Inappropriate Use

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Inappropriate Use

Randi Daniels
Recently, I overheard students talking about a site called rateyourteacher.com.  Although I couldn't tell exactly what they were saying, I could tell that there were things on this site that were probably not positive.  So, I took a look, and I wish now that I hadn't.  Basically, it is a site where students and parents can anonymously comment and/or rate a given teacher.  Theoretically, this would be a beneficial tool, but the way it is used is not.  It filled with inappropriate comments about appearance, rash generalizations, and little to no constructive criticism.  I see NO point in a site like this.  Frankly, I do not want my name and supposed "critique" of my work skills, ethic, etc. out for the world to see (especially if it is inaccurate).  I am all for being evaluated, but this anonymous, fictitious "person" to use this site to degrade, humiliate, embarrass teachers is disgusting and wrong.