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jeering in the s.u. common room?
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02-03-2010 2:12pm#1
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dragonheart wrote: »Hi everyone first time poster so be gentle!! im a 1st year and kind of struggling to make friends..just wondered has anyone experienced an element of sneering/jeering in the common room from some of the bigger groups that seem to be there constantly?? maybe its just banter but can be kind of intimidating sometimes..or am i just being over sensitive?redknight2010 wrote: »Hey dragonheart, first time poster 2, hahaha
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Im glad someone has brought this point up, ive suffered jeering and abuse when i tried to use my laptop up there too. A large group of ppl confronted me and told me to apply to use their room on their website. Apparently i would have to be approved by there overlord first before i could avoid the jeering :eek::eek::eek:
I thought college people would be more welcoming to a new first year
, now i just avoid the SU altogether...
Firstly, let me welcome you both to the UL forum here on Boards! Its always great to get the views of new people, and the chance to meet you also.
Secondly, the common room is a place I've avoided for all my time in UL..and I'm a postgrad. Its always messy and loud, and there are far better places to relax between classes.
You should report feeling unwelcome to the SU officers, as its the only way this type of behaviour can be stopped. Its not squealing or anything, if it makes you uncomfortable then you should be able to have something done about it. [My 2 Cent]0 -
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ya suppose can know 4 definate but they seemed serious....but ive NEVER seen any officials policing the su? is it time this was enforced?prittykitty wrote: »i also read that thread... but im suspicious that some of the posters were not being genuine ....:mad::eek:0 -
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PeakOutput wrote: »good to see you all again
Amen. this seems to be a recurring theme in the last few days....0 -
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Vortigaunt wrote: »I've a feeling it might be us. Theres a few lads in the GSoc into the "pantsing" like you were saying earlier.
Hi Dragonheart,
I am a member of both Gsoc and Anime Soc. For the past 2 years I have spent the majority of my day in the common room, on the couches by the door to the pool room. I can tell you for certain, I have never seen any of the lads do anything like what Vortigaunt described above. I have discussed this with a friend who has been here longer than me, and he said that he hasn't seen it happen in his 3 years.
What I'm thinking is that Vortigaunt might be describing drunken antics. And those I don't think people can really be held responsible for. If they're not.. Well maybe their perception of "recently" isn't so recent.
In the past, I found the gSoc/Anime Soc crowd to be welcoming, if you can get past all the laptop screens that is
Honestly, I don't think any of us would have been throwing food at people. Enough of us have had some experience in your situation that we would not do that kind of thing. That, and as Zeouterlimits pointed out above me, we are generally very self entertained, on laptops, or talking with each other. We do not need to throw food at people for a laugh. Honestly, I do not think we are the people you're looking for.
Someone, maybe it was you refered to people on laptops giving you trouble. I'd like to remind you/the general public that we are not the only people who use laptops in the common room, nor are we the only regular group.
As Zeouter said, you're welcome to come to the bake sale or console day (in room 3) today for a chat, and I'd hope you'd come along. We would not like you to get the wrong idea about either G or Anime soc.
IchigoFork
Ps. <shameless_plug> Anyone who reads this is welcome to come to the bake sale today. It's in aid of Hati and our bakers have been practicing all week, you're gaurenteed of some tasty homemade goodness </shameless_plug> 0 -
IchigoFork wrote: »I have discussed this with a friend who has been here longer than me, and he said that he hasn't seen it happen in his 3 years.
Dragonheart,
I am the friend mentioned there and i can assure you that we are not the group you are referring to, as in the years i have been a member of Gsoc and a founding committee member of Anime and Manga Soc, there has been zero instance of pants-pulling and food-throwing. Drunken antics are a non-issue because almost none of our group drink heavily, especially not during the day. we use the common room as an alternative to spending the whole day in the Stables or Javas. As for girlfriends and boyfriends 'mauling each other's faces', while there are a few couples among our group, none are guilty of PDAs to an inappropriate level. There is no chance that we would condone throwing of food, especially with nearly everyone having laptops out.
Please keep in mind that we are not the only regular group that frequent that room. We are the group that are most often found near the pool room doors, beside the big wooden desk. I think you could possibly be referring to another group of people on the other side of the room, by the couches beside the vending machine. They are often seen running across the room, through the pool room, playing music loudly, etc. There are other groups too, but I think you simply have us mixed up. We always welcome any new people who have similar interests or just wanna hang out. Our group includes myself, Zeouterlimits, IchigoFork and Razzlero seen above. ask for any of us if you still feel that it is us that are bullying you, but i can personally guarantee this is a misunderstanding
Oh yeah, and feel free to come to the Haiti fundraising bakesale in the SU Building between 12 and 5 today 0 -
I rarely ever go to the common room because it's too packed and noisy, however, i really doubt any members of Gsoc would have been responsible for the heckling of a stranger. In all my 5 years there, they always seem to be a close nit group chatting and having a laugh together and banter amidst themselves. They seem like a friendly group - don't see them bullying others at all
Secondly, dragon heart - my 2 cents for what it is worth are
1. Report it to SU. That's what they are there for. Go to the welfare officer maybe - he's a nice guy and will take you seriously. You only get in life what you ask for and since you will be here for another 3+ years: sort it out now.
2. Throw yourself into the 'scene' so to speak - whatever your secne is. Check here http://www.clubsandsocs.ul.ie/frontend.php?p=clubssocs
its a list of ULs clubs and soc. pop along to one that interests you. Members are friendly and you will make new friends. It's the easiest way to do so. Dont go through the next 3 years without doing so. I know the idea can be intimidating but after that initial meetin, you will be glad you went. Trust me
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