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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFor Will Pitt:
You're a voice, my friend, and an eloquent one.
Regrettably, that has also made you a target, and a frequent one.
Hang in there, buddy.
NYC_SKP
(68,644 posts)But fighting back admirably.
The troll(s) are sure insistent on being a royal pain.
MIRTs doing a good job too, as are the juries.
trumad
(41,692 posts)Fuck the trolls
madokie
(51,076 posts)I can't write but I like to read good writing and WP is a good writer
"Will Pitt is DU"
peace, kp
warrprayer
(4,734 posts)and Mannygoldstein and a host of others....
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)Getting deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times is a thrashing. Having to wait for PTSD treatment is a thrashing. Not having a job is a thrashing. Not having health insurance is a thrashing. Watching your house get washed out to sea by a hurricane and then being told there is no emergency aid funding because a few members of the House GOP masturbate like monkeys to Ayn Rand while counting the aid money they got for their districts is a thrashing.
This?
This is some birdbrain in his mom's basement with nothing better to do with his life. He wakes up every morning, looks in the mirror, and says, "Fuck. I'm still me."
That's a thrashing.
But hey, thanks.
P.S. to 11 Bravo, nice way to bait a hook.
Seriously, thanks to everyone who's had to deal with this avalanche of Derp. I really appreciate it.
11 Bravo
(23,928 posts)(And seriously, at least one of those posters should be in restraints!)
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)it's just one troll.
One sad troll.
11 Bravo
(23,928 posts)better people skills.)
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)He burned through something like eight sock puppets between last night and today. I'd assume he's got more.
Like I said, sad.
KitSileya
(4,035 posts)Made it look like a copy and paste from a message from EarlG, stating that you'd sent death threats to someone in '10.
I got the jury duty first thing as I logged on, so hadn't seen the controversy.
11 Bravo
(23,928 posts)KitSileya
(4,035 posts)Does that mean that there were more than one?
At Wed Jan 23, 2013, 10:00 AM an alert was sent on the following post:
John McCain...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022245030
REASON FOR ALERT:
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate. (See <a href="http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=aboutus#communitystandards" target="_blank">Community Standards</a>.)
ALERTER'S COMMENTS:
EarlG ADMIN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-10-10 04:53 PM
Response to Original message
7. For the record
Edited on Mon May-10-10 08:50 PM by EarlG
Last night Will Pitt repeatedly threatened another member with physical violence. After the moderators deleted those messages he sent the threats again to the member via private message, during which he challenged the member to report his behavior to the moderators, implying that he would not be held accountable for his actions.
We don't enjoy banning people, particularly people who have been here a long time. WilliamPitt left us absolutely no choice in this matter. This is entirely his own fault and responsibility.
Locking.
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Wed Jan 23, 2013, 10:10 AM, and the Jury voted 0-6 to LEAVE IT.
Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: What on earth does the comment of the alerter have to do with the alerted post? The post itself is crude, and doesn't explain the trigger for the anger it displays, but other than that, not something to be locked, I think.
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: The use of "fuck" is nothing new or shocking on DU. The alert is not OK, however. Now our latest repeat troll is starting to use the alert function to trash Will Pitt.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: Make sure the condom is intact
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: It is a naughty word, but understand why that word was used. McCain gave us Sarah!
11 Bravo
(23,928 posts)The one I adjudicated also had a cut and paste of some shit about Will threatening somebody.
KitSileya
(4,035 posts)Seems like the inauguration has completely unhinged them. Most likely it's because they know that now that Obama is a "lame duck", he can be more aggressive in getting his policies through.
(No offense to those with mental issues and psychological problems - I seriously think these trolls have huge issues and problems that need the aid of mental health care professionals, not that all people with mental issues are trolls.)
kydo
(2,679 posts)I was on the same jury - I didn't leave explanion but voted leave it alone. The thing made no sense. And right before that there was another jury I did and will's name came up by a single digit post person. Crazy stuff.
Hang in there Will
Will is one of those that I have followed (not stalked) for years on DU, just like n2doc and the toons everyday since sometime around the end of 2004 begining of 2005 (getting old sucks exact dates sometimes elude).
Berlum
(7,044 posts)But do shrug the RepubliWanker trolls off your back, and keep on keeping on...
Response to WilliamPitt (Reply #4)
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stonecutter357
(12,697 posts)UMADTHO!
11 Bravo
(23,928 posts)If that doesn't work ... lather, rinse, and repeat.
(And if Will boned your girlfriend before he met his lovely wife, trust me, he's forgotten it by now, so you should do the same.)
In any case, you are now officially patholigcal. Seek help.
stonecutter357
(12,697 posts)tblue
(16,350 posts)and crystal clear eloquence. I am in awe of you.
tclambert
(11,087 posts)Why did you have to say that? Now my brain is retching. (In other words, that was a really good line.)
So, has Paul Ryan gone blind yet?
mountain grammy
(26,659 posts)FailureToCommunicate
(14,026 posts)(And you were pretty near the top anyway)
BlancheSplanchnik
(20,219 posts)PTSD from the violence against women and forgotten in the focus on everything else
That's a thrashing.
Just didn't want to leave out such a large percent of the population that is targeted in the sights of their laser hate beams.
Whovian
(2,866 posts)He doesn't always see things the way I do but he seems to voice his opinion in a genuine way. I appreciate that and I'll kick a clod of red dirt in the face of those who try to quiet him.
In_The_Wind
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longship
(40,416 posts)However, we all realize that the recent attempted fusillade against our dear Mr. Pitt would not in any way make him give up the ghost.
I watched it happen in real time, but I did not have the honor of catching the slimy slugs in the act. As always, there were many before me with more finely tuned antennae. I also did not get to serve on a jury.
Regardless, MIRT had our back, as they always do.
Raise a glass to Will Pitt, and MIRT and all those who stood up!
I only wish I could have had the bandwidth to be part of it.
The score?
Lions: 10,758
Zebras: 0
It's part of the natural order. Freeper disrupters? Get used to it. (Hint: You're the zebras.)
And, as always,
Thank you Will Pitt
Skraxx
(2,985 posts)pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)Maybe someone else will supply a link to the current trolling. Sounds like it may be the one from last night returning:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022233716
Coyotl
(15,262 posts)FourScore
(9,704 posts)wandy
(3,539 posts)You don't always have to agree with someone to respect them.
Laura PourMeADrink
(42,770 posts)KamaAina
(78,249 posts)it demonstrated some knowledge (not exactly accurate, but hey, it's a troll) of a sordid bit of DU history.
madinmaryland
(64,933 posts)LeftofObama
(4,243 posts)nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)Flaxbee
(13,661 posts)I think Will has a tough skin. But I hope he also knows how appreciated, liked and admired he is.
HappyMe
(20,277 posts)and a really good writer.
Please be careful, this one is particularly vicious and creepy.
WilliamPitt
(58,179 posts)is ignore them. Been doing it for years.
Time for dinner with the wife. It's fajita night.
Thanks.
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)lamp_shade
(14,846 posts)Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)blackspade
(10,056 posts)Who the hell is attacking WP?
H2O Man
(73,637 posts)I have great respect for Will Pitt.
hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)rightsideout
(978 posts)I've enjoyed reading his articles but I've always heard of him as William Rivers Pitt. Is he "Will Pitt" here because he's a friend of DU?
Thanks and kudos to William!
11 Bravo
(23,928 posts)William Rivers Pitt ... kicking ass and taking conservative names for over a decade!
Xipe Totec
(43,890 posts)From someone who's been on the opposite side of an argument with Will, my deepest respect and warmest regard.
ybbor
(1,555 posts)(with apologies to Muhammad Ali)
I am a GIGANTIC fan!
Coolest Ranger
(2,034 posts)nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)I guess they got bored in mummy's basement.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)byronius
(7,402 posts)He's the Voice.
rurallib
(62,465 posts)and have come unarmed.
Well done, Mr. Pitt.
michigandem58
(1,044 posts)Maybe I need to get out more. Dude has been on fire lately.
ck4829
(35,094 posts)More like a monkey throwing it's own waste.
Mister Ed
(5,945 posts)His recent admirer, by way of contrast, is an anonymous troll with a huge underwear drawer full of sock puppets.
11 Bravo
(23,928 posts)nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)Response to nadinbrzezinski (Reply #51)
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ms liberty
(8,609 posts)One of our best. If he's getting trolled that hard, he must be doing something right!
loudsue
(14,087 posts)So true. Keep on doing what you do best, Mr. Pitt.
nolabear
(41,999 posts)If I disagree with you, which I seldom do, then I know you will give me good reasons for your thoughts and hear mine. Trolls hate that kind of thing. Keep plenty of oil on those feathers, my friend.
octoberlib
(14,971 posts)MannyGoldstein
(34,589 posts)They only attack if they're taking you seriously - Will must be making a dent and the cognitive dissonance is too painful.
Go Will!
Laochtine
(394 posts)If you didn't stir you'd be forgotten, thank you for stirring
kairos12
(12,882 posts)Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)May he keep it up!
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Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)and most other Democrats. Your mileage may vary....
Berserker
(3,419 posts)Anything toward you personally. You were just last in line.
Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)Ellipsis
(9,124 posts)I'm a Pitt sycophant... don't always agree with him, don't kiss his ass, but I support him.
No harm no foul.
Rowdyboy
(22,057 posts)He makes sense and doesn't really need me to back him up.
It is what it is, much like DU.
Ellipsis
(9,124 posts)just felt a need to weigh in after the cartoon...
I enjoy most posters here. "I got no bone to pick" with berserker, just the sentiment.
grahamhgreen
(15,741 posts)salinen
(7,288 posts)I missed it, went camping with the Missus. Sorry to say I enjoy watching Will battle it out with some squid. There's nothing better than Will pounding the opponent with an open tongue. I'm not proud of my bloodlust.
RagAss
(13,832 posts)Fearless
(18,421 posts)Mister Ed
(5,945 posts)He's even exposed our dear California Peggy as a septuagenarian! A septuagenarian!
I don't know how the poor woman will ever show her face in public now that the truth is known. Indeed, I fear Skinner may have to close down the site, now that it's been revealed he hosts an online meeting place for septuagenarians, and - dare I say it? - perhaps even sextagenarians as well.
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)members of DU.
Let's not all forget that. This is all sore loser stuff about Obama.
Octafish
(55,745 posts)What does that say for his anonymous attackers?
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)Zapped again and again. Still slow in getting the message, keeps coming back in multiple socks/zombies. MIRT doing GREAT!
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