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In reply to the discussion: So it turns out that nadinbrzezinski was correct re Fukushima [View all]rhett o rick
(55,981 posts)bullying. I find that particularly interesting. And I hope you recognize that logically the fact that you've never seen me defend anyone else does not mean that it's a fact. In fact it would make no sense that I only defend Nadin. I've had to defend myself a few times and have defend a few others most of whom have left DU.
A couple of weeks ago, one of DU's most liked and prolific posters posted and without thinking used a source that the bullies think is an excuse to attack. Even pointing out to the bullies that the same story was posted elsewhere, didn't slow down the attacks. I think it's like blood in the water. I messaged the poster and they were close to leaving. Pointing out that they didn't need the harassment.
"but many of her defenders treat her like a child. " So you agree that she has many defenders? Doesn't that imply that there is a reason she needs defending? Her defenders are not defending her stands on issues but defending her against the gang-up bullying that is really ugly when done to anyone. It seems you admit that bullying happens, you just think it's justified. Bullies always blame the victim. "I didn't want to do it, but they made me." I think it would be obvious that it's the bullies not the victims that bring DU down.