Ignore function. DU is a whole new world.

[Evergreen Emerald]

Well, I have been on DU for nearly 11 years. I finally broke down and used the ignore function. I have always believed that the ignore function closes off thought and discussion, even if you disagree with it, and so I avoided using it.

But, it is so toxic on DU right now, with people spending their day twisting, distorting, creating from whole cloth anything and everything negative against Clinton they can find. I found myself defending Clinton only to be attacked by a swarm--and the attacks always got personal. So, I have used the ignore function for the first time.

And today, it is actually pleasant on DU!

Happy Tuesday.

[Sancho]

1. I'm thinking about using ignore for the first time...

I agree, the attacks quickly get personal if you post anything pro-Hillary or anti-Bernie.

So far, I've stuck it out. Getting close after this last weekend. 80% of the bashing and personal comments are 2 or 3 people.

[CherokeeDem]

2. Welcome to the Ignore Club....

Mine are adding up for the same reason. Not only was I attacked but they're following me around taking snipes. I suppose they think they are being clever, however, they are behaving like a group of petulant junior high school kids. I find them annoying and hilarious at the same time.

I'll be glad when this primary is over.....

[1StrongBlackMan]

33. Welcome to the "Yo, they gots to be searching for my posts" club! ...

Not patting myself on the back (well maybe just a little) ... I am being stalked by at least 3 folks. They seem to take shifts!

[CherokeeDem]

38. Proud to be a member!!

I find it amusing... and ever so slightly weird...

We must be doing something right!!!

[hrmjustin]

3. I have 20 on ignore.

I put them on last week because i had enough of my detractors. Most are actually from the religion room.

But yes the ignore function works wonders.

[newfie11]

4. Its not worth the aggravation with people that are over the top

I have at least that many.

[misterhighwasted]

5. Yesterday I was told I AM BEING TARGETED, for opposing a

GD Thread.
Hillary was being blamed for the public's confusion on TPP.
Her spokepeople stated the the public was confused on TPP and of course that absolute truth became a big insult to the superior intellect of the responders.
I argued that it was whining since their statement is the truth.
TPP is confusing. FACT.

So I was warned that I was being targeted for my response to that post in GD.
Go figure.

So do they have a 'DU Hit List' now.
Wtf..
I think I would like an answer from the Admins on this threat.
Kinda creepy..

[misterhighwasted]

6. Here, my posts start at #28 & go on from there.

Yes trash thread & ignore are necessary, but I want to know what this Hit List threat is about.
They can disrupt any Hillary post we start in an open forum, with name calling insults, links to RW rags, comments that belong on gop dot com, but if we argue in their Hillary hate threads, we are "Being targeted" wtf.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026840836

[CherokeeDem]

40. I just read that thread

Cali said this???

DU Hillary supporters aren't interested in most issues and shun complexities. They're the people that are happy with a pat on the head and being told this is too complicated for you. Perhaps it is. They're the people that think that liberalism is constituted solely of social issues. It is not. They're the people that are personality driven or even gender driven rather than issue driven.

This has to be the most delusional group of people I have ever dealt with.... I find this remark one of the most disturbing that I've ever heard made by a Democrat regarding other Democrats. I told the Saunders supporters I tangled with that I feel their candidate deserves better than the manner in which they are representing him. I firmly believe he would not condone such idiotic rhetoric.

Childish behavior.

Despicable.

[hrmjustin]

7. Send me a pm with your response.

[misterhighwasted]

8. Much I cannot reference since I have put it on Trash thread &

Ignore. Perhaps you can view it all at the above link.

Good Luck hrmjustin.
Thanks

[hrmjustin]

9. Just read it and i don't think much of her response to you.

Don't worry about it.

[NYC Liberal]

10. Heh, I have 85. But that's going back 10 years.

Many have long been tombstoned.

[William769]

11. ...

[hrmjustin]

12. Do you have an idea of how many are in ppr heaven now?

[okasha]

20. You'te getting a two-for-one on some of tbose.

Several are now ardent Bernistas.

[mcar]

13. I started using it last week Evergreen

I've been on this board 13 years and had only used it a handful of times until now.

I like a good debate - it's one of the best things about DU. But all of this CDS (or is it HDS) on top of nearly 8 years of ODS is just too much for me.

Have an issue with a policy position of Hillary's and want to discuss it? Fine. But stating that "Hillary is a corporatist" "DLC" "Turd Way" "Reagan Republican" "warmonger", lather, rinse, repeat, is not discussing policy, no matter how hard the haters claim it is.

Ignore does make things more peaceful in my corner of DU.

[freshwest]

14. That thread was nothing but character assassination. Rush could've written it. Same certitude. n/t

[mcar]

15. So discouraging to see these talking points here

Not worth the rise in blood pressure, though, so ignore helps.

[freshwest]

16. It's the tone, really. I don't know if people realize what they've bought into at times. Soon as the

RNC started this meme, it also appeared here. It's playing both sides against the middle. Or in this case, reinforcing notions that have a smidgen of truth but are wrapped in Limbaughisms. It's been out there for over a generation.

The latest one is being put out specifically, from the party of billionaires lwho want all the wealth for themselves, to appeal to the 'common man' or 'poor man' meme for Democrats:

http://www.motherjones.com/kevin-drum/2015/04/hillary-clinton-gop-populist-attacks-jonathan-chait

It fits seamlessly into the old and recent anti-HRC memes. It's not like the Koch brothers, etc. are dumb. Or even if they are, they still have enough money to buy the smart talkers for their goals. It is RF 2.01 and effective.

Many who joined the Tea Party weren't any different than those screaming 'banksters' on the 'left.' They did want a change from the money in politics. But they can't see it when it's close up and that's a huge blind spot.

Look to the end result of what people are yelling about will bring and they don't know what it is, they just want it yesterday. And then the RWers win.

[mcar]

17. Well said

Thanks for the link.

[ellisonz]

18. I'm impressed you made it through 2008 without using it.

Mad props

[Politicub]

19. I used ignore a bit leading up to the 2008 election

and it make a big difference in the DU experience.

I enjoy reading thoughtful posts about any candidate - those I support and ones I need to learn more about. But after a while it becomes clear that some account holders on DU are here only to disrupt discussion.

There's so much work to do to get any democratic candidate elected. The last thing that anyone needs to spend energy on is tearing others down. I urge people to discuss policy differences, but suggest they head over to Discussionist if disrupting is more their cup of tea.

[question everything]

21. Never used it. I still hope for a place to discuss and disagree

which is why I rarely vote to hide a post when a juror.

I know that in 2008 I was on someone else's ignore list because of my support of Hillary.

Truth is, I just leave the discussion. Life is too short for these aggravations. But I admire many who are brave to continue the debate.

[okasha]

22. I was browsing atound DU last night

and noticed that BS supporters have no qualms about invading other protected groups. They've been in the AA group to 'white 'splain how Hillary's done nothing for people of color, while Bernie is a giant among civil rights heroes. The arrogance is just beyond belief.

[Evergreen Emerald]

23. I know. Even with Ignore

I had to sign out last night. Clinton is trashed no matter what she does. It gets very annoying.

[1StrongBlackMan]

35. So it wasn't just my (African-American, super-sensitive) imagination? Phew! n/t

[Lisa D]

24. Skinner did a good thing with Ignore and Trash Thread.

But now I have an ear worm of the song A Whole New World!

[link:

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[hrmjustin]

25. I have decided to expand my ignore list to over 50 posters.

I have just gotten sick of the vitriol directed against Hillary and vitriol directed against me personally.

I refuse to be a punching bag.

[libodem]

28. That is the mentally healthy thing to do

You have a sweet, gentle, spirit and what anyone else thinks of us is none of our business. Don't let the bastards get you down, friend.

[hrmjustin]

30. Thank you.

[DawgHouse]

26. Lately I've spent an extraordinary amount of time ignoring,

hiding, etc.

It's an unpleasant experience for sure! I like the "other" candidate quite a bit but there are a few supporters who go overboard.

JMHO

[DCBob]

27. It is disgusting how supposed Democrats trash and bash Hillary..

and anyone who supports her. I dont post much because of fear of being pounced on.

[libodem]

31. We should all be respectful

She seriously could be our next President. I'm to her left and really like what Bernie has to say but why go out of one's way to bash another Democrat? On a Democratic board? Not cool.

[HassleCat]

29. Heating up

As a Sanders supporter, I must say some in my cohort are getting a little too intense. I mean, it's fine to criticize the opponent, but some people are cutting and pasting "hit pieces" that look like they came straight from the right wing media mill. I must complement the Clinton supporters for being, on the average, more civil than the Sanders supporters. In our defense, we have a few people who seem to be very, very intense, and some of them have posted things indicating they will not back down, all is fair in politics, it's a matter of principle, and so on. Maybe so, but some of them (us) appear to be intentionally provoking the Clinton people, and I think that's too much. I hope Sanders wins the nomination, but if Clinton wins, I hope there is some kind of cease-fire agreement.

[William769]

37. There will be a cease fire agreement.

If Hillary wins the nomination they will cease to post their tripe or they will be banned per TOS. I for one am looking forward to that day.

[1StrongBlackMan]

32. Funny ...

I've been here for a minute and have never felt the need to place anyone on ignore. About a month ago (maybe 2 or 3), I found myself caught up in a completely inane back and forth ... so I placed that person on ignore ... and just placing that one person on ignore cut my "Whoa, I gotta refute this B.S." quotient by 85+% (or some incredible number ... I did the math).

But alas, the Ignore failed after one day and I began seeing that DUer's posts again ... and I got dragged back into the abyss.

[Evergreen Emerald]

34. I know what you mean

I checked my IPAD that does not have me signed up and I saw a pile of ugly posts...I did not get sucked in ---this time!

[1StrongBlackMan]

36. "The F@$% 'Em is strong in this, Evergreen Emerald, one ...

do you think he/she is The One?"

[Gothmog]

39. DU is mild compared to DI

I have seen very little on DU that compares to the fun on DI

[OhZone]

41. Dumb question. What's DI? Also-

I haven't put anyone on ignore yet. But I've been thinking about cutting way back on DU until the primaries are over. If the BS fairy tale comes true, I'll vote for him. I do love what he says, but I doubt it will happen. But I really love Hillary, and I know she can win.

Oh well.

Is DI any good?

[Gothmog]

42. DI is discussionist which is a board owned by the owners of this board

DI is open to conservatives and there are some fun fights

[OhZone]

54. Darn -

I was hoping for a non-Bernie (ie: fairy tale) obsessed version of DU.

Oh well.

[Gothmog]

55. The arch conservatives on that board are trying to figure a way to help Sanders w/o giving money

It is really transparent and sad but the conservatives on that board want the Democratic nominee to be Sanders and not Hillary Clinton http://www.discussionist.com/1015472960

[OhZone]

57. I expect that.

Too bad too many Democrats are falling for that.

[hrmjustin]

45. Welcome to DU and the HRC room.

My suggestion is not to engage heavily the Sanders supporters at this moment.

[uppityperson]

46. Read the Terms of Service before you sign up. They are given before signing up and link's @ the

bottom of every page on DU.

Personal insults are forbidden like, say for example, calling someone "lazy and intellectually dishonest".

[cyberswede]

47. Yeah - don't be an asshole

that's why that "other" poster was banned.

[uppityperson]

49. What "profanity" in that post is that offensive to you?

[cyberswede]

51. Ok...don't be a malodorous enema-addicted cesspool of putrid effluvium.

That's why the "other" poster was banned.

[hrmjustin]

52. How did you know the other poster was banned?

[uppityperson]

53. Maybe they are psychic? Oh my gosh!

[still_one]

56. I don't use the ignore function, but I am posting less and less in the GD forum. It seems some are

having a fit lately, proclaiming they won't vote for the Democratic nominee if it is Hillary.

I will not waste my time arguing with them why it is vital to support the Democratic nominee, if nothing else for at least the SC. They don't care. It is either their way or nothing, with a strong implication that anyone who supports Hillary is not a "real democrat".

What is hilarious is they profess that if Hillary gets the nomination, she will lose because they won't vote for her, but if the reverse occurs, do they really think they would win if their candidate won the primary, and the Hillary supporters refused to vote for that Democratic nominee in the general election?

What is even more ironic, or perhaps I should say moronic, is if Hillary wins the Democratic nomination I absolutely believe without hesitation that Bernie Sanders, and any other Democratic nominee would support and endorse Hillary in that case.

[ismnotwasm]

58. I have only three

1) obvious--and popular BTW--troll is obvious. 2) disgusting, wordy attention hound. 3) board spamming shit stirrer.


I've come close to adding more, but not just yet.