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Old 06-20-2008, 06:38 PM   #1
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Plebe-net

Parents of candidates entering the Class of 2012 at USMA can now join Plebe-net. That is an email list just for the new class. Link is at .........
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Old 06-24-2008, 02:16 PM   #2
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Just so people know; a good deal of information on plebe net is either misinterpreted or flat wrong. Too many new cadets and plebes write home complaining about how terrible things are, and their grievances are taken as fact. It can be a good resource, but just take what you read with a grain of salt.
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Old 06-24-2008, 07:19 PM   #3
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kevin07 - Please try to re-phrase or explain? Your comments seem to contradict each other? What do you mean by "grievances taken as fact??" You may have info to share, but i don't think it is real clear.
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Old 06-24-2008, 07:31 PM   #4
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For those interested in accurate information regarding West Point, but are not part of the Class of 2012, you can sign up for:

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Old 06-24-2008, 07:40 PM   #5
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kevin07 -

I'm also confused about what your message is communicating, but being a parent of a rising yuk, I want to heartily endorse plebe-net. As plebe parents we could ask questions regarding the new and very involved environment of West Point and receive accurate answers. The moderators usually have the personal knowledge to answer these questions in detail, but if they don't have the answer they can get it and do. They are wonderful.

When my plebe didn't have time to give me details on events, activities, travel, regulations, etc., plebe-net was detailed and extremely helpful.

Plebe-net is not a site to gripe or complain, but to ask for information and receive it. Accurate, official information.
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Old 06-24-2008, 08:07 PM   #6
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Plebe-net and parent-net are both fairly stringently moderated. I would encourage all WP parents to join WHICH EVER APPLIES TO THEM (PLEBE-NET FOR THE NEW CADET PARENTS OF 2012, AND PARENT NET FOR PARENTS OF THE CLASSES OF 2009-10-11).
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Old 06-25-2008, 04:59 AM   #7
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I agree with shogun. All West Point parents should be a member of a parent forum. The information provided on the forums by the moderators is based on fact...not speculation or rumor. The forums are not allowed to run amuck with hyperbole and personal agendas. They may not be as entertaining as some other discussion grouops, but then, you can rely on the information given by the moderators.
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Old 06-26-2008, 10:12 AM   #8
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Plebe net is an absolutely fabulous way to get information that is difficult to get from your Plebe, or perhaps even unknown by your Plebe. The forum is heavily monitored by folks that know what they are doing and have access to information that is not generally available. I can think of a couple of times last year where a parent posted something that was inappropriate and in a very short period of time the moderators corrected the post. Being on Plebe Net will make the year easier for you and your Plebe. A million thanks to last years moderators!
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Old 06-26-2008, 11:58 AM   #9
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For those who have not signed up: Please consider doing so...we had a question a few weeks ago and after posting, a 2012 parent who works at USMA called and gave me the info and straightened out the problem. It's been great; sometimes it is a ton of info, but easy to sort through and get what is necessary or pertinent.
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