Additionally, I thought the idea of race was pretty interesting with showing who is "criminal" or not. We talked about this in class with the first book and I thought this was another good example to show off. I do wonder though do Black Fraternites (like the ones in the Divine Nine) get shown as criminal or as traditional? I think this would be a good question to look into if someone ever did a research paper similar to this topic. (2/2) #so339
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I listened to the Gangs and Greeks podcast and thought it was super interesting. I am in Greek Life here and while we do not engage in this kind of activity before I joined you always heard about that stuff in the media as just part of it, never really criminal and I think that this group did a great job of pointing that out. I do wonder if the media is starting to turn on this 'tradition' though with instances like the ones at IU if anyone has seen those. (1/2) #so339
@bluerose257 This is a pretty interesting idea, but I think the problem is a lot of the time the posts are pretty obviously crimes. For example recently people posted themselves breaking into the Ole Miss stadium and stealing equipment. For other examples like the Corner Boys holding a gun, you cannot be in possession of a gun a lot of the time so ti is a crime. #so339
I do not agree that police departments should not have Twitter accounts. While yes, one could argue there are issues I think getting rid of it all together is not a good idea. I think the space for community engagement is valuable for police on social media and should not just be tossed #so339
I thought the idea that some law enforcement agencies use social media to connect people for conspiracies was interesting. I feel like people connect with lots of people online and may not know them really or if they are committing crimes. While I understand the idea, it seems like a double edged sword. #so339
@bulldawg963 Social media really has taken over almost every aspect of culture right now. I think it was pretty cool to see how even things like gang life have evolved with it. #so339
Overall, I thought that this book was pretty interesting and it gave a good look into the drill scene. I had heard of people like Chief Keef or King Von, but I had never really understood the impacts that they had. I also think it was important to see WHY drillers do it and show off such high levels of criminality. #so339
I thought it was kind of crazy that MacIntyre got signed to a record label after he was convicted of homicide. I feel like this helps restart the cycle of violence because he "made it" because he committed crimes, so others may commit them to make it as well. It is an unfortunate look for the music industry in my opinion. #so339
@iamastudent11 While they might be able to agree and understand a bit more, it is also is because of these violent personas that the Corner Boys and other drillers try to show in order to have a rap career that leads to deaths. Not only deaths but other struggles as well, like keeping employment. I think community members know it is a tough situation, but are tired of the violence spreading. #so339