HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dimensions 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2005 I'm a straight edger as well as that blows. :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carnival 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2005 I'm straight edge minus the no sex and no smoking. I'm curved edge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Fook Report post Posted June 3, 2005 I'm getting flashbacks to Disturbing Behaviour. Are these kids hypnotised? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2005 Don't drink and do drugs or we'll fucking kill you! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rising up out of the back seat-nuh 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2005 If you get owned by a middle-class goth, you don't deserve drugs. Or sex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spaceman Spiff 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2005 Sandman9000's really done it this time! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youth N Asia 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nl5xsk1 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest netslob Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest cosbywasmurdered Report post Posted June 3, 2005 Sandman9000's really done it this time! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He just doesn't know when to stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post Posted June 3, 2005 what's the opposite of straight edge? jagged edge?<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Gay Edge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Czech Republic 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carnival 0 Report post 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ravenbomb 0 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandman9000 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2005 Sandman9000's really done it this time! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> He just doesn't know when to stop. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Ill One 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Open the Muggy Gate 0 Report post 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... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nighthawk 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2005 Also, I'm too good for message boards. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest DonVito Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1234-5678 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2005 "NNNNNNNEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRDDDDDDDDSSSSSSS!!!"-------Homer Simpson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slayer 0 Report post Posted June 4, 2005 More like IDrinkHitlersMilk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carnival 0 Report post 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
