Someone gets a NASA Internship and then loses it over twitter
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Choose your words and friends wisely.
I must have misread the post. I thought she got it back already. If Homer Hickam is saying he's doing what he can, she probably will get it back in some shape or form, I suppose.
Why? She did the exact opposite, and seems like she'll at least get something out of it.
She knows what set this off, she knows her friends caused her problems, and she knows she could have lost this thing she cared about a lot.
The loss doesn't have to be permanent for the lesson to be learned.
Tales from my ass. If I turn on my optimism I could see the lot of them learning a lesson about social media. It is easier to let cynicism take over in this context though
It wasn't the same back in the days of the telegram.
Dear Agnes stop
Please place your mouth stop
On my genitals stop
I now have stop
Gainful employment stop
An "avatar" is used to represent you. Its your own face that you have personally chosen to identify you on the platform. How is it reasonable not to ask us not to draw conclusions from it? If someone has an avatar of a cross can we not draw the conclusion that they must me a christian?
The warning is essentially saying to stop bringing up someone's avatar when you're making a point. You can make a point without bringing up a user's avatar.
You can but you may still be wrong, as people often are when they look down on people with certain kinds of avatars.
This girl must be brilliant as F to have displayed such a lack of class yet still have the opportunity to get into the NASA family. There is no shortage of qualified geniuses lining up to work in the field, people who Im sure aren't as " edgy" to total strangers online
Threads like this remind me how out of touch some people are.
If I posted a tweet that included swear words and my company, I would certainly be reprimanded. Probably not fired.... but we are told not to mention work unless its in a positive light.
But if I received a "friendly" reminder from senior management and decide to respond like a spoiled child, you can bet on it I wouldn't have an office the next day.
The lack of decourum is frightening.
If I posted a tweet that included swear words and my company, I would certainly be reprimanded. Probably not fired.... but we are told not to mention work unless its in a positive light.
But if I received a "friendly" reminder from senior management and decide to respond like a spoiled child, you can bet on it I wouldn't have an office the next day.
The lack of decourum is frightening.
Attitudes shape how individuals both interact and respond to fellow individuals in a society. Based on their interactions, its not a leap to reach that conclusion.
It's great that Homer got her a better job. It's annoying me how people on twitter keep dragging the poor guy.
Am I an ass for having no sympathy? Especially when considering that avatar. Most trolls on the web hide behind crap like that and talk mad shit. Homer is really sticking his head out there
Harmless in what sense? Desensitized online posts are not harmless.
Woah! So that's him!? I knew the name ringed a bell. Love this movie.
Good guy Homer. At least the girl hopefully learned respect even if she does get back in.
Do we know if she knew who Homer Hickam was? Because every NASA intern should be required to watch October Sky.
ehhh im not feeling it at all, i hate that in 2018 "suck my dick and balls" is now just humor or a joke. ITS JUST A PRANK BRO!
people are so rude on twitter and id like for some people to try to put a stop to it not reward them with better jobs.
people are so rude on twitter and id like for some people to try to put a stop to it not reward them with better jobs.
I mean, just click on the profile before you tell someone to suck your dick and balls from your real name-attached account
When I saw her tweet the other day, my first thought was "How the fuck do you say that to Homer fucking Hickam?" I'd assume that anyone that excited to work at NASA would know the name...but, then, I find I expect too much of people.
She doesn't deserve a second chance in my opinion, there is a life lesson to learned here. Her response to Homer was disgusting.
I hope NASA won't bring her back, she lacks the common sense and decency to be working at such a prestigious place.
I hope NASA won't bring her back, she lacks the common sense and decency to be working at such a prestigious place.
If you have a Christian avatar you probably subscribe to Christian ideals. What are anime ideals? Even then, having one isn't really enough to show you approve of the thing. Many members of PoliEra have a particular politician as their avatar because they don't like them.
This person would be fired from any other job for saying this to a board member.
That homer's a good guy. She wouldn't have her job back if it had been me.
But seriously. Kids. Do not tell people to suck your dick when you get an internship or new job. Especially soemone who's a part of upper management! Have some common sense for gods sake.
But seriously. Kids. Do not tell people to suck your dick when you get an internship or new job. Especially soemone who's a part of upper management! Have some common sense for gods sake.
She's at fault and dumb, no question.
However, is it just me or couldn't the dood have given more of a heads up than a one word "Language." response? Like a "Hey I work for NASA and this kind of shit gets you fired. Knock it off." ??
Not defending her at all and he certainly didn't have to say anything, so he'd a good guy for trying… but, I dunno, he could have typed a few more words.
However, is it just me or couldn't the dood have given more of a heads up than a one word "Language." response? Like a "Hey I work for NASA and this kind of shit gets you fired. Knock it off." ??
Not defending her at all and he certainly didn't have to say anything, so he'd a good guy for trying… but, I dunno, he could have typed a few more words.
You're right, it's a perfectly reasonable part of a conversation to say "lol anime avatars"
It's not the language that bothers me, certainly not the first tweet about her declaration. Rather, it was the rudeness towards a complete stranger. The fact that they apologised only once they lost the internship also stands out.
His reaction, however, in trying to effectively save her career prospects has been top class. I hope she learns from him.
His reaction, however, in trying to effectively save her career prospects has been top class. I hope she learns from him.
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Having sex with underage girls seems to be a big one.
Man people are ruining this story. It could've been funny and cute because it ended nicely but no. Everything's gotta be a thing.
Yeah that too.
It just seems really low effort to say one word when you're trying to help someone realize they are putting their amazing opportunity at risk. Again, he didn't have to say anything at all but come on man, you obviously can tell this girl was hysterical and making a big mistake, if you're genuinely going to step in and help couldn't have typed more than one word?
Hell, in a way, had he private messaged her or just not responded at all then none of this would have blown up the way it did.
You'd be assuming. But even that assumption would be logical.
Instead people don't see an anime or furry avatar and come to the logical conclusion of "they must be a fan of furry stuff or anime.", instead they use it as a "you have an anime or furry avatar, you're a moron and a degenerate."
Plus reducing someone's argument to "but ur avater lawl" is stupid and counterproductive to worthwhile discussion.
Glad she got a second chance. Her tweet was silly, but I don't believe she meant any offence.
That Brent dude is trying too hard.
That Brent dude is trying too hard.
The 'anime avatar lulz' Idea should be left as a silly meme. If you're actually trying to make judgements of a stranger based on it then you should probably take a break from the internet for a while.
Not to mention the fact that 'anime' isn't even a trope or a genre but instead a diverse medium with a very rich history, and is an example of some of the strongest cultural soft power on a global scale.
Those sorts of generalizations where you tie in an entire medium and its fans to the most extreme and offensive aspects is how you lead to trash posts like this:
Those tweets are hilarious, reminds me of Cartman from South Park
Have some fun! She was just super exicted. Even homer mentioned it - he wasn't really all that offended even though it seems like people wanted him to be
Have some fun! She was just super exicted. Even homer mentioned it - he wasn't really all that offended even though it seems like people wanted him to be
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