The Student Handjob

Calling UfSO a poor man's DSG is a bit unfair. AFAIK their central member is a neo-Maoist academic and a lot of their members are his students. They're pretty active on campus at Goldsmiths.

Haven't read the pamphlet though...

I just flicked through a few pages and now have no intention to read it. Gives the impression of pretentious wankery. But looking at the title, maybe thats what they're going for??

Maybe students will like it

Not particularly impressed myself, a mix bag, much like Rage. Have not got around to reading all of it, as some of it is woefully written. Might have some interest for an actual uni student though, so will pass on at some time.

That academic isn't a member, but a, what should we say, 'very active supporter'? Most of the people who write it are in his department (which he is the head of) though.

I think a lot of the people who wrote this have now moved on and the UFSO is not really doing a lot. What they have been producing as of late is absolute trite, but i think it is just one member who has taken it on him/herself to keep the blog running.

I haven't read the studenthand job. I should probably get around to it at some point.

You can have my copy

Would it be out of order to ask if the academic involved is the one I have in mind by mentioning names? Can't see why it would be a problem but don't want to tread on toes either.

I think I'm right in saying it's the same one as The Paper, the Kiwi guy...

Well, he isn't 'involved' as in a member. It is/was a student led thing. Though he is pretty active on the sidelines. I would personally say don't name names, but if you want to PM me I could confirm it. But it's up to you.

Paper yes, Kiwi no. He is Aussie.