RIP School Survival Forums
August 2001 - June 2017

The School Survival Forums are permanently retired. If you need help with quitting school, unsupportive parents or anything else, there is a list of resources on the Help Page.

If you want to write about your experiences in school, you can write on our blog.

To everyone who joined these forums at some point, and got discouraged by the negativity and left after a while (or even got literally scared off): I'm sorry.

I wasn't good enough at encouraging people to be kinder, and removing people who refuse to be kind. Encouraging people is hard, and removing people creates conflict, and I hate conflict... so that's why I wasn't better at it.

I was a very, very sensitive teen. The atmosphere of this forum as it is now, if it had existed in 1996, would probably have upset me far more than it would have helped.

I can handle quite a lot of negativity and even abuse now, but that isn't the point. I want to help people. I want to help the people who need it the most, and I want to help people like the 1996 version of me.

I'm still figuring out the best way to do that, but as it is now, these forums are doing more harm than good, and I can't keep running them.

Thank you to the few people who have tried to understand my point of view so far. I really, really appreciate you guys. You are beautiful people.

Everyone else: If after everything I've said so far, you still don't understand my motivations, I think it's unlikely that you will. We're just too different. Maybe someday in the future it might make sense, but until then, there's no point in arguing about it. I don't have the time or the energy for arguing anymore. I will focus my time and energy on people who support me, and those who need help.

-SoulRiser

The forums are mostly read-only and are in a maintenance/testing phase, before being permanently archived. Please use this time to get the contact details of people you'd like to keep in touch with. My contact details are here.

Please do not make a mirror copy of the forums in their current state - things will still change, and some people have requested to be able to edit or delete some of their personal info.


Post Reply 
 
Thread Rating:
  • 0 Vote(s) - 0 Average
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary
Author Message
JonDoe Offline
Rebel

Posts: 25
Joined: Oct 2009
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Post: #1
Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

Well I am bored, and I think I'm going to make an Anti School documentary, to improve my film and video skills Smile

Just wondering if anybody had any useful information to contribute or anything they think should be in it.

Also, who would be some good people to interview (Other than SoulRiser Biggrin )
11-29-2009 05:25 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
IllusoryDeath Away
~become away~

Posts: 2,202
Joined: Jul 2009
Thanks: 0
Given 8 thank(s) in 8 post(s)
Post: #2
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

BrandonWamboldt Wrote:Also, who would be some good people to interview (Other than SoulRiser Biggrin )

I suggest Rebelnerd. Not only can he write in grammatically-sound sentences, but he is knowledgeable in politics, youth rights; those sorts of things. He knows the ins & outs of school life and doesn't afraid of anything. ;D

Oh, and for the research: School-survival itself is good for the anti-schooler's POV, but look at some other sites as well. That way the documentary will be more well-rounded....if you want it to be, anyway.

Also, welcome to the forums. Smile
11-29-2009 05:47 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
polexia Offline
Rebel

Posts: 43
Joined: Nov 2009
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Post: #3
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

And if you need a less intelligent POV you could also interview me, but i might pretend to be smarter than i really am.
11-29-2009 09:57 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
SoulRiser Offline
Site Founder

Posts: 18,240
Joined: Aug 2001
Thanks: 2669
Given 1978 thank(s) in 1208 post(s)
Post: #4
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

I suggest John Taylor Gatto... if you can get ahold of him. He'd make great interview material.

Also, Doc Johnson (if you can get ahold of him), xcriteria, Rebelnerd & Eidolon.

My internets are too slow for webcam stuff though. But if you film yourself asking the question, I can film myself answering it. XD

"If you can, help others; if you cannot do that, at least do not harm them." - Dalai Lama
Help & Support - Get help with leaving school, unsupportive parents, and more.
Click here if school makes you depressed or suicidal

Support School Survival on Patreon or Donate Bitcoin Here: 1Q5WCcxWjayniaL92b8GfXBiGdfjmnUNa2
"Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it." - André Paul Guillaume Gide
"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination." - Albert Einstein
"I'm pretty sure there's a lot of beauty that can only be found in the mind of a lunatic." - TheCancer
EIPD - Emotionally Incompetent Parent Disorder

Push Button for Collection of Useful Links:
Hidden stuff:
11-29-2009 10:58 AM
Visit this user's website Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
JonDoe Offline
Rebel

Posts: 25
Joined: Oct 2009
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Post: #5
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

LOL, I'll see who I can get a hold of, and after I've done some research, I'll probably just email you some questions Smile

What about stuff you'd like to see covered?
11-29-2009 02:18 PM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Spot-ify Offline
Pariah

Posts: 752
Joined: Jul 2009
Thanks: 0
Given 1 thank(s) in 1 post(s)
Post: #6
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

I'd let you interview me. I'm nothing special though.

I used to be "The circus" as I forgot my login, but then hey-ho I remembered it.
11-29-2009 03:03 PM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
The Desert Fox Offline
Waging war with conviction

Posts: 12,063
Joined: Jul 2008
Thanks: 3
Given 102 thank(s) in 75 post(s)
Post: #7
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

If you want to make it well-rounded, try Paraless, get both sides of the story in. Wink And maybe me, if ya want.

Hidden stuff:
(11-27-2011 01:00 PM)psychopath Wrote:  
(11-27-2011 10:52 AM)Efs Wrote:  Our Army is more professional than Amerika. Smile
Except ours isn't allowed to have guns
CrayolaColours Wrote:That post owned. TDF wins post of the year.
Faby Wrote:
krissy Wrote:dessert fox
Mmm, flambéed vulpine.
"There is no enemy, there is no victory, only boys who lost their lives in the sand."
[/center]
11-29-2009 05:34 PM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Leon Kinotolian Offline
Admincat

Posts: 1,880
Joined: Mar 2009
Thanks: 0
Given 11 thank(s) in 9 post(s)
Post: #8
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

You're welcome to interview me. Whether or not my opinion matters, I'll let the video decide.

*Tentaclerape*
Hidden stuff:
The Desert Fox Wrote:
Rebelnerd Wrote:Avatar was an inside job.
For $9.11 I'll give you an inside job.
Raikuron Wrote:Okay. I fail. DISREGARD THAT EVERYONE, I SUCK COCKS!
BaronVonStrangle Wrote:fox you should take everything mystery says with a pinch of salt

and by pinch of salt i actually mean you need to build a fucking salt processing plant so you have enough salt to dispell the bullshit
11-30-2009 04:27 AM
Visit this user's website Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
xcriteria Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 3,090
Joined: Oct 2005
Thanks: 814
Given 930 thank(s) in 612 post(s)
Post: #9
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

Awesome! This some something we really need, and something I've wanted to do for a long time. Eventually I'd like to get a team together to make a really well-produced, professional documentary that could go to festivals and be distributed.

Let me know what I can do to help. I have some experience with video editing, After Effects, etc., and also I've thought a lot about how to go about making a documentary on this subject.

Maybe we could have an irc or skype meeting to brainstorm ideas?
11-30-2009 05:48 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Elfy Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 3,267
Joined: Sep 2008
Thanks: 2
Given 64 thank(s) in 41 post(s)
Post: #10
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

I'm up for questions, interviews anything Smile Just drop me a PM.

RIP SCHOOL-SURVIVAL 04/07/2019
[Image: tumblr_lpjpoqOyQ91qb8nljo1_500.gif]
11-30-2009 05:50 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
xcriteria Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 3,090
Joined: Oct 2005
Thanks: 814
Given 930 thank(s) in 612 post(s)
Post: #11
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

How will the interviews be done? Recorded skype video calls?

http://www.skypecap.com/ looks decent.

Also, what about content other than interviews? People could record some video clips, too, or we could find stock footage... like of schools or people using ss or out-of-school learning experiences...

And... will there be a narrator, or will it all be done using interviews/clips?
11-30-2009 06:16 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
retnoblastoma Offline
Renegade

Posts: 54
Joined: Nov 2009
Thanks: 0
Given 2 thank(s) in 1 post(s)
Post: #12
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

Excellent idea thar.

Secrets of a Buccaneer-Scholar by James Marcus Bach and anything by John Taylor Gatto would contribute considerably to your documentary.

[Image: lt75o.png]
[Image: 5wtTb.png]
[Image: 5828.png][Image: 698710ax78632o8y.gif]
11-30-2009 07:08 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Quioxte Offline
Pariah

Posts: 953
Joined: Nov 2008
Thanks: 0
Given 12 thank(s) in 5 post(s)
Post: #13
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

I will aid you in any way you need.
11-30-2009 08:48 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
CrayolaColours Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 9,744
Joined: May 2009
Thanks: 0
Given 28 thank(s) in 25 post(s)
Post: #14
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

I could help too. Hmm... I have Sony Vegas somewhere around the house, though I have no idea how to use it. Laugh I suggest random street interviews. Like they did in "A Conversation About Race." (It sounds nazi-ish, but it's really extremely well rounded, I think.)
I'm up for an interview, though I doubt anyone would care.

[Image: True-Blood-Banner-true-blood-2196368-500-82.jpg]
Faith o' Meter
-{|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||}-
2
Quote:Riddle me this, riddle me that. Give me a straight answer, you pain in the ass cat.
11-30-2009 09:14 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
xcriteria Offline
Fanatic

Posts: 3,090
Joined: Oct 2005
Thanks: 814
Given 930 thank(s) in 612 post(s)
Post: #15
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

Bump. Biggrin

Any more ideas?
12-02-2009 12:04 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
JonDoe Offline
Rebel

Posts: 25
Joined: Oct 2009
Thanks: 0
Given 0 thank(s) in 0 post(s)
Post: #16
Re: Anti School - Pro Learning -- A documentary

Wow, been away for a bit and so many replies. I figured interviews could be done over skype/person/phone call, maybe 1 or 2 over email and just flash up parts of the text. I have some experience with video editing, and the footage will be a combo of stock and stuff I make or anybody else can make and send to me. I might make a website for it with a place for certain people to upload footage (I'm a web developer). I'm going to really start working on this, because I think it will be very beneficial to the cause, although I'll try and remain unbiased.

I might try and interview the local school board here as well, but I don't know how well that would go. How about suggestions for a catchy name?
12-06-2009 01:12 AM
Find all posts by this user Quote this message in a reply
Post Reply 


Possibly Related Threads...
Thread: Author Replies: Views: Last Post
  Why Does the Anti-School Crowd Lean Left? Aureate 8 4,513 02-15-2017 06:56 PM
Last Post: the Analogist
  My School's Anti-Free Time Policies KFC Nyan Cat 17 9,753 01-21-2017 08:39 AM
Last Post: Superkamiguru
  Anti-School Yet Pro School MurkScribe 2 2,537 07-08-2015 12:29 PM
Last Post: Dikont5
  Back to School - Or Not? Five Reasons to Consider Learning Without Schooling xcriteria 0 2,138 05-31-2015 10:23 PM
Last Post: xcriteria
  Princeton Learning Cooperative documentary (17m) xcriteria 1 1,752 05-28-2015 11:49 PM
Last Post: xcriteria
  school is anti-night people craxyguy562 12 4,645 01-17-2015 08:42 AM
Last Post: brainiac3397
  Dennis Littky's Big Picture school model: article/documentary xcriteria 4 3,224 12-17-2014 10:51 AM
Last Post: James Comey
  The Anti-School Movement - Where Are We Now? GamerGurl 30 19,277 09-02-2014 11:24 AM
Last Post: Missile
  LCL2: Creative Learning for those unhappy in “school-as-usual” xcriteria 2 3,267 03-24-2014 11:48 AM
Last Post: xcriteria
  Made an anti school site sanchixx 16 8,143 01-26-2014 11:16 AM
Last Post: Gwedin

Forum Jump:


User(s) browsing this thread: 1 Guest(s)

Contact Us | School Survival | Return to Top | Return to Content | Mobile Version | RSS Syndication