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Maeve

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30. Here's what it says in the Terms of Service
Tue Nov 17, 2020, 01:29 PM
Nov 2020
Don't peddle right-wing talking points, smears, or sources
Do not post right-wing talking points or smears. Do not post content sourced from right-wing publications, authors, or pundits. Exceptions are permitted if you provide a clear reason for doing so that is consistent with the values of this website.

Why we have this rule: News media and the Internet are already awash with conservative propagandists attacking our candidates and our values -- we're not interested in providing them with another outlet. We understand that many of our members might hold some conservative viewpoints on isolated issues, but nobody here should be parroting hateful garbage from the RNC, the NRA, or the Family Research Council. Forum members should expect that the only time they'll have to read a right-wing smear or an article from Breitbart is when someone is pointing and laughing at it.


Is the author being ridiculed? Quote from the OP:
This is utter bullshit - publishing it so you can see how the other side thinks of us. Mostly, it tells us how THEY think

So, yes, the author is being ridiculed and the OP is within the TOS
Understand now?

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Quite the spin when an incumbent lost. The left is stunned? No, it's Donnie who is stunned unblock Nov 2020 #1
I couldn't believe what I was reading in that article. The right twisting itself into a pretzel. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #2
I just cancelled my monthly sub and told them why obamanut2012 Nov 2020 #3
bothsideserism is such a destructive thing. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #4
I can only afford two online subs obamanut2012 Nov 2020 #5
Douthat and Stephens typically make my blood boil. Brooks not as bad lately. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #7
Job One in this election - perhaps Job Only - was getting rid of tRump. stopbush Nov 2020 #6
Very important point that many overlook - we won. radius777 Nov 2020 #33
The Author is a Right Wing Dipshit JI7 Nov 2020 #8
Yeah, I get this same drivel from my friend who I argue with a lot genxlib Nov 2020 #9
Never ever waste your time reading a Bret Stephens column. Paladin Nov 2020 #10
Bingo NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #11
+100. Hortensis Nov 2020 #26
Author's bio says: "American conservative journalist, editor, and columnist" Cameliano Nov 2020 #12
It's not a right wing source - it is a major news source, NYT NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #13
Bret Stephens isn't a right winger? Cameliano Nov 2020 #18
It was published in the Times - and the Times is allowed. NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #20
NRaleigh, the NYT works to elect Republicans, and this is proven. Hortensis Nov 2020 #28
Okay but stop ignoring the author Cameliano Nov 2020 #31
What is getting you in the way of understanding the DU terms of service? NRaleighLiberal Nov 2020 #32
Enough. You don't like rules, we get it. You might want to look up ToS on "interfering with ... marble falls Dec 2020 #35
You are confused and you don't tell when I it's enough Cameliano Dec 2020 #36
Shame on you. marble falls Dec 2020 #37
When did I pretend that? I posted an article to read from an allowed source. NRaleighLiberal Dec 2020 #38
I didn't tell you not to use the New York Times Cameliano Dec 2020 #39
Right winger, right winger, right winger. Where exactly do you think you are? marble falls Dec 2020 #40
The author is not a right winger? Cameliano Dec 2020 #41
Stop putting words in other's mouths. How about letting it drop? It's beginning to smell troll-like. marble falls Dec 2020 #42
Welcome to DU Yonnie3 Nov 2020 #15
Exactly, it's important to understand how RW thinks radius777 Nov 2020 #34
Generally that's used to keep the drivel from OAN and other right wing propaganda sites out... Salviati Nov 2020 #16
Here's what it says in the Terms of Service Maeve Nov 2020 #30
Typical NYT bullshit. Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #14
Pious? Fuck Trump, fuck all fascists, fuck the Roisin Ni Fiachra Nov 2020 #17
Wait so we aren't in disarray anymore? SlogginThroughIt Nov 2020 #19
Ha! Good point. nt crickets Nov 2020 #23
a rather elitist view handmade34 Nov 2020 #21
This Liberal RobinA Nov 2020 #22
Cancelling Turin_C3PO Nov 2020 #29
Glenn Greenwald is a jerk. marble falls Nov 2020 #24
Sorry peggysue2 Nov 2020 #25
Bretbug seems to think that editing and accountability are "groupthink" JHB Nov 2020 #27
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