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KoKo

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47. I think the "DUGroups" were supposed to allow more indepth discussion of

Tue May 20, 2014, 10:18 AM

May 2014

issues here on DU. But, some groups got inbred and closed out people from participating who didn't agree perfectly with SOP of the Group or with whom they had personality conflicts.

So, I can see some interesting discussions coming up over there. Its early yet for the site. Maybe those disappointed with "Discussionist" will begin to see the value of visiting some of the "Groups" here on DU-3 or at least the value of spending more time here discussing issues rather than getting bogged down in personality conflicts and candidate loyalties after seeing how a pure "Community Standards" Message Board (inviting all to participate) can have its downside if it devolves into random thought posting and hashing out old grievances without purpose.

It will be interesting to see how it evolves.

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So this is what Skinner wants? [View all] Kingofalldems May 2014 OP

I guess they will soon put Free Republic out of business BlueStreak May 2014 #1

The forum software developed by this team has great value in itself. Jesus Malverde May 2014 #4

the jury system Niceguy1 May 2014 #105

No doubt about it. But it seems much less likely to work when there BlueStreak May 2014 #110

I think by now people might understand Jesus Malverde May 2014 #2

Yes. Isn't that the whole point of Discussionist? Nye Bevan May 2014 #3

It is not supposed to be DU hack89 May 2014 #5

Sure as hell isn't DU. Kingofalldems May 2014 #6

It is new and exciting hack89 May 2014 #10

Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #25

That would make so much sense if the first DUers over there, even with new usernames, acted seaglass May 2014 #27

But if the site can attract new posters hack89 May 2014 #29

Seems to me Kelvin Mace May 2014 #38

Time will tell hack89 May 2014 #39

DU was created at a time Kelvin Mace May 2014 #83

Perhaps he wants to go down fighting? hack89 May 2014 #85

I don't know that DU is dying Kelvin Mace May 2014 #88

True. It could be as simple as Skinner wanting to make more money hack89 May 2014 #89

That is the only reason that makes any sense. morningfog May 2014 #115

I could deal with the talking points so long as it is civil MohRokTah May 2014 #45

I get the point of the site and do not disagree that there is a market. What you were saying seaglass May 2014 #40

I think the baggage of long time posters is inhibiting the growth of DU hack89 May 2014 #42

Have you ever volunteered for MIRT? n/t seaglass May 2014 #43

No - why? nt hack89 May 2014 #44

Lots of people trying to sign up every day. I only served one (not full) term and noticed that a seaglass May 2014 #49

I Can Attest To This. DEMTough May 2014 #95

Well, my intent wasn't to make you paranoid, the people I've seen get PPRd are pretty blatantly seaglass May 2014 #99

Nah, It Wasn't You Who Had Made Me Paranoid DEMTough May 2014 #100

I see as novelty of the site no longer appeals to a lot of DUers, incessant droning of RW memes... hlthe2b May 2014 #7

I've about given up on it Maeve May 2014 #9

A site open to all political persuasions can't rely on juries sufrommich May 2014 #15

That's my assessment as well.... hlthe2b May 2014 #26

I can't argue/discuss anything with anyone Kelvin Mace May 2014 #91

Therein lies the problem... n/t hlthe2b May 2014 #113

... greatauntoftriplets May 2014 #8

Better there than here. MrScorpio May 2014 #11

Agreed. Leave it over there, not bring it here. This is not Meta for reviewing other sites. n/t UTUSN May 2014 #52

Not DU. riqster May 2014 #12

Why talk about it here? It's a separate forum. Leave it there. ScreamingMeemie May 2014 #13

Yeah, I have to agree. Le Taz Hot May 2014 #24

It's being promoted here, it is affiliated with this site and the majority of the users are DUers. seaglass May 2014 #31

Why not? tkmorris May 2014 #32

No whining about DISCUSSIONIST needs to be added to the TOS. nt Romulox May 2014 #14

+1 ScreamingMeemie May 2014 #16

Until then I will post my opinions. Kingofalldems May 2014 #20

Then appeal to Skinner to make it so in ATA... Until then the OP has every right to discuss hlthe2b May 2014 #28

Did you alert on those? City Lights May 2014 #17

The first one yeah, but it had already been Kingofalldems May 2014 #19

Unfortunately, the "community standards" City Lights May 2014 #22

O.K. I haven't been keeping up vi5 May 2014 #18

It's Skinner's new page Warpy May 2014 #34

Uh......sure. vi5 May 2014 #41

They do get piled on for posting antichoice or pro gun threads Warpy May 2014 #50

It has nothing to do with conservative Democrats it's a general message board open to anyone...nt Jesus Malverde May 2014 #53

civility with names like 'clown from kenya'? offensive from the get go spanone May 2014 #87

Easy to point and laugh at fools who are everywhere (including here) Ms. Toad May 2014 #21

I think the "DUGroups" were supposed to allow more indepth discussion of KoKo May 2014 #47

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2014 #120

No one in that thread was advocating *poof* magic world. Ms. Toad May 2014 #123

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2014 #126

I think you need to read the thread more carefully, then. Ms. Toad May 2014 #129

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2014 #130

It's his business. MohRokTah May 2014 #23

Those read like satire Warpy May 2014 #30

Yes - I think that is exactly what Skinner wants hack89 May 2014 #33

How about just selling a license for the software Kelvin Mace May 2014 #36

I have no knowledge about the business side of running web sites hack89 May 2014 #37

That would bring in more money for less effort. n/t winter is coming May 2014 #119

Apparently, Kelvin Mace May 2014 #35

I didn't think of that. madaboutharry May 2014 #48

To clarify Kelvin Mace May 2014 #86

well, there are no ads yet, so I guess that is the case. damn, I guess I will not renew here. bettyellen May 2014 #55

Well, crap. I didn't notice that until you just pointed it out. Hong Kong Cavalier May 2014 #56

it's part of why it looks so good right now! I don't like the scattershot catergories- it looks like bettyellen May 2014 #57

I see ads there gollygee May 2014 #58

that is strange? we're both star memebers, maybe different settings? I looked again and nothing! bettyellen May 2014 #59

That is strange gollygee May 2014 #61

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass May 2014 #66

Disable your adblocking software LittleBlue May 2014 #69

hell no, if it's on this laptop- that is a good thing! bettyellen May 2014 #78

Do you have some type of adblock? PotatoChip May 2014 #72

I must- this was on the work laptop, where I do not control much. It's pretty w/out ads! bettyellen May 2014 #92

The place is covered in ads - do you have ad block by any chance? Ms. Toad May 2014 #60

I have no idea if this is the case, so Kelvin Mace May 2014 #84

The new site has tons of ads. Ms. Toad May 2014 #112

The reverse is more likely to be true. lumberjack_jeff May 2014 #93

But we Star Members Kelvin Mace May 2014 #104

I believe that what Skinner wants is traffic, page views and ad revenue... SidDithers May 2014 #46

ding ding ding, Jesus Malverde May 2014 #54

It's gonna be kind of a mess over there until it sorts itself out whatchamacallit May 2014 #51

There's nothing to restrict that site to Americans muriel_volestrangler May 2014 #73

Yes, there are rational conservatives whatchamacallit May 2014 #81

Is this the new purity test? AngryAmish May 2014 #62

This forum is not Discussionist Meta LittleBlue May 2014 #63

Why? It's free publicity. n/t seaglass May 2014 #67

Says you? Kingofalldems May 2014 #68

Skinner is a space alien! Calista241 May 2014 #64

It's true. I read it on the internet, just now! Tuesday Afternoon May 2014 #74

I never go to RW sites steve2470 May 2014 #65

It will be interesting to see how the FR leadership takes that, if they learn that their MADem May 2014 #76

yes I hope Skinner et al do very well with it steve2470 May 2014 #77

what skinner really wants... Ohio Joe May 2014 #70

Heh. Zorra May 2014 #71

You know, some of us don't go to Discussionist for a reason... ChisolmTrailDem May 2014 #75

Since "Discussionist" isn't a real word, you could auto-trash by keyword and not see anything. n/t winter is coming May 2014 #128

I post on Discussionist to mix it up with conservatives Gothmog May 2014 #82

I agree! Old and In the Way May 2014 #90

All that the conservatives post on Discussionist are talking points Gothmog May 2014 #107

LOL-I offended some idiot conservatives on the Discussionist board Gothmog May 2014 #109

Why are we discussing Discussionist on DU? MineralMan May 2014 #94

He brought it up here on DU. Kingofalldems May 2014 #97

I made a comment about your post. MineralMan May 2014 #98

Why not? We discuss lots of things here, City Lights May 2014 #103

They're both idiots. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #96

It goes to reason that the early signups were predominantly conservative stalkers Sen. Walter Sobchak May 2014 #101

Naw, what he really wants is Discussionist Meta here in DU's GD Cal Carpenter May 2014 #102

Can you post this in discussionist? chowder66 May 2014 #106

this is where the crap can float to DonCoquixote May 2014 #108

Meh. Those are both so ridiculous... cyberswede May 2014 #111

Rather than run from the post, why not set the poster straight? WorseBeforeBetter May 2014 #114

The place is a magnet for billh58 May 2014 #116

I just roasted Jamaal510 May 2014 #117

Oh, FFS. Warren DeMontague May 2014 #118

lol! quinnox May 2014 #121

There's a thread talking about this thread Capt. Obvious May 2014 #122

This message was self-deleted by its author Warren DeMontague May 2014 #124

Any website that enables ignorance and bigotry to spread unabated is not one I want to visit. TeamPooka May 2014 #125

Yes, in fact that is Skinners discussionist username Renew Deal May 2014 #127

Oh yeah? Well I'll form my own message board with blackjack! And hookers! Initech May 2014 #131

and I'll form one with bacon ! and and....ah shit can't top hookers ! steve2470 May 2014 #132

Mmmmmm... Bacon!!! Initech May 2014 #133