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In reply to the discussion: Good LORD, they're out in force. [View all]Fire Walk With Me
(38,893 posts)65. Thank you, and I fear that you are correct. n/t
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        I'll only do it when it's absolutely blatant and useless to any conversation. Which of course is not
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
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        Thanks; I know it means I'm doing something right, but this is what I'd expect from a RW
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
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        That's what's upset them; I was hidden in a Probama thread for stating facts regarding
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #8
      
        
        :) I've never posted there although it's SOOOOO tempting. It's unbelievable.
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #62
      
        
        In the BOG, a person can be blocked if they say something positive about a position taken by Obama -
        AnotherMcIntosh
        Aug 2013
        #162
      
        
        I remember that guy, the 2008 Obama for whom I voted. Wonder what happened to him. ;) n/t
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #170
      
        
        Thanks. These are facts; we shouldn't even be arguing them, much less shouting them down
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #9
      
        
        Actually, having presented such an inappropriate explanation, Juror #5 should be banned from ever be
        emsimon33
        Aug 2013
        #86
      
        
        I am sorry this happened, FWWM. Place has definitely changed in the last 10 years,
        Mnemosyne 
        Aug 2013
        #17
      
        
        Sorry to hear it. I can't believe we'd have such trouble in an "underground" forum. n/t
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #19
      
        
        not democratic, not rational, not logical--just pure nonsense.  will be fun to see if juror 5
        niyad
        Aug 2013
        #28
      
        
        No, not democratic, and I among others have noticed that DUers, over the years, have
        Nay
        Aug 2013
        #59
      
        
        I bet a majority of Obama voters in 08 thought the 1% wouldn't be the winners when he won
        DJ13
        Aug 2013
        #52
      
        
        At first they're honest and learn it's a mistake, then use cannier methods. :(
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #117
      
        
        There must be a very fine line between free speech and censorship or something;
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #118
      
        
        Great observations and I agree. People cling to known structure in both political parties
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #120
      
        
        Definitely agreed. It's an idea very worthy of consideration since Meta passed. n/t
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #121
      
        
        Pathetic, rude and mean.  I'd pull their juror eligibility. I like the DU member Fire Walk With Me.
        NYC_SKP
        Aug 2013
        #97
      
        
        They added Unrec, they killed Meta, they've polluted the Jury system...
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #126
      
        
        Thank you very much. My skin is not incredibly thick and I doubt I'd like myself much if it were.
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #127
      
        
        As there are trolls here from RW message boards, certainly there are those here simply to
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #128
      
        
        More evidence that the jury system is fucked up. The irony of jurer 5. Jurer 5 should be alerted on
        L0oniX
        Aug 2013
        #51
      
        
        Jury transaparency. Remove the anonymous Jurer 1-6 , use DU member names and watch what happens.
        L0oniX
        Aug 2013
        #113
      
        
        I can see the fanatics adding to their list of enemies with that, for later pile ons.
        RC
        Aug 2013
        #114
      
        
        I agree that things are unDemocratic and that if user names were included, it would be different.
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #130
      
        
        Thank you for the support and your work towards maintaining the presence of all voices
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #131
      
        
        Perhaps :) There is a definite, orchestrated attempt to "weed out" the voices of which they do not
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #132
      
        
        Yes, the name-calling does get to some people. I wouldn't even bother alerting on it, though...
        truth2power
        Aug 2013
        #155
      
        
        I'm really hoping you're wrong about Skinner and his plans for the forum. I hope that it is terribly
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #133
      
        
        Which is decided unDemocratic, innit. :( Thanks for your work limpyhobbler. n/t
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #134
      
        
        Thanks snappyturtle. It's not easy on the personal level. But as you so well describe, it's required
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #135
      
        
        I've had the same thing happen. I stated FACTS and the haters couldn't take it.
        LaydeeBug
        Aug 2013
        #67
      
        
        Thanks. You'd hope that on a left-wing board or group or political party, there wouldn't BE
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #136
      
        
        You are most certainly welcome. Haters are gonna hate, honey, it's what they *do*
        LaydeeBug
        Aug 2013
        #168
      
        
        I have to agree with you. From what you post I'd have to say you were hit by lightening twice.
        marble falls
        Aug 2013
        #68
      
        
        Then this OP was alerted upon (yeah, by a member of this group, sure). :(
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #137
      
        
        There is a technique called "dictionary flaming" where a posted presents many points
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #139
      
        
        That's not an appropriate message whether you are a Koch propagandist or not
        Renew Deal
        Aug 2013
        #73
      
        
        Interesting, thank you :) I've never "fit in" and doubt I ever will so I'll suppose that it's to be
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #140
      
        
        Thank you. Here's hoping sanity prevails and inconvenient truths "are allowed". n/t
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #141
      
        
        Al Gore with his Inconvenient Truth was shunned...why "they" do this is beyond me.
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #143
      
        
        Name calling and not being willing to at least listen to the other side never help
        emsimon33
        Aug 2013
        #179
      
        
        Thanks. I agree that bullying and targeting are NOT liberal/democratic values. n/t
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #144
      
        
        Thank you! Meta became its own circle of hell after a while, with Purity Control perched therein
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #123
      
        
        Drunken Irishman makes it clear he has no compassion for the homeless or "mentally weak"
        bananas
        Aug 2013
        #107
      
        
        It sucks for someone to use their Jury powers that way: i.e. to be abusive, hateful, name calling
        99th_Monkey
        Aug 2013
        #104
      
        
        They are apparently picking at me using something I dislike- name-calling, personal attacks, etc.
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #145
      
        
        Thank you. It's important because it's plainly obvious some wish certain truths not be told.
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #146
      
        
        I believe it's a planned set of personal attacks, all very similar in being dismissive, name-calling
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #147
      
        
        It looks to me like a coordinated effort. After Meta was closed down because the bullies
        rhett o rick
        Aug 2013
        #125
      
        
        "If the future of America is given to them, watch it go over Niagara Falls..." ~Dead Kennedys
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #184
      
        
        I've set up some chairs and a reading lamp and air conditioning and even a snack bar
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #181
      
        
        Isn't it against the DU bylaws to insult other DU members? I count approximately 5 insults in that
        Lint Head
        Aug 2013
        #176
      
        
        Yesterday I was specifically, personally insulted by at least five different DUers.
        Fire Walk With Me
        Aug 2013
        #177
      
        
        I hope you alerted on the jury results - that would take it to straight to the Admins.
        scarletwoman
        Aug 2013
        #193
      
        
        Some how I knew you would be celebrating.  No place for those that dont agree. nm
        rhett o rick
        Aug 2013
        #203
      
        
        Go ahead and ridicule and mock.  And as far as him being anti-semitic, I dont
        rhett o rick
        Aug 2013
        #211
      
        
        You do know he was PPR'd.  For being anti-semitic of all things. How ironic. nm
        rhett o rick
        Aug 2013
        #206
      
        
        Beware, "They are out in force".  They are looking to purify DU.  Smite those that speak out. nm
        rhett o rick
        Aug 2013
        #212