S/O - What’s up with AEM?

[Anonymous]

You realize the admins have their hands tied by the narrative, right?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Lots of discussion about AEM on the transgender policy thread, so starting a new thread.

I used to love AEM. I found it to be a great source for what is happening in APS and to discuss school issues. Lately, it seems like a few people are dominating the conversation and also shutting down open dialog. It feels very much like an echo chamber. I keep hoping it will get better or that the admins will step in. Frustrating.

I once got a nasty PM from an APS employee when I was sharing my experience on something rather benign. It soured me on the group

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OMG. - One of them even uses white and elitist as interchangeable. That’s not ok. Almost none of the race stuff from the defacto moderators is ok.

I felt so horrible for the lgbt activist who spoke up. The way they treated him was disgusting. The mouthpieces in that site make more enemies than allies.

It was the community college post where someone said it would upset white people, but cut off the word and then replaced it with elitist. When that got laughs and was allowed to stay, I knew the admins had checked out.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You realize the admins have their hands tied by the narrative, right?

Agree. Unfortunately the result is the steep decline of what used to be a helpful and interesting FB group.
It’s grown nasty, personal, intolerant and strayed far from its original purpose.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OMG. - One of them even uses white and elitist as interchangeable. That’s not ok. Almost none of the race stuff from the defacto moderators is ok.

I felt so horrible for the lgbt activist who spoke up. The way they treated him was disgusting. The mouthpieces in that site make more enemies than allies.

It was the community college post where someone said it would upset white people, but cut off the word and then replaced it with elitist. When that got laughs and was allowed to stay, I knew the admins had checked out.

But she is is not snarky at all.

Just saw one of them just posted a letter to the editor on the Commonwealth’s Attorney office as if it were a fact-based news story.

[Anonymous]

But at least she (and others) put that Daily Caller poster in his place.

Very disappointing to have our very own APS parents spreading GOP propaganda. WTF?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But at least she (and others) put that Daily Caller poster in his place.

Very disappointing to have our very own APS parents spreading GOP propaganda. WTF?

Eh. There are people from all backgrounds and with political views from the whole spectrum in Arlington. It shouldn’t be surprising to see that after all the other stuff that’s been posted and even what’s been referenced here. Plenty of people would call other posts propaganda, too. AEM has jumped the shark.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But at least she (and others) put that Daily Caller poster in his place.

Very disappointing to have our very own APS parents spreading GOP propaganda. WTF?

Oh. Just reread and saw what you were doing. The second line is her quote. Never mind. Carry on.

[Anonymous]

It makes me sad that one of the hateful people actually is a PTA President.

[Anonymous]

So glad I’m not the only one who feels this way. I can’t take that group as anything more than a parody. Agree that the blatant political postings are ridiculous. Isn’t that supposed to be the whole point of a moderator?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But at least she (and others) put that Daily Caller poster in his place.

Very disappointing to have our very own APS parents spreading GOP propaganda. WTF?

Oh. Just reread and saw what you were doing. The second line is her quote. Never mind. Carry on.

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:But at least she (and others) put that Daily Caller poster in his place.

Very disappointing to have our very own APS parents spreading GOP propaganda. WTF?

Eh. There are people from all backgrounds and with political views from the whole spectrum in Arlington. It shouldn’t be surprising to see that after all the other stuff that’s been posted and even what’s been referenced here. Plenty of people would call other posts propaganda, too. AEM has jumped the shark.

But Daily Caller? That’s just crap.

[Anonymous]

I missed the white/elite thing. I think more of us just need to start pushing back toward civility. It's a bit intimidating, but it needs to be done. I think it's still a valuable resource. Or it can be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You realize the admins have their hands tied by the narrative, right?

Agree. Unfortunately the result is the steep decline of what used to be a helpful and interesting FB group.
It’s grown nasty, personal, intolerant and strayed far from its original purpose.

I disagree - the administrators can put a stop to any topic or discussion they choose to. They can take down posts if they choose to. They control the membership. They can post their own messages regarding expectations, appropriate behavior, requests to end an exchange and move on, etc.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:But at least she (and others) put that Daily Caller poster in his place.

Very disappointing to have our very own APS parents spreading GOP propaganda. WTF?

Yeah, cause AEM and APS are strict members of the Democratic Party and no other opinions are tolerated. This exchange is an exact reflection of what you're complaining about with AEM.