Forum Activity Report: November 10, 2025 - November 17, 2025
This report covers forum activity from November 10, 2025, to November 17, 2025. During this period, the community generated 60 new topics and over 2000 new posts, indicating a high level of engagement. The most active users included @dfeath777, @gggggg, @polony, @nocatnozzz, and @colas, whose contributions drove many of the key conversations. This week was characterized by intense discussion surrounding midterm exams, a critical examination of school policies and educational technology, and a significant debate on content moderation that prompted reflection on the community’s core values.
The overarching trend this week was a collective grappling with academic pressure in the wake of midterm exams. Conversations were dominated by anxieties over performance, analysis of results, and the sharing of coping strategies. Alongside these academic concerns, members voiced strong frustrations with institutional bureaucracy, from navigating student support systems to critiquing newly implemented technologies. Personal “venting” threads continued to serve as a vital outlet for members to document their daily lives and emotions, while the emergence of a controversial gaming-related topic forced the community and its moderators to publicly navigate the complexities of maintaining a welcoming and inclusive space.
Highlighted Content
A central theme this week was the fallout from midterm exams, which spurred a wave of anxiety and reflection across the forum. In the thread “海淀期中区排名,” @Axiom posted a stark analysis suggesting the school’s performance had declined ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9221/2)), a sentiment that resonated in other threads where students shared personal setbacks, such as a 100-rank drop ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/7657/1216)). For those feeling overwhelmed, the community rallied in “期中炸了怎麼辦,” where experienced members like @gggggg offered reassurance that there is still time to improve ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9219/6)). The immense stress was palpable in ongoing chronicles like “一些些上高三的感想,” where one user documented their severe physical pain ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/7657/1303)). To counterbalance the tension, a creative thread titled “考试注意事项” provided comic relief as users collaborated on a list of absurd and surreal exam rules ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9204/1)).
Discussions on school policies and bureaucracy highlighted significant friction between students and the administration. A poignant example arose in the “英语听口” topic, where @polony detailed a difficult struggle to secure a separate exam room due to a hearing impairment. The initial denial of the request and the subsequent process raised serious questions about the school’s accessibility and student support systems, leading @polony to speculate that such a request may never have been made before ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9149/4)). This theme of institutional critique extended to the installation of new classroom equipment in “你校一些教室更新摄像头、麦克风、音响,” where users questioned the high cost ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9142/2)) before moderator @suen delivered a scathing review of the technology, labeling its design “the epitome of anti-human” for prioritizing surveillance over learning ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9142/30)).
Frustration with educational technology was another major point of contention. The collaboration platform Yuque was the subject of two separate critical discussions. First, news broke that the ability to create new teams had been disabled, effectively making existing teams a “non-renewable resource.” Administrator @suen promptly offered a workaround by creating a new organization for members to join ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9191/9)). Days later, @suen followed up in “語雀這玩意兒呢⋯⋯ 唉” with an example of the platform’s “perverted” self-censorship, which flagged a public resource link as a violation, reinforcing community sentiment that the tool is unreliable. This critique of poorly implemented software was also the focus of “學校這些平台可以多落後,” reflecting a broad dissatisfaction with the digital tools mandated for learning.
A controversial topic concerning characters from the popular game Genshin Impact (“为什么纳西妲是散兵最完美的非己杯？”) escalated into a heated debate, prompting user conflict and calls for moderation intervention ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9215/16)). The incident culminated in the original poster expressing deep disappointment with the forum’s atmosphere ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9215/68)), which in turn led to a necessary and transparent discussion on content moderation from @suen. In a detailed post, @suen articulated the challenges of balancing free speech with community safety, particularly the “difficult to clarify” boundary between art and pornography and the need to protect minors ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9215/210)). This moment of introspection highlights the forum’s ongoing process of defining its culture and standards, a process also seen in lighter threads like “无意义帖子.”
The forum’s role as a space for personal expression remains as strong as ever, with “daily life” threads serving as the community’s backbone. Long-running topics like “离了我北就觉得我北哪哪哪都更好了” function as public diaries, where users like @nocatnozzz share academic struggles ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/8051/587)), poetic musings on autumn ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/8051/586)), and affectionate observations about their fellow users as “cyber pets” ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/8051/568)). Following this tradition, @dfeath777 launched a new personal venting space, “送你一点小垃圾:P,” christening it with a story about a bicycle accident caused by un-swept ginkgo leaves ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9186/3)). This period also marked the rapid spread of the :distorted_face: emoji, which became a cultural touchstone after appearing in threads like “如何表白？” ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/3004/211)) and quickly becoming a part of the forum’s unique vernacular.
Key Insights and Trends
Academic pressure continues to be a dominant narrative driving forum engagement. The intense focus on midterms reveals a recurring cycle of high-stakes anxiety, performance evaluation, and peer-to-peer support. Posts detailing drops in rankings ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/7657/1216)) or poor school-wide results ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9221/2)) show how deeply external metrics of success affect student morale. The community’s responses range from practical advice in “小登の考試” to philosophical critiques of the entire educational apparatus, exemplified by the thread “上一代人是有多想不開才生娃,” which featured a video condemning how schools “package pressure as ritual” ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9266/1)).
A growing skepticism towards institutional authority is palpable. Members consistently display a critical stance toward decisions made by the school administration and external technology providers. The debates over classroom surveillance ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9142/30)) and the opaque, restrictive policies of platforms like Yuque ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9191), [ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9292)) demonstrate a community that is unwilling to accept policies at face value and is quick to question their underlying motives. This mistrust is reinforced by anecdotal evidence shared on the forum, such as a story of a beloved teacher allegedly being punished for threatening the “unity” of their colleagues ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/8878/223)), which feeds a narrative of a system that often seems to stifle competence.
The forum has solidified its role as a “third place” for unfiltered expression. Distinct from the curated worlds of mainstream social media and the structured environments of home and school, the forum provides a crucial outlet for raw, stream-of-consciousness sharing. The immense popularity of personal “dumping ground” threads like those by @nocatnozzz ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/8051)) and @dfeath777 ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9186)) proves their value. These spaces are not just for venting but for building identity, sharing creative works ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/8908/45)), and fostering a unique form of ambient intimacy where members follow the unfolding narratives of each other’s lives.
An internal, meme-driven culture continues to flourish, strengthening community identity. The forum’s shared language is constantly evolving, creating a strong sense of belonging. The rapid adoption and popularization of the :distorted_face: emoji is a perfect example of this organic cultural development ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/3004/209)). In-jokes and recurring concepts, such as referring to life as a “galagame” (嘎啦game) ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/3004/167), [ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9150/16)), further differentiate the forum’s environment. This unique lexicon, woven through everything from serious discussions to meme threads like “来点梗图,” is a key element of the community’s social fabric.
Members are increasingly using the forum to navigate complex social and personal identity issues. Beyond academics, the forum serves as a space to explore sensitive topics. The discussion surrounding @polony’s request for exam accommodations ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9149)) brought the issue of disability and accessibility to the forefront of the community’s attention. Elsewhere, conversations touch upon societal attitudes towards sexuality ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9259/5)), gender identity ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/8908/56)), and the evolution of social norms as seen in a discussion about a seven-year-old campus wall post about LGBT issues ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9176)). These threads demonstrate that members view the forum as a relatively safe environment for broaching subjects that are often difficult to discuss elsewhere. Other threads, like those discussing food ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9287)) or the future of AI ([ref](https://forum.rdfzer.com/t/-/9194)), contribute to a rich and diverse conversational landscape in the #卮言 #CATEGORY.
Last edited by @suen 2025-11-17T00:17:53Z