So how do you feel when you post a topic and damn near all the responses

[a kennedy]

ARE NEGATIVE!!!!

[MutantAndProud]

1. There's also posts that never get any response

Which feels not great especially when it’s a request for help

Also. Are you referring to any one post in particular?

[chillfactor]

2. A bit deflated!

[LakeArenal]

3. I think we have people purposely disrespecting other people's' opinions.

Just won’t let it go. Keep poking.

[chillfactor]

4. Excellent observation!

[hlthe2b]

5. We have episodes of "group think" here... Sometimes contrarian opinions are simply not entertained.

I'm certainly not talking about RW memes, at all, but simply questioning the "conventional wisdom," or broadening understanding--not unlike the media in some respects.

[Enoki33]

6. I am referring here to a specific group

that target other members who are dedicated supporters of a particular popular sport they disagree with, and have no real understanding of. It sometimes borders on harassment, fed by simple disrespect. Guess there is always a price to pay that others are oblivious to that has always been a part of life.

[Hotler]

7. Makes for thicker skin. Thick skin is need when playing in GD. nt

[debm55]

9. Agree.

[debm55]

8. Sometimes when I post in GD, I have found it is a good idea to not just post the OP but to keep an

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eye out for people that we try to make you out to be a fool. I had it happen to me. I stay mostly in the Lounge for that reason. Even here there are some snarky remarks.

[Floyd R. Turbo]

10. Rarely bothers me. I don't expect everyone to agree with me. I do on occasion get pissed if someone

responds with a personal attack on either me or another poster.

[debm55]

11. Just don't post a thread on fishing (like I did) or pictures of fish dishes.

[Floyd R. Turbo]

24. You too? A few weeks ago I posted I pic of cedar plank salmon that seriously upset one poster.

[debm55]

26. She/he called me a murderer and torturer. I saw your post. That poster didn't disappoint. He did to

you too. Stating your opinion is one thing. Name calling is another.

[Floyd R. Turbo]

29. Sticks and stones,.......

[Niagara]

12. I adore you, Floyd R. Turbo.

I think that you're a DU treasure. I'm not sure if anyone has ever told you that before.



Anyway, I can't get excited with the majority of your food pictures since I have non-celiac gluten sensitivity and I'm on Keto. I try to attempt to tease you on occasion and I certainly hope that you have never felt personally attacked by me while I'm trying to be playful.

[debm55]

13. Me too!

[Niagara]

15. Hi Deb!

[Floyd R. Turbo]

28. You are too kind! Sorry about your condition. If any of my posts give you a tummy ache. Feel free to

call me a poopie head!

[Niagara]

36. Thank you, Floyd.

Lol, poopie head. I like that, that's funny stuff.

[Niagara]

14. As a Democratic voter on a Democratic discussion board...

I absolutely do not expect everyone to express unvaried opinions, thoughts, feelings or solutions.


I mentioned this several times, most likely too many times, that we have several toxic loaded members here that are so miserable in their own lives that they feel the need to put other Democratic members down. There is absolutely no reason for condescending, uncivil, or hostile attacks and responses. This nonsense breaks Democratic Underground's Terms of Service.


We have an abundance of civil, pleasant and wonderful people right here AND those are the people that I want to engage with. Toxic a-holes are sent directly to my full ignore list.


Try to keep your chin up, A Kennedy!

[debm55]

17. It does break the TOS, but it you watch they walk a very thin line on the nastiness scale.

In my case I felt it broke it. I had a number of people PM me to say they were sorry for the treatment. The nasties are still here.

[Niagara]

18. I concur with your statement!

[BootinUp]

16. it can be invigorating

not always.

[debm55]

19. It can also be rude to some people. Sometimes, people just like to be rude and don't think about

other's feelings.

[BootinUp]

31. Yes it can and I would guess often does.

But until a Kennedy shares more info we are just speculating.

[debm55]

34. I'm not talking about just a kennedy's post.but sometimes it happens that a swarm of posters will

come, I have seen posters not just differ in opinion(which is fine) but give a personal attack. I saw the post when it was posted about the poll only leading by 5%. I didn't respond to it as I am not as smart as others in GD.

[highplainsdem]

20. I'm guessing you're referring to your post about the poll that was supposedly very

bad news for Biden, a poll that most people responding to here thought was BS. I thought so, too, but didn't bother to respond.

I'm not sure what type of response you expected, or what you would have considered a positive response to the poll. "OMG we're doomed!" would not IMO have been a positive response on a Democratic board, even if it would have signaled overwhelming belief in the poll results.

And BTW, what that poll showed mostly was that RWers will line up behind their possible candidates well in advance of the election, while Democrats will often think of alternatives, then will almost all vote for the Democratic candidate. Which is SOP.

EDITING to link to that thread: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100217945170

[debm55]

21. Thanks for the link highplainsdem. I don't go over there too much as posters seem they are on top of

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things more then me. Read occasional but only post sometimes.

[highplainsdem]

22. You're welcome, Deb! The OP should have linked to the topic, so people

replying here could see what the "negative responses" were really about.

[Niagara]

23. Thank you for pointing out this important piece of information, highplainsdem.

Obviously I had no idea where the OP was going with this since they had left out that crucial information.




I don't venture over to GD frequently.

[Upthevibe]

25. a kennedy...

It completely depends on the post. Would you give some context?

If it's a negative story about Biden, Harris, or other Democrats, I don't need or want to hear about it. If it's a DU'er posting a right-wing talking point, it pisses me off.

Having said that, I normally don't respond. However, there's one DU'er who has consistently posted false information about polls and I stand up to this particular person. Sometimes, I think there are people who are intentionally disrupters..

[milestogo]

27. Some people piss all over every thread.

Usually I put them on ignore.

[debm55]

30. milestogo, aren't you curious about what they are posting. I only put one person on ignore, then I

thought about it and undid it. Some would still be posting nasty comments. I would rather see it. But that is my own opinion. It doesn't stop them--we just can't see it.

[milestogo]

35. If you want to see it you can always log out and see the comments.

But 99% of the time when I do it, I keep them on ignore. Some people are just negative all the time. My online experience is better without them.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

32. It's happened to me. Sometimes you have to add a "sarcasm" thingy, even if you think it's obvious.

But, in the spirit of supporting your point: YOUR POST SUCKS!!!11!

There, better?

[debm55]

33. I think everyone has had it happen at least once. And some of us more.