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In reply to the discussion: Good LORD, they're out in force. [View all]DrDan
(20,411 posts)108. same DUer blocked me for a "multi-dimensional chess game" post - it was about a
1-line long post.
It's quite a sensitive bunch that hangs out there.
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I'll only do it when it's absolutely blatant and useless to any conversation. Which of course is not
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#2
Thanks; I know it means I'm doing something right, but this is what I'd expect from a RW
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#5
That's what's upset them; I was hidden in a Probama thread for stating facts regarding
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#8
:) I've never posted there although it's SOOOOO tempting. It's unbelievable.
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#62
In the BOG, a person can be blocked if they say something positive about a position taken by Obama -
AnotherMcIntosh
Aug 2013
#162
I remember that guy, the 2008 Obama for whom I voted. Wonder what happened to him. ;) n/t
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#170
Thanks. These are facts; we shouldn't even be arguing them, much less shouting them down
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#9
Actually, having presented such an inappropriate explanation, Juror #5 should be banned from ever be
emsimon33
Aug 2013
#86
I am sorry this happened, FWWM. Place has definitely changed in the last 10 years,
Mnemosyne
Aug 2013
#17
Sorry to hear it. I can't believe we'd have such trouble in an "underground" forum. n/t
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#19
not democratic, not rational, not logical--just pure nonsense. will be fun to see if juror 5
niyad
Aug 2013
#28
No, not democratic, and I among others have noticed that DUers, over the years, have
Nay
Aug 2013
#59
I bet a majority of Obama voters in 08 thought the 1% wouldn't be the winners when he won
DJ13
Aug 2013
#52
At first they're honest and learn it's a mistake, then use cannier methods. :(
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#117
There must be a very fine line between free speech and censorship or something;
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#118
Great observations and I agree. People cling to known structure in both political parties
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#120
Definitely agreed. It's an idea very worthy of consideration since Meta passed. n/t
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#121
Pathetic, rude and mean. I'd pull their juror eligibility. I like the DU member Fire Walk With Me.
NYC_SKP
Aug 2013
#97
They added Unrec, they killed Meta, they've polluted the Jury system...
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#126
Thank you very much. My skin is not incredibly thick and I doubt I'd like myself much if it were.
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#127
As there are trolls here from RW message boards, certainly there are those here simply to
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#128
More evidence that the jury system is fucked up. The irony of jurer 5. Jurer 5 should be alerted on
L0oniX
Aug 2013
#51
Jury transaparency. Remove the anonymous Jurer 1-6 , use DU member names and watch what happens.
L0oniX
Aug 2013
#113
I can see the fanatics adding to their list of enemies with that, for later pile ons.
RC
Aug 2013
#114
I agree that things are unDemocratic and that if user names were included, it would be different.
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#130
Thank you for the support and your work towards maintaining the presence of all voices
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#131
Perhaps :) There is a definite, orchestrated attempt to "weed out" the voices of which they do not
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#132
Yes, the name-calling does get to some people. I wouldn't even bother alerting on it, though...
truth2power
Aug 2013
#155
I'm really hoping you're wrong about Skinner and his plans for the forum. I hope that it is terribly
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#133
Which is decided unDemocratic, innit. :( Thanks for your work limpyhobbler. n/t
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#134
Thanks snappyturtle. It's not easy on the personal level. But as you so well describe, it's required
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#135
I've had the same thing happen. I stated FACTS and the haters couldn't take it.
LaydeeBug
Aug 2013
#67
Thanks. You'd hope that on a left-wing board or group or political party, there wouldn't BE
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#136
You are most certainly welcome. Haters are gonna hate, honey, it's what they *do*
LaydeeBug
Aug 2013
#168
I have to agree with you. From what you post I'd have to say you were hit by lightening twice.
marble falls
Aug 2013
#68
Then this OP was alerted upon (yeah, by a member of this group, sure). :(
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#137
There is a technique called "dictionary flaming" where a posted presents many points
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#139
That's not an appropriate message whether you are a Koch propagandist or not
Renew Deal
Aug 2013
#73
Interesting, thank you :) I've never "fit in" and doubt I ever will so I'll suppose that it's to be
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#140
Thank you. Here's hoping sanity prevails and inconvenient truths "are allowed". n/t
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#141
Al Gore with his Inconvenient Truth was shunned...why "they" do this is beyond me.
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#143
Name calling and not being willing to at least listen to the other side never help
emsimon33
Aug 2013
#179
Thanks. I agree that bullying and targeting are NOT liberal/democratic values. n/t
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#144
Thank you! Meta became its own circle of hell after a while, with Purity Control perched therein
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#123
Drunken Irishman makes it clear he has no compassion for the homeless or "mentally weak"
bananas
Aug 2013
#107
It sucks for someone to use their Jury powers that way: i.e. to be abusive, hateful, name calling
99th_Monkey
Aug 2013
#104
They are apparently picking at me using something I dislike- name-calling, personal attacks, etc.
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#145
Thank you. It's important because it's plainly obvious some wish certain truths not be told.
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#146
I believe it's a planned set of personal attacks, all very similar in being dismissive, name-calling
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#147
It looks to me like a coordinated effort. After Meta was closed down because the bullies
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#125
"If the future of America is given to them, watch it go over Niagara Falls..." ~Dead Kennedys
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#184
I've set up some chairs and a reading lamp and air conditioning and even a snack bar
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#181
Isn't it against the DU bylaws to insult other DU members? I count approximately 5 insults in that
Lint Head
Aug 2013
#176
Yesterday I was specifically, personally insulted by at least five different DUers.
Fire Walk With Me
Aug 2013
#177
I hope you alerted on the jury results - that would take it to straight to the Admins.
scarletwoman
Aug 2013
#193
Some how I knew you would be celebrating. No place for those that dont agree. nm
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#203
Go ahead and ridicule and mock. And as far as him being anti-semitic, I dont
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#211
You do know he was PPR'd. For being anti-semitic of all things. How ironic. nm
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#206
Beware, "They are out in force". They are looking to purify DU. Smite those that speak out. nm
rhett o rick
Aug 2013
#212