What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由George Stevens發表於
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What does everyone think of the website, TeacherComplaints.com ? I think it is a could be a good thing, but maybe I am off-base. I know there is a site called RateMyTeacher but this site allows students and parents a place to complain.

I remember when I was in school there was a teacher that kept flirting with the girls. It took 13 years before he was caught but that was because girls were afraid to tell parents and/or people, this is why I could see something good out of a site that allows people to remain anonymous.

What do you think?

Just curious.

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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Mary Cooch發表於
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I understand what you are trying to say but frankly I feel very uncomfortable indeed about these kind of sites .
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由George Stevens發表於

I can certainly see where your coming from Mary. I disagree with most complaint sites out there, however, I feel that this site could be a benifitial site for parents like myself trying to investigate what is going on with my child at school. Not to mention, knowing what I know happened while I was going to school. It is ashame that any boy or girl be violated by a teacher who uses their position to incite fear or gain control over someone in any kind of way... With that in mind, I would have to give the site a thumbs up - At least for trying to do something good for children.  

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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由ben reynolds發表於
Mary is kind. I hate this site. And, as a parent, I've had terrible experiences with my #2 son.

A "guidance" counselor who failed to leave a message about suicidal ideation when we did not answer the phone. Fortunately, we were aware of the problem. Unfortunately, we were also dealing with a suicide gesture by a student in *my* school (*not* the same as my child's), and my child's school people fell WAY short of competently dealing with my son's issue. My son & our family received no "guidance" and no "counseling." He was 10 years old.

I think that complaints not made to face-to-face with the headmaster/principal/appropriate administrator are wasted.
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Frances Bell發表於
I feel uncomfortable about this site for the same reason that I feel uncomfortable about your post - that the person being discussed wasn't necessarily consulted.  Do you want me to delete your post, bearing in mind that what you have said about your son will be googleable forever?  Just ask, and I'll do it.
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由ben reynolds發表於
Hi Frances,
If you feel my comment is inappropriate, feel free to delete it. There's nothing secret about what I mentioned.


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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Frances Bell發表於
I'll leave it if that is what you want.  I was thinking about your son in a few years time. Your post pretty well identifies him.
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Mary Cooch發表於
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Actually I'm getting more annoyed the more I read and I don't usually get involved in these things. I suspect the original poster is connected to the site and wants publicity for it. I have no sympathy whatsoever for teachers who abuse students but feel they should be dealt with by official channels and sites like this where you can spread rumours anonymously are just plain unsavoury. I've been a teacher for over 20 years and know of at least two instances of students - teenage girls deliberately and maliciously maligning male members of staff - names all over the press, suspension, trauma - only to be investigated officially and find those teachers entirely innocent of all accusations. The pupils remained anonymous throughout -despite telling lies - the teachers were publicly named and although entirely vindicated - "mud sticks"
If you have a complaint about a teacher- do it by the book.
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由George Stevens發表於
Search for it on youtube and you'll see where I read about it Mary. As a teacher I can understand why you wouldn't want someone to point out anything that a teacher does that is wrong. Just like a speeder doesn't like speeding tickets. Who likes getting caught or accused for doing wrong? Especially when it's better to remain completely in control without anyone monitoring.
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Russell Waldron發表於
Wikimedia - SockpuppetGeorge's profile says: First access:Wednesday, 11 March 2009.
George's posts do nothing but advocate for a single website.
The website is new. The owners are cloaking their identity.
George's profile has no verifiable identification.
In another community, he would be instantly labelled a 'sock puppet'.

George,

I would be less cynical if you had
1. Put real address and affiliation data in your Moodle profile.
2. Published verifiable information about the backers of the website.

Cheers,

Russell
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Mary Cooch發表於
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Thanks Russell. I'm out of here now, going to help teachers on the other forums instead.
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Frances Bell發表於
Well spotted Russell. Come clean then George - are you associated in any way with this site?
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Sean Rattigan發表於
There are lots of ways to air a complaint, and while I can see the intent behind the site is good, there is no evidence of any methods to deal with abuse of the system- if a genuinely good teacher is slandered on this site by students that have a grudge against them, I could see no way to have the situation rectified.

"We enjoy letters from teachers begging us to take complaints off the internet, however, they will not be removed unless they violate our terms of service, Even then, We hardly remove complaints.

Due to the amount of people posting on the site - It is not our policy to police the site. Otherwords, There is no way for us to know which complaint is legit and which one isn't... so if you want to respond to a complaint, respond to the complaint on the complaint page itself.

Sorry Teachers... Begging Doesn't Work Either!"


The tone of this "Disclaimer" is harsh (for lack of a better word) at best, "not policy to police site... we hardly remove complaints" nor do the controllers seem to want to take any responsibility for any consequences arising from posted comments!

In summary, the intent seems good but the implementation is poor as it does not allow for correction of erroneous and potentially damaging comments, On balance, not a site I would endorse!
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由George Stevens發表於

Am I alone? - I see everyones point and I must admit, I agree that we disagree on a few issues, but over all, I still like the site.

I guess the site could have used better taste when making their tos and all that, but I think that if anyone spent their money on a website (in this economy) with the intent of helping parents and children.. I'll give that an A+ , As for the terms of service, I too would have to give it a D- or F. After looking over some of the other complaint sites, I can kind of see where they are coming from. They were probably in a rock and hard place trying to put together a site for students and parents.

First, You can't give out childrens Identity... Simple as that - So, It comes across as your complaint is anonymous when in fact, By law they aren't allowed to provide it. (I guess this is why they made the complaint name as optional. I guess for those of us parents that would like to use our real name, we can)

Second, Teachers can respond to complaints under the comment section. There is even a drop down box which reads, "Teacher in complaint" - So, In reality, I guess you could carry on a conversation with a teacher within the complaint.

Third, They (Meaning the site) can't act as the author or publisher as they would be held libel everytime someone posted something that remotely seemed false. I agree, the language seems a little off in the TOS, however, The site rates a fair B for me.

One good thing I sort of like about the site being in a forum nature is this as an example: If a student posted a complaint about a teacher appearing drunk. That might not warrent any attention, however, If numerous students posted similar complaints over the course of a couple of years, It would be a good indication that the complaint warranted some merrit.

I guess it could apply for all sorts of things but that was just an example of how I could see this site as being a good thing if used properly.

Do any of my points count?

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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由P P發表於
Ben is right, and I can see no reason for the parents to seek out for such sites. If there is a need for a public notice of a teacher misbehaviour it should be posted by an official body somewhere reliable not an independent website coming from no where.
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Sean Rattigan發表於
I agree PP.

Also, FYI, the site was first registered Jan 14 2009.
Hosted in Texas.
Admin and Tech contacts are in Scottsdale, Arizona 85260.
Tel -- (480) 624-2599 Fax -- (480) 624-2598
No telephone no.s listed on the site though...

Another similar discussion with good points raised:
http://www.gowilkes.com/voice/view/?e=&start=0&msg=45547&h=204554

Time will tell.....
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由George Stevens發表於
Yes Sean, It is a new site. I couldn't even find it in google. I read about it in a forum too. Im not even sure if the group of people that put up the site is even done with it - because its not even showing up in google, except in blogs and forums.

I found it curious and wondered what you guys thought. It is a good conversation site as it does cause quite a stir among people and our thoughts as well. Your right time will certainly tell us what we need to know. I sort of like it, however, I am a firm believer in freedoms, and likewise, I respect everyone elses freedom and your views just as equal to my own.

Nothing is either good or bad, Just thinking it, makes it so.....
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Alice Keeler發表於
WOW, really? George you think all views are equal? Great, why have laws then. I'll make my own!
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Russell Waldron發表於
Audience attention is worth money to advertisers and proselytisers.

A free forum without advertising is likely to be a loss-leader for a future market-research, advertising or advocacy enterprise.

I try to think the best of people, but organisations that conceal themselves give me no reason to believe in their honesty or good will.
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由Alice Keeler發表於
Making accusations against someone should not be annonymous. We should have the right to face our accusatory. Not to mention the teacher really can't defend themselves on the site... assuming they even know to look there... Legally they can't give the real side of the story. "Mary is upset because she got an F, she earned this F because she didn't do any homework and was absent 20 days of the year."

Leaving comments about teachers on a website can be slander and there is very little recourse. In the course and scope of our job you deal with all kinds of nutty people and some people no matter what you do aren't going to be happy. I can't post information about crazy parents and students, this should be reciprocal.

You can't put the toothpaste back inside the tube!
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由George Stevens發表於
The site does allow for the teacher in the complaint a place to reply to the complaint.
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Re: What do you think of TeacherComplaints.com?

由George Stevens發表於
We are talking about *Respecting Views*.... As for laws, I didn't know that freedom of speech was illegal. No one ever told anyone to go to the website and post lies. I never said that someone had to remain anonymous. It clearly states that a persons name is "optional" and that of course is to protect childrens identity from online predators.

Do you feel that it's wrong to protect childrens identity? - I don't. How many children are abducted every day in america? - The US is the largest country for child sex trade which is a disgrace. Go and look at how many sex offenders you have in your community, why would you announce a problem and attach a name to it.. That would be a pefect opening for a preditor to come in pretending to want to help... gee..

Do you watch the news? - What do you think reporters are reporting on? - They report on what they see or know. Is it wrong for a parent or student to do likewise?

Whats right for one person - isn't just for another? Is it wrong for someone to report being wronged? - Is it wrong to inform others about things to watch out for? - How many times has someone told you that a resturant was bad... did you look at them and tell them that it wrong for them to tell you that?

Why would it bother you if someone got exposed for fondling a child or even worse, making passes at your son or daughter. Is it wrong for someone exposing a teacher for cursing out a student in class... Maybe you feel that it is ok and that we should not expose those teachers.

I don't.

I think this site is off to a great start. Has anyone looked at TeacherCrimes.com ???? - Probably not. But any way, I wonder how many of these teachers would have even dared doing some of the things they done to students, had they known that a child could have reported them so easily...

Why do we have nukes..? It acts as a deterant. It doesn't mean that we use nukes everyday but other countries know we have them and they don't take the miscalculated risk of attacking us because they know we'll use them... Is it wrong to give a child a voice?

Go to google and click on news and search for "Teacher arrested" and look at the thousands of articles. Teachers arrested for kidnapping, selling drugs to students, bullying students, assaulting students...

If this site was up, do you think these teachers would have gotton so far out of hand? - They all probably started as great students but slowly they went down hill. Teachers can go bad.

If it wasn't a problem - this site probably wouldn't be here. Should we do as you say, Ignore that there is a problem? - Turn the other cheek when dealing with children that can't even protect themselves. I think not. I am for safety.

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