I must have missed something

[matt819]

What's with all the targeting references?

[think]

1. Here's the thread:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027360502

[yardwork]

2. There's no evidence that anybody is being targeted.

Mob hysteria has taken over GD. One or two people shout that they are being oppressed and suddenly there's a mob ready to drown the witch. Anybody asking for evidence is shouted down and accused too.

Pathetic behavior. I thought better of many DUers.

[Buzz Clik]

3. So?

If there was evidence, we wouldn't be paranoid, we'd be justifiably terrified. And where's the fun in that?

[polly7]

29. There absolutely fucking is.

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I have the screenshots to prove it. Not nice to call someone who's been subjected to stalky, disgusting, creepy, ugly, nasty - FILTH a liar.

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Many of us have more - equally as vile and sick.

[magical thyme]

4. here's the thread that started it, w/screen captures showing discussion

of deliberately provoking Cali to keep her off DU. She was flagged for review yesterday, just 2 or 3 days after returning. Note the statements:

"But second, more importantly, I'm hoping to prod her into her fifth hide.

She's on forced vacation for the next 9 days.

I hadn't noticed that. Someone beat me to the punch. One more when she returns and she's out until November.

Can you help make it happen?

Well she's benched again with her 5th hide. At least for a little while.



http://www.democraticunderground.com/10027359403

[yardwork]

6. Any screen shots of Omaha Steve being targeted?

That's what the witch hunt thread is all about. Lots of heat, no light.

[magical thyme]

8. I don't have any. I'm not sure what OS has seen.

Personally, I thought he was possibly being tongue in cheek, but can't say for sure either way.

I do know that my thread -- with its evidence -- is what started the entire series on targeting. from Cali through Trumad's request.

[yardwork]

11. I've asked Steve to back up his claim, and he hasn't replied.

Omaha Steve started an OP stating that he has "been targeted for termination" and provided no additional information.

The hysteria in that thread is one of the most shameful things I've ever seen on DU.

[magical thyme]

15. I don't track OS's comings and goings. Enough trouble staying on top of myself

"The hysteria in that thread is one of the most shameful things I've ever seen on DU."

I've seen far, far worse on DU.

[polly7]

30. Yes, I have the original vile shot. nt.

[demmiblue]

5. It started at an off-site Hillary Clinton group.

Apparently, people were making claims of targeting cali in order to get hides.

The rest is history.

[matt819]

17. I see that now

Thanks all for the references. I've been here since the early days. Frankly, I don't recall this level of intra-Democratic warfare previously, but the crap going on now does seem more extreme. Speculating on the reasons for the hostility is pointless, I suppose.

[demmiblue]

18. The only speculation I have is that some people are addicted to the drama.

It is mostly the same small amount of people year after year after year.

[snooper2]

7. has something to do with wabbits

[FSogol]

9. Help, help, I'm being repressed!

[Rex]

10. Target is having a fire sale!

[FSogol]

12. Well, witches (and candy corn) are 75% off right now....

[Rex]

14. Oh noes! Don't say nothing about candy corn!

Evidently we have some candy cornistas here! How can you hate a sugary wax that looks like a warning cone...I ask you? Yumm!

[FSogol]

16. Cue the "high frutose corn syrup" haters....

[Rex]

19. LOL! So many issue wars over the years!

That one is almost worth looking for in the archive and posting! I forget which side I was on, but do remember having a heated argument with someone that posted here as HFCS! No lie! Ahhh...good times the old days.

[FSogol]

21. I'm guessing people lost limbs in the HFCS wars.

My favorite is the sanctimonious "cutting the cable cord" warriors that pipe up whenever someone mentions tv.

[Rex]

24. I use to do that, then realized it is just a shade away from being the same as

a vegan scolding others about eating flesh. IE really nobody cares and everyone wishes the person would just shut up with the righteousness.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

20. "Oh my God! We're having a fire.....Sale!"

"Oh the burning! It burns me!"

[Rex]

22. That one is going to cost you.

[Tommy_Carcetti]

23. I just blue myself. nt

[Rex]

25. Tea hurts

coming out the nose, thanks I need that to wake up - far to early to punch out. Is it 5 yet?

[Tommy_Carcetti]

26. Would you like a banger in the mouth?

[Rex]

27. Cross teaches that sex ed can be all warm and fuzzy and a little bit sleazy. *Parental Advisory*

Okay very sleazy...

[Tommy_Carcetti]

28. LOL nt.

[Tipperary]

13. People claiming that others are trying to get them kicked off the du.

I truly do not understand. If you do not make uncivil posts, then you will not have your posts hidden.

If your posts are not hidden, then you will not be kicked off the board.

I truly find it fascinating how much people care about what happens on a message board.