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LuvNewcastle

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3. There are many forums on DU besides GD.

Mon Jan 6, 2014, 05:01 AM

Jan 2014

I wouldn't recommend DU to most people, though, because most people probably wouldn't really like it or fit in very well. I would recommend it to the right person, although I never have.

I've never seen anybody here in person, much less know anyone. I really don't think any of my friends would really get into DU as much as I do. When I tell any of them about something I saw here or a discussion I had, I always preface it by saying, "I read something online that said that..." or "I was on a discussion board online and someone told me....".

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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