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Cleita

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54. I like it. But I disagree with you that DU is calmer.

Thu May 22, 2014, 07:22 PM

May 2014

It's not getting very good discussions on DU anymore because everyone who isn't in lockstep on one POV is afraid to post. That kind of calmer is not good for a website that was once noted for getting facts out and that meant a lot of hashing out of disagreements.

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Do ,you think creating Discussionist was a great idea? [View all] mylye2222 May 2014 OP

I salute the good DUers who fight 'em over there geek tragedy May 2014 #1

I am among that lot. mylye2222 May 2014 #3

+1... SidDithers May 2014 #20

I saw an entire thread populated by previously banned DUers... hlthe2b May 2014 #45

Sounds like a distraction.. but that's just me. Cha May 2014 #2

It's a vehicle of "product diversification." 1000words May 2014 #4

+1, n/t RKP5637 May 2014 #78

it seems to be a place for those who hate people of color, women, gays JI7 May 2014 #5

Yes, and feminists, foreigners, Hispanics....even no-pol jokes, when they come from a progressive mylye2222 May 2014 #7

That's about the size of it. Bluenorthwest May 2014 #25

I think you've got it right. greatauntoftriplets May 2014 #26

Keep in mind many of those folks are DUers and began posting there immediately Cali_Democrat May 2014 #58

Yep. You can tell alot by the folks who keep harping on how much they enjoy it there Number23 May 2014 #68

+1, n/t RKP5637 May 2014 #80

So I'm a bigot because of my occasional interaction Purrfessor May 2014 #85

I don't know. Are you a bigot? Sheldon Cooper May 2014 #88

Looks like a pretty broad brush to me... Purrfessor May 2014 #92

Even if it was a broad brush, which I do not believe is the case, Sheldon Cooper May 2014 #93

I did not mean every DUer Cali_Democrat May 2014 #94

Thank you, Cali... Purrfessor May 2014 #96

But, we also have many watchers pintobean May 2014 #97

I was just wondering, because mylye2222 May 2014 #6

I think some of the trolls left, but not all, and we're still getting new ones kcr May 2014 #8

It's too soon to tell. surrealAmerican May 2014 #9

Agreed. So far it doesn't look "great." ancianita May 2014 #10

what does OT mean? Enrique May 2014 #11

Just means that I want to ask DUers what are their feelings on Discuss. mylye2222 May 2014 #13

Specifically "...Way tooo much confrontatations and very disgraceful OT, essentially against..." muriel_volestrangler May 2014 #74

It means Off Topic Reter May 2014 #24

ESL - English Second Language. She is French, lives in France. blm May 2014 #102

I'm guessing it probably won't result in a cure for cancer. 11 Bravo May 2014 #12

Good to mix things up. After 10 years forums can begin to get a bit "set in their ways" ErikJ May 2014 #14

So far I've seen very little free exchange of ideas over there groundloop May 2014 #16

Seems like DU meta billh58 May 2014 #15

I applaud this site's admins success. Inkfreak May 2014 #17

It's a business decision, and really shouldn't be viewed through Sheldon Cooper May 2014 #18

So why are there donations for DU if it's a business? Kingofalldems May 2014 #29

DU makes money off ads. Jesus Malverde May 2014 #30

I don't know, it's not my company. Sheldon Cooper May 2014 #31

DU use the name 'donations' for what are closer to 'subscriptions'... Princess Turandot May 2014 #71

It was a fantastic idea. sendero May 2014 #19

Sure etherealtruth May 2014 #21

If it provides a place for people who like mixing it up with other views deutsey May 2014 #22

It might be if certain posters LWolf May 2014 #23

I think that activity will die down... cyberswede May 2014 #64

I enjoy arguing eith rwers and exposing their lies. hrmjustin May 2014 #27

Sure. rrneck May 2014 #28

Yeah, actually I do. pipi_k May 2014 #32

+1 leftstreet May 2014 #36

Good post pipi. nt. NCTraveler May 2014 #43

Totally agree. Blue_In_AK May 2014 #49

I couldn't agree more mindwalker_i May 2014 #55

Thank you! You've said it all much more clearly than I ever could. n/t CaliforniaPeggy May 2014 #63

That's about right. n/t Ms. Toad May 2014 #65

pretty cool, being "polite and respectful" Skittles May 2014 #66

And they'll likely pipi_k May 2014 #99

This message was self-deleted by its author Skittles May 2014 #109

+1 JoePhilly May 2014 #76

every time i ask conservatives i know 'why?', i get talking points but usually silence. eom ellenfl May 2014 #81

I have not used it as yet.. yuiyoshida May 2014 #33

Great idea IDK it is ok I guess Exposethefrauds May 2014 #34

These threads obsessing about Discussionist on DU are getting old. octoberlib May 2014 #35

How about taking that question to the place it belongs. This isn't Discussionist!!! Some of ChisolmTrailDem May 2014 #37

Did you know pintobean May 2014 #48

Or not click on it in the first place mindwalker_i May 2014 #57

Not on my radar whatsoever. WinkyDink May 2014 #38

A great idea, and the time is right n/t leftstreet May 2014 #39

I like Discussionist. It's true that there are wingnuts there--but I don't Louisiana1976 May 2014 #40

Actually, they are easy enough to shut up. Cleita May 2014 #56

I can't seem to get logged on. hamsterjill May 2014 #41

If it's adding to Skinners bank account I'm good with it. NCTraveler May 2014 #42

Yes. nt hack89 May 2014 #44

I'm enjoying it, personally. Blue_In_AK May 2014 #46

There are some funny threads in the Fun Section. KittyWampus May 2014 #47

I haven't gone over there. Marrah_G May 2014 #50

it was a great idea but not for all, obviously nt steve2470 May 2014 #51

I was banned, i wont be civil to rightwing trash randys1 May 2014 #52

yup. no interest in paling around with anti-choice Rand humpers. PeaceNikki May 2014 #59

Randy, if YOU were banned, that's all the proof I'll ever need to not step a toe in that place Number23 May 2014 #69

Plus 10000000 JustAnotherGen May 2014 #79

Wow, you love me, you really love me...Sally said randys1 May 2014 #87

Here's to you! No really - here's to you! JustAnotherGen May 2014 #90

Thanks, and now for something completely different randys1 May 2014 #91

Appreciate the compliment randys1 May 2014 #86

That's why I will only lurk there. Rex May 2014 #84

I think that it has potential as a new revenue stream for admin, so yes. Gormy Cuss May 2014 #53

I like it. But I disagree with you that DU is calmer. Cleita May 2014 #54

If a tree falls in the forest.... ProudToBeBlueInRhody May 2014 #60

If giving creeps DonCoquixote May 2014 #61

I tried it, answered to a question on whether I liked it or DU better. I made the mistake Raine May 2014 #62

Yes I think the admins are brilliant. Rex May 2014 #67

Yes. As much as some hate the right, they need to be engaged and debated. The Midway Rebel May 2014 #70

I'd say it was a good idea, not a great idea. kentauros May 2014 #72

The positive side is that people are free to be who they are BainsBane May 2014 #73

I generally enjoy it Capt. Obvious May 2014 #75

Hee hee... pipi_k May 2014 #98

It's worth a try Maeve May 2014 #77

where is it? eom ellenfl May 2014 #82

Here: CrispyQ May 2014 #106

thank you. eom ellenfl May 2014 #108

True irony. Puglover May 2014 #83

It's a revenue generator. Katashi_itto May 2014 #89

I don't know since I have no time for that site. Beacool May 2014 #95

I left Yahoo Political Chat some 15 years ago Trajan May 2014 #100

I tried to sign up and do some fighting over there and Jamastiene May 2014 #101

For me it duplicated Twitter sellitman May 2014 #103

I've noticed a little increased civility here since it's been up Warpy May 2014 #104

I've spent a little time over there. CrispyQ May 2014 #105

Too early to call. KamaAina May 2014 #107