![[identity profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/openid.png){kind=small}
x-cyclops.livejournal.com posting in ![[community profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/community.png){kind=small}
xp_journalI know there's been a lot of uncertainty and confusion about Paige's abrupt departure. This is of course normal, and none of the staff begrudge you your natural reaction to such a sudden decision by someone you care about.
That being said, we'd urge you to respect her decision and wish her well. As she said in her farewell message, she's decided to investigate opportunities at Harvard and MIT before selecting which college she'll be attending. There were a number of factors at work in her choice to leave the mansion. Based on a conversation with her shortly before her departure, I can say that any conflict with her fellow students played only a minimal role at the most in her decision.
That being said, things got out of hand yesterday. These are problems I'm sure we've addressed before, but apparently we need a refresher. I'll try to be succinct here.
1) Threats, whether made face-to-face or over the journals, are not acceptable under any circumstances. If you find yourself in an untenable position as some of our resident psis did yesterday, go to a staff member first. A solution will be provided, as it was yesterday, that does not involve anyone having to use their powers on anyone else in self-defense.
2) The journals are a place to express yourself freely. That said, if you express yourself too freely in the heat of the moment there's no taking it back. Reactions you may later come to believe were unjustified will be there in black and white for the entire school to read. The journals should not be the first place you turn when you're having difficulties. Make an appointment with Doctor Samson, speak to a staff member, confide in a friend - all three options are more helpful than beginning a text-based public argument.
Thank you to the students who pitched in yesterday in the cause of conflict resolution. The staff appreciates your efforts. To those of you distressed by what I see could be perceived as a failure on the part of the staff to step in appropriately, I can only offer my apologies. We were addressing the situation behind the scenes, but I've had it pointed out to me that we also needed to be seen to address it.
We will be attempting to do better in future.
That being said, we'd urge you to respect her decision and wish her well. As she said in her farewell message, she's decided to investigate opportunities at Harvard and MIT before selecting which college she'll be attending. There were a number of factors at work in her choice to leave the mansion. Based on a conversation with her shortly before her departure, I can say that any conflict with her fellow students played only a minimal role at the most in her decision.
That being said, things got out of hand yesterday. These are problems I'm sure we've addressed before, but apparently we need a refresher. I'll try to be succinct here.
1) Threats, whether made face-to-face or over the journals, are not acceptable under any circumstances. If you find yourself in an untenable position as some of our resident psis did yesterday, go to a staff member first. A solution will be provided, as it was yesterday, that does not involve anyone having to use their powers on anyone else in self-defense.
2) The journals are a place to express yourself freely. That said, if you express yourself too freely in the heat of the moment there's no taking it back. Reactions you may later come to believe were unjustified will be there in black and white for the entire school to read. The journals should not be the first place you turn when you're having difficulties. Make an appointment with Doctor Samson, speak to a staff member, confide in a friend - all three options are more helpful than beginning a text-based public argument.
Thank you to the students who pitched in yesterday in the cause of conflict resolution. The staff appreciates your efforts. To those of you distressed by what I see could be perceived as a failure on the part of the staff to step in appropriately, I can only offer my apologies. We were addressing the situation behind the scenes, but I've had it pointed out to me that we also needed to be seen to address it.
We will be attempting to do better in future.
![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}