“Anti-prom” event

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I don't understand why this is an issue. Rich parents of one or more kids planned a big lavish blowout party for teenagers to attend. okay, fine. Like any teenage party there are going to be risks of drugs, alcohol, and various behavior, and I hope that the event is adequately chaperoned. And yes, there will be kids who are not invited and they (or their parents) will be bummed, plus other kids whose parents don't allow them to go, plus kids who do go, but for one reason or another have a bad time once they get there. I get it - teenage years are hard, for the teenagers and their parents. And, in a wealthy area like DC, some teenage parties will be unnecessarily glitzy. But aren't these all normal regular issues - why is this unusual or worthy of debate?

Thank you. Well said.

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Anonymous wrote:Have any of your kids gone to an unofficial/social media publicized anti-prom? This is the night before prom at a pricy venue-invites are on social media and “everyone” knows the kid whose family is throwing it. My questions are-is this a thing? And, if so, wtf?

If you know where it is and when it is, call the non-emergency police number and let them know that you are aware of this large under-age event going on and that there will likely be under-aged drinking, etc going on. The up-front police presence will go a long way to keeping things from getting out of control.

Wow. I would subpoenae that call if you shut my party down and publish your name on the school chat app. Karen did it!

It's a fairly trivial matter to do this anonymously, if they were so inclined, so have fun with that wild goose chase!

It’s actually not. I was able to find stuff like that out with one call to the precinct.

Omg you called? Are you the host?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I’m curious about the pro anti-prom people-what are the benefits (given that kids have smaller parties all the time?) Why the night before the school’s prom? Would you really not worry about liability? Not being snarky I’m really wondering

These are the whack-o type parents that get confused easily and lose track that their children need a true PARENT, not a FRIEND. Their kids have friends and they would be better served if their parents actually did the parenting thing rather than the friend thing.

Bwahaha. Oy, the middle class existence

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Anonymous wrote:Have any of your kids gone to an unofficial/social media publicized anti-prom? This is the night before prom at a pricy venue-invites are on social media and “everyone” knows the kid whose family is throwing it. My questions are-is this a thing? And, if so, wtf?

If you know where it is and when it is, call the non-emergency police number and let them know that you are aware of this large under-age event going on and that there will likely be under-aged drinking, etc going on. The up-front police presence will go a long way to keeping things from getting out of control.

Wow. I would subpoenae that call if you shut my party down and publish your name on the school chat app. Karen did it!

It's a fairly trivial matter to do this anonymously, if they were so inclined, so have fun with that wild goose chase!

It’s actually not. I was able to find stuff like that out with one call to the precinct.

Omg you called? Are you the host?

Apparently, I’m a teenager.

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Anonymous wrote:I’m curious about the pro anti-prom people-what are the benefits (given that kids have smaller parties all the time?) Why the night before the school’s prom? Would you really not worry about liability? Not being snarky I’m really wondering

These are the whack-o type parents that get confused easily and lose track that their children need a true PARENT, not a FRIEND. Their kids have friends and they would be better served if their parents actually did the parenting thing rather than the friend thing.

Bwahaha. Oy, the middle class existence

Wow-sick burn, my lady.

[Anonymous]

Not only did I call the precinct but befriended the local patrols. Literally know the names of the people who would come and knock, thank you officer, we’ll keep it down officer, put us down for the next fundraiser officer. Thank you, say hello to the family, we share the concern of the caller. What’s her name again? Ah yes, she’s a bit Karen-y, but what can you do? We are sitting outside so not exactly sure what’s going on but have told them no alcohol, no drugs and will tell them to keep the noise down. Good evening to you too Sir/Madam. Done.

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Anonymous wrote:Have any of your kids gone to an unofficial/social media publicized anti-prom? This is the night before prom at a pricy venue-invites are on social media and “everyone” knows the kid whose family is throwing it. My questions are-is this a thing? And, if so, wtf?

If you know where it is and when it is, call the non-emergency police number and let them know that you are aware of this large under-age event going on and that there will likely be under-aged drinking, etc going on. The up-front police presence will go a long way to keeping things from getting out of control.

Wow. I would subpoenae that call if you shut my party down and publish your name on the school chat app. Karen did it!

It's a fairly trivial matter to do this anonymously, if they were so inclined, so have fun with that wild goose chase!

It’s actually not. I was able to find stuff like that out with one call to the precinct.

Yes, of course the information is easily accessible after the fact - but if I don't want that information captured up front it easy to shield it so that it can't be known and recorded so there's nothing for you to get.

Let me know if you need a primer on understanding how VPN and VoIP technology work. This is fairly trivial to do and can useful in many other applications/cases as well.

[Anonymous]

You can report it. But to get an actual action, you need an actual report in DC. It can be de-sanitized after the fact.

Also good luck in DC anyway. Chances of shutting anything like that down is close to zero. First, you can’t even call before 10pm or they’ll ignore you. By the time they come, issue a warning, come again etc, the party is over.

This is a very stupid rabbit hall.

The point is most people think you are way overreacting or these parties wouldn’t be happening with this many kids all the time. Do you think they all snuck out the window? Christ.

[Anonymous]

“Rabbit hole”. Sorry, must have been drunk through my spelling lessons.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You can report it. But to get an actual action, you need an actual report in DC. It can be de-sanitized after the fact.

Also good luck in DC anyway. Chances of shutting anything like that down is close to zero. First, you can’t even call before 10pm or they’ll ignore you. By the time they come, issue a warning, come again etc, the party is over.

This is a very stupid rabbit hall.

The point is most people think you are way overreacting or these parties wouldn’t be happening with this many kids all the time. Do you think they all snuck out the window? Christ.

Have you made a call in DC? They will ask for your name and number? Otherwise they won’t act (they may make noncommittal sounds).

Trust me. The above is the best advice based on my experience.

[Anonymous]

Actually I think the person is cool with publicizing her name, especially as she stopped a major human disaster.

[Anonymous]

I would’t call the police or school but I would think you were stupid and tacky.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It’s a major city center and a complicated social scene. It’s not some yokel barn dance. Just chill

Actually barn dances are lovely and healthy compared with this bs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would’t call the police or school but I would think you were stupid and tacky.

Hello internet stranger - you know this is completely meaningless statement since neither of us know who the other is nor will we ever.

10pm is fine - I'm still up at that hour.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Have any of your kids gone to an unofficial/social media publicized anti-prom? This is the night before prom at a pricy venue-invites are on social media and “everyone” knows the kid whose family is throwing it. My questions are-is this a thing? And, if so, wtf?

If you know where it is and when it is, call the non-emergency police number and let them know that you are aware of this large under-age event going on and that there will likely be under-aged drinking, etc going on. The up-front police presence will go a long way to keeping things from getting out of control.

OMG. What is your problem?

OP should either let her child go, or forbid her from going. Ruining it for the other kids - who aren't her responsibility - so that her daughter isn't left out is just wrong on so many different levels. And if OP's daughter wasn't invited, and OP calls the police (as if MPD is going to care) and that gets back to daughter's friends, daughter may finish high school as a social pariah. If OP is that worried, she should keep her daughter at home.