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In reply to the discussion: A thank you to Democratic Underground, and a plea. [View all]nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)5. The community has changed
in scary ways, as you noted, and as to the bickering... well, when you have true liberals (in the classic sense) and true conservatives (again in the classic sense), yes the cliques have formed.
This place is not unlike High School
We have the nerds, who have a respect for stats, charts, history, all that.
We have the jocks, and we have the popular kids, as well as the bullies. And that is just scratching the surface.
And I will be honest, this place is less and less attractive for real discussion. I keep coming for my friends... the rest... that is what ignore is for. And now I have even more of a reason to keep them there.
Oh and I hear ya, you are correct.
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I don't care if or why the OP was banned before. You are the one who behaved badly in
1monster
Aug 2013
#252
If the poster you are referring to was previously banned (and how the heck would you know
1monster
Aug 2013
#260
Sigh. I've seen several really good message boards ruined by those who use bad manners,
1monster
Aug 2013
#264
" The character and flavor of this board has changed, and not for the better. "
Puglover
Aug 2013
#267
Agreed. Its always an easier sell to point out the disagreement(s) we may have with others,
Volaris
Aug 2013
#280
I'm considering using ignore to knock out the passive aggressivism on both sides...
TekGryphon
Aug 2013
#14
You've said it all right there, TG--civil debate has degenerated into agressive argument...
Surya Gayatri
Aug 2013
#180
He could provide plenty of such posts, what he said was he didn't want to bother.
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#109
It's the Barack Obama Group. A "safe haven" where nary a bad word is tolerated. n/t
cherokeeprogressive
Aug 2013
#20
Barack Obama Group, I think. War of the Insults goes on, this thread apparently not helping. nt
bemildred
Aug 2013
#22
No, let me be blunt. All you do is flame bait and throw personal attacks.
darkangel218
Aug 2013
#221
And i wasnt lecturing anyone about anything. You started this. Did you not?
darkangel218
Aug 2013
#224
it's a subgroup where the truest devotees of the President meet to speak of his goodness, share
Douglas Carpenter
Aug 2013
#139
The trouble with not replying to inflammatory posts is then they get accepted as true
Fumesucker
Aug 2013
#32
Nah, there are perhaps 10 posters here that dominate and disrupt discussion.
Mojorabbit
Aug 2013
#59
Care to link to something that illustrates what you are saying? That would be helpful.
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#115
I've been here for nearly nine years, so I'm familiar with the way the Greatest page works.
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#136
P.S. I think it's easier and vastly more preferable to control one's own reading behavior
merrily
Aug 2013
#301
Didn't you just sign up in April? You seem like such an expert for so short a time
sabrina 1
Aug 2013
#158
I have to take breaks on occasion, to keep my perspective fresh.
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#254
And protestations that "DU is a business" don't mean squat. The dwindling page views
Number23
Aug 2013
#288
There are some very serious and troubling issues impacting our party and nation...
Demo_Chris
Aug 2013
#62
People are not universally progressive or conservative and particularly they are not interested in
Mass
Aug 2013
#72
I'm actually quite happy to see so many liberals willing to stand up to the DLC.
liberal_at_heart
Aug 2013
#73
In 2002 I was busy realizing that Ronald Reagan wasn't the worst the GOP could throw at the world.
delrem
Aug 2013
#80
Meh. I think the earlier thread shows they are consistent about one thing
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#243
For no reason, you think government agents are trying to oppose your point of view
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#261
Well young buck, I have been around here for a few days, and a former republican....
Rebellious Republican
Aug 2013
#82
What the hell. It is a discussion board. People disagree. People feel strongly about issues. n-t
Logical
Aug 2013
#89
Thank you for the dinner, I had a wonderful time, well exceptthe fish was overcooked...
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#101
Well you did say you were a conservative. I don't make up the facts, just report 'em.
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#111
Oooohhhh, your a progressive now. I see, you said you came from an economically conservative family.
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#116
No. You tell me. Among the rest of your disgusting and offensive accusations...
TekGryphon
Aug 2013
#112
Well, my mistake, "The Beverly Pauls." By the way, is Rand really Jethro?
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#114
Ahh, I see. You're suffering from the fantasy that my opinion on the NSA...
TekGryphon
Aug 2013
#117
Good for you, your first decision on a Democratic board..."lalalalalalalala" *fingers in ear*
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#120
Others are suggesting that the debates are still occuring on DU, but are buried in the sub-forums..
TekGryphon
Aug 2013
#121
There is some stuff in the main forums - you could use the 'keyword trash' feature to clear the view
muriel_volestrangler
Aug 2013
#189
I do think there used to be a greater number of substantive discussions on GD
theHandpuppet
Aug 2013
#175
K&R But fear is never the answer. Fear is for those without conscience or conviction.
Egalitarian Thug
Aug 2013
#178
Cliques and purity tests and in-group/out-group thinking are destructive. nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Aug 2013
#181
I think DU functions best when members and hosts follow the admin's SOP which for GD says
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#209
Except this is a post by you the very day you joined, attacking a good DUer with great venom.
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#212
I thought you might at least address the contradictory nature of your own manners and the
Bluenorthwest
Aug 2013
#223
Something to remember. There is no correlation between post count and contribution/insight
BlueStreak
Aug 2013
#213
This is without a doubt, one of the most hilarious threads on DU in ages.
Safetykitten
Aug 2013
#294