I've been here on DU since 2011 officially, but I lurked for a few years before that. I'm a radical.

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64. "underground" used to mean something here, didn't it?. Not so much anymore

it wasn't much of a thing anyway. The mods here have always been strict and organized. You can't really say anything more controversial than the juries allow. But it's all quite fair and democratic as far as I can tell. I just do everything I can to not get alerted on. And I kind of hate myself for that. I've been here since 2001, and some fights you just know in advance will go nowhere.

I am upset about the number and type of subjects we are not allowed to discuss at all here.Since the beginning, in 2001. The sad fact is we are living in a world (not necessarily DU) where perception is managed by huge faceless interests superior to the populace, and if you don't see the funny monkey dance they're broadcasting, then you are an outsider and there's nothing you can do about it. 9/11 changed everything, as they say, but for gods sake never mention the mechanics of the event. Unless you go to the Dungeon. Nice image for a democracy but ha ha it's all in good fun. The official story will not be challenged in that case.

Self censorship is just an act of maturity and prudence in a public forum which is no doubt under FBI surveillance (Hi, Agent Mike! We call them Agent Mike) at the least.

While I don't welcome our alien overlords, I sure don't ignore them, even if they were born in Queens and look like a helium inflated roast pig suit. We need to be friends with everybody for our own survival. The environment is beyond our control, and the next very few years will be harsher than we can prepare ourselves for

However, I would still say that there are a lot of radicals participating in civil discourse here, and they get away with a lot. There is no other place so friendly and conversational and informative, all in one place. The navigation and web design are superb. So enjoy. At least it's not Daily Kos.