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If you've ever worked on a group project, you know how frustrating it is when someone isn't contributing as much as they should. If not, chances are, you're the slacker.

However, there's a subreddit where you can publicly shame these people and get at least some retribution.

Whether you need to vent because your partner can't get anything right or they haven't even responded to your messages, it's the place to blow off steam.

Of course, you can also scroll through the sub just out of curiosity. Like you're doing anthropological research on how infuriating and downright useless some folks can be. Spoiler: a lot.

#1

This Time We Failed The Project

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Dan Buczynski
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love all the anti-maskers who keep telling everyone how "fatigued" they are by all this without being able to understand it's them that's dragged this out so long.

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Drongopizza, one of the moderators of the subreddit, told Bored Panda that people use different strategies when they try to offload their work onto other group members. "This usually happens by them not doing their part [at all], thereby forcing the other team members to do it for them," Drongopizza said.

"Another way these [terrible] group members get out of doing the project is by doing the bare minimum. They often do their part but to a very low standard which would bring the overall mark for the other members down. This forces the other group members to take up the [terrible] member's part."

Another member of the subreddit's mod team, SilverAssasin337, said they too spotted a plethora of different ways people try to slack off, each one more creative than the last. "This sub has seen some imaginative stuff: from faking an injury to even faking the death of a loved one!"

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I Found This Online And Instantly Thought Of This Sub

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Hans
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Only historians can tell whether this went well for the free-riders, though.

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Drongopizza thinks the best way to confront these opportunists is to not do it yourself. "Go to your course advisor or teacher and let them know the situation. This almost always results in the [terrible] member getting a kick up the [backside] or makes it so their part of the project doesn't degrade other members' parts."

Another possible way to take care of the situation is to confront them as a group. "This lets them know that it's a whole group of people who are dissatisfied with their work. One of the only times that 'peer pressure' isn’t a bad thing."

#5

The Revenge We All Dream Of

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sound advice: NEVER tell your boss to hire someone. If they turn out to be slackers or worse, your boss is going to hold you accountable because "You told me to hire this person."

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"It's very important to be mindful of the [terrible] group member's background because often they are [terrible] because something is happening at home or they are struggling in some way. Make sure that before you call them out, you ask them if they need any help with their part or what they are struggling with."

However, if it's you who for some reason can't complete your share of work, SilverAssasin337 said the first thing you should do is just give your partners a heads up. "Tell them why you can't help, tell them what you are doing instead. Anything is better than just ignoring their texts and calls."

But it's probably in your best interest to find some time for group projects. Studies have shown they not only contribute to learning, information retention, and overall college success but also help students develop a host of skills that are important in the professional world.

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Useless Group Projectmembers

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ThatOneCrazyFanGirl
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Soo.. your partner won't respond to your texts AND he matched up with you on tinder? dump him. take all the credit. (of the assignment)

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#9

Useless Group Project Members

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Eslamala
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I was like that, too. I liked working alone and always made sure the teachers knew I'd done all the work anyway, so eventually they stopped forcing me to join groups, which was perfect for me. I still hate having to be forced to work with idiots.

Rod Egret
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

She might be a control freak. They are just as unbearable...

Mewton’s Third Paw
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nah, a control freak is way more bearable than some lazy asshat scammer who won’t do any work.

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The 5-star rated 5-star rating system
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This child does what I do. I have done it many times and it has always worked. She will go far.

John C
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How do the other people in the group respond? Not sure I would respond well to being shut out of my group project and then getting my grade tanked when the person that shut me out tells the professor I didn't do anything.

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Alexis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember a math group project that I did when I was 10... Math teacher was extremely pissed and was yelling at my group for being the only group that couldn't submit a completed poster. In her defense, it looked 50% done only... She asked each of us what we were responsible to do. Another girl and I were allowed to return to our seats because we completed our parts. The 2 girls who bossed around did not do anything of their works. I was very happy to watch them get yelled at some more.

Julianne Masse
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

.oof I had something happen like this once: My friend and i had a project we were doing in 5th grade for spanish, and we had to do a report on a country called Bolivia. I did a group project before with two of my best friends the year before on the hydrosphere and we ALL worked perfectly together, but this time my partner did almost absolutely NOTHING. I did the food, location, etc. and had to print everything at my mom's friend's house, an i would hang out with her son even though he was 2 1/2 years old. I have done two years work of group projects with groups i know and can trust. SO F*CK YOU LAZY A$$HOLES!

Viviane
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When I was in a multimedia program for adults, I did over 90% of the work on a group project. For the next group project, the other three decided to work together, along with a woman who really liked blinking stars and kittens. One of the group members later complained she had to remove kittens and blinking stars from the project and that another member refused to do any work at all.

Arctic Fox Lover
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol this is why I always take over and become leader in group projects. I'll design the poster, sketch it out, take out the supplies, and do most of it... but the others can help me draw the design that I made so we can get it done in time XD

Rissie
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good attitude. Don't let your live depend on others. I never really had a problem with people like this. I did ignore them and kicked them out. Working with them puts the team down anyway. What's way worse if your whole team is on a level way below you and you're forced to work with them and are essentially just forced to watch them fork up while they aren't listening to you because you're the girl. I learned to enjoy that too though.

Clearly sunny
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You go girl, but dont forget to mention to the teacher about all your hard work.

WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And next she's the bad girl for not wanting to work together with some people who couldn't care less.

Joseph OReilly
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Once did a group project with the two stereotypical soccer idiots in my class. Did a beautiful map of the island from Lord of the Flies, brought it to class, took my eyes off of it for thirty seconds to go get some water, came back, and discovered that he used a decent chunk of an entire pencil adding smoke to he fire. I got a C on that map with the only complaint being that the smoke covered everything up. Still mad, Jack.

Lisa Laberge
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kids like this end up being perfectionists and usually end up with eating disorders and low self esteem

F*ck-It-Zone
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nope, I was like this kid and I'm doing great and now I get to work as part of several amazing teams. There's nothing wrong with holding other people to the same standards that you hold yourself to

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Lorelei
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow-at this age I was reading the periodic table of elements and listening to Weezer.

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#10

Bad Group Members, Covid-19 Edition

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Hans
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is true world-wide unfortunately. Just look at Brazil. Even if the rest of the whole world would vaccinate 100% until tomorrow, one coutry would stay a lab for new virus mutations that no vaccines protects against.

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#12

Here We Go Again... Found This Earlier And There's Only One Place To Post It!

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#16

Helpful Commenter Felt This Belonged Here

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Lauren Caswell
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thats just someone who uses that person as a handy "friend". Glad the other one stood up to it and didn't do it. High school smh. Mind you some ppl stay that mental age for life.

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#19

This Is For A Master's Course

This is for a Master's course

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Thought It Belonged Here

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Sum Guy
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember doing this... we would be their slave, bought all the material for model making and bought her snacks... we'd also stay with her all night while she did the work but we did nothing

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#23

My Uni Lets Us Peer-Review Team Members After A Project (Which Affects Grades)...

My uni lets us peer-review team members after a project (which affects grades)...

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#25

On A Group Project (9 Slides And 25 Guided Questions That I Had To Do On My Own)

On a group project (9 slides and 25 guided questions that I had to do on my own)

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#26

He’s Not Even Pretending At This Point

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So leave his name out when you hand in the project with a print of this conversation.

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#27

C'mon Man

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Bow, I’m a Slytherin
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t know the full story, but this doesn’t sound too bad. They could’ve easily forgot from being nervous or something, but on a different note, they might just be lazy.

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#30

Our Project Is Due Tuesday And She Canceled On Our Group Meeting 1 Hour Before.

Our project is due Tuesday and she canceled on our group meeting 1 hour before

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#31

We Had Two Weeks To Do This Lab Report With In-Class Reminders And Everyone Else Forgot. Or “Forgot”

We had two weeks to do this lab report with in-class reminders and everyone else forgot. Or “forgot”

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#32

Gave This Dude Until 25 Minutes Before Class To Participate, Then Shut Him Out Of The Presentation

Gave this dude until 25 minutes before class to participate, then shut him out of the presentation

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#33

Jesus Christ I Hate These People

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Monday
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're going to plagiarize, don't do it from the first page of google...

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#34

This Guy Barely Contributed And Was Willing To Ruin Our Grade Because He "Got Nervous" About Presenting

"This was a couple years ago, but the professor had said if your whole group didn't show up on presentation day, everyone in the group would lose 25 points. Ended up running out of time before we had to present so luckily we got to do it another day, but group member didn't know that and would've cost us our grades."

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#35

Thanks For Letting Me Know! Good Thing The Project Isn’t Due Tomorrow And I Already Did Your Work!

Thanks for letting me know! Good thing the project isn’t due tomorrow and I already did your work!

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#36

I Fixed Some Inconsistent Formatting And Errors But Alright

I fixed some inconsistent formatting and errors but alright

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#37

Has Not Been Here A Single Day Of The Project Even Though He Lives Across The Road From Campus In A Ludicrously Expensive Downtown Apt. B/C His Parent Pay All His Rent/Bills/School While He Doesn’t Even Work... We All Work And Commute And I Walk 20 Mins From My Parking Spot Every Day

Has not been here a single day of the project even though he lives across the road from campus in a ludicrously expensive downtown apt. B/c his parent pay all his rent/bills/school while he doesn’t even work... We all work and commute and I walk 20 mins from my parking spot every day

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#38

Group Member Say She Doesn't Need To Include Citations In Her Section, Because My Section Has So Many That No One Will Notice

Group member says she doesn't need to include citations in her section, because my section has so many that no one will notice

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