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Hekate

(90,189 posts)
52. You are right: there is a nasty "edge," and some downright ugly threads w/ many contributors...
Mon Sep 20, 2021, 02:45 PM
Sep 2021

It’s …disturbing. Times are hard: we’ve got Joe, but Trumpism remains. But my point about the ugliness of some of these very long threads is this: at what point do we become “them”?

I’ve been trashing threads steadily. In the past couple of years I’ve been alerting MIRT as never before.

Take a break. Do something good for yourself. The “real world” needs you whole and healthy, and so do we. Take as long as you need, Atticus. We’ll still be here.




Thanks, Atticus. I have missed you. ananda Sep 2021 #1
I agree with you 100%. AZ8theist Sep 2021 #95
Post removed Post removed Sep 2021 #2
WTF ?! DemocraticPatriot Sep 2021 #30
Wow what a jerk. redstatebluegirl Sep 2021 #39
Did I just miss a troll or something? niyad Sep 2021 #90
One of the rare occasions that I voted to hide a post question everything Sep 2021 #96
I really enjoy your insight. redstatebluegirl Sep 2021 #118
Wow. Took all of three minutes to prove Atticus' point. The Unmitigated Gall Sep 2021 #42
I fully agree Traildogbob Sep 2021 #54
👍 Joinfortmill Sep 2021 #87
This message was self-deleted by its author toasty Sep 2021 #44
Back atcha. Xoan Sep 2021 #48
Glad you're not leaving. Take care of yourself. Scrivener7 Sep 2021 #3
Things can get pretty intense at times. Sometimes it's good to take a break and clear your head. Arkansas Granny Sep 2021 #4
I feel the same way lately Bettie Sep 2021 #5
When You Come Back... ProfessorGAC Sep 2021 #6
I enjoy your posts, take care of yourself n/t hibbing Sep 2021 #7
I recognize you, and have read plenty of your posts. MineralMan Sep 2021 #8
pLEASE...PLEASE...PLEASE COME BACK...(when you are ready)...yes, take a break, we all need that... Stuart G Sep 2021 #9
+1 LiberalLoner Sep 2021 #60
stepping back is good sometimes. Come back when you're ready nt XanaDUer2 Sep 2021 #10
It has been an exhausting few years Maeve Sep 2021 #11
We're taking a vacation starting next week LittleGirl Sep 2021 #12
👍 Joinfortmill Sep 2021 #88
Do what you have to do Dem_in_Nebr. Sep 2021 #13
I will miss you until your return Mr.Bill Sep 2021 #14
I have disagreed with some here. I also at times disagree many in my life. BoomaofBandM Sep 2021 #15
ignore is your friend. mopinko Sep 2021 #16
So is mine. redstatebluegirl Sep 2021 #40
Be safe in your journeys, and when you do come back, we'll enjoy your companionship SWBTATTReg Sep 2021 #17
I think most of us who have been here the longest have taken extended breaks periodically... hlthe2b Sep 2021 #18
I always make sure I click on your posts, gab13by13 Sep 2021 #19
Me too I read more than I post Tree Lady Sep 2021 #27
Don't let the door hit you in the ass! underpants Sep 2021 #20
I've been here since 2005, and have always found value in your posts and comments Atticus. bluesbassman Sep 2021 #21
I have been pondering this lately myself GusBob Sep 2021 #22
Good points all. I have a theory. SleeplessinSoCal Sep 2021 #36
I will miss your posts chillfactor Sep 2021 #23
:) Enjoy. I know it feels good whenever I leave for a bit. Hortensis Sep 2021 #24
You are someone I always click on when I see your name. Take care of yourself, NBachers Sep 2021 #25
Me Too rurallib Sep 2021 #67
I always like your rants FoxNewsSucks Sep 2021 #26
I hear you my friend, and it's good to take a break now and then FakeNoose Sep 2021 #28
I always look to your posts for thoughtful and interesting conversation, Atticus. Grasswire2 Sep 2021 #29
I don't blame you, and definitely understand where you're coming from. I have personnaly found Crunchy Frog Sep 2021 #31
Come back full strength, and soon. (nt) Paladin Sep 2021 #32
"the nasty "edge" that seems to have grown more acceptable" left-of-center2012 Sep 2021 #33
💯 live love laugh Sep 2021 #101
I always think of 'Atticus Finch' when I see your username, DemocraticPatriot Sep 2021 #34
Yeah, yeah, me too. I always read Atticus' posts Cozmo Sep 2021 #38
Me three. The Unmitigated Gall Sep 2021 #64
Take care of you 1st. Snackshack Sep 2021 #35
Are you not alerting on the nasty posts? LudwigPastorius Sep 2021 #37
For the record malaise Sep 2021 #41
Atticus and Malaise two of my favorite posters. Return soon Atticus. Pepsidog Sep 2021 #97
Awwwwwwwwwwwww malaise Sep 2021 #111
This message was self-deleted by its author malaise Sep 2021 #112
Be careful you don't take DU and the anonymous thousands of us DUers too seriously ... marble falls Sep 2021 #43
i enjoy your posts AllaN01Bear Sep 2021 #45
I have always enjoyed your posts. CaptainTruth Sep 2021 #46
I like your OPs; don't stay away too long. Your voice is needed here. nt Ilsa Sep 2021 #47
I understand completely and am right there with you. NewHendoLib Sep 2021 #49
Yeah sometimes taking a break is good. captain queeg Sep 2021 #50
I have always read and enjoyed your posts! Never noticed snarky comments... shame on them! One Karadeniz Sep 2021 #51
You are right: there is a nasty "edge," and some downright ugly threads w/ many contributors... Hekate Sep 2021 #52
+1 femmedem Sep 2021 #107
May your sabbatical be rejuvenating... 3catwoman3 Sep 2021 #53
Understand completely. Woodwizard Sep 2021 #57
Totally with ya, love ya, and look forward to your return. Stay well, rested and enjoy your days. ancianita Sep 2021 #55
I always enjoy your posts. Ohiya Sep 2021 #56
I'm sorry you feel the need to step back. cate94 Sep 2021 #58
I read nearly all of your posts mountain grammy Sep 2021 #59
I know the feeling. . . NQAS Sep 2021 #61
Sometimes your posts irritate the hell out of me. hunter Sep 2021 #62
Stepping back is good to do every once and awhile... MiHale Sep 2021 #63
I love your posts and hope you'll come back around. godsentme Sep 2021 #65
Glad you are safe SallyHemmings Sep 2021 #66
Get back on here ya bum! Your posts save me hours of original thought ffr Sep 2021 #68
Packman here - feel the same packman Sep 2021 #69
I'm with you... RainCaster Sep 2021 #70
Will miss your compassion, common sense, and your articulate opinions. NT emmaverybo Sep 2021 #71
Sometimes we all get jumped by groups and say the pwb Sep 2021 #72
I've never posted here that much. Mostly because it feels like you either need to pile on, plimsoll Sep 2021 #73
For a few, DU stands for Damned Unfriendly. Harker Sep 2021 #74
I know what you mean. A lot of yin and yang. DFW Sep 2021 #75
Totally feel the same. hamsterjill Sep 2021 #76
I too have stepped back proud patriot Sep 2021 #77
Ah.. you can't stay away... Piasladic Sep 2021 #78
I love your posts, Atticus Wicked Blue Sep 2021 #79
I am empathetic BigmanPigman Sep 2021 #80
come back soon MissMillie Sep 2021 #81
I think it is less nasty than say during the primary and OMG...2016 was a nightmare. I enjoy Demsrule86 Sep 2021 #82
You've just explained quite well drmeow Sep 2021 #83
I've seen some of what you describe MustLoveBeagles Sep 2021 #84
Hope to see you soon Atticus. We all need some down time. Love your last line. Evolve Dammit Sep 2021 #85
I hear you. Joinfortmill Sep 2021 #86
I would say "get your butt back in here right now", but I understand that somtimes we niyad Sep 2021 #89
Ah, yes! DU burnout is real. intheflow Sep 2021 #91
Oops my earlier post somehow did go through. Atticus, all of us who have been around all this time- hlthe2b Sep 2021 #92
I'm tired too. DownriverDem Sep 2021 #93
Well that's cilla4progress Sep 2021 #94
Well...I don't say 'who cares,' and I don't feel like you should leave. I like your posts, PatrickforB Sep 2021 #98
I had some concerns myself recently. gldstwmn Sep 2021 #99
I understand completely. You are not alone. nt live love laugh Sep 2021 #100
I agree Bluesaph Sep 2021 #102
I've noticed the ugly edge too Raine Sep 2021 #103
Come back when you can. applegrove Sep 2021 #104
Every time I see a post with your moniker, I always take a peek. Thank you for sharing alwaysinasnit Sep 2021 #105
I had some discussions via DU mail with someone doing the same, for the same reason. femmedem Sep 2021 #106
I am currently serving a suspension of my Facebook account. Fortinbras Armstrong Sep 2021 #108
Agreed BornADemocrat Sep 2021 #109
Agreed BornADemocrat Sep 2021 #110
Sorry to hear that. I really appreciate your posts. Roisin Ni Fiachra Sep 2021 #113
I agree, I have been surprised that there seems to be a bubble dominating the site that is ShazamIam Sep 2021 #114
You're definitely more appreciated than not. malthaussen Sep 2021 #115
I will miss your posts. MLAA Sep 2021 #116
Recommended. H2O Man Sep 2021 #117
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