A little more interesting than the privilege meme

[nancylebov]

http://kaigou.livejournal.com/419026.html

A substantial description of street life, with quite a bit about many writers are apt to get it wrong. Living outside the mainstream isn't just a way to acquire Scary Skilz, it also has longterm side effect. And no one gets a complete set of Scary Skilz.

http://kaigou.livejournal.com/419081.html?thread=3315721#t3315721

A few comments about street subcultures in different cities-- I think it would be of special interest to dcseain.

Link thanks to cofax7, from a discussion at theferrett.

Comments

[louiseroho.livejournal.com]

The last time my son got into a fight at school, he held up his fists in the fighting stance he learned in karate class and said

"Don't make me use these."

[sgsguru.livejournal.com]

From my street experience (such as it is), open hands mean a heated discussion. Fists mean a challenge to a fight.