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GusBob

(8,304 posts)
54. I never post an OP
Sat Feb 18, 2023, 12:52 PM
Feb 2023

But I participate in discussions. I also read every reply before I participate, and after. I don’t think that’s too common. This place has become twitterfied, less discussion

When I was a low count poster, it was often insinuated I was a troll

And made to feel unwelcome if you posted a contrary word I have learned to keep strong opinions to myself

There are some very wise contrarians here in my opinion. One of late is killing with the common sense, he’s awesome

Another One was often against the group think and often right. He or she was hated, ridiculed and no longer posts here

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I don't understand this. Do you mean if someone disagrees to an OP Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #1
I think it means check to see if there is any activity. If there is a response, but niyad Feb 2023 #30
Ohhh. Interesting. So the post numbers don't show up in the profile? Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #38
And you as well. niyad Feb 2023 #49
You are correct bucolic_frolic Feb 2023 #2
I don't think OP count is any indicator of disruptors, though. I've seen many who never Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #4
Some even post the same OP over and over again.😊 gab13by13 Feb 2023 #5
I've seen it happen! Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #8
Multiple times. n/t cloudbase Feb 2023 #22
See post 30. niyad Feb 2023 #31
Critics.... multigraincracker Feb 2023 #3
I prefer to check membership date Freethinker65 Feb 2023 #6
Also, a new wrinkle that I've noticed: questioning the mental health of posters Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #9
Hmmm. I have not noticed that yet. I assume that would be reportable? Freethinker65 Feb 2023 #15
Yes, I'm sure it is. Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #17
Yes,'I've seen this. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #20
Honestly though, I was nauseated by those exchanges I saw yesterday Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #21
I agree. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #46
I know XanaDUer2 Feb 2023 #41
That's my take! hamsterjill Feb 2023 #47
UGH. That's very bad Just_Vote_Dem Feb 2023 #29
If a poster did that to me .. FarPoint Feb 2023 #34
Yes. Definitely. Likewise if we see a poster doing it to someone else. Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #39
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Why, what does that indicate? WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2023 #7
See post 30. niyad Feb 2023 #32
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This message was self-deleted by its author Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #12
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That's happening intermittently to all of us, I think. It's been going on Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #16
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yes, there is a problem that keeps showing up - YOU! NewHendoLib Feb 2023 #19
Oh! Is this an old friend with a new look? Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #23
ding! ding! ding! ding! NewHendoLib Feb 2023 #25
. Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #26
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this is a website for Democrats. this is not a website for repeat trolls. NewHendoLib Feb 2023 #27
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Holy cow! It's back already!!! Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #35
Have you been paying attention to DU Discussion? FarPoint Feb 2023 #40
LG again? niyad Feb 2023 #33
Oui NewHendoLib Feb 2023 #36
Proof positive that some people have wayyyyy too much time on their hands. niyad Feb 2023 #37
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Oh dear. Looks like I hurt something's feelings?? niyad Feb 2023 #50
She's Teflon! NewHendoLib Feb 2023 #51
May she receive everything she deserves. niyad Feb 2023 #52
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Snort!! niyad Feb 2023 #63
Oh, look, it is back again! niyad Feb 2023 #64
got her fast. NewHendoLib Feb 2023 #65
Yayyy MIRT!!!!! niyad Feb 2023 #66
Good point why do you come here in the first place? Over and over and... NewHendoLib Feb 2023 #14
Has anyone figured out why NOW all of a sudden she is back targeting DU? It seemed like a long break hlthe2b Feb 2023 #45
One does wonder. niyad Feb 2023 #48
Post removed Post removed Feb 2023 #62
I sense that some accounts have been stolen. Tetrachloride Feb 2023 #11
I'm going to address the elephant in the room. Niagara Feb 2023 #42
Yep. I also have recently ignored some long time prolific posters Freethinker65 Feb 2023 #53
Some get away with insulting people by using smileys in a mocking way SunImp Feb 2023 #55
I sometimes think it might be useful for members Disaffected Feb 2023 #56
That was possible for a little while some years back. Scrivener7 Feb 2023 #57
I never post an OP GusBob Feb 2023 #54
I had one on my thread in the Lounge. The poster posted a message to me------------- debm55 Feb 2023 #58
That's creepy. Joinfortmill Feb 2023 #59
It was Super Bowl Sunday. I was going to post -I see you had a little to much to drink. I still have debm55 Feb 2023 #60
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