Anti-Teenager "Weapon"

[Abandoning Ship]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10269421


A scientist in britin is getting a crapload of attention for an anti-teenager weapon of sorts. It emits high-frequency sounds that can only be heard by people under 30.

Tell me,how long until high and middle schools use this?

[Rebelnerd]

did you see the news section? the article about it being used in stores there.

[Abandoning Ship]

what do you mean?

[Human V. 2.0]

Heh. They can't stop those who are agitated by noise.

[Rebelnerd]

Toucanman Wrote:what do you mean?

i mean that article says they sometimes use it outside conveniant stores to keep teens from hanging out near the doors. it's appalling, they treat you like a fucking rodent problem.

[evlclowndude]

yeah that's pretty Horrible! but all the smart stores wouldn't even think about getting one of those, knowing that they'll lose alot of bussiness! I'm sure by now whoever made that has had several bricks thrown at him, contridicting that article.

[Rebelnerd]

no, unfortunately they'll win the support of the old people, who will probably become regular customers. if only there was some way to reverse it so only adults could hear.

[cheesenomore]

how hard would it be to get good earplugs?

[evlclowndude]

but no! Rebelnerd, the old people could just turn off there hearing aids. and not listen to the sound anymore!

[Rebelnerd]

yeah, i guess that's true. damn geezers...

[xcriteria]

Rebelnerd Wrote:i mean that article says they sometimes use it outside conveniant stores to keep teens from hanging out near the doors. it's appalling, they treat you like a fucking rodent problem.

Haha, really! This basic issue isn't new; I had a column from the chicago tribune back in '93 or so about stores putting up signs with things like "only one teen in the store at once." But it it seems to be getting worse.

I think that the solution is to encourage some stores to be teen friendly, and as a result they could get all the business the other stores didn't want. It's amazing how much spending that is: http://www.teenresearch.com/PRview.cfm?edit_id=378

An even better option may be to "simply" establish stores owned or majority controlled by teens, that could market themselves as nondiscriminatory. This, in the end, might be the only way to really counteract the age discrimination that's out of control.

Hey, maybe that could even be done with schools...

[Rebelnerd]

what's so ironic is that many of these store owners are the same people who were all fired up about ending racism and discrimination in the 60s.

[humanoid]

Rebelnerd Wrote:what's so ironic is that many of these store owners are the same people who were all fired up about ending racism and discrimination in the 60s.

yea i know they all thought that a free america would be awesome .... the generation before them hated them to is it just that old people are jealous?

[Abandoning Ship]

xcriteria Wrote:

Rebelnerd Wrote:i mean that article says they sometimes use it outside conveniant stores to keep teens from hanging out near the doors. it's appalling, they treat you like a fucking rodent problem.

Haha, really! This basic issue isn't new; I had a column from the chicago tribune back in '93 or so about stores putting up signs with things like "only one teen in the store at once." But it it seems to be getting worse.

I think that the solution is to encourage some stores to be teen friendly, and as a result they could get all the business the other stores didn't want. It's amazing how much spending that is: http://www.teenresearch.com/PRview.cfm?edit_id=378

An even better option may be to "simply" establish stores owned or majority controlled by teens, that could market themselves as nondiscriminatory. This, in the end, might be the only way to really counteract the age discrimination that's out of control.

Hey, maybe that could even be done with schools...

Teenage Research Unlimited? Damn, we ARE being treated like rodents. Why isn't there a Parent Research Unlimited?

Back onto the topic, yes, feelings towards teenagers are, at best, unlikeable. This goes back to my other thread and Soulrisers article (which, by the way, Owns). The problom with teen-run stores is that the proporty owners would never let them touch the place (Stereotyping comes in again..)

[xcriteria]

Toucanman Wrote:Teenage Research Unlimited? Damn, we ARE being treated like rodents. Why isn't there a Parent Research Unlimited?

Hahaha... there ought to be. I think it's understandable why companies would want to know what teens think; and it's a it's a start toward being heard -- but I doubt schools are paying for their opinions.

Toucanman Wrote:Back onto the topic, yes, feelings towards teenagers are, at best, unlikeable. This goes back to my other thread and Soulrisers article (which, by the way, Owns). The problom with teen-run stores is that the proporty owners would never let them touch the place (Stereotyping comes in again..)

If teens spend $159 billion/year, it seems that with some coordination, a combined group of them could buy property outright. It's kind of a stretch, given how things usually work, but it's not impossible. A stock could be issued, even. Also, in combination with younger adults or others who aren't ageist, it's even more plausible.

The most comprehensive article I've seen on negative feelings toward teenagers is in wikipedia: the term is ephebophobia. That term sums up a lot; it's really the whole basis for this anti-teen "weapon" and a bunch of other things. Actually I was going to post that article as its own thread, but there it is in the meantime. Actually, maybe SoulRiser could link to that in the articles section.

Which existing article are you referring to?

[Rebelnerd]

teen run store? sounds nice, but it's not gonna happen because techniqly people under 18 are not allowed to own property or money. that's right, your parents and government can legally take your money and stuff, including your store property.

[SoulRiser]

xcriteria Wrote:Actually I was going to post that article as its own thread, but there it is in the meantime. Actually, maybe SoulRiser could link to that in the articles section.

good idea added that and the 'the new demons' article.

thanks for bringing that to my attention

[Abandoning Ship]

Back on the topic of the "weapon". Yes,it could be modified to be used against adults. Which begs the question: Why should this be for teens only? They should find more research for the stuff for adults, which are more likely to start riots and the sort.

[Abandoning Ship]

xcriteria Wrote:Hahaha... there ought to be. I think it's understandable why companies would want to know what teens think; and it's a it's a start toward being heard -- but I doubt schools are paying for their opinions.

If teens spend $159 billion/year, it seems that with some coordination, a combined group of them could buy property outright. It's kind of a stretch, given how things usually work, but it's not impossible. A stock could be issued, even. Also, in combination with younger adults or others who aren't ageist, it's even more plausible.

The most comprehensive article I've seen on negative feelings toward teenagers is in wikipedia: the term is ephebophobia. That term sums up a lot; it's really the whole basis for this anti-teen "weapon" and a bunch of other things. Actually I was going to post that article as its own thread, but there it is in the meantime. Actually, maybe SoulRiser could link to that in the articles section.

Which existing article are you referring to?

The "Teenage Stereotyping" one, its not hard to miss,methinks. And thanks for the article,matey, great info there. But as i said, most parents would polka....err...stereotype their hearts out*,thinking it be the future "Marijuana Warriors" Clubhouse or some shiite like that.

*Sorry,couldn't help myself from putting in a weird al reference =D

[Rebelnerd]

if we could get ahold of one of these devices and adjust the frequency to affect adults, it could be a powerful asset. it could be placed in school classrooms, pep rallies, meeting places, etc to make the adults go nuts. it would be awesome, especially in the signal could be broadcast to hidden speakers all over a town or building.

[SoulRiser]

ok, i was under the impression that the reason the gadget only works on young people is because their hearing is better than older people, so they hear the noise but adults don't. so then it doesn't make sense that you'd be able to tune it the other way... right?

[Rebelnerd]

no, it's based on the idea that certain spunds can be heard by younger people because of the frequency, just like bats and dogs can hear certain sounds but we can't. it's not about the quality of hearing.

[SoulRiser]

Rebelnerd Wrote:no, it's based on the idea that certain spunds can be heard by younger people because of the frequency, just like bats and dogs can hear certain sounds but we can't.

oh. i guess i missed that point

that's pretty cool though. how about making a communication device using that frequency, so only kids can hear it... that would be nifty

[Rebelnerd]

also, it would be sweet to play a horrible screeching noise in the middle of class to annoy the teacher but leave the students unaffected. or in the middle of a principal/teacher/president's speech.

[Human V. 2.0]

You know what's funny? You complain about the anti-teenager weapon, but teenagers are the ones who are throwing hissyfits when they don't get thier little albums, and every kid complains so he or she can get thier drug addiction, AKA Riddilin. You know why they made it? BECAUSE YOU'RE THE FUCKING PROBLEM! You act like a pest, and you are a pest, so they have every right to defend their property, from morons like you.

[modest mouse]

a deul is gentleman like...

[Abandoning Ship]

Human V. 2.0 Wrote:teenagers are the ones who are throwing hissyfits when they don't get thier little albums

......the hell? Are you talking about music or somthing, because I'm perfectly fine if Coheed and Cambria takes another year to finish their next album, if it's good.

Human V 2.0 Wrote:and every kid complains so he or she can get thier drug addiction, AKA Riddilin

Once again,I really have no idea what your saying. How does complaining get them Riddilin? On that matter, what is Riddilin, a drug or somthing? Besides, what indication do you have of me wanting to do drugs? I'm a diabetic, drugs will fuck me up even more if i was'nt one. I have NO REASON why i should do drugs AT ALL. Not every teenager in the world does drugs.

Human V 2.0 Wrote:You know why they made it? BECAUSE YOU'RE THE FUCKING PROBLEM!

Another example of stereotyping. I don't hang around stores throwing eggs at people,I have no reason to do so. Yes, there are some asshole kids that have nothing better to do than just that, but there a whole lot more people who don't do that. Try getting to know a person,instead of immediatly assuming that they're on of those kind of people.

Human V 2.0 Wrote:You act like a pest, and you are a pest, so they have every right to defend their property, from morons like you.

Quite the contrare', Your the moron,for making sure that whenever you see a teenager,you IMMEDIATLY brand them as a pot-smoking, fucked up idiot. As i said, get to know a person before you brand them.

What I'm saying is that the TECHNOLOGY might be used again in schools or other places, because of your kind of stereotyping. I think this technology is Great for shopowners who have a problom with drug-using and soliciting teenagers and the sort, but NOT for the teenagers who are branded as one of them,but are truely not. THAT is what the shopkeepers will eventually do.They'll use it on every teenager who they think look like trouble.

It's what YOU are doing that I'm angry about. Branding good people and making them bad in a heartbeat.

[Human V. 2.0]

Here's my logic, challenge it:

Why are so worried about the technology, if you haven't done something to warrant you being worried about it? That's where I get the stereotyping.

I'm sorry if you believe that I'm making a stereotype of people, but that's what I've seen. Don't you think I've tried to get to know them? Sure, I have, but the deeper you dig, the more shit you find.

You think I brand them? Sure, I do, because I'm one of them.
I know that there are people out there who do it, because I've done it before.

And why the hell would they use it in schools? Aren't kids supposed to be there?

[Rebelnerd]

they could use it as a punishment, or to disperse protests.

[Human V. 2.0]

Then use, what you learned in science class to win:
Sound needs a medium to travel through, and only a certain amount of sounds can occupy said medium. The noise maker, most likely, will not work, if you are blasting "Die MotherFucker Die" by Dope, extremely loudly.