Community Activity Report: September 22 - September 29, 2025
Period: 2025-09-22 to 2025-09-29
New Topics: 54
New Posts: 908
Top Contributors: @cnboy, @suen, @Creative
Overview
This week was marked by intense and multifaceted discussions, blending sharp critiques of school policies with impressive displays of technical ingenuity and vibrant community engagement. The forum saw significant activity surrounding student rights, particularly concerning the school’s regulations on food delivery services, which sparked a debate about administrative overreach. Simultaneously, student-led projects aimed at improving school-related digital systems gained traction, showcasing a proactive and solution-oriented culture. Broader conversations on sociopolitical topics continued to flourish, while creative and personal threads provided spaces for expression and connection, painting a picture of a community that is both intellectually rigorous and deeply interconnected.
Highlights
A significant and heated debate erupted over the school’s authority to manage food delivery services in the topic “为什么北大附中无权管理外卖。” #卮言. Initiated by @cuiboran, the discussion quickly drew in multiple perspectives. @cnboy recounted a previous conversation with school administration, noting that the policy was allegedly influenced by the district and municipal education commissions, though no official documents were cited (ref). Other members, like @chw, framed the issue as a lingering consequence of expanded public authority from the pandemic era (ref). The conversation took a serious turn when @cuiboran, leveraging his past legal experience, suggested the possibility of legal action, stating that several young lawyers were willing to take the case pro bono (ref), a development @cnboy found “a bit interesting” (ref).
The forum fiercely debated the appropriateness of a teacher’s remarks regarding a student’s appearance. The controversy began in the thread “我有罪，这是我的自白。” #卮言, where @cnboy shared a teacher’s complaint describing a student as a “金色小黄毛” (little golden yellow-hair) whose image was not befitting of a middle school student. This comment was widely criticized as judgmental and inappropriate, sparking a lengthy discussion on stereotypes and personal freedom. The incident inspired a satirical parallel thread, “師者之愛生，則⋯⋯” #卮言, which parodied the original post by reversing the roles of teacher and student to highlight the perceived double standard. The debate was intense, with @cnboy noting he was “tongue-lashing the masses and then arguing with an AI for half a day” (ref). The conversation touched on related topics, such as the perceived tightening of school rules, a sentiment discussed in “为什么北大附中将会比其他学校在将来有更少的自由”.
Beyond policy debates, the community’s technical prowess was on full display. A request for @suen’s automatic attendance script #卮言 revealed that even teachers were interested in the tool. @suen shared technical details and screenshots, explaining the challenges of deployment and security but offering the code to anyone willing to develop it further (ref). In another impressive display of skill, @jcc open-sourced his script for improving the New Energy course system #卮言, which not only offered a refreshed UI based on feedback from users like @Creative but also enabled the download of all course files, regardless of teacher settings (ref). These projects, along with the sharing of tools like the 希悦课表日程转换器, demonstrate a strong community ethos of identifying problems and engineering solutions.
The forum continues to be a venue for deep and often contentious discussions on broader sociopolitical issues. The long-running thread “唉，兄弟鬩於牆” #卮言 saw continued debate on cross-strait relations, with @cnboy questioning the necessity of war for unification (ref) and @ShaoQing reflecting on the impact of state propaganda (ref). The conversation was notable for its sustained, “decentralized” nature, which @chw praised as a healthy sign for the forum (ref). A new discussion on the concept of “中华民族共同体意识” #卮言 also emerged, with users like @Kaiser114 critiquing the application of a modern political term to historical contexts (ref).
Amidst the serious debates, the forum’s role as a creative and social hub thrived. The “专辑点评+推荐帖” continued to be a popular spot for music discussion, while long-form creative writing found a home in threads like “你说…信念的力量是如何产生的？” and “最后的怜悯”. The ever-present humor and visual culture of the forum were alive in the “垃圾筒
” and “来点梗图” threads, which saw regular contributions. Personal reflections, such as the ongoing challenges of university life detailed in “离了我北就觉得我北哪哪哪都更好了” and the pressures of senior year in “一些些上高三的感想（被迫版）”, provided valuable personal connection and support within the community.
Key Insights & Trends
A prominent trend this week was the scrutiny of school governance. The forceful arguments against the ban on food delivery demonstrated a community unwilling to accept policies without clear and reasonable justification. This critical stance extended to other administrative actions, such as the sudden implementation of a new attendance method for an academy event, which @NamKant criticized as a failure of the supervising teacher’s duties (ref). The removal of club exhibition boards in the Xin Jian corridor further fueled concerns about the school’s decision-making processes, contributing to an atmosphere of vigilance and questioning.
Parody and satire remain powerful tools for critique on the forum. The immediate response to the teacher’s judgmental comments in “我有罪，这是我的自白。” was to create a mirror-image parody in “師者之愛生，則⋯⋯”. By flipping the script and applying the same logic to a teacher, members effectively exposed the hypocrisy and absurdity of the original statement. This method allows for sharp social commentary while maintaining a layer of humor, proving to be a recurring and effective form of discourse within the community.
The community exhibits a strong “do-it-yourself” ethos when it comes to technology. Rather than passively accepting flawed systems, members are actively building tools to improve their daily lives. The development of scripts for automating attendance and enhancing the New Energy course platform are prime examples. The sharing of useful resources like the schedule converter and an open-source project with API keys highlights a collaborative culture where technical knowledge is shared freely for the benefit of all.
Lighthearted debates serve as a crucial pillar for community bonding. In the thread discussing a controversial marketing campaign by the restaurant chain Xibei, “7岁的毛毛：我以为我再也吃不到西贝了”, a serious conversation about food quality and pre-prepared meals quickly devolved into a playful war over the proper seasoning for scrambled eggs with tomatoes (ref). Similarly, playful jabs, like those directed at @suen in the thread “秃”, foster a sense of camaraderie and inside humor that strengthens social ties.
The forum acts as an important bridge for alumni, allowing them to share post-high school experiences and maintain connections. @Michael-MiaoX’s detailed and often hilarious updates on the absurdities of university military training offered a window into life after graduation. His posts recounted bizarre directives, such as ensuring drill movements don’t involve “showing your butt to the leadership” (ref) and avoiding watches that might reflect sunlight into leaders’ eyes (ref). These shared anecdotes create continuity and provide current students with a glimpse of what’s to come.
Finally, the forum demonstrates a capacity for self-reflection and conflict resolution. Following a heated exchange, user @Jerry2625 posted a public “致歉” topic, taking full responsibility for his emotionally charged and logically flawed arguments. His decision to leave the original posts intact as a “personal warning” reflects a level of maturity and accountability. This ability to de-escalate and self-correct is a hallmark of a resilient and healthy online community, where disagreements can be resolved constructively.
Last edited by @suen 2025-09-29T00:18:26Z