On 2005-12-06 17:24:00, Ed Davis wrote:
"Bright people realize you are all cowards for hiding behind your anonymity! Grow some cahonies and stand behind your convictions! "
To parents considering Hyde: This and other messages posted today by Ed Davis are remarkably typical of what you can expect if you enroll at Hyde. Notice the intensely judgmental language in his messages, the crude accusations, and the "in your face" approach to dealing with other people. In my experience, there's a steady diet of that sort of behavior among many people at Hyde (although not all people at Hyde).
Mr. Davis: I can assure you I'm not a Hyde student. I'm a parent. I have chosen to remain anonymous because I've witnessed too many instances where parents who have spoken openly and critically about Hyde were verbally abused and, in turn, their kids were harrassed. Unfortunately, being open at Hyde sometimes is too risky. That's not a lack of courage; rather, it's good reality testing.
I'm glad to know that you had a good experience at Hyde. However, if you read the postings on this website you will discover that there are many people, including former Hyde students and parents, who believe Hyde was a horribly destructive environment.
It seems to me that if you had truly matured at Hyde you would not use the kind of abusive language and tone that fill your posting. Ironically, you have just reinforced what many people on this website have been saying about how damaging the Hyde environment can be. The irony is terribly poignant.
I accept that you are likely to disagree with me. I would prefer that you do so respectfully.