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208. Of course the owner has an agenda. It's written up succinctly in the Mission Statement. So what?

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Sep 2013

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We are making some changes to the moderating/jury system. (THIS IS IMPORTANT.) [View all] Skinner Sep 2013 OP

thanks for all your hard work Voice for Peace Sep 2013 #1

+1 Scuba Sep 2013 #100

+1 Plucketeer Sep 2013 #268

+1 Duval Sep 2013 #390

Looks like the best addition to DU3 since it's creation. Rex Sep 2013 #2

Thanks for these changes. They look like they'll help a lot... CaliforniaPeggy Sep 2013 #3

Great. More rules. Dawgs Sep 2013 #4

What "rules?" This is community moderation--it's a good thing. MADem Sep 2013 #191

Thanks for the info! Brigid Sep 2013 #5

This looks great, but... cynatnite Sep 2013 #6

No shit. Dawgs Sep 2013 #13

5 in 90 days -- that seems generous to me! karynnj Sep 2013 #72

Particularly in post-Meta DU, that seems REALLY generous. stevenleser Sep 2013 #91

Or you've been singled out for bullying. Just sayin. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #154

If you're "singled out" by five randomly-selected juries the problem's probably in the mirror. (nt) Posteritatis Sep 2013 #186

So it's the victim's fault? It isnt the juries that send the alerts. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #197

If that many juries agree? Then of course it's the "victim's" fault. (nt) Posteritatis Sep 2013 #203

I disagree. It's never the fault of a victim of bullying. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #213

I agree. I've only had one hidden and it was the most childish thing to do it. 7962 Sep 2013 #249

I believe most jury decisions are honest and fair. But I have been on the receiving end rhett o rick Sep 2013 #252

Agreed, somewhat. I made the mistake nightscanner59 Sep 2013 #279

I don't have any problem with "leaving" a post when I feel the alert is bogus. winter is coming Sep 2013 #205

Yes, but if enough alerts are made on a person, it only takes 5 bogus to shut them up. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #218

Really? Grateful for Hope Sep 2013 #226

Of course. I dont approve in ANY case. I just picked an example. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #240

I do understand Grateful for Hope Sep 2013 #243

Good. I am not the best with getting my point across. I may fight with others rhett o rick Sep 2013 #246

I am honored to be a host along with you Grateful for Hope Sep 2013 #257

And I you. rhett o rick Sep 2013 #281

If singled out by say "a special group" and alerted on as a matter of being targeted Dragonfli Sep 2013 #261

I have seen the "Group" single out posters and attack. Many have not reacted rhett o rick Sep 2013 #276

What Clique of DU Bullies On the Road Oct 2013 #396

How many alerts do you think Manny or Pro get in a 90 day period? nm rhett o rick Oct 2013 #397

So You are Saying That Even Though Any Individual Jury is Random, On the Road Oct 2013 #398

or you are saying something wildly unpopular here, and only here pasto76 Sep 2013 #266

This has been the case with me. That's why I had left. But these new rules convinced me BlueCaliDem Oct 2013 #395

He is saying that you only get hidden if you are guilty. Those that get hidden deserve it. rhett o rick Oct 2013 #399

Absolutely. There are a few things that are certain to get a post banned BlueStreak Sep 2013 #256

I got one (my first ever) and it shocked me. I've been walking (posting) on coals since. tofuandbeer Sep 2013 #278

I am sure my reaction would be as you describe karynnj Sep 2013 #311

I just went and looked at my transparency page, because, well, hit the right nerve tavalon Sep 2013 #326

I shouldn't have been too surprised... tofuandbeer Sep 2013 #347

My issue here is.. PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #348

I've never had one AgingAmerican Sep 2013 #298

Sounds good. SheilaT Sep 2013 #7

This sounds very reasonable. reflection Sep 2013 #8

Me too. I don't think this is what is meant (at least I hope not. I like serving on the juries!) anneboleyn Sep 2013 #117

I believe it tavalon Sep 2013 #327

I have complete faith that you are doing what you think is best for the site. Laelth Sep 2013 #9

i like the 5 deleted posts rule. La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2013 #10

Looks good. grantcart Sep 2013 #11

Thank you ! n/t SoCalDem Sep 2013 #12

let me make sure I am clear.... irisblue Sep 2013 #14

A review does not mean that anything is wrong. Curmudgeoness Sep 2013 #229

I just noticed the missing TOS box, just before your announcement. MineralMan Sep 2013 #15

Fair approach...thanks. n/t Jefferson23 Sep 2013 #16

Fantastic changes! I think these will go a long way morningfog Sep 2013 #17

Well done, Skinner. Aristus Sep 2013 #18

How is this possible? I agree with everything! stevenleser Sep 2013 #19

+1 SunSeeker Sep 2013 #26

That, coupled with every alert going to admin should head off bad-faith alerters. nt msanthrope Sep 2013 #38

Maybe, maybe not. Myrina Sep 2013 #41

There is always appeal to the admins. I think if someone gets their posting privls suspended and stevenleser Sep 2013 #52

While they didn't say that, tavalon Sep 2013 #328

I don't think it's based on alerts, just hidden posts... Wounded Bear Sep 2013 #68

Collusion of the jurists is easy Pab Sungenis Sep 2013 #121

That seems like a lot of effort cyberswede Sep 2013 #157

No. Agschmid Sep 2013 #169

I was just going to write almost word for word what you said. tavalon Sep 2013 #330

The admins would see a pattern, I think. They might be able to get away with it once. nt MADem Sep 2013 #254

10 friends compared to how many are surfing DU at a given time? Grateful for Hope Sep 2013 #394

Occasionally you get bad jury decisions. If enough alerts are thrown against the DU wall rhett o rick Sep 2013 #247

Well, that's also assuming pipi_k Sep 2013 #106

Alerts don't cause suspension of posting privileges. tblue37 Sep 2013 #235

I don't think the admins are dull of comprehension.... MADem Sep 2013 #244

I've only met two of them and the other is the actual programmer, so, tavalon Sep 2013 #333

Heh heh....I cannot take credit. MADem Sep 2013 #337

It's great and it's very old fashioned but I think that's why I like it. tavalon Sep 2013 #344

Only if juries consistently hide personal attacks Gormy Cuss Sep 2013 #94

True. I wish personal attacks were hidden more often. It's a real simple idea. Don't attack DUers... stevenleser Sep 2013 #101

Funny, there was a thread that turned into a Nance Greggs bashing committee tavalon Sep 2013 #334

Generally, personal attacks on "Gungeoneers" are a free pass. Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #171

Or a dedicated cabal of alert-bombers Pab Sungenis Sep 2013 #119

Good idea. nt Mojorabbit Sep 2013 #141

I agree. Alerters should pay a price for malicious alerts or alerts for non-aler table issues. bluestate10 Sep 2013 #176

+This. dkf Sep 2013 #269

I had the same "problem" - I *love* it. IdaBriggs Sep 2013 #123

Ta. dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #20

Should make Mirt more interesting for us. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #21

Tell Otto goodbye for me. uppityperson Sep 2013 #42

I love OTTO! I hope this means he is not leaving us because he is needed for you know who. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #45

Ah, so only the 6-0? That is good. uppityperson Sep 2013 #53

From what I am reading now in Mirt OTTo is not going anywhere. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #57

That is good. uppityperson Sep 2013 #71

Yes a new hobby indeed. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #79

+1, I agree uppityperson Sep 2013 #90

I don't think there's anything in the OP that changes Otto's relationship with MIRT Lasher Sep 2013 #180

The only thing that changes is we have to manually ban people who just sign up and get a hidden hrmjustin Sep 2013 #181

OK I think I know what you mean. Lasher Sep 2013 #187

There is a thread in Mirt about it. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #189

Thanks. Lasher Sep 2013 #192

We're going to continue getting noobs' hidden posts Turborama Sep 2013 #80

Thanks. My curiosity is a cats sometimes uppityperson Sep 2013 #89

No probs! Turborama Sep 2013 #362

Looks good. rrneck Sep 2013 #22

Constructive tweaks...thanks Skinner! Old and In the Way Sep 2013 #23

For each 6-0 against you, you lose privileges for a day stevenleser Sep 2013 #29

It's alerting privileges. It's happened to me. winter is coming Sep 2013 #211

People are already penalized for alerting and being shot down 6-0. Nye Bevan Sep 2013 #31

That sounds reasonable. Old and In the Way Sep 2013 #56

I agree. A group of Alerters abuse the jury system... HooptieWagon Sep 2013 #108

Yes. I have definitely noticed this while serving on juries. Some use it to "shame" anneboleyn Sep 2013 #124

But some of the alerts are spam - truedelphi Sep 2013 #164

Spam alerts are the quickest ones to jury, IMO. I don't mind getting those. winter is coming Sep 2013 #214

Thank you very much for the needed "code" - truedelphi Sep 2013 #353

Excellent! and a question... hootinholler Sep 2013 #24

works for me . . . n/t annabanana Sep 2013 #25

Awesome! LostOne4Ever Sep 2013 #27

Much needed changes...especially addressing the small group that "hidden posts" does not influence.. hlthe2b Sep 2013 #28

I can think of two people in particular who are going to stevenleser Sep 2013 #34

Yeah, there are a few with hidden posts on the upper teens! morningfog Sep 2013 #44

Skinner, EarlG, Elad... LadyHawkAZ Sep 2013 #30

Of course this will not stop anyone who votes to hide on the basis of them not liking someone. L0oniX Sep 2013 #32

I agree PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #286

I think that comes down to the integrity of the juror. brer cat Sep 2013 #310

Thanks for the action on abusive jurors. Appreciate it. (nt) Paladin Sep 2013 #33

Nice post... CJCRANE Sep 2013 #35

... Cleita Sep 2013 #36

Brilliant! The disruptors will finally fear having posts hidden LittleBlue Sep 2013 #37

Thanks for the update. n/t peace13 Sep 2013 #39

Censorship reflects... Phillyindy Sep 2013 #40

Yes and boorish behavior reflects on the individuals lack of respect for others. bluesbassman Sep 2013 #50

This message was self-deleted by its author LanternWaste Sep 2013 #58

No, it reflects a realization that some people are the posting equivalent of Ted Bundy stevenleser Sep 2013 #62

To be clear... Phillyindy Sep 2013 #81

Just wanted to say... pipi_k Sep 2013 #125

Agreed... Phillyindy Sep 2013 #151

LOL. "The owner has an agenda." You make it sound like a bad thing! Hekate Sep 2013 #196

Strange... Phillyindy Sep 2013 #313

Saying they do well means they run the site well. Any comparisons to Beck are despicable. Hekate Sep 2013 #358

Lol, please... Phillyindy Sep 2013 #371

Meh. The door goes both ways. Hekate Sep 2013 #373

Ah, the old love it or leave it cop out. Phillyindy Sep 2013 #374

I think Hekate meant that both "sides" get hidden posts... cyberswede Sep 2013 #376

That would be false. Phillyindy Sep 2013 #380

Of course the owner has an agenda. It's written up succinctly in the Mission Statement. So what? cbayer Sep 2013 #208

So maybe you should just reread my comment Phillyindy Sep 2013 #314

You can read the Site Owners' TOP SECRET AGENDA right here!!! MADem Sep 2013 #248

Congrats. Phillyindy Sep 2013 #315

Just sayin'... AngryOldDem Sep 2013 #303

Agreed... Phillyindy Sep 2013 #316

Skinner Grateful for Hope Sep 2013 #43

Fuck that I'm alerting this! Guy Whitey Corngood Sep 2013 #46

Damn,...beat me to it. Spitfire of ATJ Sep 2013 #259

I am expecting to have even more posts alerted nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #47

More posts alerted View profile in an attempt to get *their enemies* hidden ! Kolesar Sep 2013 #92

Waiting on the world to change, huh? tavalon Sep 2013 #335

Nope, just being realistic nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #359

Abusive while performing jury service CountAllVotes Sep 2013 #48

I wish they did something about the bullies nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #64

This person is now on my ignore list CountAllVotes Sep 2013 #82

Hugs nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #85

After your dad died! CountAllVotes Sep 2013 #96

She did not bully nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #113

Oh I see CountAllVotes Sep 2013 #148

Same here nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #162

Hi nadinbrzinsski blue14u Sep 2013 #242

Hi, welcome to DU nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #263

Thank you.. blue14u Sep 2013 #264

I intend to nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #265

This is why pipi_k Sep 2013 #389

And trust me, I try nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #393

.... hlthe2b Sep 2013 #93

How do you know who it was? cui bono Sep 2013 #199

The style of the writing CountAllVotes Sep 2013 #234

I had the same experience with a juror. dgibby Sep 2013 #159

Considering a lot of jury comments would get nuked in the forums, I agree. (nt) Posteritatis Sep 2013 #188

I have seen a few of these posted ---they are disgusting warrant46 Sep 2013 #346

This *exact* thing has happened to me and the bullying is bullshit. LaydeeBug Sep 2013 #386

Thank You !!! - K & R !!! WillyT Sep 2013 #49

I think being unable to post after 5 hides is a great idea. LanternWaste Sep 2013 #51

These enhancements sound terrific, but what's the policy on twerking? Orrex Sep 2013 #54

Good question! Let's see if this gets hidden... stevenleser Sep 2013 #69

Locking. Dr. Strange Oct 2013 #405

Great incentive libodem Sep 2013 #55

Oh, my, I've been here 10 years and I never noticed that tavalon Sep 2013 #336

Excellent changes! Puzzledtraveller Sep 2013 #59

SIG Ellipsis Sep 2013 #60

Nice updates to already innovative forum software. Thanks..nt Jesus Malverde Sep 2013 #61

Thanks for all you do! I love this place. hunter Sep 2013 #63

Perhaps you could consider doing what I do tavalon Sep 2013 #338

These Do Look Like Improvements, Sir The Magistrate Sep 2013 #65

Thanks Skinner Phlem Sep 2013 #66

Thank you... CherokeeDem Sep 2013 #67

Sounds good. nt Vanje Sep 2013 #70

Does the grace period effect rude juror comments? Ian David Sep 2013 #73

If you are keeping people from posting after 5 x's you should also monitor for excessive alerts. dkf Sep 2013 #74

Bans should be for 6/6 jury results. The haters are shotgunning their alerts and hoping for a jury Kolesar Sep 2013 #83

^^^ This. Monitor for excessive and vendetta alerts by concerted groups. Squinch Sep 2013 #112

Some on here just try to see how many posts they can get deleted. It's like B Calm Dec 2013 #407

My favorite part... Wait Wut Sep 2013 #75

Yes, that may also make some people think when their hostility is exposed in comments. freshwest Sep 2013 #184

Agree wholeheartedly. n/t cui bono Sep 2013 #202

Best thing you'v done since nuking META! Thanks for making this a better place Rowdyboy Sep 2013 #76

Everything here seems like a good idea. madaboutharry Sep 2013 #77

Excellent changes! FourScore Sep 2013 #78

What percentage of hidden posts actually get a 6-0 or even a 0-6 vote? Ian David Sep 2013 #84

And so the jurists on DU are just like people picked off the street for live jury duty tavalon Sep 2013 #340

I'm wondering if not enough material is going to be sent to MIRT, but over-all, I like these changes Ian David Sep 2013 #86

Oh well. What the heck? I applaud this move even though it means I'll have to tone it down. Pretzel_Warrior Sep 2013 #87

I bet a lot of us 0 hidden posters are quite active. (Check my post count.) tblue37 Sep 2013 #245

Bumping this up JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #88

Correct. With that yellow alert, there can be no excuse for not knowing. RC Sep 2013 #102

But if you don't violate the rules Aerows Sep 2013 #107

Most of the time. RC Sep 2013 #115

"But if you don't violate the rules View profile then the jury is going to support you?" Pab Sungenis Sep 2013 #129

Well, you do have a point about the pro-gay posts Aerows Sep 2013 #134

"Gungeoneers" have to watch their steps, it's a mind field at times. Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #179

with more than 600 jury turns under my belt, I'd agree, "MOST" of the time hlthe2b Sep 2013 #321

This is something I don't understand tavalon Sep 2013 #341

Not a clue, but I do use "latest" page as a starting point... hlthe2b Sep 2013 #342

I wonder how much that goes on though JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #114

Well - since I am at least temporarily without a star - Ms. Toad Sep 2013 #167

I don't even know what a "hidden post" is. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2013 #95

Awwww, all my ruder sockpuppets haz a sad.. denbot Sep 2013 #97

Very good. H2O Man Sep 2013 #98

Good changes and great website ! nt steve2470 Sep 2013 #99

Two years? How time flies! hedgehog Sep 2013 #103

Sounds totally reasonable to me n/t Aerows Sep 2013 #104

Excellent malaise Sep 2013 #105

All very good/reasonable zipplewrath Sep 2013 #109

Sounds good to me. City Lights Sep 2013 #110

Thank you so much for making this an awesome place LiberalLoner Sep 2013 #111

I second that comment. nm rhett o rick Sep 2013 #120

Good work and Thank You. GeorgeGist Sep 2013 #116

given the severity of 5 hides Warren Stupidity Sep 2013 #118

Good idea, either that or there should be some new penalty for frivolous alerts quinnox Sep 2013 #136

You should double the number of entries on the jury blacklist as well. cherokeeprogressive Sep 2013 #122

Thank you for these updates Skinner and Co! Hydra Sep 2013 #126

Huzzah! BumRushDaShow Sep 2013 #127

I like it. Sounds like the small percentage of duers who would brag about their hidden posts quinnox Sep 2013 #128

Q: Is there anyway to prevent the "group gang-ups" that happen sometimes? IdaBriggs Sep 2013 #130

Some juries feel that calling a poster a "ratfucker" is OK. MannyGoldstein Sep 2013 #131

Also, I have seen individuals targeted for attack. Some have survived rhett o rick Sep 2013 #163

If 100 Tories or 100 Larouchies showed up to *disrupt* the Democratic forum with half-truths Kolesar Sep 2013 #172

No matter how 'popular' you might be or how 'popular' you see yourself Grateful for Hope Sep 2013 #178

If it seems harsh... MyNameGoesHere Sep 2013 #132

Looks good to me redstatebluegirl Sep 2013 #133

Looks like positive steps. liberal N proud Sep 2013 #135

These changes sound good to me. HappyMe Sep 2013 #137

Thanks Skinner and DU Team! hibbing Sep 2013 #138

outstanding! yuiyoshida Sep 2013 #139

I am the 86%! Fantastic Anarchist Sep 2013 #140

"The administrators are getting increasingly concerned about the small number of members... RevStPatrick Sep 2013 #142

Thanks all. It's a good improvement. n/t finecraft Sep 2013 #143

I don't have a problem with the 5 post rule, as long as.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody Sep 2013 #144

I'm a "low post" DU veteran.... rppper Sep 2013 #145

It's the low-count posters who post unnecessary rude comments that draw attention. pacalo Sep 2013 #216

"STARTING 90 DAYS FROM TODAY, if you have five hidden posts on your account you will be unable..." Taverner Sep 2013 #146

The answer is to not bite dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #149

Sometimes that is not so easy Taverner Sep 2013 #150

They feed on responses. dipsydoodle Sep 2013 #153

On this I concur dipsydoodle. To handle ignorance - IGNORE it laserhaas Sep 2013 #228

No they don't nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #231

Nadine, I just took the plunge just now.... defacto7 Sep 2013 #293

Good luck nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #300

Try clever, biting sarcasm, as opposed to a lot of profanity and troll accusations. Nye Bevan Sep 2013 #173

Just keep asking them questions about their position and stay on topic. cui bono Sep 2013 #204

Buttoned lips is a survival art in the Gungeon. Eleanors38 Sep 2013 #183

I concur. And as much as I adore dipsy, I take some issue with "not bite" laserhaas Sep 2013 #225

Excellent policy changes all around. kestrel91316 Sep 2013 #147

Most excellent. This should improve things considerably. THanks! nolabear Sep 2013 #152

Thanks. K&R n/t myrna minx Sep 2013 #155

The alert system has been broken for awhile, good to see this change DontTreadOnMe Sep 2013 #156

Well Juror #4's response is now going to be the automatic response of the system. n/t whopis01 Sep 2013 #194

Thanks for trying to improve this place...I have a question. zeemike Sep 2013 #158

K&R! And apparently three other members recced this at the exact same time I did. Rhiannon12866 Sep 2013 #160

Thank you guys. You take great care of this wonderful forum. juajen Sep 2013 #161

Good stuff! Stinky The Clown Sep 2013 #165

Good ideas MissDeeds Sep 2013 #166

Excellent Ohio Joe Sep 2013 #168

awesome....and, thank you. hopemountain Sep 2013 #170

Sounds good to me, as long as the 5 posts rule is subject to appeal. DireStrike Sep 2013 #174

Thank you . orpupilofnature57 Sep 2013 #175

Great ideas all the way around. AAO Sep 2013 #177

There may be only a small number of over 5 hiders but Phentex Sep 2013 #182

... Solly Mack Sep 2013 #185

Evolve pscot Sep 2013 #190

Name Change Amnesty OmahaBlueDog Sep 2013 #193

The jury/moderation system here is one of the best ones I've seen... penultimate Sep 2013 #195

Oh, sure, demonize the 1/2 of 1 per cent ! eppur_se_muova Sep 2013 #198

I have, at times, been a dick while on Jury Duty. WilliamPitt Sep 2013 #200

i enjoy serving on the jury mgcgulfcoast Sep 2013 #201

No TOS check box? The Neidermeyer / Marmalard faction of DU won't like that at all. Amerigo Vespucci Sep 2013 #206

Somehow I suspect Pale Blue Dot Sep 2013 #223

Ya think?! hlthe2b Sep 2013 #345

I'm certainly down with these rules Iwillnevergiveup Sep 2013 #207

That all sounds fine with us walkerbait41 Sep 2013 #209

Nice post Hitler. progressoid Sep 2013 #210

Appreciate the wonderful good faith attention to detail. laserhaas Sep 2013 #212

Thanks for striving to make this forum a better place. emulatorloo Sep 2013 #215

I think these are all good changes. Pale Blue Dot Sep 2013 #217

Good changes - thank you. David__77 Sep 2013 #219

I've served on several juries where the post was reported due to disagreeing with it Trekologer Sep 2013 #220

Sounds like an improvement TexasProgresive Sep 2013 #221

K&R. pacalo Sep 2013 #222

Fine. westerebus Sep 2013 #224

Thank you Duckhunter935 Sep 2013 #227

I like it. To keep it positive Robb Sep 2013 #230

Seems reasonable and sensible, keep up the good work! DrewFlorida Sep 2013 #232

Glad to see this happening !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Sep 2013 #233

K & R Patriot 76 Sep 2013 #236

Miss DU2 with a passion PatrynXX Sep 2013 #237

HIDE MY POST RIGHT NOW!!! Common Sense Party Sep 2013 #238

Duzy tavalon Sep 2013 #343

Yep. I ca't remember the name...Walt something? Common Sense Party Sep 2013 #351

Walt Starr.... hlthe2b Sep 2013 #357

Yes. Common Sense Party Sep 2013 #383

it would be great if all websites were as well done as DU. BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2013 #239

5 hidden posts? so if everybody loves me, I'm safe? Baclava Sep 2013 #241

I suggest that if 5 hides causes you to lose posting privileges, you still should be rhett o rick Sep 2013 #250

Well it proves one thing! Cryptoad Sep 2013 #251

Alerting. Zorra Sep 2013 #253

THANK YOU!!!! Marrah_G Sep 2013 #255

I'm really impressed. Daemonaquila Sep 2013 #258

Kudos. Looks like sensible stuff to me. n/t D23MIURG23 Sep 2013 #260

Thank you Skinner blue14u Sep 2013 #262

Thanks Skinner, and the rest of the admins RoccoR5955 Sep 2013 #267

All this sounds reasonable, and I can live with it. NBachers Sep 2013 #270

I promise no more Skinner Box jokes .... no pizzas for me Botany Sep 2013 #271

I generally think these rules are very reasonable, I do caution on one thing however Bjorn Against Sep 2013 #272

This sounds like a move in the right direction... MrMickeysMom Sep 2013 #273

Thank you! Bobbie Jo Sep 2013 #274

How's about letting a jury member alert on an alert? dkf Sep 2013 #275

You can alert on jury results. Look at the bottom of the reslts and you will see the alert button. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #277

Thanks but I'm more concerned about abusive alerters. dkf Sep 2013 #282

Well I am on Mirt and a host of several rooms and I can tell you things have gone downhill very hrmjustin Sep 2013 #283

Thanks. I bet they've already discussed this. dkf Sep 2013 #284

Mirt was alerted the same time the rest of DU was about this What I am saying is if you see hrmjustin Sep 2013 #285

Sounds like censorship to me. pam4water Sep 2013 #280

You can start an anything goes discussion forum really easily. And I will bet it will be a hit stevenleser Sep 2013 #332

Just realized 90 days from now is Christmas. hrmjustin Sep 2013 #287

Instead of 5 in 90 days, why not a % threshold? PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #288

It's really not that difficult to not get a post hidden Marrah_G Sep 2013 #289

several of my hidden posts PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #292

Perhaps in time you will figure out not to take the bait Marrah_G Sep 2013 #295

The burden is placed on the wrong people then. PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #296

That ain't gonna change here nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #301

I hate to have to have an ignore list. PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #306

Yeah, buy a few will goad you nadinbrzezinski Sep 2013 #307

Sometimes stepping away from the computer and denying those people what they want tavalon Sep 2013 #325

"Obamabots' love of GWB's warmongering" is "not worthy of being hidden"? Nye Bevan Sep 2013 #331

Not worthy of being hidden. PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #349

Agreed Bobbie Jo Sep 2013 #364

You seem to have left one out pintobean Sep 2013 #370

Because, that one did deserve to be hidden PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #372

Keep up the good work. /nt pintobean Sep 2013 #378

I've had 1 post hidden so far and I went out of my way to get that. Kaleva Sep 2013 #368

Good on you -- this should help. Can we look forward to a few more as Primary season approaches? Hekate Sep 2013 #290

I am not looking forward to the primaries Marrah_G Sep 2013 #297

There was a special, GD forum for primaries. Vanje Sep 2013 #377

I agree 100% cyberswede Sep 2013 #382

Great ideas and I hope there are improvements defacto7 Sep 2013 #291

Thanks for addressing juror rudeness. spooky3 Sep 2013 #294

Thanks for the update... Deuce Sep 2013 #299

Yeah, hi! Ghost Dog Sep 2013 #302

Just this: AngryOldDem Sep 2013 #304

Love this! Thank you, Skinner! oxymoron Sep 2013 #305

While I applaud any efforts to improve this website, there are other issues that should be addressed Sheldon Cooper Sep 2013 #308

^^This is a clear example of "targeting a poster and a group^^ hlthe2b Sep 2013 #319

Sounds Like A Good Plan distantearlywarning Sep 2013 #309

Bullying by jurors ideologically aligned with bullies who attack without consequences carolinayellowdog Sep 2013 #312

^ THIS Phillyindy Sep 2013 #317

Good. I think this is going to work. Autumn Sep 2013 #318

Excellent tweaks! ColesCountyDem Sep 2013 #320

On another note.... Bobbie Jo Sep 2013 #322

! Turborama Sep 2013 #363

! Bobbie Jo Sep 2013 #366

Yes indeedy! Turborama Sep 2013 #369

Thank You! Yuugal Sep 2013 #323

Now, I get why DU was running so slow yesterday tavalon Sep 2013 #324

thanks Skinner lunatica Sep 2013 #329

Can I alert on this thread Hutzpa Sep 2013 #339

But I like Trumad! CreekDog Sep 2013 #350

Absence makes the heart grow fonder. winter is coming Sep 2013 #352

i like cjeekdgg Capt. Obvious Sep 2013 #367

this seems like a reasonable thing to do. samsingh Sep 2013 #354

What is considered abusive language in jury comments? Kingofalldems Sep 2013 #355

Thanks for the transparency Politicub Sep 2013 #356

And the failed experiment continues. name not needed Sep 2013 #360

The best way to handle the "alert trolls" Nye Bevan Sep 2013 #379

Thank you IrishAyes Sep 2013 #361

Excellent Administrators bobGandolf Sep 2013 #365

***** possible bug ********* NMDemDist2 Sep 2013 #375

All very good ideas! Chemisse Sep 2013 #381

hi guy... Divine Discontent Sep 2013 #384

How about building a court of appeals into the process? 47of74 Sep 2013 #385

Great changes. redgreenandblue Sep 2013 #387

I am amazed that DU is still online with all the attacks it's had over the years nolabels Sep 2013 #388

Thank you, JimboBillyBubbaBob Sep 2013 #391

It's hard to believe DU3 is 2 years old. Thanks for the had work. santamargarita Sep 2013 #392

Well done, Skinner! fascisthunter Oct 2013 #400

I like it lovuian Oct 2013 #401

So it's going back to moderating? wakemeupwhenitsover Oct 2013 #402

Excellent. Excellent. Excellent. David Zephyr Oct 2013 #403

I just had a 6-0 hide lead to a troll ban Capt. Obvious Oct 2013 #404

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