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Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts) Mon Sep 23, 2013, 09:29 PM Sep 2013

Do you think posting on DU is activism? [View all]

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Do you think posting on DU is activism? [View all] Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 OP

If you bring attention to an issue and can get other people to act, GreenPartyVoter Sep 2013 #1

I see that as inspiring activism. Revanchist Sep 2013 #29

I see that as a meaningless distinction. morningfog Sep 2013 #46

obviously you think it is a stupid waste of time, which immediately raises the question Warren Stupidity Sep 2013 #2

... Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #8

+1 JustAnotherGen Sep 2013 #40

It is eating a bag of Doritos Kolesar Sep 2013 #3

yes, it helps pass time JI7 Sep 2013 #23

I was really just making an aside Recursion Sep 2013 #4

Not your fault. So stopping taking all the blame. randome Sep 2013 #12

A couple of the usual cranks yelled at me, too, and... TreasonousBastard Sep 2013 #15

One question Cali... cynatnite Sep 2013 #5

LOL Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #10

The toe ring and the plaid PJ's are great accessories. :) n/t cynatnite Sep 2013 #16

Not just no.... A HERETIC I AM Sep 2013 #6

Maybe activism-lite broiles Sep 2013 #7

Hades YESSS!1 UTUSN Sep 2013 #9

I do, but your pic didn't show the activity of typing or even reading intently if at all. Uncle Joe Sep 2013 #11

Yes, one of many activities such as marches, donations, volunteer work etc on point Sep 2013 #13

Yes, yes I do. And contributing to DU is activism too, whether it's info or the odd few bucks. dimbear Sep 2013 #14

Networking, maybe. Activism, no. n/t LadyHawkAZ Sep 2013 #17

Only in the BOG n/t Fumesucker Sep 2013 #18

You have quite the obsession going with the Obama Group. nt DevonRex Sep 2013 #33

I'm sorry, I wasn't aware of your disability in regards to humor, irony and sarcasm Fumesucker Sep 2013 #39

Are you disowning the acronym now? morningfog Sep 2013 #47

I rarely use it. Because it's used as a deliberate slur. DevonRex Sep 2013 #56

Probably not, Jamaal510 Sep 2013 #19

It can be. There are a few DUers who bring important information to light Luminous Animal Sep 2013 #20

This is an example of online activism and it is brilliant Luminous Animal Sep 2013 #21

Only if you've been here for 10 years or longer... kentuck Sep 2013 #22

Yes, in a way quinnox Sep 2013 #24

not in the least bit. that's not to say its useless, it just doesn't help to change the world/policy La Lioness Priyanka Sep 2013 #25

As I said elsewhere, it's an ACTIVITY...not activism. MADem Sep 2013 #26

Speaking strictly for myself, madamesilverspurs Sep 2013 #27

Possibly PowerToThePeople Sep 2013 #28

Most of the time for me it's therapy and connecting with others who have a like mindset gopiscrap Sep 2013 #30

It can.. depending on what you're Cha Sep 2013 #31

most of it - probably not - but it can be if you are actually helping stimulate action Douglas Carpenter Sep 2013 #32

No. But it can help one in gaining information and perspectives for actual political activities LeftishBrit Sep 2013 #34

+1 n/t Shankapotomus Sep 2013 #44

if your posts/threads on DU are accurate, factual and focused only on issues, yes steve2470 Sep 2013 #35

I suggest a third poll option Vanje Sep 2013 #36

Getting out the message was always activism in our quarters Democracyinkind Sep 2013 #37

Sometimes, yes. OnionPatch Sep 2013 #38

Yes, because knowledge is power. GreenEyedLefty Sep 2013 #41

Is watching online porn the same as having sex? kiawah Sep 2013 #42

And like online "activism", it's as close as some people get. baldguy Sep 2013 #43

We can also ask: Shankapotomus Sep 2013 #45

Sometimes. LWolf Sep 2013 #48

Internet forums are an interesting way to waste time. sufrommich Sep 2013 #49

In itself, activity on DU isn't activism. MineralMan Sep 2013 #50

Reading/posting on DU prepares me for activism. CrispyQ Sep 2013 #51

it is not "activism" anymore than talking to family and friends DrDan Sep 2013 #52

Absolutely, posting on DU is a part of Activism. RC Sep 2013 #53

It can be a resource for well researched and vetted information think Sep 2013 #54

We used to have an activist corps - but really never did much and then dropped? WE Laura PourMeADrink Sep 2013 #55

haha, no way. GalaxyHunter Sep 2013 #57

Obviously you do not think it is. Rex Sep 2013 #58

Now that's just mean Rex. I thought we was cool. Cali_Democrat Sep 2013 #59

Did not mean it that way at all. Rex Sep 2013 #61

I'd give a resounding "Sort of" were that an option. nt el_bryanto Sep 2013 #60