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boston bean

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107. Leadership begins at the top.

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 07:55 AM

Sep 2014

These persons feel emboldened because the leadership/owners of this website do not set the tone when it comes to misogyny and sexism.

They allow these persons to feel more free with their views. With refusals to at the very least listen to concerns.

These creeps are allowed to stage stalking grounds out in the open in threads at discussionist (a site the admins of this site own) against feminists here on this site.

We need some leadership that this shit is NOT acceptable and stop blaming the people who are the target of this.

I'm sure the response I received last night from the admin did more to embolden this behavior than anything I did. Because in essence, I was the one who got the blame for pointing it out. And they got cover about how not bad this all really is.

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I was threatened with rape today, NSFW [View all] BainsBane Sep 2014 OP

That's really messed up. Whoever did that should be ashamed of themselves. nt Electric Monk Sep 2014 #1

This is disgusting and I am sorry you and others experienced this. hrmjustin Sep 2014 #2

I am so sorry and disgusted by this. TDale313 Sep 2014 #3

I have a great deal of trouble wrapping my head around that kind of reaction BainsBane Sep 2014 #5

It is completely and utterly unacceptable. We need to make that clear above all else. nomorenomore08 Sep 2014 #43

I always get lured into supporting DU with the Valentine heart give away, but no more. CrispyQ Sep 2014 #120

I'm a monthly donor, and because of this incident, I'm writing to the admins phylny Sep 2014 #125

Per the link in the OP, that poster was banned from Discussionist yesterday. (n/t) Jim Lane Sep 2014 #180

I stopped donating, too. kcr Sep 2014 #127

Was this here or at another site? Wella Sep 2014 #4

I think only the admins can do that BainsBane Sep 2014 #6

So you can't report these guys to the police? Wella Sep 2014 #7

Well, I don't know BainsBane Sep 2014 #8

This is where having the ISP could help Wella Sep 2014 #12

Start local gcomeau Sep 2014 #15

Okay, thanks BainsBane Sep 2014 #16

I absolutely agree w/ gcomeau OldHippieChick Sep 2014 #153

I think you can have their ISP served with a subpoena (I forget if it's another legal form) R B Garr Sep 2014 #17

Admins know the IP's Go Vols Sep 2014 #29

And that's at least the good thing about having stalkers posting on a related site-- R B Garr Sep 2014 #40

Maybe take a screen shot in case they try to cover their tracks. nt tblue37 Sep 2014 #76

Call your local sex crimes unit... TreasonousBastard Sep 2014 #20

That's a good idea BainsBane Sep 2014 #21

Wouldnt the sex crimes unit at the police precint???? nt ncjustice80 Sep 2014 #95

I sent you a PM before I read this... CTyankee Sep 2014 #108

Absolutely! CSStrowbridge Sep 2014 #75

I have no idea of the logistics of this, either TDale313 Sep 2014 #31

The authorities can find their real names from this. Fawke Em Sep 2014 #207

GOP is ginning up a phony war between applegrove Sep 2014 #9

Just FYI, this was not a Republican. musical_soul Sep 2014 #286

"I'm a proud, conservative leaning person who can't wait to vote Republican" pintobean Sep 2014 #287

Oh I think there are GOP sockpuppets out there pretending to be liberal. applegrove Sep 2014 #291

It would be nice if life were so simple BainsBane Sep 2014 #292

So you are saying there are no GOP sockpuppets? Sneaking around? applegrove Sep 2014 #300

I'm saying they are former DUers, Democrats BainsBane Sep 2014 #320

".. who can't wait to vote Republican in a couple of months." Sorry, you're not very Cha Sep 2014 #319

Not just disgusting, but criminal as well? RandySF Sep 2014 #10

That is very scary to hear. The stalking has really gotten out of hand. R B Garr Sep 2014 #11

Discussionist? Vine Gatherer Sep 2014 #13

Yes and yes. BainsBane Sep 2014 #25

I know someone for whom the threats turned into a real life nightmare. freshwest Sep 2014 #63

That sucks. Behind the Aegis Sep 2014 #14

Thanks. I appreciate your support. BainsBane Sep 2014 #18

I just sent you a PM. Behind the Aegis Sep 2014 #32

I'm so sorry BainsBain ismnotwasm Sep 2014 #19

They can't think it's a lie BainsBane Sep 2014 #23

I suppose that's something ismnotwasm Sep 2014 #34

More common than many think. Behind the Aegis Sep 2014 #35

I think the dismissal of the threats is a way to wash one's hands... YoungDemCA Sep 2014 #42

I am so sorry that happened, and even more sorry that the response was so lacking. nt LeftyMom Sep 2014 #22

So rape threats are not taken seriously? Wella Sep 2014 #27

This message was self-deleted by its author TDale313 Sep 2014 #68

... littlemissmartypants Sep 2014 #24

Se we should ignore threats of rape, lark Sep 2014 #154

Any threat should be reported to the police. They do have Cleita Sep 2014 #195

Really? chervilant Sep 2014 #184

And the attention is being focused on dealing with misogyny and threats. cui bono Sep 2014 #243

Sorry to hear of this horrible behavior. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #26

rape threats are unacceptable regardless of the motivation behind them XemaSab Sep 2014 #65

WTF do you mean, 'regardless of the motivation' JaydenD Sep 2014 #82

Honestly, give me a break, would ya? x( AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #83

I m confused ???? What did he say wrong??? ncjustice80 Sep 2014 #96

He used the term "motivation" instead of "motive." The former word implies "being GIVEN a reason." WinkyDink Sep 2014 #100

That honestly doesn't make sense to me. However..... AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #203

They mean the same thing? ncjustice80 Sep 2014 #301

Here is a break: betsuni Sep 2014 #109

Post removed Post removed Sep 2014 #265

oh it appears someone has accused you of stalking them, and alerted- LOL bettyellen Sep 2014 #269

Yes, it is, but he doesn't want to hear it. liberalhistorian Sep 2014 #270

I know, you'd think that he'd not want to bring up stalking, lest anyone notice something, TBH, odd bettyellen Sep 2014 #333

Actually he said STOP to CreekDog's post that called him on his perpetual confusion R B Garr Sep 2014 #274

Courtesy of dictionary.com Veilex Sep 2014 #182

What would be a good motivation for a rape threat? Starry Messenger Sep 2014 #111

There isn't. nt. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #198

Why did you say "regardless if the motivation?" yardwork Sep 2014 #134

"You imply that you sympathize with the motivation." No, I did not. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #199

OMFG what is wrong with people??? Simple disagreement sends them into a murderous rage nomorenomore08 Sep 2014 #28

The Internet can really suck terribly sometimes. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #266

Nobody deserves that kind of ugly threat. Quantess Sep 2014 #30

They do this because it works on some women Warpy Sep 2014 #33

very sorry to hear this, BainsBane ! steve2470 Sep 2014 #36

They're trying Unknown Beatle Sep 2014 #37

No, just a valid email. BainsBane Sep 2014 #38

I believe the email Unknown Beatle Sep 2014 #44

in some cases they can trace the email address steve2470 Sep 2014 #58

It's easiest to trace the IP address from which the post was made. jeff47 Sep 2014 #279

I support you and think you should call the police LittleBlue Sep 2014 #39

Thank you BainsBane Sep 2014 #41

I agree with this post. nomorenomore08 Sep 2014 #51

...support to you.... BlancheSplanchnik Sep 2014 #45

Hugs Bainsbane yuiyoshida Sep 2014 #46

Thanks, Yuiyoshida BainsBane Sep 2014 #49

you are welcome yuiyoshida Sep 2014 #52

Seconding that. Please, BainsBane, do stay safe. nt AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #85

Are you ok? Prophet 451 Sep 2014 #47

Thank you BainsBane Sep 2014 #48

How did the website moderators respond to the threats? Boreal Sep 2014 #50

See this BainsBane Sep 2014 #53

Looked at that Boreal Sep 2014 #62

The OP was Boston Bean, not me BainsBane Sep 2014 #66

If he's one of the owners of that site Boreal Sep 2014 #72

At the very least the contempt and suspicion could be done without. JaydenD Sep 2014 #135

The response when similar threats have been made on DU Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #236

It's not so much "can do" as "level of effort required to do". jeff47 Sep 2014 #280

Wow. JTFrog Sep 2014 #80

I totally agree. laundry_queen Sep 2014 #90

That explains everything that is wrong with DU kcr Sep 2014 #130

i'm not surprised at all after hearing which site it came from JI7 Sep 2014 #54

It's DTG. zappaman Sep 2014 #55

No, it wasn't. BainsBane Sep 2014 #56

Not sure which thread you are pointing to. zappaman Sep 2014 #69

Nope. Not DTG. Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #239

That is fucked up and utterly wrong. Warren DeMontague Sep 2014 #57

Thank you, Warren BainsBane Sep 2014 #59

at a minimum contact the administrator of the site where you saw that online threat. Also, you may still_one Sep 2014 #60

That would be the advice I would offer Sherman A1 Sep 2014 #70

Seconding that. This kind of stuff could potentially be life-threatening. nt AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #79

That site is a rats nest. defacto7 Sep 2014 #61

I wasn't even on there BainsBane Sep 2014 #64

That's very creepy gwheezie Sep 2014 #73

Goddammit, that poster is fucking cowardly. ancianita Sep 2014 #92

Mentally ill people, mahina Sep 2014 #67

Mentally ill people are generally not rapists. Tobin S. Sep 2014 #258

Call the Police rbrnmw Sep 2014 #71

I'm so sorry that happened to you rbrnmw Sep 2014 #74

terribly insecure men, threatened by gals online Skittles Sep 2014 #77

For what you know.... Helen Borg Sep 2014 #78

BTW, did you report the bastard? AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #81

Free money! XemaSab Sep 2014 #283

Rape is a crime of violence and dominance that uses sex as the weapon. Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #84

I didn't have a discussionist account, so I just reread this thread passiveporcupine Sep 2014 #318

It is the planning of a crime. It is premeditation and intent. Half-Century Man Sep 2014 #324

I am so sorry. That person is disgusting, and if possible, should be reported. LeftishBrit Sep 2014 #86

Is admin obligated to report this to the authorities|? I would think so. JaydenD Sep 2014 #87

unless you are a mandatory reporter Niceguy1 Sep 2014 #98

Pretty Terrible ProfessorGAC Sep 2014 #88

report him vlyons Sep 2014 #89

I'm another person who "has your back" intaglio Sep 2014 #91

Thanks, intaglio BainsBane Sep 2014 #99

Someone posted the perpetrator's DU screen name Tanuki Sep 2014 #102

Yes, I remember well BainsBane Sep 2014 #103

OUTRAGEOUS!! theHandpuppet Sep 2014 #93

The same kind of atmosphere that draws them to DU. Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #240

This may be a federal felony Depaysement Sep 2014 #94

I'm sorry BB JustAnotherGen Sep 2014 #97

I'm sorry this happened to you BainsBane - clearly rq had it right. n/t seaglass Sep 2014 #101

I am so sorry BainsBane. brer cat Sep 2014 #104

Skinner already knows The Doctor's IP. You can contact him and then launch a complaint to TD's ISP. chrisa Sep 2014 #105

Let me guess what kind of response you'll get chervilant Sep 2014 #106

Leadership begins at the top. boston bean Sep 2014 #107

Well said. greatlaurel Sep 2014 #113

It's almost like the jury system has made the obsessive types more bloodthirsty R B Garr Sep 2014 #185

Complicity. JTFrog Sep 2014 #190

I think it's important to note that vile attacks against DU feminists sufrommich Sep 2014 #110

Yeah, many seem to wash over the fact that many of them have accounts here. boston bean Sep 2014 #112

I'm very sorry BainsBane Starry Messenger Sep 2014 #114

The threat of rape is wrong madokie Sep 2014 #115

Sorry this happened to you BainsBane. I hope you have them prosecuted stevenleser Sep 2014 #116

I just saw this. MuseRider Sep 2014 #117

Call the Police...I was once threated in a similar manner HipChick Sep 2014 #118

Yes when it reaches that point you have to notify the Harmony Blue Sep 2014 #119

I agree. This is beyond stupid trollism... Phentex Sep 2014 #121

+ 10000 nt riderinthestorm Sep 2014 #126

I can't imagine .... oldhippie Sep 2014 #122

"I can't imagine... why anyone would feel hostile to you" is your response..... boston bean Sep 2014 #128

sick! JaydenD Sep 2014 #139

You didn't like .... oldhippie Sep 2014 #141

Yea, it was a fucking shit statement. JTFrog Sep 2014 #192

Where exactly, did I .... oldhippie Sep 2014 #223

Uh huh. JTFrog Sep 2014 #226

I didn't think so. oldhippie Sep 2014 #229

You can pretend all you want. JTFrog Sep 2014 #260

It may be that more than a few people merely give zero credibility to your sincerity or truthfulness LanternWaste Sep 2014 #338

Huh...you can't imagine it, but you can demonstrate it cyberswede Sep 2014 #218

How so? oldhippie Sep 2014 #224

I guess you could ask Skinner...oh wait... cyberswede Sep 2014 #361

No fucking shit. JTFrog Sep 2014 #261

Ugly stuff and completely beyond wrong. 99Forever Sep 2014 #123

I don't even know what to say, BB. CrispyQ Sep 2014 #124

Men like that are an embarrassment to all of humanity, IMHO. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #262

Baines, I am sorry that happened to you. No one should be threatened with bodily harm Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2014 #129

Was this on DU? ellie Sep 2014 #131

I would take this seriously, yes.......... PDJane Sep 2014 #132

Contact your local police to file an initial report - TBF Sep 2014 #133

Yes, I'd say that qualifies as totally over the line. malthaussen Sep 2014 #136

Agree with others. Make a formal complaint to the admin. Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #137

I wrote EarlG last night BainsBane Sep 2014 #147

For BainsBane and the Admins justiceischeap Sep 2014 #138

...' the Admins insist that his being banned is sufficient is, IMO, criminal in and of itself. ' JaydenD Sep 2014 #140

Would you mind looking at these posts BainsBane Sep 2014 #144

I'm in no way associated with the legal trade justiceischeap Sep 2014 #175

This is beyond sad. If it's Discussionist, then Skinner, et al., need to own this. NYC_SKP Sep 2014 #142

NOT ACCEPTABLE!!! CaptainTruth Sep 2014 #143

I'm not exactly new to DU marym625 Sep 2014 #145

That is utterly pathetic on their part mythology Sep 2014 #146

Disgusting and sickening lark Sep 2014 #148

Baines, I am sorry you have been threatened with violence which is what rape consists of kmlisle Sep 2014 #149

Could you look at the edited OP BainsBane Sep 2014 #165

I am not a lawyer - just looked up the statutes kmlisle Sep 2014 #299

Horrible! stage left Sep 2014 #150

OMG classykaren Sep 2014 #151

And now they have started a thread making fun of this thread . . . kickitup Sep 2014 #152

I was just banned from over there.... boston bean Sep 2014 #156

Wow, so much for the "we only ban sockpuppets" rule. sufrommich Sep 2014 #171

They said I was a sock puppet as the reason. boston bean Sep 2014 #173

That is bullshit that you got banned from the site while the misogynists are given a pass Bjorn Against Sep 2014 #176

They say I was a sock, I had name removed and my post gone from the record... boston bean Sep 2014 #177

funny thing is... the posters they say I am a sock of boston bean Sep 2014 #183

I found no records of those members either BainsBane Sep 2014 #232

Really, really weird! boston bean Sep 2014 #233

I do not understand the logic behind that move. The reasoning is unsound. Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2014 #193

i did send them an email. we'll see. boston bean Sep 2014 #213

It could all be handled so easily. It needs to de-esculate and quickly. I wish Admin would be Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2014 #214

And speaking of Fark, Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #238

I bet I know who sent that alert. N/t Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2014 #244

In the Montgomery bus strike of 1963, would they just say both sides' incivility... CreekDog Sep 2014 #217

Looks like retaliation against a whistleblower. geek tragedy Sep 2014 #248

It was truly, just minutes, I didn't even get notice of a hide. boston bean Sep 2014 #249

At least you know you have their attention. nt geek tragedy Sep 2014 #250

I sort of thought that myself. But I can't prove anything. boston bean Sep 2014 #251

Well, you know they had to say "sockpuppet" since that's the most offensive thing to them cui bono Sep 2014 #252

Fuck this. Fuck all of this Number23 Sep 2014 #303

someone sent that to me BainsBane Sep 2014 #157

That is just plain ugly. sheshe2 Sep 2014 #155

If the Administrators (as well as "owners") of Discussionist don't avebury Sep 2014 #158

That thought about liability did occur to me, yes BainsBane Sep 2014 #160

Particularly if it has been brought to their attention. avebury Sep 2014 #174

At this point it is my opinion that anyone who caters to an atmosphere of hate and JTFrog Sep 2014 #194

You're plotting against the admins pintobean Sep 2014 #206

Plotting? JTFrog Sep 2014 #208

I agree with that. avebury Sep 2014 #225

Who do you think should be held accountable for a banned troll who went 28-0 on 4 juries? nt msanthrope Sep 2014 #326

I think the idea is that the atmosphere over there made him comfortable enough nomorenomore08 Sep 2014 #327

Well, Death Threat Guy and Library Girl feel comfotable enough here to keep plugging away at it. msanthrope Sep 2014 #328

Just that there's been a persistent pattern of insults and veiled threats directed at "feminazis" nomorenomore08 Sep 2014 #329

He did it here first. pintobean Sep 2014 #337

Yes. it did, imho. boston bean Sep 2014 #340

I wasn't asking you. I know what you think. pintobean Sep 2014 #342

Asking admin, and pointing out where things are wrong boston bean Sep 2014 #344

lol. okay pintobean Sep 2014 #346

DU does tend to permit more reactionary views on gender than a progressive website should. nomorenomore08 Sep 2014 #356

Well, when it did happen here pintobean Sep 2014 #357

Exactly what was the "disagreement" about? I'd have to know that before I can judge. n/t nomorenomore08 Sep 2014 #358

Anything. Everything. pintobean Sep 2014 #359

Fair enough. nomorenomore08 Sep 2014 #360

+1 This. Hong Kong Cavalier Sep 2014 #256

I wont speak about discussionist, dont want to get in trouble with admins and mods and unfair juries randys1 Sep 2014 #159

Did you read my edited OP with the actual comments? BainsBane Sep 2014 #161

Not sure, i clicked the links and saw the profile of the criminal but not the comments you reported randys1 Sep 2014 #166

You should be able to read them BainsBane Sep 2014 #167

This is what i see randys1 Sep 2014 #168

Do you not have an account there? BainsBane Sep 2014 #170

I do have acct, i may be confused as to how to use these sites, am I able to see a post that randys1 Sep 2014 #275

Online violence is no different than in-person violence albino65 Sep 2014 #162

These threats are really stupid and wrong Gothmog Sep 2014 #163

Call the police. Nye Bevan Sep 2014 #164

First, report them to the admins on the site where the threats occurred. Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #169

We have a public response here on this forum. It was woefully inadequate. JTFrog Sep 2014 #200

But THIS forum is not where the threats were made. Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #209

I agree that it should be reported where the threats were made. JTFrog Sep 2014 #212

I am saying the rape threats made by an individual should not be used Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #215

Are you kidding me? JTFrog Sep 2014 #216

The admin's response is identical to responses I've received here. Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #219

Well you've probably seen me call for a solution to the problem here. JTFrog Sep 2014 #220

As long you are making the same demands Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #228

what a pitiful juvenile boy he must be Kali Sep 2014 #172

I feel very bad for you, BB, that you have to endure this steve2470 Sep 2014 #178

the poster you are discussing heaven05 Sep 2014 #179

looks like racism in part of his portfolio too nt treestar Sep 2014 #181

In addition to going to law enforcement, you have the option of civil action. Jim Lane Sep 2014 #186

This isn't as easy as it sounds. Boudica the Lyoness Sep 2014 #221

I wasn't trying to make it sound easy. Jim Lane Sep 2014 #235

Lawyers who work on contingency are used to taking risks...... Boudica the Lyoness Sep 2014 #259

There is also the issue of personal jurisdiction, Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #245

Wow, that poster looks to be completely unhinged. How does a man build up that much hate Rex Sep 2014 #187

Classic internet troll. I used to partake in a chat room with Cleita Sep 2014 #189

I've never seen anyone that full of hatred, his profile is disturbing. Rex Sep 2014 #234

I'm sorry this frightened you, but the person has been Cleita Sep 2014 #188

How in the hell can you guarantee that? JTFrog Sep 2014 #257

Your playground, Skinner. Your rules. Iggo Sep 2014 #191

I just stopped going there. Warren Stupidity Sep 2014 #196

I went there once when it was fairly new, saw what it was, and knew it wasn't for me. Iggo Sep 2014 #202

That's wrong on many levels. I'm sorry you have to endure that and other comments. aikoaiko Sep 2014 #197

Thank you. I appreciate your support on this. BainsBane Sep 2014 #227

I am so sorry this happened. thucythucy Sep 2014 #201

Thank you, thucythucy BainsBane Sep 2014 #230

You should definitely bring this to the Discussionist Admin's attention rocktivity Sep 2014 #204

Oh it was brought up to the Discussionist Admin's attention. JTFrog Sep 2014 #211

And yet what goes on over here on DU liberalhistorian Sep 2014 #272

I noticed that, too. Hong Kong Cavalier Sep 2014 #277

That behaviour comes from knowing you're a man but also knowing that you're an inferior one. savannah43 Sep 2014 #205

Exactly. I can't imagine how it feels to despise yourself that much. smirkymonkey Sep 2014 #295

sickening shireen Sep 2014 #210

Take online threats seriously. contact your local police. contact the board admin & have them, Sunlei Sep 2014 #222

Several years ago I did a big expose on an republican congress turd. Boudica the Lyoness Sep 2014 #231

Kick & recommended to keep this visible. William769 Sep 2014 #237

I'm very sorry that you were subjected to that LadyHawkAZ Sep 2014 #241

Thank you, LadyHawk BainsBane Sep 2014 #242

This makes me sick. H2O Man Sep 2014 #246

Hugs gollygee Sep 2014 #247

I signed up, just to check this out and will probably not go back there. Jack Rabbit Sep 2014 #253

Please, please talk to the law about this Bains. JaydenD Sep 2014 #254

There really isn't a word strong enough... one_voice Sep 2014 #255

Thank you, one_voice BainsBane Sep 2014 #263

I get logon screens (don't have account there & don't want one) and Triana Sep 2014 #264

I updated the OP to include two of the comments BainsBane Sep 2014 #317

OMFG!! janlyn Sep 2014 #267

Is there any chance of legal action? jimlup Sep 2014 #268

so sorry bigtonka Sep 2014 #271

How awful. I'm glad to see you're receiving so much IrishAyes Sep 2014 #273

That is nasty. bravenak Sep 2014 #276

and Galileo continues to fan the flames BainsBane Sep 2014 #290

I'm truly sorry derby378 Sep 2014 #278

Thank you BainsBane Sep 2014 #281

This does warrant an immediate report to police or what ever authorities you can find. gordianot Sep 2014 #282

Can you explain what those last two are? BainsBane Sep 2014 #284

We are behind you in support when you make that visit. JaydenD Sep 2014 #285

Kubotan is a small blunt stick that fits into the palm of your hand. gordianot Sep 2014 #288

Thank you, I'll look into that. nt BainsBane Sep 2014 #289

Two comments: Jamaal510 Sep 2014 #293

he added that shit AFTER Texasgal Sep 2014 #296

Well BainsBane Sep 2014 #297

I agree that it is vile for someone to do that and I'm sorry they threatened you davidpdx Sep 2014 #294

Have you had any further follow-up from the admins? LeftyMom Sep 2014 #298

no BainsBane Sep 2014 #302

Fuck all of this. This is just so ludicrous I can't even type straight. Number23 Sep 2014 #305

The thing is BainsBane Sep 2014 #306

Yes, alot of white men do get it. But they aren't the ones running this joint Number23 Sep 2014 #307

Yes, and that is what prompted this OP BainsBane Sep 2014 #309

Again, not surprising. When the admins had it brought to their attention that GD had lots of crap Number23 Sep 2014 #322

and BainsBane Sep 2014 #323

Ouch, they banned someone from hosting for life? bettyellen Sep 2014 #335

No. They would have told you BainsBane Sep 2014 #336

I've noticed the trend of remove the transparency that shows the flaws of DU3 kcr Sep 2014 #339

Yeah, disappointing to see the anger expressed at bringing the Discussionist issues here- bettyellen Sep 2014 #348

There is 100X the threads over there discussing DU. boston bean Sep 2014 #349

I think it is clear their business model is incompatible w/ oversight - it doesn't include any bettyellen Sep 2014 #354

Good Grocking Gawd, BB... MrMickeysMom Sep 2014 #304

Just seeing this now, I find this reprehensible. flvegan Sep 2014 #308

I agree with all that. BainsBane Sep 2014 #310

Wow. That's a special kind of stupid, that one. flvegan Sep 2014 #311

This is utterly disgusting... Jasana Sep 2014 #312

I appreciate your strong position on this issue BainsBane Sep 2014 #316

Bain... I posted comment below... Jasana Sep 2014 #350

I am so sorry BainsBane. lovemydog Sep 2014 #313

Clowns like this are really lacking in common intelligence. lpbk2713 Sep 2014 #314

Wow, that is so ugly and violent. And unacceptable. WCLinolVir Sep 2014 #315

I'm so sorry you had to be exposed to this vicious idiotic ugliness, BB~ Cha Sep 2014 #321

Reading this makes me angry enough to hit something... Threedifferentones Sep 2014 #325

I hate to jump to the obvious conclusion, but he's clearly anxious about having a tiny cock LeftyMom Sep 2014 #330

I was so mad last night when I read this. historylovr Sep 2014 #331

I'm fine, historylovr BainsBane Sep 2014 #332

I am sorry you have to deal with this. Xyzse Sep 2014 #334

This sounds like kids to me. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #341

Well, he's been trolling here and Discussionist for years, TDale313 Sep 2014 #351

Me too. cwydro Sep 2014 #352

These kinds of comments are pervasive online BainsBane Sep 2014 #353

I guess I've been lucky enough to miss this stuff. leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #362

have you heard anything from the authorities yet ? nt steve2470 Sep 2014 #343

How is that shite allowed? KamaAina Sep 2014 #345

Sickening and repulsive. hifiguy Sep 2014 #347

Some frat boy's parent's college money is being well spent, I see. Algernon Moncrieff Sep 2014 #355

Red Queen and BainsBane would finish that guy off leftyladyfrommo Sep 2014 #363