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MySpace post leads to threats, assault, arrests

By Layla Bohm
News-Sentinel Staff Writer
Updated: Thursday, July 6, 2006 6:18 AM PDT
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It began when a Tokay High School student went online to the ever-popular MySpace.com site and posted pictures of a girl on his own space.

It escalated when some fellow students became angry because the girl was dating someone else.

And it ended when several suspects allegedly made threats online, then went to the teen's Morada house Monday and began beating him up. Two teens were subsequently booked into Peterson Juvenile Hall, according to the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Department.

The victim received a black eye and swollen cheek, Sheriff's spokesman Les Garcia said.

The two suspects were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy — which could be bolstered by MySpace postings shortly before the 2 p.m. incident — and assault. Each was also arrested on suspicion of battery, and one teen faces a felony charge, Garcia said.

The boys, ages 16 and 15, remained behind bars Wednesday, even as friends were posting online messages of support.

"i cant believe ur locked uP!! its crazy!!!," a Lodi girl wrote on MySpace, while another posted all-capital messages on both boys' pages, urging for them to be freed from jail.

MySpace.com is home to millions of users who take advantage of the free space that allows them to post pictures, send messages and network with friends and classmates.

The mother of one teen involved in Monday's incident said she couldn't believe the youths had posted threats, then followed up on them half an hour later. She worried that the online chatter could lead to further fights, and cause more problems when Tokay High resumes classes after summer break.

While youths may use the page to sometimes get into trouble, law enforcement officials find it helpful. In a Sacramento-area case that recently made local headlines, officials seized weapons when a young man posted pictures of them on his MySpace page.

Lodi Police are also no strangers to the site. Detectives who focus on gang enforcement monitor it, as do other investigators, said Lodi Police Sgt. Doug Chinn, who also oversees school resource officers.

MySpace at a glance

MySpace.com offers free space to those who want to post photos, blogs and messages. People may search for other users by name, e-mail or school, and can narrow the search to such fields as class year, age and interests.

"Our school resource officers use it quite often to find out what's going on with the schools. They've actually been able to use it to get information about fights that were going to happen, and notify the school before anything started," he said.

Local drug dealers sometimes show up on MySpace, and one time a dealer was released from jail and almost immediately began posting online threats against people he thought had turned him in to police, Chinn said. Detectives watched the whole thing.

"Everybody's using it — I mean everybody," Chinn said.

The site isn't always bad, and often leads to reunions between old friends and classmates who lost touch years earlier. But police warn parents to watch their children.

"They definitely need to monitor their kids' use on MySpace," Chinn said. "They need to have access to it and see what's going on."

Contact reporter Layla Bohm at layla@lodinews.com.

First published: Thursday, July 6, 2006

Reader Feedback

Lodian wrote on Jul 20, 2006 2:17 AM:

" (con't) The kids may be checking out Myspace, even if forbidden at home, at a friends house and they should be told not to post names, addresses etc etc.....and told the dangers of doing so. "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 20, 2006 2:16 AM:

" Dad in Lodi: I feel that even if you decide not to allow your kids on Myspace a-parent should still make sure the-kids know a few things first, like your rules of Myspacing and guidelines to keep them safe..... "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 20, 2006 2:13 AM:

" This sort of thing goes for teen driving/freedom too.We have a parent-network and my kids know it.Nothing is fool proof,but my kids think I know everyone everywhere when I say things like, "Oh, I heard you were hanging out with "so-and-so" at the theater. How is "so-and-so" doing these-days?" "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 20, 2006 2:07 AM:

" old school mom: I have also seen these sorts of photos and I agree that the parents MUST be unaware. I have had this conversation with my friends and we have all agreed that if we ever see anything inappropriate involving our kids that we'd share it with one-another. "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 20, 2006 2:02 AM:

" ANOTHER PERSON: That's the nature of a conversation. It evolves into discussion of related topics. "

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ANOTHER PERSON wrote on Jul 19, 2006 9:17 AM:

" NOTICE HOW EVERYONE ELSE DROPPED THE PROBLEM ITS NOT EVEN ABOUT THE KID ANYMORE ITS ADULTS AND KIDS ARGUEING ABOUT MYSPACE VERY MATURE!! "

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Mr. Clinton wrote on Jul 19, 2006 8:42 AM:

" I think myspace is a great web site to meet women, in fact that is where i met mrs. lowinski! So to all you ladies out there keep on posting ur pictures im really enjoying them! "

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Mr. Gayloard wrote on Jul 18, 2006 9:24 PM:

" Myspace is a very bad web site!!! You people need to make sure your kids never go there! I was shocked when I saw what kids are posting on there! "

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Dad in Lodi wrote on Jul 18, 2006 9:21 PM:

" Myspace is not a good web site for teens. We don't let our kids use myspace. And YEs there are ways to stop your kids from using it! Grow up people! "

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recent myspacer wrote on Jul 18, 2006 8:24 AM:

" How is myspace bad? It's a forum... almost like a blank slate. If you're going to blame myspace, why not just blame computers and get rid of all those? There's always going to be another site. "

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old school mom wrote on Jul 17, 2006 1:22 PM:

" my adult son showed me my space photos and postings of young female adults and minors (some who claim to be older than they really are) that he grew up with in our neighborhood...I was shocked by the revealing photos and comments made by these kids...their parents must be unaware! "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 15, 2006 3:17 PM:

" I like to look up porn on myspace. "

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Someone wrote on Jul 15, 2006 12:42 PM:

" myspace is for losers and people who have no life, like most of you people on here! "

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cd wrote on Jul 15, 2006 12:41 PM:

" I have no life, so thats why I use myspace. I like to use it to find hot young girls with big boobs. "

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interesting wrote on Jul 15, 2006 9:52 AM:

" Mr Lee and A Mother said parnets "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 14, 2006 8:25 PM:

" a mother: What exactly are "parnets"? LOL! "

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cd wrote on Jul 14, 2006 8:20 PM:

" I guess those I go check on are the good ones???? I have not found a bad one yet. "

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cd wrote on Jul 14, 2006 8:19 PM:

" I go on myspace i don't see what you are talking about. My son and his friends do no wrong. Not everyone is bad on there. "

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A mother wrote on Jul 14, 2006 5:57 PM:

" So of you parnets need to protect your children from Myspace! Myspace is a very bad web site! "

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WastingTime wrote on Jul 14, 2006 3:58 PM:

" Here's the URL. http://www.fbi.gov/innocent.htm If enough people write them, they'll shut that place down which is just as bad as AOL chat rooms if not worse. It's going to take more than one to save the innocense of children. Only 1 if we save only 1. "

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WastingTime wrote on Jul 14, 2006 3:54 PM:

" Instead of complaining to a local newspaper where no law enformant see's your complaints. Write to innocent images. An FBI Group in Maryland who whatches kids on the net. Do something about it !! "

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What? wrote on Jul 14, 2006 8:34 AM:

" Joel Zaman/Elvis/The Principal: Are you okay? Do you need me to call an ambulance? It's not wise to post when you're drunk....or stupid! "

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The Principal wrote on Jul 14, 2006 12:29 AM:

" I like to see what my students are doing on myspace. I learn more about them because of myspace. I don't like it when I see pictures of them with beer tho. "

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Elvis wrote on Jul 14, 2006 12:27 AM:

" joel zaman's cool. :) "

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Joel Zaman wrote on Jul 14, 2006 12:23 AM:

" i am quit memeber of myspace.com because someone rude and blame can you. Myspace is not good for kids. Who parents can sue or compliants? Myspace such be manner and over 18 age up to... "

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LODIAN wrote on Jul 13, 2006 10:51 PM:

" Myspace isn't all "bad". It is the misuse that is bad. Of course the bad guys are to blame for their actions, but I would also include the lack of parental rules and supervision as part of the misuse. "

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shiels_lhs91 wrote on Jul 13, 2006 10:48 PM:

" i like myspace yesterday found someone ive looked for for 15yrs.also using now to find anyone who knew tim davis'snake' from galt.also found a friends grandson profile who lied about stuff he doesnt do,she watches him more now.i agree parents need to watch kids better,not only online but everywhere!!!! "

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The Principal wrote on Jul 13, 2006 7:43 PM:

" Mr. Lee, my first grader spells better than you! Are you sure you're not a kid yourself? "

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Mr. Lee wrote on Jul 13, 2006 5:19 PM:

" Myspace is very bad! You parnets should be a shamed of yourslefs!!!!!! "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 13, 2006 2:38 PM:

" A kid that grows up not knowing computer skills is going to be at a great disadvantage when he/she gets to college and into the work force. Computer skills are a must these days. "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 13, 2006 2:35 PM:

" Two-Cents is right.Kids today need computers as it's part of their school/life. It's part of this generation. They do research and projects using the computer.Allowing a good kid on the computer, under supervision and guidance, with rules and guidelines is a benefit to them and their future. "

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Two Cents wrote on Jul 12, 2006 4:41 PM:

" Those of you who suggest that the parents take away the computer, please get real! They'll just go over to their friends' houses and use the computers there! "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 12, 2006 9:13 AM:

" Wow! Someone is going a little nuts with using the names of others on many of these blogs. Not my idea of fun...but whatever floats your boat. LOL! "

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cd wrote on Jul 12, 2006 7:58 AM:

" Even on here things go wrong for someone used my name and wrote something bad. oh well "

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Stocktonian wrote on Jul 11, 2006 11:10 PM:

" I moved to Lodi some 10 years ago, never spoke with my friends back east. 10 years later, they found me via myspace...hmm good or bad? "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 11, 2006 4:30 PM:

" You're an ignorant coward for using my name to post. Can't you stand by your own words? "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 11, 2006 1:24 PM:

" me too! Myspace rules! "

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cd wrote on Jul 11, 2006 1:17 PM:

" I like to look up porn on myspace! "

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I wrote on Jul 11, 2006 1:15 PM:

" Hmmmmm... I think you have a valid point. Couldn't agree more! "

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Hmmm wrote on Jul 11, 2006 8:54 AM:

" I never said I was perfect.I will take that as you can not deny the validity of my statements. It is not myspace that is the problem, it is those who do not make children accept responsibility "

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cd wrote on Jul 11, 2006 8:37 AM:

" Some do wrong and they will ruin it for the good ones. As a parent I go on and I see what my kids have to say and post... "

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cd wrote on Jul 11, 2006 8:36 AM:

" Mr Lee: My space is not bad. I have went on there. I have my own page and I go and see what my kids are doing. Them and their friends do no wrong. "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 11, 2006 8:12 AM:

" To Mr. Lee: Why? "

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Mr. Lee wrote on Jul 11, 2006 12:54 AM:

" Myspace is a very bad web site! You people need to get your kids off that website! "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 10, 2006 7:44 PM:

" cd: Well, thanks, it's a good thing you made that statement of mistake by using my blog name as we have some opposite viewpoints.I was thinking that I really need to decide on a new blog name and then I thought,"WHY?"people will just use my name to deface my-views-anyway.Oh-bother! ;-) "

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cd wrote on Jul 10, 2006 7:36 PM:

" sorry Lodian did not say that i put in the name Lodian by mistake....Sorry! "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 10, 2006 7:34 PM:

" Lodi Dude said don't have kids wear condoms i said good use protection that is smart. Baby killers = abortion "

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To Hmmm wrote on Jul 10, 2006 4:55 PM:

" Aren't you proud! I'm so glad that you are perfect. I do think, however, that you very likely have some personality flaws. Good luck with those! "

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To Hmmm wrote on Jul 10, 2006 4:52 PM:

" Correction...that is "you're" lacking, not "your" lacking. Ha! "

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HMMM wrote on Jul 10, 2006 4:50 PM:

" As you can see by your vs you're it is easy to make mistakes, however these (not this) children are definitely challenged intellectually. Obviously, they were cut from the debate team. I would guess average GPA of 2.1 "

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To Hmmm wrote on Jul 10, 2006 4:42 PM:

" You are right there with the kids. Read what you wrote, Mr. Smarty. Your lacking in grammatical skills yourself. Remember the glass house saying? "

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Hmmm wrote on Jul 10, 2006 4:30 PM:

" Based on the spelling and grammatical skills of the "friends", I believe we can honestly say that this kids are NOT at the top of the class and probably just doing what they are educated to do, CRIME. "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 10, 2006 2:55 PM:

" cd: baby killers? What the ? "

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cd wrote on Jul 10, 2006 11:04 AM:

" Lodi Dude so wrong but it is good you wear condoms since you don't want any kids. That is smart. There are so many out there who don't wear or us protection then some become baby killers. "

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cd wrote on Jul 10, 2006 11:00 AM:

" Not everyone that gets on myspace does wrong. It is a good way to keep in touch show pictures it can be fun and enjoying. Shame on those who do wrong. And ruin it for the good ones. "

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Stocktonian wrote on Jul 9, 2006 10:26 PM:

" When I was 13, in Lodi, I knew better. I still got caught up in the internet and did bad things. I blame no one but myself for the 'bad' things I did at that age. I got grounded, I still found ways. It was on me at that point! "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 9, 2006 10:17 PM:

" myspaceless: Sometimes you have to go in the street to cross to the other side. If we hide away from everything that could possibly harm us, we'd never leave the house. Wait a minute...people get hurt in their own home all the time! "

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myspaceless wrote on Jul 9, 2006 4:54 PM:

" You wouldn't have to leave the whole city.. DON'T WALK IN THE STREET IN THE FIRST PLACE. "

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my space lover wrote on Jul 9, 2006 4:45 PM:

" my space my space my space my space i love my space "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 9, 2006 4:08 PM:

" Kids need to be taught to navigate through the world when these teen-issues come up,not turn,run and hide with blinders on.There will be times when mom and dad are not at their side to help them make the right choice.That's why we need to parent them NOW and educate-them-on-all-levels. "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 9, 2006 4:03 PM:

" myspaceless:Going with your analogy...one can keep their eyes open, stay on a safe path and the semi will pass them by. One does not have to completely leave the entire city to avoid being hit by that, so-called, "semi".Education,supervision and maturity are key, not abolishment of the entire site. "

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myspaceless cont. wrote on Jul 9, 2006 1:14 PM:

" Kids are just too young to realize the danger. If theres a bus coming at you, wouldn't you want your parents to pull you out of the road? MySpace is like a freaking semi. "

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myspaceless wrote on Jul 9, 2006 1:14 PM:

" You can't blame parents if they are too nosy or overprotective. Parents only care about their kids' wellbeing.. and whats wrong with that? "

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teenagers mom wrote on Jul 9, 2006 8:55 AM:

" My kids have there own profiles on myspace, and i do monitor them. Just an FYI. There are comments on this blog regarding keeping in touch with high school friends.. anyone ever heard of classmates.com or reunion.com. This is a great way to keep in touch with old freinds. "

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LAURA wrote on Jul 8, 2006 9:14 PM:

" OMGOD THTS UST DUMB WELL YEAH PARENTS NEED TO BE ALERT TOO SO YEAH WOW I CAN BELIEVE IT!! "

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REDICULOUS!!! wrote on Jul 8, 2006 4:32 PM:

" BRUISES GO AWAY! DUH! AND DONT BLAME PARENTS IF YOU ARE THEN OBVIOUSLY YOUR PARENTS DID A BAD JOB AND DIDNT TEACH YOU ANYTHING!THIS THING IS OUT OF CONTROL! AND WE ARE ALL GLAD THE BOYZ ARE HOME! WITH THE PEOPLE WHO CARE! GET THE [[F]] OVER IT! "

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YOU PEOPLE ARE STUPID wrote on Jul 8, 2006 3:58 PM:

" Teenagers do lots behind their parents back and Myspace allows them to brag about it. Parents can't control everything their kids do. They can only teach them and hope they listen. MySpace is a catalyst for disaster and mistrust. "

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myspaceless cont. wrote on Jul 8, 2006 3:36 PM:

" But wouldn't it be more FUN and more stimulating to your senses to actually BE with your friends, and actually have conversations IN PERSON? I don't know about you, but in person conversations are much more enjoyable to me than some words popping up on a screen. "

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myspaceless cont. wrote on Jul 8, 2006 3:36 PM:

" Sure you might lose contact with some people - but if Myspace is the only way you kept in touch.. then you probably hadn't connected with them in the first place. Myspace is a good way to talk to your friends, sure.. "

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myspaceless cont. wrote on Jul 8, 2006 3:36 PM:

" but KIDS and young adults in our community.. Like those that beat up teenagers at their homes over stupid reasons. So much drama comes from this retarded website, and I think it would be a benefit to everyone if it would just SHUT DOWN. "

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myspaceless cont. wrote on Jul 8, 2006 3:36 PM:

" Everyone involved with Myspace is so completely sucked in by its "glory" that its pathetic. Myspace is really a breeding ground for disaster. I think its sad that kids/people can't see the danger and can't see what things come from ignorance with predators - not only sexual predators, "

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myspaceless wrote on Jul 8, 2006 3:35 PM:

" Wow.. lots of comments here guys, and a lot from kids who don't know what the heck they're talking about. Believe me, kids. You don't see the danger in Myspace without stepping outside of the cyber world and looking at it from a different perspective. "

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get a life wrote on Jul 8, 2006 2:33 PM:

" ! "

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Lodi Dude wrote on Jul 8, 2006 2:06 PM:

" I'm telling you people, don't have any kids. Kids are bad. Use condoms every time you have sex. "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 8, 2006 2:05 PM:

" oh my god. I love myspace! Lots of nice looking women showing there boobs off!!! I love it! "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 8, 2006 1:53 PM:

" enough: Most people are just going by the article here which told the story of the kid getting beat up by some other kids that read his Myspace. "

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Enough! wrote on Jul 8, 2006 1:48 PM:

" Im not talking about enough of the myspace. Im talking about enough slamming of the boys involved. Myspace is not the problem. The people that feed off of issues and try to make things worse are the problem. "

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thatshotbacci wrote on Jul 8, 2006 1:05 PM:

" Hey, "Enough"...Even dogs have myspace...you are taking this way too seriously, and for us with grown up and out of the house kids who live far away and circles of friends who travel as part of their career. THAT is one way we keep in touch...with each other...you are clueless. "

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Enough! wrote on Jul 8, 2006 1:00 PM:

" Don't you people have anything better to do with your time? Go play with your kids! "

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myspace.com/Aldonza1 wrote on Jul 8, 2006 12:52 PM:

" There is more to myspace than graffiti blogs, and bulletins. We need to all be good to one another...After all, we are all we've got, plus our word, and the way we treat one another inspite of ourselves and others "

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parent wrote on Jul 8, 2006 12:48 PM:

" Ok what are these kids names I want to look up their myspace?? "

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TO Lodian (the fake one) wrote on Jul 8, 2006 12:35 PM:

" shut-up "

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Lodian (the fake one) wrote on Jul 8, 2006 12:35 PM:

" shut-up "

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Morada Mom wrote on Jul 8, 2006 10:28 AM:

" What is the best way to get the kids off myspace? Take the fun out of it. Parents create your own myspace, ADD ALL of your kids~friends to your friend~list. Then start posting on them. "Hi, this is ??? mom stopping by". OH post baby pictures of your kids!! HAHAHAHA "

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To Lodi Dude wrote on Jul 8, 2006 9:37 AM:

" Here, here! Thanks for the laugh. I know you mean it but it started my day off laughing! "

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Lodi Dude wrote on Jul 8, 2006 7:49 AM:

" The best way to have good life is not to have any god damn kids. Use condoms people. "

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King wrote on Jul 7, 2006 11:13 PM:

" Can't we all just get along? "

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OMG wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:51 PM:

" All you Lodi moms and dads are f--ucked up in the head. Sign up for myspace is see what goes on there. You might not like what you see. "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:40 PM:

" Myspace is a great website. I like to look up hot girls on there that show there boobs. "

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To BS wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:35 PM:

" Everyone is a snitch. You would sell out your mom and dad given the right circumstances. Yes I know I'm right, I work in a prison full of snitchs, everyone can be bought and sold, thats a fact of life, so get off that snitch thing. "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 7, 2006 7:27 PM:

" Rebecca:Be careful how far your blind loyalty goes with your friends.Sometimes your "friends" will do things that you do not approve of and they will get YOU in trouble too. Loyalty only goes so far. You will learn this when you get out in the real world and beyond-high-school. "

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REBECCA! wrote on Jul 7, 2006 5:17 PM:

" OH A JAIL HOUSE WEDDING.. WOW.. UMM I WILL STAND BEHIND MY FRIENDS 100% BEFORE PEOPLE THAT SIT THERE SAYING THEY ARE BAD KIDS WITH BAD PARENTS WHEN YOU DONT KNOW EITHER OF THEM.. "

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Fed Up wrote on Jul 7, 2006 4:38 PM:

" Rebecca and BS society should not stand behind those who are violent and call victims snitches. What is acceptable in high school is not acceptable in the real world. Learn to act rather than react and you will go far. "

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Rebecca open ur eyes wrote on Jul 7, 2006 4:23 PM:

" Sweetie stop defending the criminals, they will only bring you down. Keep hanging with them who knows maybe you will have a jailhouse wedding. "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 7, 2006 3:58 PM:

" In light of recent events, why hasn't this kids Myspace been shut down? Seems like it would be a good idea until things cool off. "

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bullsh*t wrote on Jul 7, 2006 3:35 PM:

" this is all bS!the only reason this is makin the news and paper is because this kids parents are rich!kids get into fights like this everyday!and everyone says this kids so inocent but he has rape and all these crazy a** pictures on his myspace! "

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Fed Up wrote on Jul 7, 2006 12:53 PM:

" Ok teach these kids that they can get arrested for a planned assault, but still be great people. With that attitude in 20 years they will be great criminals and violent ones at that! What a contribution to society "

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TO FED UP! wrote on Jul 7, 2006 12:39 PM:

" YOU DONT KNOW THESE BOYS LIKE I DO! THEY ARE GREAT PEOPLE.. AND DONT THINK THAT, KID IS PERFECT.. AND I HOPE THAT YOU KNOW THAT THEY ARE GETTING THREATS FROM 30 YR OLD PEOPLE ON MYSPACE SO I GET YOU WORDS STRAIGHT BEFORE THEY COME OUT OF YOUR MOUTH "

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Soon to be anounced wrote on Jul 7, 2006 12:29 PM:

" Its one thing to fight at school, but when you track someone down at their home, with the intent of assault on an individual, it seems pretty clear you are dealing with Adult mentality. Thus all should be tried as adults when it goes to the Criminal Courts. "

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HI TECH PARENT wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:48 AM:

" This makes me ill "...this was our first thought and how WE were taught. With things as they stand, we've been advised against this, however." People won't do the right thing out of fear of a lawsuit-apologizing = guilty. "

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To My Perspective wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:37 AM:

" Just so it's clear, we are not the family related to the granddad. We are so sorry. This was all so stupid and avoidable. There have been some major lessons learned. I'm done posting and want no escalation of bad feelings. I do understand your side of this. "

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My Perspective wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:12 AM:

" but it is not beneath me to apologize for caring about my son. "

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My Perspective wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:11 AM:

" I have asked my son's close friends who these boys are. I think that is understandable. If you think that is harrassement, again, I apologize. My concern is that nothing happens to anyone in the future. I'm sure that all this will get misunderstood, "

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My Perspective wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:08 AM:

" I do not know the other boys or parents to have gone and talked to them. I haven't gone around to the community so I am not sure where you are getting your information. And yes, "

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My Perspective wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:06 AM:

" for the misunderstanding between the granddad and I. I just want the threats and retaliation to stop adn I thought he and I could talk mature enough to try to get a handle on this before it gets out of hand. "

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My Perspective wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:05 AM:

" saying inappropriate things. So I will apologize for any one misunderstanding me but still, it wasn't my son who posted the threat or went to someone's door with the purpose to F--- someone up. So again, I will apologize "

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My Perspective wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:03 AM:

" out of my hands as are the charges. But I am aware that his grandson was bragging and taking ownership for the incident and I felt the granddad would want to know as I would want to know if it was my son doing and saying "

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My Perspective wrote on Jul 7, 2006 10:01 AM:

" couldn't understand why he would turn on my son or set him up. I talked to his granddad eye to eye as I would expect any adult would do. I made no threats. If there is a lawsuit it is out of my hands. The arrests were "

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My Perspective wrote on Jul 7, 2006 9:59 AM:

" I wanted no ill feelings and if it had been my son who hurt his grandson, I still would have gone to him to apologize with my son in tow. As for his granson, my son considered him a friend and he & I were very hurt and "

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My Perspective wrote on Jul 7, 2006 9:57 AM:

" TO THE MOM OF THE BOY INVOLVED, this will probably get misconstrued ALSO but in my defense I went to the granddad only because I know him and have done business with him through the years, as does my place of work. "

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Fed Up wrote on Jul 7, 2006 9:48 AM:

" Ok these kids are going through hell, I call it personal accountability. Those who say the attackers are having a terrible time, stop showing them pity. They are assailants and I hope they are prosecuted to the full extent of the law "

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HMMM... wrote on Jul 7, 2006 9:39 AM:

" BLAMING MYSPACE ISNT HELPING AND FIGHTING ON HERE ISNT EITHER. THE BOYS ARE GOOD HEARTED KIDS! AND THEY ARE GOING THROUGH HELL AS IS EVERYONE ELSE. BE A LITTLE MORE OPEN TO BOTH SIDES. FORBIDDING MYSPACE WILL MAKE KIDS WANT IT MORE~ "

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To mother of boy involved... wrote on Jul 7, 2006 8:39 AM:

" Your son went to someone's home and assaulted them. If it were my kid I would make sure it got in the paper too. And I'm surely not rich. I think you & your son are just jealous of this family. "

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OTH wrote on Jul 7, 2006 8:18 AM:

" HI TECH Parent good for you. Sounds like it should be installed on every computer that a child uses. "

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the mother of one boy involved wrote on Jul 7, 2006 8:00 AM:

" Just an FYI to the person suggesting we go and apologize in person to the parents...this was our first thought and how WE were taught. With things as they stand, we've been advised against this, however. Different times. "

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LMAO wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:34 PM:

" Everyone blames myspace for everything......when in the first place, parents need to become parents and maybe forbid kids to use it til they can be trusted with it. Parents need to take control and know where their kids are 24/7. "

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LMAO wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:33 PM:

" Sounds like all you arguing in here need more help than those kids. Look back at the posts you've wrote. Sounds like you all are just as immature as those boys. Think about it people, cause you look really bad right now. "

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Hi Tech Parent wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:25 PM:

" Cyber Sitter also logs their Chat sessions .... "

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To the mom of the boy involved wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:23 PM:

" Look at your posting at 9:24, you made it clear that it was because of the victims mother that this is in the paper. If you really wanted to apologize to the victims parents, ask your son for directions he knows the way "

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Marc S. wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:21 PM:

" Myspace is nothing but a breeding ground of inbred hicks who rely on a computer for their social life. It's pathetic when trash resorts to beating people up over some lame picture. Nothing more than a bunch of retards. "

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OMG #2 wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:13 PM:

" We keep very close tabs on our kids and we have tried to instill good values. Unfortunately, they have a certain amount of time we are not with them and hope they make good choices. "

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Hi Tech Parent wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:13 PM:

" Cybersitter also emails me every time one of them logs in, and emails a daily log of all websites they visited. "

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Hi Tech Parent wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:12 PM:

" I use Cybersitter which I can program to restrict computer access. My kids can only get online between 6pm and 8pm, when us parents are home. "

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OMG #2 wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:11 PM:

" The kids who did this make a big mistake and it sounds like they are being punished. It doesn't sound like the parents are trying to downplay the matter. Taking shots at the parents won't help matters. "

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Hi Tech Parent wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:10 PM:

" Too many parents aren't in control of their children. My child would be scared to death to change a password or have a secret myspace because .. the consquences are too dire. "

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the mother of one boy involved wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:05 PM:

" I am embarrassed. I'm not condoning what the kids did. They are getting punished and taking responsibility. You are reading things into this that haven't been said. I'm certainly not blaming the victim or his family for anything. The way they handle themselves is their business. Enough said. "

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Lodian wrote on Jul 6, 2006 11:05 PM:

" Parents: This is a good time to discuss Myspace with your kids. I think we can all agree on that! "

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boys will be boys wrote on Jul 6, 2006 10:48 PM:

" I dis~agree I lived through 3 teenagers and all the fights go 2 ways all involved are at fault they had probably been going back and forth. It would have eventually happened anywhere and maybe the other way around? who knows. "

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cont wrote on Jul 6, 2006 10:40 PM:

" do not blame the victim's mother for it getting into the paper. If YOUR SON did not beat this kid up, it would not have made the paper. I think you are blaming the wrong person. "

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cont wrote on Jul 6, 2006 10:38 PM:

" everyone has the right to feel safe at their home, rich or poor. Your son did not have the right to take that away from this boy or his family. Think about how you would feel. "

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To the mom of the boy involved wrote on Jul 6, 2006 10:35 PM:

" You should be embarassed. Your child did not get into a fight, he conducted a premeditated assault. If the honor of the girl was at stake, let her and her parents deal with it. The victim was attacked at HIS HOME! "

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OMG #2 wrote on Jul 6, 2006 9:55 PM:

" To the other OMG: I have been posting under this name for a while, but I don't want to get into an argument. I don't agree with your position, so I will use OMG #2 if I post any more comments in this blog. "

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baller06 wrote on Jul 6, 2006 9:53 PM:

" TOKAY GO DUMMY YEE! "

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boys will be boys wrote on Jul 6, 2006 9:49 PM:

" Settle down this is a difficult age for boys. I have raised a son and he has done things and he is now an adult and has grown out of it and your boys will too. IT IS JUST A PHASE "

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TO CONT!! wrote on Jul 6, 2006 9:44 PM:

" you make me sick.. your retarded! dont sit there and say so and s