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(12,769 posts) Mon Jan 6, 2014, 04:43 AM Jan 2014

I love DU but I'd be reluctant to recommend it [View all]

to anyone lately due to all the recent "wars" here.

I don't mind an occasional debate on obscure, inconsequential or even slightly relevant but highly controversial topics, but the numerous sagas (and antagonism displayed in them) do an injustice to what I consider DU to represent.

What I mean, is that the majority of people that come here are looking for like minded individuals to have a meaningful discourse with on ways to make life the best for all of mankind, animals and our planet.

With all of the things going on that are preventing progress and even endangering progress in these areas that has been made, some of the current DU topics seem a bit, embarrassing to show to progressives that might otherwise be interested in joining.

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I love DU but I'd be reluctant to recommend it [View all] Live and Learn Jan 2014 OP

"Recent"? God help you when the 2016 primaries roll around Recursion Jan 2014 #1

I was. And I wasn't reluctant then. Live and Learn Jan 2014 #2

There are many forums on DU besides GD. LuvNewcastle Jan 2014 #3

I have recommended it many times. Live and Learn Jan 2014 #4

Yeah, I know what you mean. We look silly sometimes. LuvNewcastle Jan 2014 #5

True. I guess the last few days have gotten to me. Live and Learn Jan 2014 #6

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #7

That one always makes me cringe. Live and Learn Jan 2014 #8

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2014 #9

Well said, it contradicts our very values. nt Live and Learn Jan 2014 #12

It is stereotyping/bias and is done a lot around here on some things The Straight Story Jan 2014 #16

lol Loved that last line. nt Live and Learn Jan 2014 #21

Great post get the red out Jan 2014 #40

LOL... that's all the truth arikara Jan 2014 #67

You said something that sounded like a conservative treestar Jan 2014 #22

Guilty until proven innocent? nt Live and Learn Jan 2014 #28

No, I don't think there is a way to prove anything anyway. treestar Jan 2014 #46

tons? hfojvt Jan 2014 #63

There are certain forbidden ...... oldhippie Jan 2014 #42

I got the same thing when I first posted here in '06. Eleanors38 Jan 2014 #48

Yes. Way too much PDittie Jan 2014 #10

I'm glad DU isn't idiot friendly mdbl Jan 2014 #11

I would think the "regressives" would be having a field day with some Live and Learn Jan 2014 #13

Only those who think they possess intelligence mdbl Jan 2014 #14

Fighting name calling with name calling, I see. Live and Learn Jan 2014 #15

You can beat your head against a wall trying to speak intelligently to a right winger if you like mdbl Jan 2014 #18

I'll keep beating then, I guess. Live and Learn Jan 2014 #23

They don't behave. mdbl Jan 2014 #66

It has always been a bit wild and crazy here. There have always been those who jump to assumptions Douglas Carpenter Jan 2014 #17

You are right. Live and Learn Jan 2014 #20

DU protects and fosters corporate-authoritarian propaganda. woo me with science Jan 2014 #19

People will talk about what they want to talk about treestar Jan 2014 #24

Thank you for the perfect example of what I call an antagonistic reply. Live and Learn Jan 2014 #25

Threads complaining about what is on DU treestar Jan 2014 #26

Annoying is, I guess, a matter of opinion, then. Live and Learn Jan 2014 #27

Lol!! Same old tired insult to everyone that doesn't see things your way Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #33

All they have to do is stay out of the threads treestar Jan 2014 #45

No it's not unfair. You posted exactly the same sort of response to me out of the blue. Katashi_itto Jan 2014 #47

One could also ask why you feel the need to respond to every post you might disagree with? politicaljunkie41910 Jan 2014 #61

Eventually customerserviceguy Jan 2014 #29

I guess that is one way to look at it. Live and Learn Jan 2014 #30

Sure there are customerserviceguy Jan 2014 #65

Thought police are not progressive. If you want to see a certain topic... polichick Jan 2014 #31

Good, then I am entitled to my thoughts correct? Live and Learn Jan 2014 #32

Except your thread is telling others what to think/post. Nice try. polichick Jan 2014 #49

BAM! HangOnKids Jan 2014 #55

Will there be foot stamping? HangOnKids Jan 2014 #57

I don't recommend it at all... Iggo Jan 2014 #34

The misogyny that is unabashedly authorized and embraced here is enough to keep me from Sheldon Cooper Jan 2014 #35

To say nothing about the thinly veiled misandry that keeps showing up on a regular basis. RC Jan 2014 #38

Poor Men HangOnKids Jan 2014 #58

I suppose one could respond with, "Oh, poor widdle wimmenz..." Comrade Grumpy Jan 2014 #62

"Lately" is the operative word in your post fadedrose Jan 2014 #36

DU is a "centrist" website. That's key. Many of the "Wars" are attempts to distract from Romulox Jan 2014 #37

Thank you. woo me with science Jan 2014 #52

DU is so centrist that actual self-proclaimed centrists Jamaal510 Jan 2014 #69

No since in being timid jump right in why don't you. mstinamotorcity2 Jan 2014 #39

I hear you. ananda Jan 2014 #41

Same as it ever was. The good old days when people debated holograms vs missiles re: WTC geek tragedy Jan 2014 #43

Not to mention, for some reason Le Taz Hot Jan 2014 #44

Same here PasadenaTrudy Jan 2014 #50

Blame the RW ProSense Jan 2014 #51

It's the InfoWars-style propaganda, Bobbie Jo Jan 2014 #53

The trash button is my best friend. nt CFLDem Jan 2014 #54

Then don't recommend it HangOnKids Jan 2014 #56

All this fuckin' "woo" bullshit is a tad nauseating lately Blue Owl Jan 2014 #59

Really? Savannahmann Jan 2014 #60

Spoken like a true defender of the partiarchy Doctor_J Jan 2014 #64

Well, I'm very reluctant to recommend this thread quinnox Jan 2014 #68