There is something i have learned, in life there are two points people are unadulterated assholes(or have the potential to be) their early 20's and middle school, the former is dependant on circumatance. Middleschool though, ages 13-17 seems to be a social pissing contest now a days, a tornado or ranging hormones among fight to be the cool one, which often involves insulting, belittling and downright mocking others. I can't say i feel what you are going through as the only time i taught anything was when i was in cadets, but even then i had my rank protecting me, teachers arent so lucky. What matters us how you face it, yes it is ok to hurt and be sad, but i for one love your art, the film noir of feel to it is beautiful. So remeber being sad and hurt happens but always pick yourself up, im sure many of your watchers are here because of your art and the raw emotion behind it

Thank you so much, and yes, I agree. Normally they don't get under my skin and I thought I was prepared but they managed to on this one, so, lesson learned. Don't use my original art for my lessons LOL

LOL. That's all normal. Any one after high school is old and worn out. The lingo seems to change daily. You will have all kinds of nicknames from hell. And yes. When I had a student teacher. We all got away with all kinds of stuff. Got to be stern.
Can't let it get to you.

I know. The thing is, I'm not that kind of ST. I'm pretty strict because I knew from day one that I'd have to be. I'm good at my job! This one just snuck up on me though and got under my skin. Things are better now and thank you for your words of support.

I don't know if no one's commenting because they didn't see this or because people are maybe afraid to relate to having their own awkward irl moment? I dunno. But you know these kids seek n destroy; that's how they do and it's the reason they are in a class for special needs. They're insecure; deeply so, and afraid of showing any vulnerability and the need for help so they find a soft squishy part and go for the kill. Really man it wouldn't matter if you were drawing a Fornite comic; they would still try to stir stuff up. You have a gift and your chars and art are on another level. Seriously man.

thanks. We talk in person so you know I appreciate this. cheers.

Kids are asshole, Im sure most if not ALL of us have been down that road.
And...don't try to understand the new jokes and Fads..they change very quickly and trying to be in the loop will drive you insane.

Oh I know, it's so true LOL

I think it's important to remember that children are just that, immature. They'll say or do whatever they think is okay because no one has told them to check themselves. There are many awful parents who aren't active enough in their children's lives to make them understand courtesy and manners. And even the ones that are taught to behave rationally still have their rebellious phases, because they're kids who don't know any better. Middle school age is also when children are at their worst, because there's still so much they don't know or understand, but they're still so full of frustration and angst at being young in a world made by and for their elders. Many of them don't know it, but they'll grow up and have moments of depression themselves, if they don't already. And "gay" has long been used to describe things that were perceived as uncool or unsatisfactory by school children. They call each other fags all day long, in the classroom, at the playground, at home with a headset on as they play games online. It's because they know it gets a rise out of people, a response, they want to know they have some measure of control in their lives and seek to use it on other people. Some of them grow out of that phase, others remain bullies their entire lives. But that's where you come in. You show these kids how to conduct themselves, how to be considerate and how to interact with others and express themselves without being rude or aggressive. Or you can slap them in the mouth! (Not literally, that could lead to trouble with the authorities.) Ultimately, children will act like what they are. Just keep doing your thing, that's what I've always done regardless of what anyone else did or said.

LOL!!!! totally, mate. Thanks for making me laugh. Today went better. My co-teachers had my back and sat them all down for a talk about respect and they seem to be more or less sorted now. We'll see how long it lasts, LOL but for now there is peace in the Middle East.

Damn man, critiquing your art sure is easy to get you riled up and defensive. They are kids. Kids are stupid. At that age being gay is the hot topic. Don't let them bother you, nor should you take offence at someone saying something negative about your art, be it a small or big thing.

Ok, this is where reading is a valuable thing. I indicated in the journal that I have been doing this and I don't let them get to me most days. I also stated that the critique of my art doesn't bother me. Beyond that I am not gonna explain further except to say that this felt passive aggressive and a bit mean to put me down about how I take art critiques. So, um, I give one warning to people behaving trollish. Consider this your one. Not cool at all mate. It's not cool to say edgy things on a journal that is clearly just someone venting.

I did read what you wrote and I am just commenting on how I understood happened and you are taking an issue with it. And you reacting by saying I am "trollish" and saying you will block me, well, you are kinda proving my point on how badly you take criticism.

Wouldn't be the first time you blocked me, either.

Several years ago you posted a piece and I wrote a critique, can't remember what I said but it was basicly that the piece was overall good, just pointing out a flaw and you blocked me for it. Couple of friends of mine had to contact you and explain what I said was not trollish, hence you un-blocked me.

And now, years later after it happened I write my first critique of what you wrote about and here we are. Should just unwatch you, since your behavior/personality has not changed one bit over the years.

Sorry but, if you don't like me then by all means. I dont particularly like yours either. I am not here to make safe spaces for people I do not know to say passive aggressive things to me. You can think what you want but so can I. I am blocking you and this time it's permanent. I think that you should think about your own behavior and what you do to cause or contribute to bad encounters like this one, and as for you and I, I think we just need not to talk anymore, thus the block. I mean, sorry you've held a grudge for what, years? But that really isn't my problem. Its yours.

"Damn man, critiquing your art sure is easy to get you riled up and defensive" Err, incorrect, my man. That doesn't sound like a critique to me. {CRITIQUE: evaluate (a theory or practice) in a detailed and analytical way.} Where's that in your opening line to Dusk? All I see there is a snarky statement. And you wonder why you get repeatedly blocked here, and on DA apparently? Learn some proper social skills before you try to act so high and mighty.

Ok, little man. I was gonna stay quiet and I tried to be as classy as I could under the circumstances, but you reeeaaaally want to push this issue, so I guess we're gonna have to rehash some stuff here. I'm gonna do this like a list so that you can see a clear break down of each point so it's nice and succinct for you.

First off, I know you were rabbidly noting Takenakasan to get a rise outa me (I mean honestly? Wall texting at ass-o'clock in the morning to him? I mean wow, are you that sad?) , and honestly, I shouldn't have bitten the bate, but I'm better armed than you and I have a whole lot less to lose. So on to number one:

1: You openly admitted to him that you said what you did to take a cheap shot at me and you were proud of yourself and defending that behavior. That makes you a bully. Bullies are never right. Period. If you have a problem with someone, fuck off and leave them alone. There is no reason we have to be around each other. Are we even in the same state? Country?? You don't ever have to hear from me again. Hell, I am not even that popular so if you just quietly unwatched me, you would likely never see anything of me again and life could go on in peace.

2: you openly admitted to me that you are still mad over a tussle we had what, years ago? And you decided to attack me now for it? That means you have been plotting and scheming and seething. That's a little psychopathic, don't you think? Like, you are someone I don't think I'd wanna meet in person. That really is just creepy, dude. Kinda makes my skin crawl.

3: I remember you now. I remember because you are one of the few people I unblocked. I did so because your friends contacted me and cried to me all about how you had ASPERGERS and how you didn't understand social situations and the like and because I am a person that cares (I mean fuck, I'm a middle school ESL teacher in a major city, I have to) I took the higher road and tried to be kind to you in spite of you causing me grief. I have since learned though that harmful people are harmful and I owe people that leach and undermine me nothing, regardless of their supposed disabilities.

4: And this is what astounds me the most. You bitched to Takenakasan that you are tired of reading all my depressed journals. So let's split this one up into parts A and B:
-A : I am actually not at all depressed. I actually don't post much about my life anymore at all. When I was younger and more nieve I use to, but these days I only post when I really need to get something off my chest. I'm actually a very happy, well adjusted person all things considered. That said, there has been a lot that has happened to me in my life and I post about those things in my journal because it is, as the name implies, MY JOURNAL. and if you don't like what I say, refer to point number 1.
-B: Making a comment about depression is sick of you. Being someone with a mental illness yourself, you should be ashamed of yourself. For your 411, my mental illness is Post Traumatic Stress Dissorder, Survivor's Guilt, and Anxiety, not Depression. In my experience there are two kinds of people with mental illness. People who have it and realize it and take personal responsibility for themselves, and people who don't and run around mouthing off and throwing fits or being abusive and manipulative and not taking any responsibility for their own lives. That last category likes to self engrandize, self justify, and start trouble. That last category? That's you, babe.

So here's what I'm gonna do now. I'm gonna fire this off, leave it here as a record, and block your ass again. You can piss and moan all you want in your little corner of the interwebs about it. Me? I've given you all the time I'm willing to and so am off to do my lesson planning and then play a game. XD I think I'll plug in the old duke nukem 3d. Fucking up some pigs seems sort of on topic right now XD

wow. no wonder my boss said he would rather raise his kids here than in the US.