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MadrasT

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34. At least one of DUs more prolific flame bait posters has virtually abandoned DU for Discussionist.

Reply to Heidi (Reply #5)

Sat Aug 23, 2014, 08:31 AM

Aug 2014

That is a huge win in my book.

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I genuinely wonder if Skinner is aware... [View all] MaggieD Aug 2014 OP

That's why I avoid the place Prophet 451 Aug 2014 #1

But... MaggieD Aug 2014 #3

Naivite maybe? Prophet 451 Aug 2014 #8

You're overthinking this. It's all about: Sheldon Cooper Aug 2014 #20

Maybe to keep them away from DU? moriah Aug 2014 #2

Then why not better mod here? MaggieD Aug 2014 #4

Who wants to "manage" this site? Let the customers do it themselves. MADem Aug 2014 #12

Kinda fell a couple of notches in my book brush Aug 2014 #50

Is there any evidence that it keeps them away from DU, Heidi Aug 2014 #5

I don't think it does. betterdemsonly Aug 2014 #21

At least one of DUs more prolific flame bait posters has virtually abandoned DU for Discussionist. MadrasT Aug 2014 #34

Logic would suggest it does to some extent. Erich Bloodaxe BSN Aug 2014 #54

Why do you care? Blue_In_AK Aug 2014 #6

Exactly^^^^^This. alphafemale Aug 2014 #30

exactly!!!!! +1,000 magical thyme Aug 2014 #51

If only there were some forum where you could ask the administrators directly. Warren DeMontague Aug 2014 #7

No guaranteed the question would ever see the light of day in that forum, alas. Gormy Cuss Aug 2014 #60

It was interesting at first. Union Scribe Aug 2014 #9

It's a TRAP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MADem Aug 2014 #10

If only we had some kind of a virtual prison we could put them in davidpdx Aug 2014 #13

+1! nt MADem Aug 2014 #16

From tombstoned to phantom-zoned. randome Aug 2014 #25

He must be BainsBane Aug 2014 #11

My guess is the majority of the people over there are davidpdx Aug 2014 #14

I think of it as a nature preserve for trolls, in which we are-- eridani Aug 2014 #15

It's become a bit more peaceful here ... Thank you, Skinner. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #24

Money over everything. eom littlemissmartypants Aug 2014 #17

Yep, that's exactly what it's about since day one. Use the DU methodology modified to tap RKP5637 Aug 2014 #43

Not really different than this place AnalystInParadise Aug 2014 #18

Can you post a link to the thread? tridim Aug 2014 #31

I do participate there, but the right wingers are really vile and racist.Of course, they won't admit Hoyt Aug 2014 #19

Never been there LloydS of New London Aug 2014 #22

It sucks that we're required to participate there. pintobean Aug 2014 #23

Some of those posters are pretty darn annoying. Inkfreak Aug 2014 #26

"More people are needed I think." I'd say that entire board needs not exist. WinkyDink Aug 2014 #47

I seriously wonder if Skinner is real pinboy3niner Aug 2014 #27

You've already said too much. Agschmid Aug 2014 #29

And she likes cats - TBF Aug 2014 #36

Skinner is all knowing and all seeing underpants Aug 2014 #55

There was this guy I met in Boston and again in Washington who was introduced as Skinner. In_The_Wind Aug 2014 #61

Sewer ponds are smelly but sometimes necessary gordianot Aug 2014 #28

I live in the US with US media. That's enough "research" into that world. WinkyDink Aug 2014 #48

never could've guessed it would turn out that way 2pooped2pop Aug 2014 #32

really. coz if i wanted to debate conservatives, I wouldn't even have to leave DU KG Aug 2014 #33

yep nt GusBob Aug 2014 #35

I haven't been there, and won't be visiting. I wondered, though, if my monthly phylny Aug 2014 #37

Maybe revenue is down here and money is the reason. Or maybe he is just sick Autumn Aug 2014 #38

It is a racist cesspool, the jury system is manipulated. 99Forever Aug 2014 #39

I think it is clear that fewer and fewer liberals, especially DUers, are posting there... hlthe2b Aug 2014 #40

It sounds like a horrible place JaydenD Aug 2014 #45

It's another niche market for more cash! n/t RKP5637 Aug 2014 #41

My feelings are: The people that own/run Discussionist have every right to experiment,... BlueJazz Aug 2014 #42

Clicks (page views) = money. Lex Aug 2014 #44

It's about Revenue. Nothing else. Katashi_itto Aug 2014 #46

Posting there doesn't bother me at all MrScorpio Aug 2014 #49

We should be able to kick their assees in debate if our ideas are better. DemocratSinceBirth Aug 2014 #52

Theoretically that's true if you are debating people who value facts. Lex Aug 2014 #58

Did you ever consider that it is for business purposes, and less to do with ideology? still_one Aug 2014 #53

Or maybe Zorra Aug 2014 #56

Ask the admins over at Discussionist. That'd be my call. MineralMan Aug 2014 #57

Since he participates there a lot more than I've seen him participate here - Ms. Toad Aug 2014 #59

Locked... DonViejo Aug 2014 #62