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In reply to the discussion: I know this post will get locked in 48 seconds, but... [WITH UPDATE] [View all]MADem
(135,425 posts)people are having fun, and the post is not doing any harm, the hosts can use judgment in exercising enforcement of the SOP.
I suspect that is what is happening, here--not that the hosts are "high or drunk." I think it's a bit ironic that you start off talking about "civility" and then suggest that the people who volunteer to keep the shit swept up around here with some semblance of organization (no one is getting paid to do that stuff) are 'too drunk or high'--kind of a rude characterization. IMO.
Not clear what you're asking for, though. Do you want YOUR post to get more votes than xchrom's? Or do you want xchrom's to get more votes than yours (that has already happened)?
I am a fan of being civil to one another, but I don't hold out much hope for a "Change The World" moment here. There are too many people here who like to get their Drama on, who use DU as a preferable outlet to kicking the dog, or who are powerless in their real lives and like to play the Internet Tough Guy in their virtual lives.
Don't give the jerks too much attention--that usually works. Call 'em as you see 'em--if someone is being shitty or rude, tell them so, and then tell them to have one of those nice days. Those sorts are just looking for someone to fight with to make themselves feel important. Deny them.