xWow, I was definitely not expecting the passionate and zealous responses from duders, wannabe2, Silverlenz, Nville26, and gh0sted on the topic of my email.
To be honest the previous post and message was a joke constructed to summarize the hidden fears, anxieties, and anger that those students who have been waiting for notification from New York University have not received for the amount of money they gave to apply.
I wrote the email for novelty value, to bring a laugh or smirk to those who haven't interviewed, or those who might be frustrated that theyre hard work and blood sweat and tears have been unrecognized. They probably do not review all the portfolios anways and I am just trying to make a point.
THE EMAIL WAS NEVER SENT OUT! FYI
To those who responded that couldn't decipher the playful and sarcastic tone of my message, I really don't know what to tell you besides to lighten up a bit and try not to over analyze a simple "joke," maybe laughter is what you need to pull those sticks out of you know where.
I did'nt want to touch the responses because they were so intense but hell why not, what have I got to lose.
Personalzied messages for those 5 who responsed, courtesy of DEVIN!
Duders,
I appreciate your proclaimed subjective view in "how you think the admissions process works," and your comments towards its efficiency, but in the end that is mere opinion. I doubt anyone, besides those actually working for the department themselves actually know. Who are you to expand on the process? Through your response I can see why from your train of thought, you will probably slip up eventually.
wyy123,
Yes it was an awful e-mail, and written in reflection of a specific ideological value. The statements were aimed in criticizing the direction of the system and to rattle the cage to the possibility of what might actually be the case. Portfolios being neglected. I can assume this because mine was outstanding and original.
Wannabe2
To compare the email and tone of that post and fictitious email to something that would be considered even close to the"Virginia Tech massacre" is a powerful statement, which sounds ridiculous. Being rude, in actuality, is calling you out on your dumbfound analogy and making you rethink your response. If you think that was bold you are greatly inexperienced to real world work ethic and possibility of peoples effect.
Silverlenz,
If you find that alleged e-mail truly disturbing, then you must have the stomach of a toddler. Also it is impractical to think that the entire faculty of the department takes part in the admissions process. Also for thinking graduate admissions is monitoring a third party forum, that sounds paranoid, if not a waste of their resources, if they have received a record number of applications this year.
Neville26,
Sending that e-mail would obviously have been a bad move, but it was fake, so don't think too much of it. It would definitely have confused and bewildered the admissions board and hopefully make them rethink there tactics of ignoring portfolios and not reviewing candadites who are qualified. Other then that, I do not see the connection between writing this e-mail, as a sign for not having collaborative relationships, or defying those in power. Those comments seem to go off on a tangent and prove a unecessary point that you felt a need to make to prove your worth.
Gh0sted,
Your respnse is most “pious” as they come. I can see why you were not invited for an interview. Who are you to tell me to focus my negative energy elsewhere? You in a sense are projecting your negativity on me.You do not know me and to call my actions “pathetic” is only a reflection of your own insecurities. If you need to go to Haiti to make a career out of yourself, that shows “something about your character” in what you need to do to become successful. Why not make it in the states. Trust me there will be no positive energy flowing from my direction to you.
Nobody wants to work with some one who can't take a joke. As this message is probably outside the rules of this forum, I wish it remains posted long enough for you folks who have the nerve to unnecessarily respond to a joke badly. For others who can take one, read my response, and post your response. Especially for those who are angry with the process and need a laugh to enjoy, please read my fictitious email to get a laugh off/ Maybe some other people will actually appreciate it.
