LabMaster Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Ghost said: Without first hand knowledge, I was thinking that mm are not sexual predators, at least during a corps season, since such non consensual behavior would be hard to keep secret. If I am to believe my son's stories from HS (within the last 2 years) there ARE sexual predators there who were his classmates. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabMaster Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 I believe there are a few, maybe more, corps who have policies in place and are diligent about watching what is going on in their ranks. One I am aware of took immediate steps remedy an issue as soon they learned of it. No hesitating no waiting. It may have even been the inkling of an issue and action was taken. That is how it should be. Cadets showed how an org can take substantial steps to remedy a very complex mess. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 24 minutes ago, LabMaster said: If I am to believe my son's stories from HS (within the last 2 years) there ARE sexual predators there who were his classmates. Which I would guess is why Ghost said "at least during a corps season". It would be very difficult during the season for a MM to perform in such a manner. Of course, nothing is impossible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LabMaster Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 1 minute ago, MikeD said: Which I would guess is why Ghost said "at least during a corps season". It would be very difficult during the season for a MM to perform in such a manner. Of course, nothing is impossible. Think of how long a season is for an MM. Start in mid May through almost Mid August. Roughly 14 weeks. That is plenty of time for a predator. If there are staff predators are they not preying in the same time frame? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluzes Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 4 hours ago, Ghost said: Without first hand knowledge, I was thinking that mm are not sexual predators, at least during a corps season, since such non consensual behavior would be hard to keep secret. Problem solved year round drum corps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, LabMaster said: Think of how long a season is for an MM. Start in mid May through almost Mid August. Roughly 14 weeks. That is plenty of time for a predator. If there are staff predators are they not preying in the same time frame? I think it would be easier for a staff person to get privacy time, and also convince the person to stay quiet. Not saying it is impossible for a MM to operate as a predator, just that it is less likely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUARDLING Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 43 minutes ago, MikeD said: I think it would be easier for a staff person to get privacy time, and also convince the person to stay quiet. Not saying it is impossible for a MM to operate as a predator, just that it is less likely. There are many parts of the activity DCI is just one... It happens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, LabMaster said: Think of how long a season is for an MM. Start in mid May through almost Mid August. Roughly 14 weeks. That is plenty of time for a predator. If there are staff predators are they not preying in the same time frame? Argee Have known of a few at the building I work in. 40 hours a week and still fit in time to groom and try to control. Corps members have bus rides, down time and over nights at sites. Edited January 18, 2019 by JimF-LowBari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 2 hours ago, GUARDLING said: There are many parts of the activity DCI is just one... It happens Oh, for sure. In any setting, a predator who is totally determined will find a way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Ream Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 8 hours ago, Tenoris4Jazz said: Does anyone else find it interesting that during the '40's to the '60's, drum corps were mostly sponsored and led by local boy scouts, churches, or veterans groups? Then, starting in the '60's, it moved away from those sponsors? Maybe this crisis is the result of no longer centering the activity around leadership that put "good, wholesome values" in front of competitive desire. I know I've read histories where multiple corps started by local churches didn't care how well the group competed, they cared that the kids were kept off the street and out of trouble when they weren't in school. Once again, when money and winning become the most important thing, we sacrifice our souls and the future of our children for our short-sightedness. given the news the last few years about scouts and churches, you really want to go there? Especially a majority of the corps tied to churches were catholic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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