SPEW debate
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hh_clubsOkay guys, sorry for the delay, but from now until November 5th, we are having a debate.
Do you think Halloween night festivities are appropriate. Things considered are pranks and festivals/faires.
Please reply with your signature and your house so I can award points accordingly-
Name: SPEW debate
Details: Whether or not Halloween festivities are acceptable and whether or not you agree with them.
Points: 59/40/30/10
Deadline: November 5th
10 points for your first entry
and 1 point for every argument.
Jordansan the Hufflepuff
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Do you think Halloween night festivities are appropriate. Things considered are pranks and festivals/faires.
Please reply with your signature and your house so I can award points accordingly-
Name: SPEW debate
Details: Whether or not Halloween festivities are acceptable and whether or not you agree with them.
Points: 59/40/30/10
Deadline: November 5th
10 points for your first entry
and 1 point for every argument.
Jordansan the Hufflepuff
SPEW moderator
Not a member?
Go here
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Disagree
Date: 2006-10-31 03:51 am (UTC)Re: Disagree
Date: 2006-11-02 03:41 am (UTC)Playing pranks, belittling others, and isolate people, is NEVER appropriate. Giving it the title of 'festive' and shoving it under a holiday is avoiding the reason behind not allowing it in the first place. Any arguments for teasing/pranking is flimsy at best.
The point of a prank is to HURT someone, is to EMBARRASS someone, is to BELITTLE someone. Humans are built to feel pain, that doesnt mean causing pain is appropriate - especially when it is for no reason.
Someone has to feel superior to the victim or they wouldnt be able to pull a prank thus causing them pain. This shows a sever lack of respect for others and is a clue to a larger problem. Pranks are just another form of bullying, which is a serious problem. Not only is it terrible for the victim, but the assailant also needs help -- and clearly isnt getting it. Problems will persist if the situation isnt rectified. "Festive Attitude" or not, it needs to be looked into. Its not appropriate at school, or any other place.
[note: im not referring to pranks between close friends.]
Re: Disagree
Date: 2006-11-05 07:22 pm (UTC)playing pranks on others is meant to belittle and embarrass them.
I hate having pranks pulled on me, and therefore, I do not do them to others.
I agree with wee_little_me, it's meant to hurt, and nothing else.
If it's harmless TP-ing, do it to someone you know, not as revenge.
Those who live in glass houses should not throw stones.
Jordan/Gryffindor!