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Skinner

(63,645 posts)
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 11:57 AM Nov 2016

Don't get blocked out of DU on election night (or after)

This discussion thread was locked by Skinner (a host of the Announcements group).

You may remember that we upgraded the Democratic Underground web servers back in December 2015. The purpose of that upgrade was so the site would be able to handle heavy traffic we expected for the 2016 presidential election season. Now that the election is almost over, we can see that the upgrade has been a success. Through a hard-fought primary season and a crazy general election season marked by huge spikes in traffic, the server has held strong and we have not experienced any downtime -- or any slowdown at all.

But election night is something else entirely. In the past we have experienced traffic spikes on election night that are well beyond anything we experience on any other days. Which is to say: We have done everything within reason to prepare, but we just don't have any way of knowing for sure whether it will be enough to handle the traffic. Because we have never before experienced election night on our new servers.


Don't get blocked out of DU on election night

If it turns out that we are unable to adequately handle the traffic on election night, we will do what we have in the past: We will systematically remove site functions in order to limit the strain on the servers. In the worst-case scenario we might have to completely restrict site access to registered members who are currently Star Members -- people who are not Star Members would not even be able to view the site.

If you want to ensure that you are able to access DU on election night, you can purchase a Star Membership. DU Star Memberships are "Pay-what-you-want" -- there is no minimum or maximum. Plus you will be able to access our website ad-free for a full year. Just click here:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/star

If you are currently a Star Member, you can check the status of your membership by clicking the "My Account" link at the top of any page. Then click the tab that says "Star Membership."


Ensure your continued access to DU after the election is over

In case it hasn't been completely obvious to everyone here, I would like to make clear that since the extremely divisive Democratic Primary ended in June, the DU Administrators have been committed to making sure that Democratic Underground is a friendly community where politically liberal people can support Democrats. That commitment will continue after the election season is over. My greatest regret is that over the last eight years I allowed Democratic Underground to become a haven for people who treated Barack Obama and their fellow DU members with contempt. I don't intend to make that mistake again.

The price of admission to DU after this election is your vote for Hillary Clinton (or your support for her if you are not eligible to vote in the United States). If you are able to vote, but you can't bring yourself to vote for Hillary, then I'm not particularly interested in listening to your bullshit for the next four-to-eight years. I don't care if you live in the bluest of blue states or the reddest of red states, if you are looking for excuses to vote for Jill Stein or Gary Johnson or god forbid Donald Fucking Trump, then this isn't the place for you. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of other places on the Internet where you can get your Hillary-hate on, and some of them are even filled with former DU members.


So get out there and vote!

I'm looking forward to celebrating with all of you on Tuesday night! Go Hillary and Go Democrats!

Skinner
DU Admin

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Don't get blocked out of DU on election night (or after) (Original Post) Skinner Nov 2016 OP
Sounds good. Hope this site will become a safe haven for pro Democrats going forward. joshcryer Nov 2016 #1
Yes, we need safe havens on the internet dumbcat Nov 2016 #70
I'd prefer to avoid Idiocracy, myself. joshcryer Nov 2016 #86
+1000 MineralMan Nov 2016 #4
I am so glad we won't have to hear about how horrible Hillary is for the next 4 to 8 years gollygee Nov 2016 #6
We have plenty of time to complain about her, after the inauguration. JustABozoOnThisBus Nov 2016 #135
Thank you, Skinner! Maeve Nov 2016 #7
Well said sir! ismnotwasm Nov 2016 #8
That big yellow bar notifier worried me for a moment. Tarc Nov 2016 #10
Thanks Skinner, I love the DU site, hope it remains as a place where like minded people can meet and Thinkingabout Nov 2016 #11
Thank you! Sunlei Nov 2016 #13
Thatz encouraging. yowzayowzayowza Nov 2016 #14
such music to my ears. mopinko Nov 2016 #38
Definitely worth celebrating! nt JTFrog Nov 2016 #40
That paragraph jumped out at me sprinkled with stars. +10000 Happy Dance Hekate Nov 2016 #51
Thank you, Skinner meow2u3 Nov 2016 #15
already voted. straight democratic for the first time ever rdking647 Nov 2016 #16
This is great... zenabby Nov 2016 #17
Contact your local Democratic Party headquarters, Zenabby. Hortensis Nov 2016 #124
I won't be around tomorrow at all. I work at a polling place. appleannie1 Nov 2016 #18
Those last 2 paragraphs make me very happy. sufrommich Nov 2016 #19
Wow. Getting ready for DEFCON operations. BumRushDaShow Nov 2016 #21
^^^This^^^ sheshe2 Nov 2016 #52
Thank You Skinner I just got my star membership maryellen99 Nov 2016 #22
Thanks Skinner! This will be my fourth Presidential livetohike Nov 2016 #23
This moment in history will not be missed. oasis Nov 2016 #24
I voted! sheshe2 Nov 2016 #25
THANK YOU!!! yardwork Nov 2016 #26
Voted 2 weeks ago here in Washington angrychair Nov 2016 #27
I'm voting for Hillary Clinton. musicblind Nov 2016 #29
i tried to pay with my debit card.. chillfactor Nov 2016 #31
You don't have to set up an account with paypal to process your payment through them. n/t PoliticAverse Nov 2016 #57
Fanfreakintastic! Let's get this done..... 🎉🎉🎉 Laurian Nov 2016 #33
GOTV Go Hillary! treestar Nov 2016 #34
HUGE K&R. nt JTFrog Nov 2016 #36
Whew! That notice should come with a warning. We're all too nervous here... FailureToCommunicate Nov 2016 #39
#ImWithHer. onecaliberal Nov 2016 #42
I like this approach! Cosmocat Nov 2016 #45
K & R femmocrat Nov 2016 #47
I'll live. Iggo Nov 2016 #49
+1 Rex Nov 2016 #114
I donated. Mortos Nov 2016 #50
Thank you Skinner..so eloquently written... asiliveandbreathe Nov 2016 #53
New rules kept me here after I swore, during the heat of the primaries, I was done! Kber Nov 2016 #148
Thanks for the early warning, Skinner! vademocrat Nov 2016 #54
Hugs to Skinner et al. for creating DU and keeping it going. Hekate Nov 2016 #55
Thank you for the safe haven Rorey Nov 2016 #56
Post removed Post removed Nov 2016 #59
I like pie shenmue Nov 2016 #60
Thank you Skinner. Ellen Forradalom Nov 2016 #61
Done, I am finally a star member Freddie Nov 2016 #64
Thank you, Skinner, for this Progressive dog Nov 2016 #65
Thanks. very much. riversedge Nov 2016 #67
Renewed my expired Star membership. Thanks for the reminder Hokie Nov 2016 #68
A-fucking-men. 47of74 Nov 2016 #69
I have abolutely NO IDEA what you're talking about..... A HERETIC I AM Nov 2016 #71
awwwwwww. thanks for the grin!! niyad Nov 2016 #82
I am Canadian but I support Hilary riverbendviewgal Nov 2016 #72
#GOTV4HRC - Let's make it trend! CaptainTruth Nov 2016 #73
Positive Atmosphere! Yonnie3 Nov 2016 #74
Post removed Post removed Nov 2016 #75
There's always room for honest disagreements on policy. Fla Dem Nov 2016 #91
Voted Lithos Nov 2016 #76
Wife and I both voted early in Georgia... seshers Nov 2016 #77
thank you. I will not be on du tomorrow night (will be watching with friends, drinking niyad Nov 2016 #83
I have the bubbly chilling now! Lifelong Protester Nov 2016 #93
This odd little analogy popped into my head - 3catwoman3 Nov 2016 #84
I will never forget election night 2008 MuttLikeMe Nov 2016 #85
Before I donate (again)...will I be allowed to criticize Hillary Clinton? Barack_America Nov 2016 #87
I had the same question Jim Lane Nov 2016 #127
I think I'm "good to go" Lifelong Protester Nov 2016 #89
I'm in.... stevil Nov 2016 #92
Acknowledged lpbk2713 Nov 2016 #94
I am SO glad you made it clear what the price of admission is! cwydro Nov 2016 #95
FUCK Yeah!!!! Right there with ya, Skinner. Stinky The Clown Nov 2016 #96
"If you are able to vote, but you can't bring yourself to vote for Hillary, Lil Missy Nov 2016 #97
I'm happy to sign on HurricaneWarning Nov 2016 #98
Bonus feature of the last two full paragraphs: less Russian malware + bots from the Kremlin's troll geek tragedy Nov 2016 #99
Praise the Lord (meant in the vernacular, not in a religious sense) wryter2000 Nov 2016 #100
Can we still call Republicans , Ass holes? Cryptoad Nov 2016 #103
We both voted for Hillary already marlakay Nov 2016 #104
sigh--no more trolls to play with??? guess I find to find something else on which to sharpen my niyad Nov 2016 #105
I live in the reddest of red states liberalhistorian Nov 2016 #110
Well, that deserves some MUSIC!! MADem Nov 2016 #111
What's your stance on tactical votes for McMullin in Utah? Donald Ian Rankin Nov 2016 #112
I voted early last week so that I could work on election protection tomorrow Gothmog Nov 2016 #113
I'm on board! Nitram Nov 2016 #115
Sounds great Skinner... Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #117
Post removed Post removed Nov 2016 #118
I've already Flatpicker Nov 2016 #119
K&R DesertRat Nov 2016 #120
Oh hell yeah! Bobbie Jo Nov 2016 #121
Three Votes for Hillary in GEORGIA. I'm hoping Latino and Black votes push the State BLUE! cynzke Nov 2016 #122
We are Stronger Together!!! hamsterjill Nov 2016 #123
This message was self-deleted by its author NightWatcher Nov 2016 #125
Post removed Post removed Nov 2016 #126
Post removed Post removed Nov 2016 #129
K&R red dog 1 Nov 2016 #130
Thank you, Skinner. dmr Nov 2016 #132
Checking if i am a star member JusticeForAll Nov 2016 #133
"there are...places on the Internet where you can get your Hillary-hate on" ..or just watch M$M tv! Bill USA Nov 2016 #136
I don't need to renew just yet,which is a good thing since apparently your system doesn't like my... Hekate Nov 2016 #137
Already voted for Hillary by mail. Starry Messenger Nov 2016 #138
Thanks you, Skinner... SidDithers Nov 2016 #139
Would love to donate sabbat hunter Nov 2016 #140
Now that''s what I'm talking about! William769 Nov 2016 #141
I understand the situation but I just can't do it right now liberal N proud Nov 2016 #142
Thank you all - you have no idea how much you are appreciated ! Laura PourMeADrink Nov 2016 #143
Definitely have my vote! We can't vote early but I will be there tomorrow! anneboleyn Nov 2016 #144
Thank you Skinner still_one Nov 2016 #145
I proudly voted for Hillary last week. eom Blanks Nov 2016 #146
Count me in. Thank you Skinner and thanks AmericanActivist Nov 2016 #147
Thanks You Skinner. ELY08 Nov 2016 #153
What about those whose accounts are 'flagged for review' CousinIT Nov 2016 #154
Thank you. The days of ducking my head while admitting I supported Obama or Hillary are over, NBachers Nov 2016 #155
Good to hear. LiberalFighter Nov 2016 #156
Now this sounds like the D.U. I joined samplegirl Nov 2016 #157
Starring... DangerousRhythm Nov 2016 #158
Watashi wa hirarīkurinton ni tōhyō shite imasu. yuiyoshida Nov 2016 #160
I agree with this. When she does something I believe is right, I will agree Feeling the Bern Nov 2016 #161
Star membership renewed Mike Niendorff Nov 2016 #162
If I were a US citizen, I'd vote for Hillary without hesitation Violet_Crumble Nov 2016 #163
I really do remember. raven mad Nov 2016 #164
I am in! Skittles Nov 2016 #169
Great OP Skinner, thanks! nt steve2470 Nov 2016 #170
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joshcryer

(62,265 posts)
1. Sounds good. Hope this site will become a safe haven for pro Democrats going forward.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:00 PM
Nov 2016

I think it's clear the low hanging fruit of yesteryears were in fact not the draw of this site.

dumbcat

(2,120 posts)
70. Yes, we need safe havens on the internet
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:59 PM
Nov 2016

The real world out there is just too intolerable to endure. Who wants to live in that?

joshcryer

(62,265 posts)
86. I'd prefer to avoid Idiocracy, myself.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:25 PM
Nov 2016

MineralMan

(146,192 posts)
4. +1000
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:01 PM
Nov 2016

gollygee

(22,336 posts)
6. I am so glad we won't have to hear about how horrible Hillary is for the next 4 to 8 years
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:02 PM
Nov 2016

I was tired of that during the primary, even though I voted for Bernie. We can't tear each other apart like that. We are stronger together!!

JustABozoOnThisBus

(23,283 posts)
135. We have plenty of time to complain about her, after the inauguration.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 05:09 PM
Nov 2016

I'm sure she's dead wrong on certain issues.

Those issues will vary from one DUer to another.

We've had "discussions" about PBO, or BHO, or however he's abbreviated (which we can't agree on, either). I'll bet nobody will abbreviate Clinton as PHC.

Maeve

(42,224 posts)
7. Thank you, Skinner!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:02 PM
Nov 2016

And EarlG and Elad and all the people of DU who make this a great place to gather!

ismnotwasm

(41,921 posts)
8. Well said sir!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:03 PM
Nov 2016

Tarc

(10,472 posts)
10. That big yellow bar notifier worried me for a moment.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:04 PM
Nov 2016

I had flashbacks to the primary days, when incoming mail was more likely than not an indicator of another blocked post.

It's nice to be back at 100%, serving on juries, etc...

Thinkingabout

(30,058 posts)
11. Thanks Skinner, I love the DU site, hope it remains as a place where like minded people can meet and
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:05 PM
Nov 2016

discuss, I want it to go on for along time.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
13. Thank you!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:07 PM
Nov 2016

yowzayowzayowza

(7,016 posts)
14. Thatz encouraging.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:08 PM
Nov 2016
My greatest regret is that over the last eight years I allowed Democratic Underground to become a haven for people who treated Barack Obama and their fellow DU members with contempt. I don't intend to make that mistake again.

mopinko

(69,806 posts)
38. such music to my ears.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:26 PM
Nov 2016

"criticism from the left" has shown itself to be nothing but hateful bullshit. glad it is going into the du trashbin.
watching this place grow and evolve over the years has been such a pleasure.

here's to the guys-

 

JTFrog

(14,274 posts)
40. Definitely worth celebrating! nt
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:27 PM
Nov 2016

Hekate

(90,189 posts)
51. That paragraph jumped out at me sprinkled with stars. +10000 Happy Dance
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:39 PM
Nov 2016

meow2u3

(24,745 posts)
15. Thank you, Skinner
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:08 PM
Nov 2016

I'm already a star member, so I will have access to DU.

Fortunately, trolls won't.

 

rdking647

(5,113 posts)
16. already voted. straight democratic for the first time ever
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:08 PM
Nov 2016

zenabby

(364 posts)
17. This is great...
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:08 PM
Nov 2016

Also, are there any mobilizing/organizing after elections? I'd like to stay involved in policies and causes after, and I don't know how to do that. I am in California.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
124. Contact your local Democratic Party headquarters, Zenabby.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 03:36 PM
Nov 2016

The 2018 midterm is right around the corner and is very much a continuation of this battle. Factors are stacked for the GOP to regain lost seats and even increase numbers, and both parties are already busy working to come out on top in 2018.

appleannie1

(5,044 posts)
18. I won't be around tomorrow at all. I work at a polling place.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:10 PM
Nov 2016

I have to be there at 6:00AM and don't expect to get out of there until after 10:00PM. So all of you have a great day and lots of fun chatting. I live in a rural, Republican area of Pennsylvania so when I do get home, the first thing on the agenda is a good hot shower just in case some of the crazy is contagious.

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)
19. Those last 2 paragraphs make me very happy.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:11 PM
Nov 2016

See you election night!

BumRushDaShow

(127,310 posts)
21. Wow. Getting ready for DEFCON operations.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:11 PM
Nov 2016

But this part -

The price of admission to DU after this election is your vote for Hillary Clinton (or your support for her if you are not eligible to vote in the United States). If you are able to vote, but you can't bring yourself to vote for Hillary, then I'm not particularly interested in listening to your bullshit for the next four-to-eight years. I don't care if you live in the bluest of blue states or the reddest of red states, if you are looking for excuses to vote for Jill Stein or Gary Johnson or god forbid Donald Fucking Trump, then this isn't the place for you. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of other places on the Internet where you can get your Hillary-hate on, and some of them are even filled with former DU members.



sheshe2

(83,341 posts)
52. ^^^This^^^
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:39 PM
Nov 2016

maryellen99

(3,781 posts)
22. Thank You Skinner I just got my star membership
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:11 PM
Nov 2016

So I'm good for tomorrow. I voted absentee this morning 🙂

livetohike

(22,084 posts)
23. Thanks Skinner! This will be my fourth Presidential
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:14 PM
Nov 2016

election as a DU member. So grateful for this site .

oasis

(49,151 posts)
24. This moment in history will not be missed.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:14 PM
Nov 2016

No way.

sheshe2

(83,341 posts)
25. I voted!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:15 PM
Nov 2016

For Hillary and every Dem on the ticket.





GOTV 2016~

Thanks Skinner!

yardwork

(61,417 posts)
26. THANK YOU!!!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:17 PM
Nov 2016

angrychair

(8,593 posts)
27. Voted 2 weeks ago here in Washington
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:19 PM
Nov 2016

Bernie Democrat that happily and enthusiastically voted for Clinton to include canvassing in the pouring rain...lol...it is Washington.

Thank you for all your hard work here on DU it is very much appreciated.

musicblind

(4,484 posts)
29. I'm voting for Hillary Clinton.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:22 PM
Nov 2016

And I could not be happier with that vote.

Thank you for all that you have done to keep DU a positive, inclusive and constructive place for members of the Democratic Party.

#StrongerTogether

chillfactor

(7,566 posts)
31. i tried to pay with my debit card..
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:23 PM
Nov 2016

the screen keeps going back to PayPal...I do not have an account with them and I do not want one.

PoliticAverse

(26,366 posts)
57. You don't have to set up an account with paypal to process your payment through them. n/t
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:42 PM
Nov 2016

Laurian

(2,593 posts)
33. Fanfreakintastic! Let's get this done..... 🎉🎉🎉
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:25 PM
Nov 2016

Thank you for that strong statement about supporting Democrats. The JPR defectors shocked and saddened me, but I appreciate the clarity that ensued.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
34. GOTV Go Hillary!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:25 PM
Nov 2016

And support her for the next four/eight years so that Congress knows we have her back!!!!

 

JTFrog

(14,274 posts)
36. HUGE K&R. nt
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:25 PM
Nov 2016

FailureToCommunicate

(13,989 posts)
39. Whew! That notice should come with a warning. We're all too nervous here...
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:27 PM
Nov 2016

?v=1456895169

onecaliberal

(32,486 posts)
42. #ImWithHer.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:28 PM
Nov 2016

I'm going to vote for the first woman POTUS!

Cosmocat

(14,543 posts)
45. I like this approach!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:30 PM
Nov 2016

because Hillary is going to have a complete shit short of bullshit thrown at her.

No one is above any criticism, but I really would like to this to be one place where she gets the kind of support she will need!

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
47. K & R
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:32 PM
Nov 2016

Sounds great! Many thanks!

Iggo

(47,487 posts)
49. I'll live.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:35 PM
Nov 2016

But thanks for the heads-up!

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
114. +1
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 03:00 PM
Nov 2016

Mortos

(2,389 posts)
50. I donated.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:36 PM
Nov 2016

I have been a part of DU since 2004. I have been remiss in my contributions lately but I feel that you provide an invaluable service to progressive democrats. Glad to give back a little to this community and the people who provide it.

Mortos

asiliveandbreathe

(8,203 posts)
53. Thank you Skinner..so eloquently written...
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:40 PM
Nov 2016

May I - from text above...

The price of admission to DU after this election is your vote for Hillary Clinton (or your support for her if you are not eligible to vote in the United States). If you are able to vote, but you can't bring yourself to vote for Hillary, then I'm not particularly interested in listening to your bullshit for the next four-to-eight years. I don't care if you live in the bluest of blue states or the reddest of red states, if you are looking for excuses to vote for Jill Stein or Gary Johnson or god forbid Donald Fucking Trump, then this isn't the place for you. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of other places on the Internet where you can get your Hillary-hate on, and some of them are even filled with former DU members -

The new rules have made a world of difference....



I now have a star...yea!!!

Kber

(5,043 posts)
148. New rules kept me here after I swore, during the heat of the primaries, I was done!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 08:30 PM
Nov 2016

I joined in 2003 and read far more than I post, but I enjoy the discussions so I'm so glad we were able to right the ship and come together.

vademocrat

(1,089 posts)
54. Thanks for the early warning, Skinner!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:41 PM
Nov 2016

Lapsed star member here - just re-upped because DU is one of the few places I definitely want to access Tuesday night!
I'll be happily & proudly voting for Hillary in Virginia tomorrow - primaries were over months ago & I've fully supported Hillary since then.

Looking forward to celebrating with like-minded folks tomorrow night and beyond.

Hekate

(90,189 posts)
55. Hugs to Skinner et al. for creating DU and keeping it going.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:41 PM
Nov 2016

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
56. Thank you for the safe haven
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:42 PM
Nov 2016

I have been full on board for Hillary from the day she declared her candidacy and no longer have tolerance for anyone who isn't (including my husband). This is too important. I have no tolerance for apathy and no tolerance for ignorance. I just want to scream at people that they MUST educate themselves and they MUST VOTE.

I'm going to be doing some volunteer work with my local office tomorrow and then I'll be here to celebrate with you.

Response to Skinner (Original post)

shenmue

(38,501 posts)
60. I like pie
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:44 PM
Nov 2016

Ellen Forradalom

(16,159 posts)
61. Thank you Skinner.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:46 PM
Nov 2016

Organized Internet trolling is a real thing and I'm glad you are finally going to meet it head on.

Freddie

(9,232 posts)
64. Done, I am finally a star member
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:52 PM
Nov 2016

Can't justify "freeloading" on my favorite site anymore.
No early voting here in PA plus I have to work all day, so I can't vote til about 5:00. At this point I'll walk 10 miles in the snow to vote!
Just like 2012 I'll be parked in front on the TV tomorrow night, phone in hand following DU.

Progressive dog

(6,862 posts)
65. Thank you, Skinner, for this
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:53 PM
Nov 2016
My greatest regret is that over the last eight years I allowed Democratic Underground to become a haven for people who treated Barack Obama and their fellow DU members with contempt. I don't intend to make that mistake again.

riversedge

(69,722 posts)
67. Thanks. very much.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:54 PM
Nov 2016

Hokie

(4,284 posts)
68. Renewed my expired Star membership. Thanks for the reminder
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:57 PM
Nov 2016

You guys run the best forum in the business. I laugh every time I go to FR and see what their idea of a forum is.

DU

 

47of74

(18,470 posts)
69. A-fucking-men.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:59 PM
Nov 2016

I voted Mrs. Clinton and want everyone else to.

And fuck Donald Trump.

A HERETIC I AM

(24,320 posts)
71. I have abolutely NO IDEA what you're talking about.....
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 12:59 PM
Nov 2016

So here's a picture of a Boston Terrier puppy with a floppy ear.

niyad

(112,434 posts)
82. awwwwwww. thanks for the grin!!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:15 PM
Nov 2016

riverbendviewgal

(4,251 posts)
72. I am Canadian but I support Hilary
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:01 PM
Nov 2016

And the Democratic party. And DU.

CaptainTruth

(6,546 posts)
73. #GOTV4HRC - Let's make it trend!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:05 PM
Nov 2016

Yonnie3

(17,376 posts)
74. Positive Atmosphere!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:06 PM
Nov 2016

You post brings to mind what I read when I was called to jury duty as a very new poster.

" ... to participate on our discussion forums in a manner that promotes a positive atmosphere and encourages good discussions ... "

This was a stark contrast to what was being deemed acceptable during the primaries. I try to keep this phrase in mind whenever I'm on DU.

Response to Skinner (Original post)

Fla Dem

(23,351 posts)
91. There's always room for honest disagreements on policy.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:30 PM
Nov 2016

No administration is ever 100% in agreement with their supporters. But discussions can be had without denigrating our our party leaders and insulting other DU members.

Lithos

(26,397 posts)
76. Voted
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:06 PM
Nov 2016

Straight Democratic ticket as always.

And I did it individually as it feels so good doing it (and there was no line at the time, so I was not making anyone wait).

L-

seshers

(229 posts)
77. Wife and I both voted early in Georgia...
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:09 PM
Nov 2016

and for HRC! As I have for years, I will be here election night (and after).

If we win it's not the end, it is only the beginning. Voting Rights, Citizens United (repeal), Fair Pay & Living Wage will not happen easily. We must all be ready to support a progressive agenda. I'm ready and I know you all are too.

GOTV!

niyad

(112,434 posts)
83. thank you. I will not be on du tomorrow night (will be watching with friends, drinking
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:17 PM
Nov 2016

and cheering as we see HRC win!!)

Lifelong Protester

(8,421 posts)
93. I have the bubbly chilling now!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:33 PM
Nov 2016

Will vote tomorrow. And toast HRC and you all later.

3catwoman3

(23,816 posts)
84. This odd little analogy popped into my head -
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:17 PM
Nov 2016

Don't go to a sushi bar if you want to order a pizza.

MuttLikeMe

(279 posts)
85. I will never forget election night 2008
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:18 PM
Nov 2016

it was IMPOSSIBLE to log on to this place lol

Barack_America

(28,876 posts)
87. Before I donate (again)...will I be allowed to criticize Hillary Clinton?
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:25 PM
Nov 2016

She will make mistakes as President, and I would like to be able to voice my disapproval and suggestions for policies that I might prefer (without bashing her). I anticipate that most of her actions will be great, but not all will be.

I am fortunate to be surrounded by liberals in my everyday life, so I don't come here for solace, I come here to discuss politics with fellow political junkies.

If even-handed discussion of the Clinton administration won't be encouraged here, then it may be time to seek out another, less polarized site (if one still exists).

It's your site, and clearly you can run it how you want, but I'd just like some clarification before I invest.

Thank you.

 

Jim Lane

(11,175 posts)
127. I had the same question
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 04:19 PM
Nov 2016

To take one specific example: When the Bush tax cuts were expiring, Obama cut a deal with the Republicans. Obviously, neither side got all it wanted, which was inevitable. My opinion, however, was that Obama had a very strong bargaining position; his batna (best alternative to negotiated agreement) was that all the cuts would expire, which was a lot closer to what he wanted than to what they wanted. I thought he should have exploited that to get a better deal. The final compromise allowed too much of the inequality-increasing tax cuts to become permanent.

Skinner's announcement is that no one will be permitted to express "contempt" for what Hillary Clinton does in office. By my lights, the preceding paragraph expresses criticism of Obama but not contempt. Some DUers, however, would disagree. Clarification on this point would help cut down on the number of inappropriate posts and/or inappropriate alerts.

Lifelong Protester

(8,421 posts)
89. I think I'm "good to go"
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:29 PM
Nov 2016

I was a Bernie fan, still am, but this is a five star emergency!!! Everybody in!

stevil

(1,537 posts)
92. I'm in....
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:33 PM
Nov 2016

I'll donate more after paying for the root canal and crown. DU is such a better place the last few months

lpbk2713

(42,696 posts)
94. Acknowledged
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:35 PM
Nov 2016



I personally don't expect any problems.


 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
95. I am SO glad you made it clear what the price of admission is!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:41 PM
Nov 2016

I'm tired of seeing those posts about, "Oh I'm voting for whoever because it won't make any difference."

Thank you!

Stinky The Clown

(67,677 posts)
96. FUCK Yeah!!!! Right there with ya, Skinner.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:45 PM
Nov 2016

Consider giving MIRT a little more authority to send trolls back where they came from.

Lil Missy

(17,865 posts)
97. "If you are able to vote, but you can't bring yourself to vote for Hillary,
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:53 PM
Nov 2016

then I'm not particularly interested in listening to your bullshit for the next four-to-eight years."

YAAAAY!

HurricaneWarning

(220 posts)
98. I'm happy to sign on
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:54 PM
Nov 2016

This site has been a god-send for me.

 

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)
99. Bonus feature of the last two full paragraphs: less Russian malware + bots from the Kremlin's troll
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:59 PM
Nov 2016

factories

wryter2000

(46,016 posts)
100. Praise the Lord (meant in the vernacular, not in a religious sense)
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 01:59 PM
Nov 2016

" My greatest regret is that over the last eight years I allowed Democratic Underground to become a haven for people who treated Barack Obama and their fellow DU members with contempt. I don't intend to make that mistake again. "

When I was a mod, I hated allowing the "Obama = Bush" and "Obama is worse than Bush" posts stand. I am so glad those days are over.

Cryptoad

(8,254 posts)
103. Can we still call Republicans , Ass holes?
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 02:19 PM
Nov 2016

marlakay

(11,370 posts)
104. We both voted for Hillary already
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 02:23 PM
Nov 2016

Going to the movies tomorrow night and staying offline to stay sane.

Have fun!

niyad

(112,434 posts)
105. sigh--no more trolls to play with??? guess I find to find something else on which to sharpen my
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 02:24 PM
Nov 2016

claws!!

liberalhistorian

(20,809 posts)
110. I live in the reddest of red states
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 02:35 PM
Nov 2016

that will, without a doubt, give its whopping three electoral votes to Drumpf (and then proceed to bitch about the effects of republican policies all the while blaming Dems for those republican policies). But I still can't wait to fill in that bubble for HRC and I hope the smarter states will cancel out the dumbass ones like my own.

That being said, in order to prevent a heart attack, I think I'm gonna just go into a coma tomorrow night and wake up Wednesday to the reckoning. I honestly don't think I can handle the suspense if it's close.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
111. Well, that deserves some MUSIC!!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 02:35 PM
Nov 2016

Everyone--listen to this music while reading aloud, in your best James Earl Jones voice, that superb paragraph above about the price of admission!!!




So happy to have OUR DU back!!!!

Donald Ian Rankin

(13,598 posts)
112. What's your stance on tactical votes for McMullin in Utah?
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 02:40 PM
Nov 2016

You don't list him among your "don't vote fors". I don't live in Utah, but if I did, I'd be seriously considering voting for him as the option most likely to result in a Clinton presidency, and obviously I'd rather not get banned for saying that.

Gothmog

(143,999 posts)
113. I voted early last week so that I could work on election protection tomorrow
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 02:47 PM
Nov 2016

Nitram

(22,671 posts)
115. I'm on board!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 03:05 PM
Nov 2016

Demsrule86

(68,352 posts)
117. Sounds great Skinner...
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 03:16 PM
Nov 2016

She has got this.

Response to Skinner (Original post)

Flatpicker

(894 posts)
119. I've already
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 03:20 PM
Nov 2016

Voted for her.

Got my early ballot in last week.

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
120. K&R
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 03:29 PM
Nov 2016

Bobbie Jo

(14,341 posts)
121. Oh hell yeah!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 03:32 PM
Nov 2016

Thank you, Skinner.

cynzke

(1,254 posts)
122. Three Votes for Hillary in GEORGIA. I'm hoping Latino and Black votes push the State BLUE!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 03:34 PM
Nov 2016

hamsterjill

(15,214 posts)
123. We are Stronger Together!!!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 03:34 PM
Nov 2016

May tomorrow night be a new beginning. May she win with such might that the naysayers and the obstructionists will be certain that they have lost.

Go, Hillary!!

Go, Democrats!!!

Turn Texas BLUE!!!

Response to Skinner (Original post)

Response to Skinner (Original post)

Response to Skinner (Original post)

red dog 1

(27,648 posts)
130. K&R
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 04:30 PM
Nov 2016

As a "radio freak".I hope to God that, after tomorrow, I won't have to hear Donald Fucking Trump's hate-filled, nasal voice every day.

God Bless Hillary Clinton!

dmr

(28,321 posts)
132. Thank you, Skinner.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 04:44 PM
Nov 2016

We've come a long way, baby!

A long way from those very long dark days of Bush*, Cheney, and their assorted demented collaborators.

President Obama's tenure flew by way too fast. Oh, how I'll miss his sanity, grace and humor. Plus, I have a secret crush on the beautiful smiling Irish eyes of Joe Biden.

Our tenacious future president, Hillary Clinton, will do us proud. When the Republicans start up their witch hunts, it's reassuring to know the DU community will have her back.

Thank you, thank you, thank you for providing a proactive discussion board.

Hugs to you, Earl, and elad.

I'm with Her!

JusticeForAll

(1,222 posts)
133. Checking if i am a star member
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 04:53 PM
Nov 2016

N/t 😀

Bill USA

(6,436 posts)
136. "there are...places on the Internet where you can get your Hillary-hate on" ..or just watch M$M tv!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 05:17 PM
Nov 2016

Hekate

(90,189 posts)
137. I don't need to renew just yet,which is a good thing since apparently your system doesn't like my...
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 05:30 PM
Nov 2016

...old browser. Never fear; I have 43 days to figure that out, and if all else fails you'll get a check in the mail, which is how I did it in 2002!

Thanks, Skinner! Loveya!

Starry Messenger

(32,342 posts)
138. Already voted for Hillary by mail.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 05:32 PM
Nov 2016

SidDithers

(44,228 posts)
139. Thanks you, Skinner...
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 05:42 PM
Nov 2016

It's good to hear you say those things.

Thank you.


Sid

sabbat hunter

(6,825 posts)
140. Would love to donate
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 06:40 PM
Nov 2016

but you guys use PayPal and I cannot use PayPal.

William769

(55,124 posts)
141. Now that''s what I'm talking about!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 06:54 PM
Nov 2016
The price of admission to DU after this election is your vote for Hillary Clinton (or your support for her if you are not eligible to vote in the United States). If you are able to vote, but you can't bring yourself to vote for Hillary, then I'm not particularly interested in listening to your bullshit for the next four-to-eight years. I don't care if you live in the bluest of blue states or the reddest of red states, if you are looking for excuses to vote for Jill Stein or Gary Johnson or god forbid Donald Fucking Trump, then this isn't the place for you. Fortunately for you, there are plenty of other places on the Internet where you can get your Hillary-hate on, and some of them are even filled with former DU members.



liberal N proud

(60,302 posts)
142. I understand the situation but I just can't do it right now
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 07:03 PM
Nov 2016

With my employment situation any extra change is necessary just to get by. The company that let me go in September has Trumped me on the severance payment that I was promised on October 30th.

Can't or won't tell me why.

So paying the bills until that or a new job comes in are dicy.

I trust you all will keep thing going and I will see you all on the flip side.

Don't worry, I will be right in the middle of things and unable to do any DU on election day anyway. I am a poll observer.


I urge anyone who can to put in some time tomorrow and help GOTV.

 

Laura PourMeADrink

(42,770 posts)
143. Thank you all - you have no idea how much you are appreciated !
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 07:15 PM
Nov 2016

anneboleyn

(5,611 posts)
144. Definitely have my vote! We can't vote early but I will be there tomorrow!
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 08:05 PM
Nov 2016

still_one

(91,962 posts)
145. Thank you Skinner
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 08:13 PM
Nov 2016

Blanks

(4,835 posts)
146. I proudly voted for Hillary last week. eom
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 08:18 PM
Nov 2016

AmericanActivist

(1,019 posts)
147. Count me in. Thank you Skinner and thanks
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 08:22 PM
Nov 2016

DU

ELY08

(76 posts)
153. Thanks You Skinner.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 09:21 PM
Nov 2016

I'm in

CousinIT

(9,151 posts)
154. What about those whose accounts are 'flagged for review'
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 09:29 PM
Nov 2016

and who have since grown to support Hillary (and voted for her) but are still locked out ie: status still "flagged for review"?

Are they locked out permanently?

NBachers

(17,003 posts)
155. Thank you. The days of ducking my head while admitting I supported Obama or Hillary are over,
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 10:09 PM
Nov 2016

never to return.

For awhile there, those of us who supported either Obama or Hillary, or were proud Democrats, were subject to every kind of abuse and insult. Thank you for declaring that those days are over.

Long live the Democratic Party - Long live Democratic Underground!

LiberalFighter

(50,502 posts)
156. Good to hear.
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 10:33 PM
Nov 2016

samplegirl

(11,415 posts)
157. Now this sounds like the D.U. I joined
Mon Nov 7, 2016, 11:53 PM
Nov 2016

Years ago! When you didn't need jury's to decide things! We have had enough years of dividing! Democratic Underground should be a safe haven where Democrats unite!!!

DangerousRhythm

(2,916 posts)
158. Starring...
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 01:16 AM
Nov 2016

I've gotten free stars before and I figured I've gotten at least 12 years of enjoyment from this site, lurking for a while and then making an account for the 2008 election... that's definitely worth kicking in a few bucks, even though I've had a bit of a money struggle lately.

Also, I'd be going crazy if I was locked out today of all days. I need the support system, even if I'm not a well-known regular poster. 😝

yuiyoshida

(41,762 posts)
160. Watashi wa hirarīkurinton ni tōhyō shite imasu.
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 02:08 AM
Nov 2016

私はヒラリークリントンに投票しています。米国の新大統領を楽しみにしています。さようなら良いのためのドナルド・トランプに。 ヒラリーのために戦います!最善を尽くします!

(translation available at google translate for REPUBLICAN TROLLS) or...for the curious!

 

Feeling the Bern

(3,839 posts)
161. I agree with this. When she does something I believe is right, I will agree
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 03:34 AM
Nov 2016

If she does something I believe I wrong, I will say so. No hate intended, but the last thing we need are more Blue Dogs like Ben Nelson and more DINOs like Zell Miller and Joe Lieberman.

I am a liberal before a Democrat, but I am a member of the Democratic Party. I have healed my upset nature over the primary and want this country, and this website, to heal. But, again, I will support her when she does something I believe in (like sign a law outlawing for profit prisons) and I will criticize if she does something I don't agree with (like not signing a law outlawing for profit prisons).

Mike Niendorff

(3,447 posts)
162. Star membership renewed
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 05:47 AM
Nov 2016

Thank you, once again, for all the work you and the DU team have done to provide this exceptional resource to the progressive community for so many years.

MDN

Violet_Crumble

(35,954 posts)
163. If I were a US citizen, I'd vote for Hillary without hesitation
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 05:59 AM
Nov 2016

I'm not alone where I am, either. I saw a poll of different countries and around 89% of us in Australia think trump is a complete moron unsuitable for the job. I can't remember the percentage who think Hillary would do a good job, but it was pretty high; far higher than any poll in the US.

One of my friends has family who moved to the US a few years back. They're in North Carolina and he told me all 4 of them have voted for Hillary already. I've heard a lot about demographics this election so it's a shame there's not millions of expat Aussies there (wait, that's mean no-one would be left here) as trump would be buried in a landslide of votes from a people who see trump as the ultimate Ugly American.

I'm hopefully optimistic that common sense will prevail in the US today and that you guys are celebrating Hillary winning when I pop in tomorrow night

raven mad

(4,940 posts)
164. I really do remember.
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 06:31 AM
Nov 2016

My father-in-law had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's. This old white Navy veteran of WWII...........

He voted for Obama. I had to help him with his walker.

Super giggles? On the way out of the polls, someone cranked up some rock music. And my-dad-in-love KNEW the song and we giggled around his wheelchair (Dude could SWING it!)


Think I won't vote? Haven't missed one - not ONE - since 1972, city, borough, state or Federal - oh, ! 1972 was my "eligible" year.

Skittles

(152,964 posts)
169. I am in!
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 03:43 PM
Nov 2016

WOO!!

steve2470

(37,457 posts)
170. Great OP Skinner, thanks! nt
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 04:09 PM
Nov 2016
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