DU has always had divisions and it always will

[liberal N proud]

17. Divisions among the group are good to a point

I agree there have long been divisions on this board, and that is good. It is required as balance, it gives us all an opportunity to bounce our own ideals and opinions around. Sometimes those divisions provide the proper insight for someone to realize they need to rethink things and sometimes, it reaffirms our positions.

What I have been observing on this board in the recent months goes far beyond divisions to the point where there are groups of users who are targeting other users who do not toe their line. We have had trolls (if you like that term) and others who's purpose is to post false information or are obviously not part of the Democratic leaning philosophy, but now I see post that make me think we have been invaded by something rather undemocratic.

If we just get back to the point where only facts are presented or evidence to back up our positions as it once was and uphold that expectation, we would bring the whole environment of DU back to where it once was.

Just the facts, just the facts!