DD’s Professor called people who like Elon Musk Douches

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD who is a first year in college told me her math professor recommended a book to the class, but cautioned that it had also been recommended by Elon Musk. She then half heartedly said that for some people who are fans of Elon, that would be a plus, and then said “If you’re a douche.”

Am I wrong for thinking this is completely off base, especially for a public college?

OP, a tip for future trolling: Something more specific than "math professor" (maybe "Calc TA"?) would make your post sound more like it was written by an actual parent, plus posters on this board would probably have described the school more precisely than just "in college"--like "at a flagship state U".

A first review of your rough draft can be an excellent opportunity to add the details that'll make all your writing more persuasive!

You forgot "at a flagship state U (think UMich or UFlorida)".

[Anonymous]

Making prejudiced insults against his own students is completely unacceptable for a professor.

[Anonymous]

Professor sounds like a total geed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's not about Elon Musk, people. It's about the professor who went out of their way to make a personal rant, in class, unprompted, about their own recommendation. Calling someone a "douche" is an opinion, but it's an opinion that earns an F in a college where you are supposed to thinking critically and making cogent arguments.

It's early inappropriate behavior, (minor) abuse of their authority position, and mentally off-kilter. What kind of idiot says "I recommend this book, but someone else, who I hate but can't criticize in any objective or intelligent way, also likes it, so maybe you shouldn't listen to my advice?" He's right, but in a performative way as a living warning sign.

oh please.

Professors have shared their opinions about stuff since forever. This wasn't a paper; it was an offhanded comment.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Making prejudiced insults against his own students is completely unacceptable for a professor.

have you never been to college? If a student does or says something stupid, a professor will make insulting comments.

These are adults, not Kers.

[Anonymous]

The entire purpose of college is to educate and challenge the beliefs that you learned as a child, when you were under the control of parents. This means that some things you hear will seem shocking and subversive, and counter to all that you had previously been taught. You will learn to examine, analyze, seek truth, and think for yourself.

It’s entirely appropriate for your child’s professors to express their opinions. Your young adult student is there to be exposed to new and conflicting ideas.

[Anonymous]

Opinions are like a$$holes, everyone has one. Whether or not one agrees is moot.

[Anonymous]

Inappropriate and unprofessional.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The entire purpose of college is to educate and challenge the beliefs that you learned as a child, when you were under the control of parents. This means that some things you hear will seem shocking and subversive, and counter to all that you had previously been taught. You will learn to examine, analyze, seek truth, and think for yourself.

It’s entirely appropriate for your child’s professors to express their opinions. Your young adult student is there to be exposed to new and conflicting ideas.

Calling people names is not part of an education, give me a break.

[Anonymous]

I mean is the prof wrong??? LOL.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD who is a first year in college told me her math professor recommended a book to the class, but cautioned that it had also been recommended by Elon Musk. She then half heartedly said that for some people who are fans of Elon, that would be a plus, and then said “If you’re a douche.”

Am I wrong for thinking this is completely off base, especially for a public college?

No because it is a fact.

Elon Musk is a liar.

He did not invent Tesla.
He did not graduate from UPENN VC bought his degree.
He came to this country and stayed illegally.

There is nothing redeeming about Musk. He is a bigotted dumbass.

The professor gave an opinion so what?

I had professors at UF preaching I survived. I had comp science professors and a psychology professor do way worse.


There is way more to worry about than this.

She didn’t give an opinion about Musk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Making prejudiced insults against his own students is completely unacceptable for a professor.

have you never been to college? If a student does or says something stupid, a professor will make insulting comments.

These are adults, not Kers.

Taxpayers are paying the salary of the professor who should act like a professional, grown adult. The comment was immature and did not belong in the classroom. Look beyond whether you like Musk or not because that’s not the point.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD who is a first year in college told me her math professor recommended a book to the class, but cautioned that it had also been recommended by Elon Musk. She then half heartedly said that for some people who are fans of Elon, that would be a plus, and then said “If you’re a douche.”

Am I wrong for thinking this is completely off base, especially for a public college?

Are you serious? People are allowed opinions, especially in college. College is not actually a safe space to coddle your precious snowflake's perception of the world, instilled by you.

Sorry your feelings got hurt that DD's professor doesn't like your icon Elon.

The test for you sincerity on this, PP, is Would you have the same response of OP’s DD’s prof had made the same remarks about Biden supporters or Bill Gates or Anthony Fauci fans?
If yes—that’s great! I’m all for free expression.

But if your response would have been to come unhinged because “that professor is obviously a QAnon wacko who has no right to be in a position of influence over our kids” then you don’t actually support free expression. You just support free expression that you agree with.

[Anonymous]

The left hates him because he took away their favorite toy: Twitter.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:DD who is a first year in college told me her math professor recommended a book to the class, but cautioned that it had also been recommended by Elon Musk. She then half heartedly said that for some people who are fans of Elon, that would be a plus, and then said “If you’re a douche.”

Am I wrong for thinking this is completely off base, especially for a public college?

Are you serious? People are allowed opinions, especially in college. College is not actually a safe space to coddle your precious snowflake's perception of the world, instilled by you.

Sorry your feelings got hurt that DD's professor doesn't like your icon Elon.

The test for you sincerity on this, PP, is Would you have the same response of OP’s DD’s prof had made the same remarks about Biden supporters or Bill Gates or Anthony Fauci fans?
If yes—that’s great! I’m all for free expression.

But if your response would have been to come unhinged because “that professor is obviously a QAnon wacko who has no right to be in a position of influence over our kids” then you don’t actually support free expression. You just support free expression that you agree with.

Do Bill Gates or Anthony Fauci make opinionated comments that are as douchey as Elon Musk does? Or do they just stick to a certain level of unopinionated professionalism, and you don't agree with they professional opinions?