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This is classic survivor and selection bias. You likely didn't notice all of the people sidelined by this. I suspect selection bias also plays in to all of th
by taeric 4y ago
This is classic survivor and selection bias. You likely didn't notice all of the people sidelined by this.
I suspect selection bias also plays in to all of the negativity. But variety reigns and places that had more offerings almost certainly had more success.
- brightball 4y agoHow could someone be sidelined by this? EDIT: Since we've hit the reply nesting limit. I still don't see how having an activity that involves so many people sidelines anyone or how a lack of that activity would improve the involvement? I can't think of any school sanctioned activities that discriminated against any student based on their appearance, even cheer. I had giant glasses that slid down my nose, a belly and braces. Believe me, the only thing that kept me from feeling included was my own perception of myself. Having coaches and a routine that forced me to exercise and lift weights was one of the best things I ever did.
- taeric 4y agoHow many ugly people do you remember that excelled at your school? Awkward people? Anyone that didn't have the support of being otherwise successful? Edit: if you click the timestamp on a post, you can reply to it. :) Having an activity vacuum up all the money from any alternative sidelines folks. Did you have a thriving chess club? Go? Math or spelling bee?
- brightball 4y agoThanks for the reply tip. :-) I honestly don't remember. I know we did have a chess club. We had "Mathletes" that was very popular. A lot of people were involved in it.
- taeric 4y agoIt is certainly possible that you also had a great school and environment. They do exist. :)
- brightball 4y agoMore and more, it sounds that way. At one of three 4A public high schools in a mid-size town in South Carolina no less.