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148. Great ideas, Sid. Have you posted them in AtA??

Fri Jul 4, 2014, 09:28 PM

Jul 2014

I'd go along with 45 days for hosting but yeah, 90 is too long.

And anyone that goes into the hosts forum and openly states that they ignore or support certain alerts based solely on who the alerter is should be grounds for automatic dismissal and they should be blackballed from future waiting lists as well.

A lot of the drama in the hosts forum is from folks trying to do their jobs vs those who are happy with the current state of never ending garbage that has blanketed GD for years. And it's really funny that most of the ones crying the loudest about being (rightfully) called out for being sucky hosts are the ones that are trying to restrain who can say what in the hosts forum instead of actually doing the fairly easy job that they have VOLUNTEERED to do.

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The hide of CK_John's tread re Obama possible impeachment if GOP wins 2014 was nut. [View all] mylye2222 Jul 2014 OP

It was a good hide.nt bravenak Jul 2014 #1

I knew better to alert to the hosts, but the juries can occasionally do the right thing. bettyellen Jul 2014 #15

Good job!! That was some shameful mess he did. bravenak Jul 2014 #20

Yep, and not one host brought it out for discussion in 45 minutes- even though I see some posting bettyellen Jul 2014 #24

I take a look back there from time to time. bravenak Jul 2014 #26

but they are polite to them because they think it's "professional" Doing nothing is professional?? bettyellen Jul 2014 #29

Some people are more equal than others. bravenak Jul 2014 #31

yep- I am on the list. The list of people who are actually effected by social justice issues and bettyellen Jul 2014 #41

+1 bravenak Jul 2014 #44

+1,000,000 alcibiades_mystery Jul 2014 #65

Love your calling out this behavior for what it is. Ucrdem (I'm probably spelling that wrong) Number23 Jul 2014 #145

Not surprised in the least that that happened... SidDithers Jul 2014 #147

Great ideas, Sid. Have you posted them in AtA?? Number23 Jul 2014 #148

Some people are in groups apparently! zappaman Jul 2014 #73

What? They're ignoring alerts from certain posters?... SidDithers Jul 2014 #75

yes! Me, Zappaman, Peace Nikki , Number23 and ?? are some sort of cabal...... bettyellen Jul 2014 #77

I once had a post hidden for pointing out basically the same thing... SidDithers Jul 2014 #82

The Host forum should be open for all to read, and for only Hosts to post in. morningfog Jul 2014 #127

I'd be OK with both those ideas... SidDithers Jul 2014 #128

you should see what they are saying about this thread and several duers back there now PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #136

Yep, but if they don't like the criticism Union Scribe Jul 2014 #138

Ah, but Sid and I were 2 of the 4 or 5 alerts. They said our alerts are 'disruptive' and ignore them PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #139

the hosts could use some more cowbell! bettyellen Jul 2014 #76

Moderators had a "drinks cabinet"...open 24 hours.... NYC_SKP Jul 2014 #144

Four alerts on this thread, the first nearly an hour old. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2014 #51

And if anyone wants to hide it- it'll be because of THIS discussion- not the OP. bettyellen Jul 2014 #52

And a non-GD host just posted it -- five alerts now. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2014 #55

I just got alerted on for telling the truth about some hosts, LOL. And 3 emails thanking me for it! bettyellen Jul 2014 #56

Not surprised. greatauntoftriplets Jul 2014 #60

Nope- 6-1 Leave! I guess only one host was on that jury. bettyellen Jul 2014 #63

Good! greatauntoftriplets Jul 2014 #64

Got another one- 3-4. bettyellen Jul 2014 #88

I had a moment yesterday. They don't want me 'stirring shit' in the hosts forum so I'll do it in GD PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #68

Well Bobbie Jo Jul 2014 #84

Give 'em hell bettyellen! joshcryer Jul 2014 #118

Shocked. Shocked I am... SidDithers Jul 2014 #59

Really! greatauntoftriplets Jul 2014 #61

That was close! Cali_Democrat Jul 2014 #86

I got three alerts for telling the truth about some hosts- these alerters should be ashamed. bettyellen Jul 2014 #87

You should be ashamed of calling some hosts 'RW assholes' muriel_volestrangler Jul 2014 #94

Disagree Cali_Democrat Jul 2014 #98

It's okay for hosts to try and humiliate women here- but god forbid you say anything about it- LOL. bettyellen Jul 2014 #104

Community standards are on my side. A least juries sometimes have some, and actually bettyellen Jul 2014 #99

Bollocks - community standards do nto support calling DUers 'RW assholes' muriel_volestrangler Jul 2014 #100

People who don't post hatred of NRA and third wayers do not deserve to alert on anything, so a host bettyellen Jul 2014 #101

Then your problem appears to be with a left wing host, not a right wing one muriel_volestrangler Jul 2014 #108

Both, actually- so no. I was saying that there are those who are punative towards people who do not bettyellen Jul 2014 #111

Respectfully disagree. H2O Man Jul 2014 #123

look at what bettyellen is doing - taking a thread about 1 OP, and using it to attack hosts muriel_volestrangler Jul 2014 #146

Well done... SidDithers Jul 2014 #40

I get lost sometimes...not sure what the original thread was about that OP refers to randys1 Jul 2014 #102

The one where ckjohn said President Obama should resign.nt bravenak Jul 2014 #109

LOLOLOL for what reason? LOLOLOL randys1 Jul 2014 #110

Because if the republicans impeach him..... Romney will be president!! bravenak Jul 2014 #112

NO, what? randys1 Jul 2014 #113

I'm going to BBQ in the midnight sun. bravenak Jul 2014 #114

Great,. have fun, you deserve it, so do we all! randys1 Jul 2014 #116

Oh he sounds like a real political whiz kid.. Rofl.. good, it got Hidden for being stupid, no doubt. Cha Jul 2014 #130

It was very stupid and very sad.nt bravenak Jul 2014 #131

Great Hide and now we have someone defending it.. Rofl. Have fun at your Cha Jul 2014 #133

Beautiful shot!!!! bravenak Jul 2014 #134

I think that is soooo Cool! Cha Jul 2014 #135

oh for fuck's sake. cali Jul 2014 #2

I voted to hide it. Trolling. Belongs on another site. Shrike47 Jul 2014 #3

The guy's a fucking rightwinger. The hide was justified. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2014 #4

+1 BainsBane Jul 2014 #140

And this would be helped by Obama's resignation? daleanime Jul 2014 #5

Check my answers! I wrote NO! mylye2222 Jul 2014 #8

Then what's the problem? daleanime Jul 2014 #25

BEST...HIDE ...EVER!!!!! nt joeybee12 Jul 2014 #6

thanks- I alerted to a jury, since hosts were ignoring it for 45 minutes. And hosts have encouraged bettyellen Jul 2014 #13

I was going to post a response to it, something like... joeybee12 Jul 2014 #17

Sadly, it was only 4-3. But the hosts are fine w/ RW shit- and whining about RW shit getting hidden bettyellen Jul 2014 #21

There's vindictiveness in jury decisions...IMHO... joeybee12 Jul 2014 #28

But it is worse in hosts, because it's the same 3-4 people who protect hatred against Dems, bettyellen Jul 2014 #30

The only thing safe to post is... joeybee12 Jul 2014 #36

Ahh, a "wee poser"! LOVE. bettyellen Jul 2014 #42

I hope I never meet the person who alerts on your cat smokey nj Jul 2014 #47

I have a feeling I know who some of them are... joeybee12 Jul 2014 #48

But at least it was a hide. n/t GP6971 Jul 2014 #34

There's 20 hosts for GD right now, with 21 on the waiting list. Iggo Jul 2014 #91

who knows, it seems half are consistently no show. A few post meta disruptive stuff themselves bettyellen Jul 2014 #96

There is ongoing turnover, 90 day terms, waiting list to serve. NYC_SKP Jul 2014 #120

the owners shouldn't allow it. BainsBane Jul 2014 #141

I wonder, is it just an experiment in a self-running board? NYC_SKP Jul 2014 #142

I think they are bored with DU BainsBane Jul 2014 #143

Incorrect. The one alert on it went in at 4:50, and the jury finished voting at 5:24 muriel_volestrangler Jul 2014 #92

34 minutes? And how long for the other one.? 1:30 alert and only one post from a GD host now- after bettyellen Jul 2014 #93

It took 55 minutes for a GD host to notice the alert on this thread muriel_volestrangler Jul 2014 #95

and three hours later- only one host has voted. Not whining my dear- just explaining to those who bettyellen Jul 2014 #97

Were they sleeping? Cha Jul 2014 #132

LOL, they all show up after they mistakenly thought it was locked....and now that it's a solid leave bettyellen Jul 2014 #137

Come on please. You know that if RW wins, they will try! mylye2222 Jul 2014 #7

Even if they get the senate, they need too many votes to convict. bravenak Jul 2014 #11

They'll still try because it helps republicans continue their obstruction in congress abelenkpe Jul 2014 #33

Seriously, resigning would be the worst thing he could do imo. Rex Jul 2014 #9

What's past is prologue. The poster has a history of posting nonsense, imho. myrna minx Jul 2014 #10

WTF? We seem to be under a flood of people telling us to give up when the going gets tough. FSogol Jul 2014 #12

GOTV 2014 and send the asshats, woman-haters, holy rollers, and shitheads packing!! YES!! bettyellen Jul 2014 #16

He not only called for Obama to resign, he presumed a Republican Congressional victory as a Bluenorthwest Jul 2014 #14

I disagree with u. mylye2222 Jul 2014 #19

"Somewhat realistic"! Bwwwhhaaaaaaa! FSogol Jul 2014 #22

ROFL alcibiades_mystery Jul 2014 #67

But what you are saying is not what he said. He said 'when they impeach him, should he just resign' Bluenorthwest Jul 2014 #70

he is NOT realistic, he has attacked women who are pro choice JI7 Jul 2014 #122

He said the president should resign if impeached by the gop house. hrmjustin Jul 2014 #18

if potus resigns the biden will be potus leftyohiolib Jul 2014 #23

He is a troll and this thread should be locked by the hosts. n/t demmiblue Jul 2014 #27

GOP does have a very good chance of winning seats during the election. abelenkpe Jul 2014 #32

Thanks a lot! mylye2222 Jul 2014 #35

But you DARED to post a differing opinion...How DARE you. nt clarice Jul 2014 #54

What caused the hide was the suggestion that Obama resign. KamaAina Jul 2014 #37

I would have voted to hide, had I been on the jury... SidDithers Jul 2014 #38

Wow! Iggo Jul 2014 #39

My brain just died. WilliamPitt Jul 2014 #43

good hide and I wish his other OP was hidden and actually this one is none too good either. Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #45

He also said in the thread that Mittens would somehow become prez... taught_me_patience Jul 2014 #46

I think the hosts are taking a siesta right now, but you could self-delete. aikoaiko Jul 2014 #49

Your post looks deliberately mis-spelled. Just a theory of mine. randome Jul 2014 #50

Sets off my alarm bells, too. antiquie Jul 2014 #53

Are you by any chance related to him? Kingofalldems Jul 2014 #57

NOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! mylye2222 Jul 2014 #69

What Tread? Raine1967 Jul 2014 #58

Be realistics and acepter your prosepects n/t leftstreet Jul 2014 #66

Oh , joking like a schoolboy one my typing mistakes, as often... mylye2222 Jul 2014 #71

Yeah, right, in France you guys are all very sweet to people who speak poor French Bluenorthwest Jul 2014 #78

Sorry, I am not the part of those kind of folks who enjoy mocking others mylye2222 Jul 2014 #80

You win. I have no counteragumentation to that n/t leftstreet Jul 2014 #79

me is be prepared of an impeachment process prosepect, even if its completely horrible... Raine1967 Jul 2014 #72

All three. Iggo Jul 2014 #107

WIN! Raine1967 Jul 2014 #117

it was a good hide, 100% flamebait and defeatist nt steve2470 Jul 2014 #62

So I saw this post and let it go. MohRokTah Jul 2014 #74

The only host who weighed in on the 4 or 5 alerts so far voted to leave because he's enjoying PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #83

the only ones who would hide now are those who want to hide discussion of bettyellen Jul 2014 #89

Dear lord I wish Skinner would open Meta again. MadrasT Jul 2014 #81

I'd consider becoming a star member again. Iggo Jul 2014 #105

Yes. Blue_In_AK Jul 2014 #119

How familiar are you with with CK_John's posts? They are random pieces of BS muriel_volestrangler Jul 2014 #85

^^^ This is the truth. Iggo Jul 2014 #106

Exactly right. cyberswede Jul 2014 #126

You must not be familiar with his posting history. morningfog Jul 2014 #90

I agree. n/t GP6971 Jul 2014 #125

Anyone know how many times GP6971 Jul 2014 #129

The repubs will not impeach President Obama Turbineguy Jul 2014 #103

It was a good hide. neverforget Jul 2014 #115

i just saw that thread and it deserved to be hidden, it wasn't a thread about how horrible JI7 Jul 2014 #121

This message was self-deleted by its author A-Schwarzenegger Jul 2014 #124