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MineralMan

(147,652 posts) Tue Nov 27, 2018, 04:53 PM Nov 2018

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DU doesn't need fewer regular posters in GD. [View all]

Last edited Wed Nov 28, 2018, 02:13 PM - Edit history (1)

It needs more. Every time we lose a regular, long-time contributor, it diminishes the value of the site to its readers. Content is everything! The more engaging content there is, the more people come and stay.

That is the essential formula that keeps sites alive and growing. Content is my business. Its value, particularly in attracting and retaining visitors, cannot be over-stated. We should not be driving away people who contribute excellent, non-offensive content here.

I'm just saying...

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DU doesn't need fewer regular posters in GD. [View all] MineralMan Nov 2018 OP

K&R. TexasTowelie Nov 2018 #1

Thanks for the kick! MineralMan Nov 2018 #2

You're welcome. TexasTowelie Nov 2018 #10

K&R for 186 recs. Jeffersons Ghost Nov 2018 #255

I was reading DU for a couple of years saidsimplesimon Nov 2018 #3

K&R frogmarch Nov 2018 #4

On the other hand Andy823 Nov 2018 #5

But we know the old ones tavernier Nov 2018 #73

I agree Andy823 Nov 2018 #76

Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #193

Yep. efhmc Nov 2018 #197

+1 George II Nov 2018 #198

+1000 nt R B Garr Nov 2018 #203

I remember that also Andy823 Nov 2018 #235

K&R redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #6

K&R malaise Nov 2018 #7

I'm one warning from being barred lunatica Nov 2018 #8

You're a valuable poster, whether I agree with you or not. MineralMan Nov 2018 #9

Thanks! I didn't expect a response. lunatica Nov 2018 #11

You're quite valuable. WhiteTara Nov 2018 #153

You too! lunatica Nov 2018 #220

How can that be? You have no hides. Also, you are generally delightful. Squinch Nov 2018 #30

It happened to dozens of solid long-term DUers during primaries. Mike Rows His Boat Nov 2018 #206

That has nothing to do with why someone with no hides could Squinch Nov 2018 #216

the guy you replied to was a troll. Mosby Nov 2018 #243

I don't know lunatica Nov 2018 #221

I think you're safe. Squinch Nov 2018 #237

the hides drop off over time (90 days) Mosby Nov 2018 #244

Good News! Cha Nov 2018 #70

I never checked my record lunatica Nov 2018 #222

Wow.. that's so weird! Cha Nov 2018 #250

Someone upthread said the locks are dropped after lunatica Nov 2018 #252

I'm on the edge too. Codeine Nov 2018 #75

It is awfully destructive to honest debate. Mike Rows His Boat Nov 2018 #207

you only have one hide left Mosby Nov 2018 #245

Oh good. I got a lot at once Codeine Nov 2018 #251

You are? MuseRider Nov 2018 #226

Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #12

When I get juried for this type of OP, I click that it was a malicious flagging. TheBlackAdder Nov 2018 #21

Yep, I did also on this one. nt USALiberal Nov 2018 #23

Many of my posts get alerts. MineralMan Nov 2018 #24

I recently commented that we had too many alerts question everything Nov 2018 #133

Do they tell you? MuseRider Nov 2018 #227

Occasionally someone lets me know. MineralMan Nov 2018 #228

Thanks. MuseRider Nov 2018 #229

I predicted it. TexasTowelie Nov 2018 #26

A lot of good people are gone. redstatebluegirl Nov 2018 #13

2003 earthside Nov 2018 #128

Yeah, I used to speak freely here. Now I don't. defacto7 Nov 2018 #205

As a 2001 DU'er, I completely agree... winstars Nov 2018 #14

March 2001 for me..and,, SoCalDem Nov 2018 #138

Same Blue_Adept Nov 2018 #168

Who wants an echo chamber for a small number of authoritarian people? realmirage Nov 2018 #15

Kind of like Andy823 Nov 2018 #61

+1 Lisa0825 Nov 2018 #132

+2 Hekate Nov 2018 #149

You sound like you know more about realmirage Nov 2018 #154

Both JPR and DU are, to an unfortunate extent, echo chambers. Jim Lane Nov 2018 #156

All forums gated by ideology are fescuerescue Nov 2018 #158

True, but it's a matter of degree. Jim Lane Nov 2018 #159

Not remotely accurate. JPR is all conspiracy theories. They had to agree to not discuss R B Garr Nov 2018 #187

During primary season it was those folks who juried peeps from DU... Mike Rows His Boat Nov 2018 #210

Exactly. Now it's insufferable rewriting of history and some JPR returnees R B Garr Nov 2018 #212

Do you consider providing objective evidence supporting a premise a "defense'? LanternWaste Nov 2018 #232

Who wants an echo chamber for conspiracies and progaganda. R B Garr Nov 2018 #217

I wouldn't want that either. realmirage Nov 2018 #230

In the last 17 years we have lost so many great DU'ers. denbot Nov 2018 #16

For all the reasons you listed JonLP24 Nov 2018 #19

Heck, even RandomThoughts was interesting dalton99a Nov 2018 #43

After a while I learned to love that nutbag. denbot Nov 2018 #74

Bravenak and OneStrongBlackMan are sorely missed. brush Nov 2018 #83

They were both forced out for being assholes. demmiblue Nov 2018 #84

That's your opinion. Not mine. FYI: Diversity is a good thing. brush Nov 2018 #86

No, replace the "for being" with "by." betsuni Nov 2018 #88

Well, the admins feel otherwise. n/t demmiblue Nov 2018 #89

BINGO! That's nailing it. brush Nov 2018 #107

That's for sure ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #145

+10000 sheshe2 Nov 2018 #165

Indeed. n/t progressoid Nov 2018 #174

No. They didn't worship someone in particular. nt R B Garr Nov 2018 #204

I learned a lot from them and others, they are missed. betsuni Nov 2018 #85

I miss them, too. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2018 #95

++++++ sheshe2 Nov 2018 #164

Bravenak is on Twitter if you're interested Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Nov 2018 #191

I don't get how you get too hard on Surandon, who has seemly finally got some sense... brush Nov 2018 #194

And who could forget Diabeticman? cwydro Nov 2018 #104

and trumad, steve, cali Mosby Nov 2018 #201

Didn't realize that he was gone, too. salin Nov 2018 #223

I liked him. Chemisse Nov 2018 #219

That's how long I have been here. efhmc Nov 2018 #196

Yes indeed. cwydro Nov 2018 #17

Yes. That is the name that springs to mind for me. I miss the ass kickings. Squinch Nov 2018 #32

EGADS!! I miss them, also. YES INDEED!! madinmaryland Nov 2018 #47

wait?? yuiyoshida Nov 2018 #35

FFR. cwydro Nov 2018 #36

Did she stop posting? yuiyoshida Nov 2018 #38

Skittles was critical of Avenatti jberryhill Nov 2018 #55

No, she was nastily critical of Stormy Daniels. n/t demmiblue Nov 2018 #62

Yes, Stormy seemed to be the one she had a problem with. Autumn Nov 2018 #91

I must have missed all that. cwydro Nov 2018 #97

And so what? jberryhill Nov 2018 #261

I miss Skittles too. EllieBC Nov 2018 #59

I think I should know - but don't recall what FFR stands for. salin Nov 2018 #101

Follow up... got the definition below: salin Nov 2018 #105

I've never, ever seen someone come back from it. Crunchy Frog Nov 2018 #129

Oh sure you have. Will Fucking Pitt. Maru Kitteh Nov 2018 #143

I think I recall him getting tombstoned a few times, but Crunchy Frog Nov 2018 #144

I see your point. Perhaps a distinction with little difference? Maru Kitteh Nov 2018 #150

wrong sheshe2 Nov 2018 #166

Why bother if they aren't going to actually do the review??? EllieBC Nov 2018 #157

No idea she was gone either. efhmc Nov 2018 #195

Skittles is gone? salin Nov 2018 #39

Where did Skittles go? smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #56

This message was self-deleted by its author Iggo Nov 2018 #114

Flagged For Review. (n/t) Iggo Nov 2018 #115

I can't believe skittles got the boot. Crunchy Frog Nov 2018 #130

skittles is gone?????? SoCalDem Nov 2018 #140

DU's self immolation. Mike Rows His Boat Nov 2018 #213

I agree, diversity is also a requirement IMO ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #18

the biggest lack of diversity here is age crazycatlady Nov 2018 #68

Lol. cwydro Nov 2018 #94

This is true melman Nov 2018 #109

Yeah well ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #141

I don't remember Ronald Reagan at all crazycatlady Nov 2018 #172

I feel like younger generations are very active but not in great numbers ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #184

I work on political campaigns crazycatlady Nov 2018 #186

So do you tell people about DU? ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #209

there are people here who blame millennials for Trump crazycatlady Nov 2018 #240

I feel this is really short sighted and part of the whole conversation. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #246

I work on political campaigns crazycatlady Nov 2018 #247

I am asking the younger generation to do their homework, educate themselves instead of targeting Wintryjade Nov 2018 #249

Yeah ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #257

I think we are being given a great advantage watching first HRC and now Pelosi bringing our young Wintryjade Nov 2018 #242

I agree ismnotwasm Nov 2018 #254

Right. Way more of us. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #256

I remember thinking that after looking at a "Where were you when JFK was assassinated?" thread'! m-lekktor Nov 2018 #248

That's why I don't post much. Every post opens you up for a flag by someone with a ax to grind. TheBlackAdder Nov 2018 #20

Bingo dembotoz Nov 2018 #112

You said it! smirkymonkey Nov 2018 #146

Some DUers write wordy messages. MineralMan Nov 2018 #22

I use picture to back or enhance my words. You are correct. We have our style. Wintryjade Nov 2018 #64

ibtl bigtree Nov 2018 #25

Hope not. MineralMan Nov 2018 #27

And that part of it sucks. Mike Rows His Boat Nov 2018 #218

I first joined in 2004 Marrah_Goodman Nov 2018 #28

We need all voices on the left side of things. MineralMan Nov 2018 #31

I Remember You ProfessorGAC Nov 2018 #44

Hi Professor! Marrah_Goodman Nov 2018 #45

Hi Marrah! Good to see you! yardwork Nov 2018 #127

You are a sight for sore eyes Marrah_Goodman Nov 2018 #152

Same here! yardwork Nov 2018 #163

Oh yes, I remember you PatSeg Nov 2018 #162

Hi Pat Marrah_Goodman Nov 2018 #185

That's nice to hear PatSeg Nov 2018 #214

Right there with you. JudyM Nov 2018 #190

I remember all that puma crap. murielm99 Dec 2018 #265

Yup Marrah_Goodman Dec 2018 #266

I get accused of being a troll... JaneQPublic Nov 2018 #29

Write on. You're doing fine. MineralMan Nov 2018 #33

JohnQPublic told me True Dough Nov 2018 #40

Just playing the LOOOONG game Caliman73 Nov 2018 #46

10 more years and I'll make my move. JaneQPublic Nov 2018 #173

Nicely put, carefully worded, and an appropriate reaction. byronius Nov 2018 #34

Not really. It's personal, which is a shame. MineralMan Nov 2018 #37

This is simply inaccurate. The hosts were in unanimous agreement. JudyM Nov 2018 #69

I have been a host multiple times. MineralMan Nov 2018 #87

I've never seen hosts in unanimous agreement either. cwydro Nov 2018 #102

Been here since 2004. JudyM Nov 2018 #117

Yes, I saw that. MineralMan Nov 2018 #119

I don't think you can express any opinion these days without pissing off someone pecosbob Nov 2018 #41

The devil is always in the details. Caliman73 Nov 2018 #42

Flame on! infullview Nov 2018 #48

Why do people correct people's spelling online? violetpastille Nov 2018 #67

you misspelldet amiright Hermit-The-Prog Nov 2018 #231

Eh hem. It's amirite. violetpastille Nov 2018 #236

I've been here since 2004 and I find your experience(s) to be pretty spot on. phylny Nov 2018 #72

K and R. Mosby Nov 2018 #49

Totally agree!!!!!!!!!!! bluestarone Nov 2018 #50

I was considering giving up posting.... Cary Nov 2018 #51

I see you. MineralMan Nov 2018 #53

Read slowly... Cary Nov 2018 #54

huge rec for this and I agree. JHan Nov 2018 #52

personally I vote up everything except personal attacks. its a discussion board right? nt msongs Nov 2018 #57

I agree Raine Nov 2018 #58

K&R Gothmog Nov 2018 #60

I have been ganged up on here. pwb Nov 2018 #63

The inmates run the asylum A HERETIC I AM Nov 2018 #65

I thought you could name DUers that you didn't want on your jury. Was... LAS14 Nov 2018 #78

You can use the Jury Blacklist billh58 Nov 2018 #82

Which is all fine and good, unless the person is a group host. A HERETIC I AM Nov 2018 #99

Exactly what I would have said Crunchy Frog Nov 2018 #137

Spot on. realmirage Nov 2018 #155

Yup. n/t progressoid Nov 2018 #188

I"ve been here a while Tribalceltic Nov 2018 #66

I certainly agree MM. riversedge Nov 2018 #71

I really, really HATE seeing longtimers get booted with no recourse. Kali Nov 2018 #77

This. cwydro Nov 2018 #106

Absolutely agree. salin Nov 2018 #224

Insightful post as always, Mineral Man. Mrs. Overall Nov 2018 #79

Thank you. MineralMan Nov 2018 #92

Let's be honest with ourselves.... FarPoint Nov 2018 #80

What I see here makes me feel really sad. davsand Nov 2018 #81

Yes, agree wholeheartedly infullview Nov 2018 #93

Sadly, this is what censorship looks like folks Generic Other Nov 2018 #90

Yessir! spanone Nov 2018 #96

K&R. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2018 #98

Thank you. MineralMan Nov 2018 #100

You're very welcome! greatauntoftriplets Nov 2018 #103

K&R Docreed2003 Nov 2018 #108

Thanks. MineralMan Nov 2018 #111

I'm in complete agreement with you Ron Obvious Nov 2018 #110

A solution is needed dembotoz Nov 2018 #118

I can't comment on what you're talking about. Iggo Nov 2018 #113

Thank you for posting this. lapucelle Nov 2018 #116

You're welcome. MineralMan Nov 2018 #120

I joined DU during the bush administration... cynatnite Nov 2018 #121

I have a post removed a couple of times a year. MineralMan Nov 2018 #122

I've had trouble shrugging it off, but I eventually will. Thanks :) cynatnite Nov 2018 #131

I'd have trouble shrugging it off too. sammythecat Nov 2018 #167

I've think sometimes jurists don't always go back and read the context of the thread jcgoldie Nov 2018 #170

If I'm not sure about how to vote, I read the reasons it was reported... cynatnite Nov 2018 #202

If I remember the post NotASurfer Nov 2018 #139

I am guessing some got removed. Do we know why? McCamy Taylor Nov 2018 #123

. Crunchy Frog Nov 2018 #148

Remember, "offense" is in the eye of the beholder. A post about GMO offends Monsanto McCamy Taylor Nov 2018 #124

+1. It is not your father's BBS anymore dalton99a Nov 2018 #126

You are quite right about Monsanto, and they have their own DU troll DFW Nov 2018 #160

It's not one, it's many womanofthehills Nov 2018 #259

Since they all sing exactly the same tune DFW Nov 2018 #262

K&R! highplainsdem Nov 2018 #125

This message was self-deleted by its author backtoblue Nov 2018 #134

And the irony is that people like me are still here. aikoaiko Nov 2018 #135

Based on sports forums I knew the jury system was a bad idea Awsi Dooger Nov 2018 #136

I believe that this is one of the root causes The Polack MSgt Nov 2018 #189

I agree 100% salin Nov 2018 #225

I wouldn't worry about the sports forum JonLP24 Nov 2018 #264

I kicked hoping the admins at least scan the top stories on the site flotsam Nov 2018 #142

Amen, MinMan Hekate Nov 2018 #147

Sometimes taking a DU break can be a good thing though, help get some perspective uppityperson Nov 2018 #151

Mr. Mineral Man, DU has been great since 2004 (when I started lurking and akbacchus_BC Nov 2018 #161

So how do we fix it? How do we make it better? infullview Nov 2018 #169

Dump the jury system Just a Weirdo Nov 2018 #180

All I want for Christmas is that liars/propagandists go away. betsuni Nov 2018 #171

Exactly, betsuni! And we have election results now that refute the lies R B Garr Nov 2018 #199

KICK bluestarone Nov 2018 #175

Thanks! MineralMan Nov 2018 #177

Man you are sooo welcome!!! bluestarone Nov 2018 #179

K&R. Paladin Nov 2018 #176

I appreciate the kick. MineralMan Nov 2018 #178

K&R brer cat Nov 2018 #181

I really didn't expect so much support for this thread. MineralMan Nov 2018 #182

I think there is a lot of angst out there. efhmc Nov 2018 #200

Kick... N_E_1 for Tennis Nov 2018 #183

Every primary gets contentious here. davsand Nov 2018 #208

Well said! Thank you, MM. R B Garr Nov 2018 #192

And thank you! MineralMan Nov 2018 #211

Ok. I loved the guy's posts, but as far as I can tell, this all began Squinch Nov 2018 #215

I tend to agree. And as no one at all is arguing we need fewer voices... LanternWaste Nov 2018 #233

Hmm... Mike Nelson Nov 2018 #234

Who picks which thread is in the "Trending Now" box? infullview Nov 2018 #238

Basically, the Trending list is made up of the five most recommended MineralMan Nov 2018 #239

Thank you this explains a lot. infullview Nov 2018 #241

100% agreement! spicysista Nov 2018 #253

I'll admit I haven't researched much, but wouldn't some transparency on FFR/etc. be reasonable erronis Nov 2018 #258

There's no such public list. MineralMan Nov 2018 #260

Definitely agree G_j Nov 2018 #263