Oblivion 20,267 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 Awesome, that's nice to hear, now hopefully they punish the bullies instead of the victim! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjamon102938 222 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 Bronies 1 Censorship 0, YES special thanks to Lunia for this AWESOME signature MY OC: http://mlpforums.com/page/roleplay-characters/_/valiant-gamer-r5975 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moved to Elsewhere 11,331 March 21, 2014 Share March 21, 2014 Hey look, the school finally got some brains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RareTreasure 25 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 I've been following this story religiously. It's absolutely ridiculous that this culture where the victims get blamed because the people who should be protecting them are perpetuating violence through inaction is still a thing. I want to give this kid a hug and the most epic brohoof. I've been there. I've been that kid that liked something in my targeted age group that others thought was strange. It's hard. But people on, say, the county's Facebook page, saying horrible things such as "parents need to stop raising pussies and fight for themselves with a good old ass kicking" are also perpetuating violence as a solution. I'm sorry, but not every kid is a violent person. Grayson likes MLPFiM probably because it teaches the magic of friendship and solving problems in ways that don't involve fists and bloodshed. I could really go on for weeks about this, but I really hope that Grayson will find some awesome friends that like Rainbow Dash too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Bleck 19,376 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 The backpack is now allowed to return, and Buncombe County forever has egg on its face for being incredibly shortsighted. Win/win. Welcome back, Dash! Good fight, Grayson & mom. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04854XqcfCY&feature=kp SUNNY-SIDE-UP OR SCRAMBLED, BUNCOMBE?!?!?! By @Emerald Heart.↑ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GenderIsAnIllusion 2,177 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 Glenn beck is supporting Grayson, too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D9nocjmBwgI&feature=youtube_gdata_player God I love this man.... Well said bro. Well said 2 My peep is against bullying.... Are you? http://mlpforums.com/topic/117034-suggestion-anti-bullying-campaign/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arctic Night 884 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 I get the feeling that they still don't care and are just trying to avoid the negative publicity... But either way, I'm glad they dropped the ban. Sig made by Kyoshi. Cool things people have said about me: Never heard of him but I guess just you mentioning him is a good reason not to go anywhere near that name. (In reference to an author I suggested.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootalove 10,689 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 They only did it so that the school wouldn't get more negativity thrown at them. I'm glad they lifted the ban, now they can punish the bullies now. Credit: Moony © Forum FAQ Forum Rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candela 18 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 I am very happy that they allowed that poor, poor boy to bring his bag to school again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Bleck 19,376 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 Well, school, you managed to Rescue Yourselves from the Scrappy Heap. ... ... ...Make it last. By @Emerald Heart.↑ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn Stripes 301 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 To me, this situation is kind of silly. Flak me if you want, but the ponies are irrelevant here. I mean--any bullying situation, any. The school decides to respond to a bullying situation by advising the kid 'try not to antagonize your bullies and stop doing anything they could make fun of you for'. Why would you think for one second that that would fly, anywhere in this country? 2 The lesson of Friendship is Magic is: Empowered women are sexy. And also: Non-Pony Fiction or Pony Fiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyCryptid 4,330 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 To me, this situation is kind of silly. Flak me if you want, but the ponies are irrelevant here. I mean--any bullying situation, any. The school decides to respond to a bullying situation by advising the kid 'try not to antagonize your bullies and stop doing anything they could make fun of you for'. Why would you think for one second that that would fly, anywhere in this country? Because the US School system is lazy as shit and will generally pick the easy way over the right way. 5 "You know, I don't know who or what you are Methos, and I know you don't want to hear this, but you did teach me something. You taught me that Life's about change, about learning to accept who you are, good or bad. And I thank you for that." -Duncan McLeod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dawn Stripes 301 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 I would rather not agree with such a vitriolic and reductive comment, but... *true story* 1 The lesson of Friendship is Magic is: Empowered women are sexy. And also: Non-Pony Fiction or Pony Fiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorful Respawn 399 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 (edited) Again my name is Grayson to, so this kinda get me a bit worried knowing that I never got bullied and I'm homeschooled. I thought to myself, "They're starting a campaign for the wrong person!" But then I realized that it wasn't me it was another Grayson. I relaxed. But I'm thinking you start this whole uproar for another kid who got bullied? Haven't we done that already America? This is getting kinda old. Edited March 22, 2014 by Bridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rift enchanted 380 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 This has probably been discussed across the web more than it should have You can lead a horse to water but you can't make it save equistria with its five candy coloured friends and shoot rainbows at bad guys using their necklaces and tiara unless you're celestiaAlso if your not familiar with the count to one million post then check out our welcoming cheer!http://mlpforums.com/topic/69955-count-to-one-million/page-1188Just scroll to the bottom and it'll be there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChoroChii 284 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 There will always be hope for Bronies. <3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AppleGearRising 526 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 Lovely. That's one less shred of nonsensical prejudice for Bronies to worry about Now if we can just get the rest of the world to follow this example... 1 Avatar courtesy of @Unicorn Coffee ~My very special somepony~ <3 "Whenever there is a meeting, a parting is sure to follow. However, that parting need not last forever..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rainboom Dash 1,056 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 Good. Kids have the right to use whatever school bag they want. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judgement 445 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 I'm glad the are allowing it. Kids at my school wear Mario backbacks, Winnie the poo backpacks, Spongebob backpacks, Backpacks with wings on them, etc. and the school doesn't ban THOSE. So it is only fair that they allow Grayson to wear his Rainbow Dash backpack. Lazy school systems are very liberal with their punishments. One kid does something, and they punish everyone for it, whether or not the kid did anything wrong or not in the first place. Tom V.S. Boulder: Who will win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Windseeker 546 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 To me, this situation is kind of silly. Flak me if you want, but the ponies are irrelevant here. They are irrelevant! Sadly that doesn't stop people from realizing that this is a perfect opportunity to troll bronies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy 5,563 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 I'm still surprised people don't fight back more. Bullies only pick on people they perceive as weak. 1 GET IN THE PIT On 8/23/2012 at 1:54 AM, Djenty said: ON MLP 4UMS ERRYTHIN IS SRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judgement 445 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 I'm still surprised people don't fight back more. Bullies only pick on people they perceive as weak. The school would probably punish him for fighting back and defending himself. That is how all schools work. Bullies get off scott-free and the victim suffers. Tom V.S. Boulder: Who will win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crispy 5,563 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 The school would probably punish him for fighting back and defending himself. That is how all schools work. Bullies get off scott-free and the victim suffers. Probably. But the bully problem would be solved. That's worth a suspension in my book. 1 GET IN THE PIT On 8/23/2012 at 1:54 AM, Djenty said: ON MLP 4UMS ERRYTHIN IS SRS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judgement 445 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 Probably. But the bully problem would be solved. That's worth a suspension in my book. Yeah. I think it is worth it, too, but the school threatens the kids with "out of school suspension" and the student's "permanent record". My parents have always told me that when someone punches me first (with the intent to harm me) it is always acceptable to punch them back, even if the school is going to do something to me for defending myself. Tom V.S. Boulder: Who will win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adorkable 2,737 March 22, 2014 Share March 22, 2014 I also greatly dislike this situation. It's just a backpack, you know? If the school knows it's going to be a big deal, then why not just do something about the people who will make it a big deal? Don't send the kid home, don't tell his mother to not bring back his backpack. I mean, this stuff really makes me sick. It's just so stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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