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In reply to the discussion: A thank you to Democratic Underground, and a plea. [View all]Surya Gayatri
(15,445 posts)182. Well said, KK...I identify entirely with your experience of DU. n/t
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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