• Bombay Scottish in 'Orkut' Web

    Bombay Scottish in 'Orkut' Web

    Techtree News Staff, Mar 05, 2007 1542 hrs IST

    Sixty students of Mahim-based Bombay Scottish High School have used the social networking Web site, Orkut, to air their grievances against the Principal.

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According to reports, nearly 60 students of Mahim-based Bombay Scottish High School have used the social networking Web site, Orkut, to air their grievances against the school's Principal, DPN Prasad, and the Vice Principal.

These students have contributed without reservation to a recently set up forum on Orkut, called 'All those who hate DPN', alleging that the Principal along with his Deputy have ruined the image of the school.

It is learnt that Prasad, instead of punishing the students, has decided to call in cyber cell cops to talk to these students about keeping a safe distance from sites like Orkut.

Addressing the 250 odd parents of these students from classes VII and VIII, who posted the messages, Prasad denied all allegations against him. He also addressed the students separately.

The parents' response is something of a mixed bag. While a few pointed out Prasad wanted the children to take their studies seriously for the next two years, one parent alleged that Prasad has threatened to initiate action against the students, accusing them of committing a cyber crime.

Prasad, in a statement, said he wants the Mumbai Police Cyber Cell to educate students about cyber crime and its implications, and will invite Cell officials to address students in June.

The Principal advised the students to keep away from mud-slinging. Apparently, he's told his own children to stay away from Web sites like Orkut, advising them not to defame any person/institution, as that could land them in trouble.

And, in the latest development, principals from other schools in Mumbai have also decided to rope in Cyber Crime officials to speak at their schools. They believe the Cyber Cell can play a huge role in educating students and parents, and warning them against the legal and moral consequences of cyber crime.

Meanwhile, Principal of Andheri-based Holy Family School, Father Francis Swamy, said that apart from educating students, parents and teachers also need to be involved in order for any initiative against Internet abuse to succeed.

Swamy strongly pointed out that without the support of parents, no awareness program can succeed. Parents need to be sensitized towards the problem, and have to be active in stopping their children from maligning anyone and everyone.

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(15) Comments
blueginger
,bangalore, on Sep 30, 2008 04:04 PM
well. guys i think you ve gone a bit overboard. he's a great guy, from what i know and a man of values and morals. those kids need to know their limiits. and duh! he''s bin doin d rite thing. the kids need a lesson.. way to go sir!:)
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Amrutlal D. Tan
,Mumbai, on Apr 16, 2008 06:40 PM
Any move by school authority as regards abuse of internet or any social site by school children should be cautious and by consultations with parents. One way action may lead to disturst and may distroy the atmosphere of trust and faith.
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whtever
,gurgaon, on Mar 22, 2008 10:39 PM
im soooo happy he ws braggin bout his school nd then i ws told to search him on google nd hw 'nice' tht idiot ws!!!! i so appreciate the person who tld me to do a google search on him!!!!!
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nethra
,mumbai, on Oct 26, 2007 06:00 PM
he's always been an ass.. thinks way too much of himself, n i'll just say i'm glad he's humiliated.. tho i wish the school's name hadn't been dragged thru the dirt cuz of him, but then the image is strong enuf 2 survive an idiotic principal..
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shabu
,kdlr, on Oct 05, 2007 04:08 AM
no
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whodunit
,Maui, on Aug 28, 2007 07:31 AM
One has the express himself or herself freely without hinderance. He needs to step down. Not only is he a loser but also a racist. They dont make principals like Gamaliel anymore. He has more pics of himself in the school magazine. What a pompous Ass!!
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Dinesh
,Delhi, on Mar 13, 2007 05:55 PM
This is not a crime, shouldn't be a big issue.
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dunno
,dunno, on Mar 07, 2007 01:00 PM
that guy is a real loser...he simply sux to the core...he bloody doent have the decency to even speak politely to anyone...talk about freedom of speech, and we use it...n wen we use it...u make it a big deal...the only solution--- change the principal of BSS...
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Anonymous
,mum, on Mar 06, 2007 07:06 PM
principal of bombay scottish needs to get some bad publicity i remember him saying some shit about all kids being his little angels and fairies and treating each one differently about him being nice to the ones whose parents pay money to the skool and vice versa having grudges agaisnt vertain students declining captaincy to worthy students and shit like that which is only a part of it but since he gets more money into the skool the trustees wudnt give a dam how hes doing it but hell yea students have the write to express themselves and voice their opinions coz otherwise no1 wud know the person that he is and in skool most wudnt say a work to him purely out of fear and hitting students is another topic of debate but i guess its present in most skools but discrimination isnt good then and hes as nosy about the students as one can be finding out whose dating whom blah blah
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Sandeep Mookerj
,Ajmer, on Mar 06, 2007 02:22 PM
What if a person X who does not know the principal uses orkut or even goes to the extent of making a web site with objectionable photographs(mixed with porn and principal) and secretly smiles? The point is educating and making personal information hidden from public access.
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Emil
,Mumbai, on Mar 06, 2007 01:48 PM
Not sure what this is all about. The only logical link I can think of with cybercrime is that perhaps the principal is not accusing the students of commiting cybercrime but warning them to be cautious about posting too much personal information about themselves lest they become victims of cybercrime.
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alphamax
,bangrabad, on Mar 06, 2007 01:03 PM
so this has happened finally.. Parents and Teachers, look up.. Orkut isnt just about abusing and public humiliation..
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Runeet Saraf
,Pune, on Mar 06, 2007 11:30 AM
that principle is a real idiot, he is literally encroaching on our fundamental right of freedomw of expression, he should be sued. there is a difference between committing a cyber-crime & voicing ones opinion's.
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kavita
,nashik, on Mar 06, 2007 10:43 AM
The internet has finally given to those stuidents what the constitution has promised all these years-freedom of speech!No matter how juvenile the action ,the school authorities should ponder over what the children have said.They are too young to be otherwise motivated
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Ameya Sohoni
,Mumbai, on Mar 05, 2007 07:40 PM
I fail to see what the "crime" is in airing your grievances publicly (however crudely it might have been done). The only illegal thing in this whole affair seems to be that the kids are minors and are violating the orkut terms of service.
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