just to reinforce @Hawkesrah - this isn't a black/white thing.
I appreciate your concern & input though, thanks.
Being fairly worldly & extensively socialised - I can spot a 'gang' .
This was not an organised gang as far as your particular experience is concerned.
This was a group of kids. teenagers.
...& once again, on paper I cannot type as fast & as vehemently as I can speak.
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BnV types in lower case - get over it - this by no means affects articulation... love ya.