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Would any of you consider using this site in the classroom? Why or why not?

i have, and i use it as an extra credit assignment. i teach a high school graphics class. my school's filter blocks it because of the ability to write comments and notes. they consider it "entertainment". there's also the issue of some questionable subjects and words used on some palette/colour names. (like those kids never heard those words before!) anyway, its blocked. consequently, i have to make it an extra credit assignment for students who can access the internet at home or are willing to go to the public library.

i use the blog and make them write abstracts from the blog posts, including their own opinions on the articles.