Yes students talk among themselves about what they like and don't like about their teachers, and most teachers are aware that disgruntled students will complain to others. That is very different from advocating a student confront her teacher with the statement
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"I will be sure to spread the word that you are not in charge of this classroom."
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That is a direct threat to damage a teacher's reputation if the teacher does not agree to a demand, however reasonable the demand may be. The definition of blackmail is "anything extorted by means of threats of exposure or danger." Not such a ridiculous leap at all.