when did speaking your mind become a CRIME?!?!

[sexyflutie]

Okay first of all, what i write in my OWN JOURNAL is what I THINK; that doesn't mean that it's fact. People need to understand that it was just an opinion. That's how I FELT not how the entire FUCKING WORLD DID!! I really do not see the point in people putting so much energy into something that was a fucking opinion. Seriously if you had any

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[wonderboy19]

I didn't anonymously post that crap about you being a bitch on there. Look at the IP address of my username, and compare it with the anonymous poster. They're different. Case closed. Time to brush up on your HTML skills, I think.

Secondly, I do not have a problem with what you write in your journal. You can write whatever you want. Know this, however: when you write it for people to see on the internet, especially the person you write about, he/she will share it anyone and everyone, along with all of the people who read your journal.

Opinions or not, not everyone likes hearing them. You wouldn't want me to say a bunch of shit about Lassiter on my journal, would you? How's about if I say that you played like shit, you lacked emotion, and compared you to the principal flute in my band? There's a bit of bias there on your part, I do believe. Retaliation or not, it offended me and members of my band -- plain and simple. You cannot sit there and deny that you would feel insulted if I talked about you or your band.

I posted your entry on my journal entry on my journal so people can see what people at Lassiter seemed to think about our performance. They have a right to know, right? I mean, you posted it on your journal for people to see, why couldn't I?

I know I'm not one of God's angels, trust me. Anyone can tell you that. You don't even know me...but you'll sit there and judge me? Real mature. You have a lot to learn about life, my friend. I know I'm not Prince Charming myself, but hell, at least I get to know someone before I judge them, instead of forming an opinion based upon hear-say. I don't need sympathy. If people from your school saw that you were representing them that way, they wouldn't be happy. I know I sure wouldn't. Oh, and in regard to the sympathy notes I received, they were from people from YOUR school. They don't like the shit you posted, either...FYI. And I'm sure Miss Ferrell didn't, either. (My director forwarded the post to her, btw).

Don't make assumptions about what I say and what I mean. I don't think you're a bitch. I don't even fucking know you! All I know is that you're a great flute player at Lassiter, who sat 2nd chair in the 9-10 All-State Orchestra. I see you're very opinionated, and care a lot about making people feel like shit. If that's your cup of tea, then sip away.

I could have sat here and bitched at you, and called you names, and said mean things about you, but I'll be the mature individual and refrain. I have nothing against you. A lot of people don't like me. A lot of people at Lassiter don't like me. Do I care? Not particularly. You don't have to like me. I just ask that you show the respect for my program that you would exhibit for your own.

So, I will leave you with this: Someone's always watching/listening. Watch what you say, and how you say it. It's not what you say that people will remember...it's how you say it.

[euphrocker]

"I posted your entry on my journal entry on my journal so people can see what people at Lassiter seemed to think about our performance. They have a right to know, right? I mean, you posted it on your journal for people to see, why couldn't I?"

I think that it's been clearly pointed out to you, Nick, that Briana is a person at Lassiter, not "people at Lassiter." Please don't take hers to be everyone's opinion, as she does not speak for the whole band.

Our band supports yours and we hope that the feeling is mutual.

[upgdot]

I couldn't agree more. This is Chris, tenor sax at LHS and was in your band at all-state nick. Briana, you're completely entitled to your opinions...but talk to Sam Aumann about what you shouldn't put online in public forum. Your opinion is your opinion, but never, NEVER, but a criticism of one of our neighbors in the same entry about anything including our band or our school, this is not what we represent. WE (not you, not me), have been a strong band for 20+ years now because we are a unit, don't try to stand out and defend yourself, we won't back you up. I'm not pissed at you (as i've heard you think a lot of people are), i just want you to think before you rant next time. And nick, i also apologize for her, you guys (especially the woodwinds, maybe i'm biased!) sounded amazing.
Chris MC

[wonderboy19]

There is a mutual respect/support-system between Kennesaw Mountain and Lassiter (there has been for quite a while). I don't take Briana's opinion to represent that of the entire Lassiter High School Band, but all it takes is one sour berry to destroy the whole bunch. Trust me, we've been there...it's not a fun place to be. But needless to say, there are no hard feelings.