HollywoodSpikeJenkins Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 "Straight Edge Fringe Named Gang" Reno Updated: 8:12 AM Jun 1, 2005 Koula Gianulias Straight Edge teens say no to drugs, drinking and sex. Most parents would say, that's a good thing. The problem is some of these kids are taking their beliefs too far. Police say they are considered a gang because some are lashing out violently against other kids who don't follow their lifestyle. "They're pretty much terrorizing kids in their owns schools," says Sgt. Walt Frazier with the Regional Gang Unit. "Some of their weapons of choice are bats, brass knuckles, knives, pepper spray and mace," says Officer Paul Adamson, also with the Regional Gang Unit. It's a lifestyle based on positive behavior. But an extremist fringe has grown out of this philosophy, leading the Regional Gang Unit to classify a group of strait edgers as a gang. They're considered "hard core" and apparently feel its their obligation to enforce their beliefs. Police say they target kids who smoke and drink. Usually draped in dark clothing with dyed black hair, they're known for starting trouble at a sporting events, or showing up at parties they weren't invited to and provoking a fight. Police also say because they come from more affluent families, they've got the technology - like cell phones and computers - to organize rapidly. The Washoe County School District has banned all straight edge clothing and paraphernalia. They're also urging parents to talk to their kids about any sort of organization they've joined, and the level of their involvement. ---------------------------- Considering I'm Straight Edge and not in a gang or anything...and all the other Straight Edge people I know are purely nice people, I have to call bullshit on this. Seriously now, they are just looking for a title to put on these kids.
Dimensions Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 I'm a straight edger as well as that blows. :-)
Carnival Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 I'm straight edge minus the no sex and no smoking. I'm curved edge.
Guest Fook Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 I'm getting flashbacks to Disturbing Behaviour. Are these kids hypnotised?
Slayer Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 Don't drink and do drugs or we'll fucking kill you!
rising up out of the back seat-nuh Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 If you get owned by a middle-class goth, you don't deserve drugs. Or sex.
Spaceman Spiff Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 Sandman9000's really done it this time!
Youth N Asia Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 I'm straight edge...kinda It's not like I go around talking about it or Xing my hands. It's just a group I happen to lop with based on my life choices and whatnot. Although the straight edge kids in my highschool (97-00) were dicks. The ones that were openly doing it.
nl5xsk1 Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 How does shit like this become news? Did someone just re-read the shit about the sXe violence in SLC and decide to write a current article about it? Not to mention that Springa and the SSD crew were militant sXe'ers 20+ years ago.
Guest netslob Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 what's the opposite of straight edge? jagged edge? to be honest, this story doesn't surprise me. not that ALL straight edgers are like this, that's ridiculous, but it's not far-fetched to think that a group of overzealous ones, especially teenagers, would organize and try and force their beliefs on others.
Guest cosbywasmurdered Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 Sandman9000's really done it this time! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He just doesn't know when to stop.
Ravenbomb Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 what's the opposite of straight edge? jagged edge?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gay Edge
The Czech Republic Posted June 3, 2005 Report Posted June 3, 2005 I'm straight edge minus the no sex and no smoking. I'm curved edge. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're a fucking dumbass. Don't talk.
Carnival Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 I'm straight edge minus the no sex and no smoking. I'm curved edge. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're a fucking dumbass. Don't talk. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You hate this forum....GO AWAY!
Brett Favre Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 Atleast it isn't the other way around. Imagine masses of teenagers beating on Straight Edgers, raping them, and forcing them to drink alcohol.
Ravenbomb Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 Atleast it isn't the other way around. Imagine masses of teenagers beating on Straight Edgers, raping them, and forcing them to drink alcohol. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I often do
Sandman9000 Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 Sandman9000's really done it this time! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He just doesn't know when to stop. <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
The Ill One Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 Atleast it isn't the other way around. Imagine masses of teenagers beating on Straight Edgers, raping them, and forcing them to drink alcohol. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> ...That's such a horrible idea it's almost appealing. Almost.
Open the Muggy Gate Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 I'm straight edge and am friends with several straight edge people. They aren't violent and beat up others that aren't straight edge and won't agree with their ways. Some straight edge people give the way of life a bad name. And Carnival... I'm sorry... that was one of the dumbest things I've ever read... and this is coming from a poster who ain't exacly funny or witty himself...
Nighthawk Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 Carnival is fine. See, these are the kinds of on the fence statements that make or break a poster depending on which side of the popular establishment they fall on. He's with me, guys, move along.
Guest DonVito Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 I'm straight edge minus the no sex and no smoking. I'm curved edge. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> You're a fucking dumbass. Don't talk. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Carnivaliz is a god damn wasteland.
1234-5678 Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 "NNNNNNNEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDSSSSSSS!!!"-------Homer Simpson
Carnival Posted June 4, 2005 Report Posted June 4, 2005 I wasn't trying to be funny. It was supposed to sound stupid. I was pointing out that "curved edge" sounds just as stupid as "straight edge" I just think it's a stupid thing to be claiming. Might as well claim emo.
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