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272. So long as I'm here, it's okay.

Reply to WillyT (Original post)

Wed Mar 4, 2015, 10:14 PM

Mar 2015

I've been on the internet a long time. I always wear protection.

But I'm so geekishly cool, I probably don't need it.

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Has Anyone Noticed The Number Of Longtime/Newtime DUer's Leaving DU ??? [View all] WillyT Mar 2015 OP

agreed.... chillfactor Mar 2015 #1

Its not trolls that have ruined DU. Many have forgotten what "Democratic" Underground was meant demosincebirth Mar 2015 #8

like...seeking truth and not blindly cheerleading? WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2015 #50

False choice treestar Mar 2015 #75

Seeking the truth means exactly what it says. FACING it appears to be very disturbing sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #137

...^ that 840high Mar 2015 #152

All of which was not the intent of DU. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #153

The truth was not the intent of DU? Then a lot of us have been seriously misled. sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #155

I would have to say, what you think is "truth" is something others will not see that way treestar Mar 2015 #182

what does the Terms of Service say is the purpose of DU? CreekDog Mar 2015 #220

The TOS says we must not tell the truth? Where? sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #221

Tell us what the Terms of Service says CreekDog Mar 2015 #223

I know what the TOS says and have never seen what you are claiming it says. So please post a link to sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #225

If you know what the TOS says, then why did you substitute what it says the purpose of DU is CreekDog Mar 2015 #242

If you know what the TOS says, why are you claiming it says 'DU is not about the truth'? Where does sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #295

MY truth, sarina. i see the battle in the supreme court. dont fix that arm, all YOUR truth matters seabeyond Mar 2015 #371

'Du is not about the truth. It is about electing Democrats'. That sounds like something I have sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #373

you created a bogus argument and that was my point. the very premise of what you argue, seabeyond Mar 2015 #374

I created nothing. I RESPONDED to a comment in this thread that said 'the truth is not the intent of sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #382

personally i think the poster should have called out your version of truth, seabeyond Mar 2015 #383

What was 'my version' of the truth that you should have 'called out'? Can you link to it? sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #385

i stopped going in circles with you, long ago. seabeyond Mar 2015 #386

I believe you are the one who addressed me, stated that you should have called out sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #388

You and 2/3 of this board, sea. Number23 Mar 2015 #410

Only 2/3rds? I thought it was EVERYONE on DU? sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #416

the point is, you feel addressing your issues is a truth, where as i see it as causing problems seabeyond Mar 2015 #375

What are my primary issues? I believe in talking about ISSUES rather than other DUers, that is sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #378

none of that really has anything to do with anything sabrina. but you can keep holding up a banner seabeyond Mar 2015 #381

I have no idea what it is you 'don't buy'. I have asked you link to what it is you chose to sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #395

You mean that truth was not your intent on DU? Jakes Progress Mar 2015 #162

My intent for DU was/is to discuss politics/political issues ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #282

So truth is personal? Jakes Progress Mar 2015 #319

I'm committed to electing more Democrats and fewer Republicans to office. merrily Mar 2015 #331

I agree ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #342

No, you and others have objected to a number of things. At least in the posts I've seen. merrily Mar 2015 #343

That is why most Democrats and Progressives are here. To discuss and learn. sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #384

I don't care about the gop's truth ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #387

Well, we ALL cared about their version of the truth re the Iraq War. Had we not, sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #389

Sighhh ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #398

Well, we are arguing over two different things then. The topic was DU rather than the GOP sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #399

Well, behaving as poorly as Republicans when they're in office is a pathetic commentary... WhaTHellsgoingonhere Mar 2015 #323

What was the intent of DU? And exactly how is it being violated? merrily Mar 2015 #329

Home run, sabrina! hifiguy Mar 2015 #198

A simple truth..... daleanime Mar 2015 #205

One man's truth is another man's lie. nt one_voice Mar 2015 #214

Could you clarify that please? How eg, is it relevant to this conversation? sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #215

What is "eg"? n/t NanceGreggs Mar 2015 #276

E.g. stands for exempli gratia, Jakes Progress Mar 2015 #320

Yes, I know what "e.g." means ... NanceGreggs Mar 2015 #322

Your query was ignored because the purpose of it was clear. And no, you did not 'explain' it to me. sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #376

I thought you would get a chuckle ... NanceGreggs Mar 2015 #419

From your post, Jakes Progress Mar 2015 #412

It was, ... NanceGreggs Mar 2015 #417

I just read your other post and did not remember that conversation or most likely sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #421

Well, you didn't at the time ... NanceGreggs Mar 2015 #422

Private? Jakes Progress Mar 2015 #437

I said it was a "private" joke between sabrina and I ... NanceGreggs Mar 2015 #438

Again. Jakes Progress Mar 2015 #439

After a nudge, sabrina "got" the joke ... NanceGreggs Mar 2015 #440

Why you think you are special Jakes Progress Mar 2015 #441

Again ... NanceGreggs Mar 2015 #445

Again Jakes Progress Apr 2015 #446

Just so you know, of course I knew the meaning. And no, the poster to whom you responded did not sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #377

Just you you know . . . I knew. Jakes Progress Mar 2015 #411

I thought you probably did, it was after all, pretty transparent. sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #413

When it comes to the truth of why DU was founded, Skinner the only man who truth matters here. merrily Mar 2015 #332

What you're attempting to do is suggest that everyone who disagrees with you CreekDog Mar 2015 #243

Where does the TOS say DU is not about the truth? What you are doing is agreeing with the sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #300

BOOM. Hiding it, denying, altering it, seeking to exclude all views but one, etc. merrily Mar 2015 #333

+1 Pooka Fey Mar 2015 #415

Straw man. (As long as we're naming logical fallacies, that's a straw man.) merrily Mar 2015 #328

They certainly imply they can't work with others treestar Mar 2015 #335

Only in your mind. That is my reply to every sentence in your post. merrily Mar 2015 #337

No, I've read on DU many posts treestar Mar 2015 #339

Staying home has nothing to do with alliances, which is where you started. merrily Mar 2015 #341

Sounds Like That Tool Who Was on CSPAN WJ Sunday Before Last ProfessorGAC Mar 2015 #84

Post removed Post removed Mar 2015 #321

That's My Point ProfessorGAC Mar 2015 #347

The "people to my left are exactly like the people to my right" meme got older faster merrily Mar 2015 #340

Nice Try ProfessorGAC Mar 2015 #346

Now, you're implying that I personally am a homophobe. And I didn't think you could go lower than merrily Mar 2015 #348

I don't recall either being what DU was intended to be ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #151

You'd think, wouldn't you? But working within (and changing) the system seems anathema nolabear Mar 2015 #177

That's because that's exactly what they are. Number23 Mar 2015 #190

" ... it takes practically half the board screaming about it for YEARS before it happens." NanceGreggs Mar 2015 #283

Yesterday I commented how important the SC would be regarding the next election, and I was amazed still_one Mar 2015 #284

I agree completely. Number23 Mar 2015 #287

Are you really saying that 'electing Democrats' has nothing to do with the truth? sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #301

What is "truth"? Clearly, one person's "truth" differs from another's ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #304

'What is the truth?' Give me an example of an issue that it would be okay for a politician to NOT sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #308

I agree with you, but some think it is intellectually sophisticated to deny the existence of truth. Vattel Mar 2015 #327

In politics there's no way to have an objective truth treestar Mar 2015 #338

No, they believed it was true, but it was false. They were mistaken. Vattel Mar 2015 #405

They didn't know it at the time treestar Mar 2015 #408

FYI: Your autocorrect hijacked your post and turned "prevent" into "provide." nt tblue37 Mar 2015 #443

Yes. it did. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #444

It also doesn't say in the TOS that Olive Garden is a terrible restaurant treestar Mar 2015 #336

I agree. Trolls have not ruined this place, unless you're referring to posters that are rigid Number23 Mar 2015 #185

I do think the locksteppers are a type of troll. betsuni Mar 2015 #212

The thing is, if these folks had their acts together, I have no doubt that everybody would be happy Number23 Mar 2015 #285

The safest place to be on a progressive board is to be as ideologically rigid as possible.,,, DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #222

You hit the nail on the head, give the man a cigar! demosincebirth Mar 2015 #306

No man am I... Number23 Mar 2015 #309

I think we'd get a better sense of what DU really thinks if it took six months and a 1000 posts, MADem Mar 2015 #29

That's a good idea eom treestar Mar 2015 #74

The whole jury system needs a second look... DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #81

I certainly think if you're dumb enough to say something like that in your jury comment Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #109

I don't think ignoring someone keeps you off their juries pintobean Mar 2015 #116

Interesting. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #118

you can blackball 3 or so people from your juries, however. ND-Dem Mar 2015 #143

Everybody gets 5 pintobean Mar 2015 #147

I think both work fine: ND-Dem Mar 2015 #291

I've had a post hidden, where a juror wrote ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #159

I had one hidden for referring to Poroshenko of Ukraine as the 'Chocolate King', which is true. He sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #176

I've heard that 'DU suck' line a number of times now. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #204

The times I've seen it, it was from different screen-names ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #236

I think it came from one of the admins....it's in the DU TOS. MADem Mar 2015 #310

Not for nuttin', but we've had a number of discussions and you didn't bring up race in any of them. merrily Mar 2015 #403

that would be old-timers who don't like each other hfojvt Mar 2015 #128

That would depend on who those enemies are, wouldn't it? nt tblue37 Mar 2015 #219

it might hfojvt Mar 2015 #372

I've seen that happen in juries too. Pooka Fey Mar 2015 #244

Yes. You nailed it. I've seen that happen a few times. Pretty damn disgusting. BlueJazz Mar 2015 #288

That is a really awesome idea. nt TBF Mar 2015 #144

+ a brazillion!, nt tblue37 Mar 2015 #216

That's a good idea. I also think a reason for you decision should be.. one_voice Mar 2015 #226

I agree with that ... sabrina 1 Mar 2015 #390

I can't blame you. AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #40

I think some posters are on watch lists or something. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #61

You might be right on that, possibly. AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #174

Exactly. Andy823 Mar 2015 #267

Yep. That's why when I get called for jury duty, the person only has to worry about the ... BlueJazz Mar 2015 #289

good lord. cyberswede Mar 2015 #95

Just telling it like it really was. You know, since that was the *topic* of this OP. AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #169

You unwillingness to understand is epic. cyberswede Mar 2015 #175

Wow. AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #186

LOL. nt cyberswede Mar 2015 #196

Don't see what's so funny.....nt AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #197

I don't suppose you do. cyberswede Mar 2015 #199

So..... AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #200

Huh? cyberswede Mar 2015 #203

And don't forget the use of "SJW" - social justice warrior Number23 Mar 2015 #180

Yep. Amazing, isn't it? cyberswede Mar 2015 #183

I wondered what the hell SJW was. betsuni Mar 2015 #192

That's really not a bad thing. But it does say something about people who are "fluent" in it Number23 Mar 2015 #193

Some things never change, or I should say people. Keep up the good fight, cuz lord NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #227

With as many times out as he's had and as many people on his ass Number23 Mar 2015 #293

Using "SJW" as a pejorative always reminds me of the use tblue37 Mar 2015 #224

Yep. Just like "feminazi". Straight out of the boil on Rush Limbaugh's ass. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 2015 #265

Exactly. And in all reality, it says all you need to know about the person making the "insult" Number23 Mar 2015 #286

Thank you for saying that, so I don't have to. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #294

Any time, but... cyberswede Mar 2015 #305

Heh. But no wall is THAT thick. betsuni Mar 2015 #315

QED XemaSab Mar 2015 #127

What I think of people who use "Social Justice Warrior" (SJW) as a pejorative. backscatter712 Mar 2015 #235

I'm sorry you felt that way. nt AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #239

There was a big change after the jury system was introduced GreatGazoo Mar 2015 #59

Right. Back then nobody ever complained about inconsistent moderating (nt) Nye Bevan Mar 2015 #262

If they had, wouldn't this post have been hidden by now? (nt) Nye Bevan Mar 2015 #261

Where are they going? oldandhappy Mar 2015 #2

Many go to Old Elm Tree TheNutcracker Mar 2015 #10

thanks oldandhappy Mar 2015 #11

That place still exists? Warren DeMontague Mar 2015 #24

you don't have a login? snooper2 Mar 2015 #96

Aren't they always about to go under? pintobean Mar 2015 #99

No. I plead guilty to having one on "disgustingist", though. Warren DeMontague Mar 2015 #325

Wasn't that place formed because of the primary split in 2008? MADem Mar 2015 #30

Oh dear Bobbie Jo Mar 2015 #67

... SidDithers Mar 2015 #88

what's so funny? G_j Mar 2015 #156

OET is a backwater of bitter former DUers... SidDithers Mar 2015 #158

Bitter Old Tree NYC_SKP Mar 2015 #317

Oh, I thought you literally meant an old elm tree. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #91

I like it! treestar Mar 2015 #92

They won't let me join, claiming I'm a known spammer. I've been on MIRT here several times an I.... marble falls Mar 2015 #145

The only changes I would make is: a six months membership and 500 post minimum to be on a jury .... marble falls Mar 2015 #170

That place has been a cemetary for years. Number23 Mar 2015 #181

I occasionally read them and they do seem like a happy group even though it is small. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #184

Couldnt we all? Warren DeMontague Mar 2015 #326

Only some do. Skidmore Mar 2015 #209

Find other things to do, maybe. Quantess Mar 2015 #44

Depends to an extent where you live and who inhabits "meatspace" with you Fumesucker Mar 2015 #334

Try this one. Autumn Mar 2015 #228

Thank you. Lots. oldandhappy Mar 2015 #231

My dear WillyT... CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2015 #3

evolving is fine... chillfactor Mar 2015 #6

I agree! This is why we on MIRT work around the clock to rid DU of freepers. CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2015 #9

Amen! chillfactor Mar 2015 #16

You must do damn fine work too. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #112

Must be some tough work. AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #211

+1 n/t jaysunb Mar 2015 #7

Maybe we should do that "zot" thing or whatever the Freepers do to keep libs out of FR? Peregrine Took Mar 2015 #4

who now? grasswire Mar 2015 #5

I would like to know too n/t Ichingcarpenter Mar 2015 #33

Me too. old guy Mar 2015 #72

DU's only purpose is revenue generation through ads Scootaloo Mar 2015 #12

Hmmm. So the admins sleep in cots beside the servers? MADem Mar 2015 #31

It's all a plot! A disgusting discussionist plot! Warren DeMontague Mar 2015 #46

The jury system is very troll friendly geek tragedy Mar 2015 #13

I agree Renew Deal Mar 2015 #14

Absolutely. eom BlueCaliDem Mar 2015 #108

It doesn't take a troll to hide a post that says "you are full of shit". Nye Bevan Mar 2015 #264

The jury got that one incorrect. geek tragedy Mar 2015 #290

Not everyone who disagree with you is a troll. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #361

I am sorry to see many good people not posting anymore or posting less. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #15

I am also sorry to see that... CaliforniaPeggy Mar 2015 #17

I guess some of the recent political battles has caused problems. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #18

I think a lot of people have gotten tired of the incessant half-witted bs and agenda-driven axe grinding. Warren DeMontague Mar 2015 #47

I agree with that completely Duckhunter935 Mar 2015 #51

+++ 1,000 +++ n/t RKP5637 Mar 2015 #63

That is so perfectly said Waiting For Everyman Mar 2015 #78

This is likely why we lost some. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #97

Wow pintobean Mar 2015 #100

Ok what is you complaint? hrmjustin Mar 2015 #101

You seem to be the target of choice this week. UtahLib Mar 2015 #134

Thanks my friend. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #135

Sounds about right.. whathehell Mar 2015 #167

Yep. Warren DeMontague Mar 2015 #316

Give people topics that create general and earnest discussion, and not tit for tat nonsense, KMOD Mar 2015 #19

It's ok. I'm back through November 2016. McCamy Taylor Mar 2015 #20

+1 Blue_Tires Mar 2015 #21

The wrecking crew. betsuni Mar 2015 #22

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2015 #37

DU must be a resounding success HeiressofBickworth Mar 2015 #23

I agree a thousand percent. n/t inanna Mar 2015 #25

+ another Scuba Mar 2015 #27

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2015 #26

Those whose minds are changes by random internet posts gelsdorf Mar 2015 #28

That sort of calls into question what we're all doing here FiveGoodMen Mar 2015 #433

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2015 #32

I love to post e-cigdub Mar 2015 #34

Welcome to DU. cwydro Mar 2015 #39

Welcome to DU yuiyoshida Mar 2015 #43

keep posting and the low count goes away treestar Mar 2015 #77

Well, you already have a strike against you with e-cig in the handle snooper2 Mar 2015 #98

E-cigs will kill the world e-cigdub Mar 2015 #160

Welcome to DU e-cigdub Oilwellian Mar 2015 #179

Welcome to DU stage left Mar 2015 #136

welcome to Du guillaumeb Mar 2015 #154

Welcome to the Democratic Underground e-cigdub!! CountAllVotes Mar 2015 #307

Yes it is sad dreamnightwind Mar 2015 #35

I have been lurking for a while and from what I see those that support HRC for POTUS anotojefiremnesuka Mar 2015 #36

I've been on DU for 13 years and from what I see from those that OPPOSE HRC for POTUS wyldwolf Mar 2015 #42

YES! betsuni Mar 2015 #52

Exactly! IMO it's a concerted effort, anyone can join/post on DU. As you say, and RKP5637 Mar 2015 #68

^^ THIS ^^ JoePhilly Mar 2015 #76

"We are Democrats - All of Us." United, not divided! SMC22307 Mar 2015 #114

Case in point ^^^ Bobbie Jo Mar 2015 #132

Are tenured members not expected to heed Nance's sage advice? SMC22307 Mar 2015 #139

What does that even mean?? Bobbie Jo Mar 2015 #149

Oh FFS, dramatic much? Some people just do not like her. Some people are more liberal...... Logical Mar 2015 #207

"Some people just do not like her." And that I can respect. wyldwolf Mar 2015 #210

My observations as another longtimer, also. And that applies to more than HRC. jobycom Mar 2015 #368

Welcome to DU yuiyoshida Mar 2015 #45

True, and they seem hell bent on extracting vows to support HRC when she gets the nomination peacebird Mar 2015 #56

You got banned because you violated a safe haven. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #133

What safe haven? android fan Mar 2015 #189

The HRC room is a safe haven and posting negative things are not allowed. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #191

I'm happy to not jump in the HRC forum and start picking fights. Maedhros Mar 2015 #249

Do you have evidence to back this up? hrmjustin Mar 2015 #250

Just the titles of the threads. Maedhros Mar 2015 #253

Back up your claim and provide evidence. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #254

Edited original post to comply. [n/t] Maedhros Mar 2015 #257

So you are accusing me of trying to get people like you to jump in so I can ban you? hrmjustin Mar 2015 #260

I'm not accusing YOU of anything. Maedhros Mar 2015 #263

You used one of my titles here and you know I am one of the hosts. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #266

I didn't check to see who posted the threads. Maedhros Mar 2015 #268

You picked ond of my threads so you are personally accusing me of trying to bait people. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #269

On edit, I removed the thread that you are referring to (before our exchange really began). Maedhros Mar 2015 #271

On edit nothing. post 253 still has my post title in it. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #274

Seriously? Bobbie Jo Mar 2015 #277

The folks in the HRC forum are about to learn BEYOND ALL DOUBT the living hell that BOG Number23 Mar 2015 #292

Oh, I was thinking the same thing Bobbie Jo Mar 2015 #297

. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #311

That would never happen. I believe you Justin. AtheistCrusader Mar 2015 #313

I visit Hillary Room occasionallyand see NO ONE taunting the "opponents." misterhighwasted Mar 2015 #275

We have to wear our boots enough as it is. William769 Mar 2015 #278

. pintobean Mar 2015 #194

When you become a host and take responsibility for running anything here I might listen to what you hrmjustin Mar 2015 #195

in Latin American parties it's called "officialism": the majority or controlling force of a party MisterP Mar 2015 #161

Vow's of Support, eh? Just like a cult! How do they enforce it, cyber bullying? anotojefiremnesuka Mar 2015 #234

Welcome to DU! peacebird Mar 2015 #237

I am one of the hosts of the HRC room and if someone violates our rules we have the power to ban the hrmjustin Mar 2015 #240

Not being a fan of the future representive of Goldman Sachs, the HRC Room is a place to avoid anotojefiremnesuka Mar 2015 #324

I can't ban you unless you post in the room. hrmjustin Mar 2015 #330

Funny ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #298

I agree with Peg. cwydro Mar 2015 #38

I try to leave most posts too... Blanks Mar 2015 #245

Agree. nt cwydro Mar 2015 #280

RE: The jury system wyldwolf Mar 2015 #41

I am not posting as much as I used to.. AsahinaKimi Mar 2015 #48

Me neither. Major Hogwash Mar 2015 #318

Who can blame them! There is so much anti democratic principles and rhetoric until mfcorey1 Mar 2015 #49

Message auto-removed Name removed Mar 2015 #53

nothing delights me more... Phentex Mar 2015 #54

Post removed Post removed Mar 2015 #55

Clear as mud. Phentex Mar 2015 #58

also, do you mind if I quote you? Phentex Mar 2015 #62

I made notes when I saw that one, too. betsuni Mar 2015 #105

*snort* To be honest, I'm laughing my ass off right now. F4lconF16 Mar 2015 #142

Wow, that is some hate there from that guy NoJusticeNoPeace Mar 2015 #157

Someone upthread said the same thing but with much more subtlety, point was taken however.n/t seaglass Mar 2015 #171

a small handful of men on this thread, on DI blame feminists and AA about du, often. seabeyond Mar 2015 #349

"Normal," heh. Starry Messenger Mar 2015 #172

Eh, DU wise and otherwise underpants Mar 2015 #57

No, I can't say that I have. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #60

Not really... Phentex Mar 2015 #64

DU goes in waves. CJCRANE Mar 2015 #65

It's almost primary time. The annoying big mouths on both sides of any argument here ScreamingMeemie Mar 2015 #66

Who are the trolls? pintobean Mar 2015 #69

I think I might know what you're talking about. NaturalHigh Mar 2015 #87

It's several cliques pintobean Mar 2015 #89

I agree Andy823 Mar 2015 #150

Sad but goddamn true. AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #188

Well, I unabashedly claim a clique ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #299

if only racism and misogyny and homophobia was allow on a democratic progressive board, seabeyond Mar 2015 #350

Oh, it's allowed ... 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #360

the same ole comes on this thread and calls out groups, the staple of the democratic party. seabeyond Mar 2015 #363

Someone here didn't like me mentioning what Rahm said. Octafish Mar 2015 #168

+1000, my god the whining here is also getting old. nt Logical Mar 2015 #208

and who is doing the whining? sounds like pinto.... not getting to put his misogynist crap on du. seabeyond Mar 2015 #353

how long has this thread been up? and the men that spend their time on DI dissing duers are here to seabeyond Mar 2015 #351

My post has nothing to do with race and/or gender. pintobean Mar 2015 #356

bullshit. "purity police" says it all, along with a posting history both on DI and DU seabeyond Mar 2015 #358

Well, you seem to think the shoe fits pintobean Mar 2015 #362

this post has nothing to do with what i said to you, just bullshit backtracking. whatever seabeyond Mar 2015 #366

Huh? pintobean Mar 2015 #367

Lot of teamwork on the part of DUers who don't contribute a damn thing but insults. Octafish Mar 2015 #70

Pretty much why I just lurk now. Puglover Mar 2015 #79

Those who are undemocratic stand out. Octafish Mar 2015 #83

Aw thanks. Puglover Mar 2015 #86

Happy Birthday, Puglover! Octafish Mar 2015 #93

Happy Birthday, Puglover! Enthusiast Mar 2015 #129

Thanks very much! Puglover Mar 2015 #131

Happy birthday! pecwae Mar 2015 #164

Yeah isn't that crazy Pecwae??? Puglover Mar 2015 #165

Happy Birthday to one of my ALL Time FAVORITE DUERS... ScreamingMeemie Mar 2015 #218

Thanks Darlin. Puglover Mar 2015 #230

I do. Haven't touched it in a long time. ScreamingMeemie Mar 2015 #238

When he is 21 he will be Mom's biggest champion. Puglover Mar 2015 #241

Aw yes the garden is calling. malokvale77 Mar 2015 #248

Homophobes don't belong at DU... SidDithers Mar 2015 #90

Nice smear. Octafish Mar 2015 #103

Homophobes don't belong at DU... SidDithers Mar 2015 #106

Smear artists do, though? Octafish Mar 2015 #115

What, you deny that you link to the writers like Wayne Madsen and Paul Craig Roberts?... SidDithers Mar 2015 #121

You didn't bookmark this? Octafish Mar 2015 #122

You are denying that Madsen is a homophobe and PCR is a racist?... SidDithers Mar 2015 #124

What is this Sid? Caretha Mar 2015 #345

Agree. lumberjack_jeff Mar 2015 #140

yes jeff, cause how horrible it is that the MRA and white men do not vote dem because the women and seabeyond Mar 2015 #357

Results! sheshe2 Mar 2015 #423

One of the best juries I've ever had the pleasure to serve on. MerryBlooms Mar 2015 #424

yes, a very interesting and talkative group of jurors. seabeyond Mar 2015 #425

I'm expcting a 'love' note from either an admin or member. MerryBlooms Mar 2015 #427

MerryBlooms! sheshe2 Mar 2015 #428

Disneyland MerryBlooms Mar 2015 #431

thank you for posting the jury. and thank you for scrambling for your kindle, lmfao.... seabeyond Mar 2015 #426

You, seabeyond, are a gem. sheshe2 Mar 2015 #430

"DUers who don't contribute a damn thing but insults." malokvale77 Mar 2015 #246

Well said. Yes, there is an organized smear machine at work. woo me with science Mar 2015 #369

Our allegiance to this realm - has a Value. As such, if it is worth fixing laserhaas Mar 2015 #429

I've been here since 2001 deutsey Mar 2015 #71

+1. I also think as individuals age and mature (like fine wines, lol), closeupready Mar 2015 #110

what I notice is that there are maybe a dozen people here who are actually involved in primary Bluenorthwest Mar 2015 #73

Yes, conservatives quacking that they're "left." betsuni Mar 2015 #111

Well said, thank you. emulatorloo Mar 2015 #256

Very, very well said. n/t. 1StrongBlackMan Mar 2015 #303

I disagree n2doc Mar 2015 #80

Good post. Enthusiast Mar 2015 #130

Runups to elections are always times of flux at this place. Paladin Mar 2015 #82

I have been here since ellie Mar 2015 #85

Well, some of them just die and we don't know about it. Tommy_Carcetti Mar 2015 #94

Not especially - people come and go. I miss some of them, but not others. closeupready Mar 2015 #102

Overall this place is great. NCTraveler Mar 2015 #104

Nope. Who has left? Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #107

I think he's talking about Bobbie Jo Mar 2015 #117

No, I realize that Erich Bloodaxe BSN Mar 2015 #119

After 10 years, I noticed that DUers leaving is constant and does not mean much. aikoaiko Mar 2015 #113

+1. This is the right answer. cbayer Mar 2015 #258

K&R Jamastiene Mar 2015 #120

I've noticed lots of previously banned disruptors... SidDithers Mar 2015 #123

The OP is not about that and you know it. BeanMusical Mar 2015 #166

People come and go. HappyMe Mar 2015 #125

There seem to be a lot less gun nuts SecularMotion Mar 2015 #126

I suggest that people consider the fact that trolls can't be tombstoned Zorra Mar 2015 #138

Could you please pm me these "conservative" posts?/NT DemocratSinceBirth Mar 2015 #232

Well, I have noticed the number of longtime/newtime DUer's whining about it KamaAina Mar 2015 #141

"Treacly." SMC22307 Mar 2015 #148

how can we tell if people leave? Enrique Mar 2015 #146

I returned recently after a long hibernation Neon Gods Mar 2015 #163

Use your journal! Phentex Mar 2015 #173

Presumption of bad faith el_bryanto Mar 2015 #178

Yes, this. AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #187

I never said you're a bad person. cyberswede Mar 2015 #201

You *did*, however, insinuate..... AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #202

I stated that your usage of SJW was racist. cyberswede Mar 2015 #206

Hardly. AverageJoe90 Mar 2015 #217

posting history matters. enough various people have called you out, explained their issues, seabeyond Mar 2015 #355

posting history matters pintobean Mar 2015 #359

yes. call it up pinto, i have no problem with my posting history. i am firmly a progressive dem seabeyond Mar 2015 #365

Does the poster respond to facts with facts? Maedhros Mar 2015 #252

Another META Whining post that should be locked. But as usual will not be. nt Logical Mar 2015 #213

You Don't Believe This Was A Healthy Discussion ??? WillyT Mar 2015 #270

It was 100% meta. But the admins are very inconsistent on their administration of those rules. nt Logical Mar 2015 #273

By META... You Mean...We Don't Get To Disscus DU At DU... A Discussion Board... WillyT Mar 2015 #279

What discussion? You gave us your final opinion in the OP. Dawgs Mar 2015 #352

I am back... liberal N proud Mar 2015 #229

I also notice many Longtime/Newtime Puglover Mar 2015 #233

John Kerry 2004 era DUer Pooka Fey Mar 2015 #247

Agree The Amount Of Democrats Bashing Democrats Is Unprecedented Corey_Baker08 Mar 2015 #394

the party apparatchik and their minions have destroyed the party and the original DU Doctor_J Mar 2015 #251

I don't know what the answer is, but I know what can help... mother earth Mar 2015 #255

No. The more it changes, the more it stays the same. cbayer Mar 2015 #259

So long as I'm here, it's okay. hunter Mar 2015 #272

I'm pretty sure we outnumber the trolls Generic Brad Mar 2015 #281

I Swear to God, On the Road Mar 2015 #296

You sometimes just have to know the right places to look... Agschmid Mar 2015 #302

They can only ruin what we let them. n/t flvegan Mar 2015 #312

No. It's not nearly the same place it used to be but Beausoir Mar 2015 #314

Newcomers and T-Trolls LoneWolfWisconsin Mar 2015 #344

Welcome to DU cyberswede Mar 2015 #364

I've noticed a few people constantly complaining about this site and the posters here. Rex Mar 2015 #354

I'm about done. Octafish Mar 2015 #379

Good hide. zappaman Mar 2015 #380

Quoting Rahm Emanuel got me a hide? Octafish Mar 2015 #391

If you are going to quote someone, then perhaps you should use quote marks. zappaman Mar 2015 #392

NAZIs in the Republican Party are a serious issue, zappaman. Octafish Mar 2015 #393

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I think you linked to the wrong hidden post cyberswede Mar 2015 #406

Sorry about the confusion. Octafish Mar 2015 #407

I love the quote on your tag line. Pooka Fey Mar 2015 #404

A remarkable human being, Ludwig van Beethoven. Octafish Mar 2015 #418

Arguably the greatest composer of classical music of all time Pooka Fey Mar 2015 #420

Don't let the door hitya uhnope Mar 2015 #435

LOL. Octafish Mar 2015 #436

if you're a democrat supporting hillary, it's a hard place to be. spanone Mar 2015 #370

Ain't that the truth! yortsed snacilbuper Mar 2015 #400

not enough masochists or too many sadists carolinayellowdog Mar 2015 #396

That's what the ann--- Mar 2015 #401

Those that whine and preach Hate and Negatively,,,,,,,,, Cryptoad Mar 2015 #402

Results of my latest alert from 2 minutes ago. This place is ruined. Pooka Fey Mar 2015 #409

But calling someone "Deary" will get your post hidden for rudeness. Pooka Fey Mar 2015 #414

I don't come here much anymore. Too many relative newbies leaning too far right for my tastes. kestrel91316 Mar 2015 #432

Hillary = not interested in DU anymore. L0oniX Mar 2015 #434

Is it better for me to go out in a blaze of glory and napalm my bridges here? Blue_Tires Mar 2015 #442

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