAHAHAHAHA! Niiiiiiiiiice! That's weird.

[Young Link Addict]

XD Zam. I had to write a similiar paper in 6th grade. Our teacher told us before hand, though, that all instructions would be taken literally (with implied retardedness), but wasn't feeling too well on the day of our presentations. So, sadly, no stupidity.

As for the dude being laughed at for his picture...a guy made a comment the other day in our locker room.

"Ever notice how guys laugh when they see a *you know what*?"

Other guy laughs and says, "That's 'cause they're so tiny!"

So. Morale of the story? Don't advertise if you don't have a product worth purchasing.

What I don't understand is why guys at my school are obsesed with "you know." It's like they talk about them, they call people it, and they drawn them constantly. It's not that funny. It's a body part.

[Zexis]

My sentiment exactly. It's part of life. It's kinda sad that people think that part of their anatomy is funny. I blame the schools and movies. Oh yeah, and the Church.

[Young Link Addict]

I blame the movie superbad. I watched the first 30 minuets of it. All it was, was sex talk, P**** jokes, and other perverted things like that. I couldn't stand it. It's like, "Stop being so perverted," and the movie just said no. It should've been banned, or rated something higher than R.

Oh yeah I just remember something about sexting that happened here. There was this one girl in 6th who was sexting, and it was one of those times I was glad not to have texting because it leaked out. I mean way out.

[nickyivyca]

Oh yeah I just remember something about sexting that happened here. There was this one girl in 6th who was sexting, and it was one of those times I was glad not to have texting because it leaked out. I mean way out.
Oh wow...

Anyways, some of the guys in my grade play the [certain body part] game...Someone counts down from 3 to 0 and then a bunch of people yell out [certain body part] loudly.

Thankfully, the most common place for this is boys-only places, like the boy's locker room.

[Zexis]

Ah yes. Superbad. It was on t.v. once. I heard it was pretty funny. So I flipped it on, just as it was starting.

Five minutes in, my mom walked into the room. Just as a nice image on a magazine cover was being displayed on our 50'. >___<

And they advertised that on kid's channels.

But, in 6th grade? Jeez, that's awfully young. I remember that it was only back in 5th grade and 6th grade that people started "going out" with one another.

[Young Link Addict]

Ah yes. Superbad. It was on t.v. once. I heard it was pretty funny. So I flipped it on, just as it was starting.

Five minutes in, my mom walked into the room. Just as a nice image on a magazine cover was being displayed on our 50'. >___<

And they advertised that on kid's channels.

But, in 6th grade? Jeez, that's awfully young. I remember that it was only back in 5th grade and 6th grade that people started "going out" with one another.

Yeah I don't get why they're going out at such a young age. I was a weird child and I liked a girl when I was in theird grade, but it meant nothing because I was 8, but then I liked a girl in 5th, who I still like now for some reason, and it's been 5 years, but I didn't like her for a year once, and it keeps coming back.

Here first and second graders are starting to date, and I can't even get a girlfriend. It makes me depressed.

[Zamurick]

LOL.

You dolt. R is the highest rating. It means RESTRICTED, AKA 18+.

You claim to be 15. You're probably 12. Either way, you're still too young to watch the movie.

[Young Link Addict]

Actually the highest rating is X. That's like 21 or something.

FYI I am actualy 15.

[Zexis]

(@ Zam) ^In theatres, perhaps. But I'm sure we've all watched R rated (and probably even that next rating up, NC-17...) movies before. That is, for those of you that aren't adults yet (myself included.) Last one I saw was "Role Models," I believe.

[Young Link Addict]

I can't remember the last R rated movie. Mainly because I don't pay attention to the rating I see it as just a movie. Oh nudity not a big deal being naked is part of life, ooh cussing it's also part of life. I see ratings as something to keep out immature people from watching the movies.

[Mr.L]

The last R rated movie I saw was.... Alien. Great movie, so was Aliens. I am a oldies kind of guy, I don't watch alot of new R movies. Cause I don't enjoy sexual content in movies, and right now, alot of sexual content in movies.

[Zexis]

Whenever I see a movie with a lot of swearing in it with my dad, he always comments on it. Then I mention that there's a heck of a lot more language to be found in Rainbow Six 2: Vegas.

Anywho, back on topic.

That 6th grader, was she in a "relationship" with anyone at the time?

[Mr.L]

None of the kids in my school have a relationship, but back in 4th grade their was a BIG one.

[Young Link Addict]

Yeah. I think an 8th grader. I swear I am not making this up. There's a 9th grader going out with 6th grader. They aren't anymore, but I go to a compleatly screwed up school with no values.

[Zexis]

Lol. 4th grade? What do you mean by "big?" Like, it lasted more than a couple of weeks and wasn't entirely physical?

And, @ YLA, that's just kinda creepy. I would never want to go out with someone that young. They have no idea what they're doing or getting into, and overall, they just aren't too...developed.

[kyledude92107]

LOL.

You dolt. R is the highest rating. It means RESTRICTED, AKA 18+.

You claim to be 15. You're probably 12. Either way, you're still too young to watch the movie.

LOL.

You dolt. NC-17 is the highest rating. It means NO ONE UNDER 17, AKA 17+.

You claim to be 14. You're probably 11. Either way, people are allowed into R movies with an adult.

[Mr.L]

Well, for a 4th grader it was BIG.

[Young Link Addict]

I know what you mean.

You what what's not normal? I've liked 6 differnt girls since 3rd grade. Then this year I was turned down by every girl at my school, but 1st and 2nd graders can get gf's. I don't understand.

[Zexis]

1st and 2nd graders don't know what the hell it means to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. They may think they do, but, of course, they don't. So don't let that get you down.

I'm not going to give out dating advice or anything. I'm not a pimp. But I wouldn't worry too much about getting a gf just yet. But if you do one, make sure that you know WHY you like her.

[Young Link Addict]

1st and 2nd graders don't know what the hell it means to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. They may think they do, but, of course, they don't. So don't let that get you down.

I'm not going to give out dating advice or anything. I'm not a pimp. But I wouldn't worry too much about getting a gf just yet. But if you do one, make sure that you know WHY you like her.

Yeah. Actually it's kind of good to wait until your senior year, or until after school because then it would all make sense.

[Zexis]

1st and 2nd graders don't know what the hell it means to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. They may think they do, but, of course, they don't. So don't let that get you down.

I'm not going to give out dating advice or anything. I'm not a pimp. But I wouldn't worry too much about getting a gf just yet. But if you do one, make sure that you know WHY you like her.

Yeah. Actually it's kind of good to wait until your senior year, or until after school because then it would all make sense.
...WELLLLL, I suppose it depends on whether or not you're looking for a life partner. I mean, I'm not yet that old, and my girlfriend and I have been going out for six and a half months. We recognize that it won't last forever, but we also recognize that we're highly compatible and care an awful lot for each other.

Or you could be like most guys I know and go for the 1-2 week fling + sex combo. Up to you, mate.

[Young Link Addict]

1st and 2nd graders don't know what the hell it means to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. They may think they do, but, of course, they don't. So don't let that get you down.

I'm not going to give out dating advice or anything. I'm not a pimp. But I wouldn't worry too much about getting a gf just yet. But if you do one, make sure that you know WHY you like her.

Yeah. Actually it's kind of good to wait until your senior year, or until after school because then it would all make sense.
...WELLLLL, I suppose it depends on whether or not you're looking for a life partner. I mean, I'm not yet that old, and my girlfriend and I have been going out for six and a half months. We recognize that it won't last forever, but we also recognize that we're highly compatible and care an awful lot for each other.

Or you could be like most guys I know and go for the 1-2 week fling + sex combo. Up to you, mate.

I'd rather go with what you said about you and your gf rather than the second thing because that's just compleatly shallow.

Ok back to sexting.

[nickyivyca]

I once read a newspaper article on it.

But where I am, I haven't heard of any cases of it.

[Zexis]

So easy to get off topic.

Wouldn't it be great if we had a Serious/Intelligent Discussion Board to post these other thoughts that come to mind?.......>______>

[Zamurick]

LOL.

You dolt. R is the highest rating. It means RESTRICTED, AKA 18+.

You claim to be 15. You're probably 12. Either way, you're still too young to watch the movie.

LOL.

You dolt. NC-17 is the highest rating. It means NO ONE UNDER 17, AKA 17+.

You claim to be 14. You're probably 11. Either way, people are allowed into R movies with an adult.

*facedesk*

There's no NC-17 bull **** in Canada, and R means restricted. 18+.

[Zexis]

Hm. Don't know about Canada. But in the U.S., the ratings go in this order:

G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17 (though I don't remember ever seeing a movie with that rating)

[Mr.L]

Yeah, but Back to topic. And Your right Zexis, it is really easy to get off topic here. >_>

Main idea, Sexting is wrong.

[nickyivyca]

It's too hard to get back on topic.

But anyways, read this (http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_12094358?nclick_check=1).

Sexting can be considered child pornography.

(Random Fact: The writer of that article apparently used to be our neighbor.)

[Mario15632]

I read in my newspaper (yes, I read the newspaper) that some people are trying to get the criminal charges down for sexting, since there are some very interesting stories of teens getting listed as a sex offender on those websites that you can track them down with, and having to be tried as an adult to get the maximum punishment out of these offenses. The other side of the controversey, however, states that this was just a misjudement, and their hormones are going wild now, and they didn't know any better. So they think there is some legitimate reason of why they would do this, other than to be a sex offender.

[Zamurick]

It's true.

Hormones are going crazy for most of us right now. For those of us that think you'll never want to have sex, give it two years and you'll be one horny mother ****er.

But sexting shouldn't have you tried as an adult. It's one thing for 40 year olds to be sending nude pictures around, but it's a slightly different story for someone who has no idea what's going on with them (or even if they do, they obviously don't know how to handle it).

[wasabi jellyfish]

Thats a good mental picture for the little kiddies aint it Zam

[Zamurick]

You're not supposed to try to imagine it, you know. >_>

[Zexis]

You're not supposed to try to imagine it, you know. >_>
Darn it >_<

Just kidding. But one of the main purposes of the assembly was to help us stay away from the courts. Because, in our area, there have been several sexting court cases, and in each case, somebody had to register as a sex offender. Not fun.

The girls' assembly was today. None of them laughed when the girl commited suicide. Some cried, actually. One of my female friends asked me if texting a "that's what she said" joke was considered "sexting." >_< I knew that they were going to try and brainwash them. Interestingly, their assembly took about ten minutes longer than the guys' did. Had more questions. Which makes sense, seeing as it's mostly the girls that do the "sexting" in the first place.

They assemblies didn't vary that greatly, from what my gf told me. The resource officer just added that they (the girls) need to protect themselves, not feel pressured into "sexting," and that they didn't need to take nude pictures of themselves to get guys interested in them.

Which, of course, it would. Just, probably not the guys they're interested in.

[Mario15632]

Yeah, with issues like this, the only way to get the "subjects" to comply with this view "sexting is wrong" is to try and get them to think this is all good and stuff (ironically, it is not) by playing popular music and things that the adults think kids like, but in reality, we are NOT 6 year olds you are trying to brainwash, but mature pre-teens and teens. We know these tricks, and you are not getting us so easily.

[Zamurick]

I love it when adults epically fail at keeping up with the times.

[Mario15632]

Yeah... It is very funny. Makes them seem like huge idiots. In my school newspaper, there are still images from that old movie Monsters, Inc. Oh, and don't forget those horrid jokes...

[wcailum]

ya its an issue hear to but we got the class at the same time as internet bullying so it was just a messed distric wide assembly with alot of youtube vids @_@

[bibl]

why would you do that to your life?

Kid: Cause I still have two more.

give it two years and you'll be one horny mother ****er.
lol



Ok sorry for that... but I think it's a good idea for your school to do that as well.

[wasabi jellyfish]

but in reality, we are NOT 6 year olds you are trying to brainwash, but mature pre-teens and teens. We know these tricks, and you are not getting us so easily.

I'll try my best MWAHAHAHA

[Goomba Smackdown!!]

[quote=Zamurick]give it two years and you'll be one horny mother ****er.

Hm, aren't you 14? <_< >_>

[kyledude92107]

Yes, he is.

Also, this topic got brought up in English today. xD

[Zexis]

What was said about it?

[kyledude92107]

That it was illegal because it was in all technicalities child pornography.

[Mario15632]

That it was illegal because it was in all technicalities child pornography.

It's illegal, that's a given, but even if it is child pornography, they need to bring the charges down. With exception, if the "pornagrapher" is charged several times, the charges should be more severe.

[Nintendofanthr33]

Assemblys on something bad = Encourages people to do it....

[Mario15632]

Assemblys on something bad = Encourages people to do it....

Yes... Based on the assumption that telling someone NOT to do something ironically encourages them to do it even more. (Which I think is true.)

[imalittlecrazy]

But the thing is this. People who don't do it will decide either not to do it or start to do it just to see how bad it really is. It's extremely illegal in this state. You get 20 years for it AT LEAST! It's trafficing of child pornography.

[bibl]

[quote=Zamurick]give it two years and you'll be one horny mother ****er.

Hm, aren't you 14? <_< >_>

Yes I am. Why?

[Mario15632]

But the thing is this. People who don't do it will decide either not to do it or start to do it just to see how bad it really is. It's extremely illegal in this state. You get 20 years for it AT LEAST! It's trafficing of child pornography.

Well, only certain types of people would try this, those who want to be listed as a sex offender and spend 20 yrs. in prison! But 20 YEARS? I'm not one of those liberal guys, but that is way too much...

[Zexis]

20 years? That's too much for some kids screwing around at a party. They need to consider each case individually.

Now, if you have some creepy old guy exploiting children in the back of his van and putting pictures on the internet, then yes, give him 20 years; heck, give him life. That's just sick.

[Mario15632]

20 years? That's too much for some kids screwing around at a party. They need to consider each case individually.

Now, if you have some creepy old guy exploiting children in the back of his van on putting pictures on the internet, then yes, give him 20 years; heck, give him life. That's just sick.

Well said. Each case must be taken induvidually and evaluated based on the circumstances. If some kids are screwing around at a party (I smell alcohol) then those kids don't deserve 20 years...

[Zamurick]

give it two years and you'll be one horny mother ****er.

Hm, aren't you 14? <_< >_>

Yeah, why?