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100. The evidence is in the fact that we never see much of interest from this

Sun Apr 26, 2015, 11:35 AM

Apr 2015

small group that goes from thread to thread attempting to tear down those who make DU worth visiting. I have suggested they write their own OPs. I rarely see them do that.

But the people whose threads they seem so upset by, are very popular on DU, they contribute material that attract viewers and members to the site.

Why don't they post their own OPs? Eg, I keep meeting the same few people in other people's threads and I rarely see anything of interest from them.

If I go look for some of their work, there is nothing much there.

So, why not start writing their POVs in their own OPs so we can see how DU feels about their opinions?

Are they afraid? They shouldn't be. Most of us know how to disagree without personally attacking other DUers.

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Missing Birds? Here's Why [View all] RobertEarl Apr 2015 OP

Does this really surprise anyone? napi21 Apr 2015 #1

It's not looking good for Japan RobertEarl Apr 2015 #75

You live near Fukushima? beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #2

No. I live in the US RobertEarl Apr 2015 #3

But you think your swallows were affected by the radiation from Fukushima? beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #4

Radiation from all nuclear RobertEarl Apr 2015 #5

But you cited an article that doesn't confirm your theory. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #6

Yes RobertEarl Apr 2015 #7

No, that's not evidence. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #8

What farm? RobertEarl Apr 2015 #10

"The evidence from the OP report is evidence that radiation is killing birds" beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #12

Just wait, it's coming. RobertEarl Apr 2015 #15

I love birds. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #17

This is science RobertEarl Apr 2015 #18

There is science in the op, true. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #20

Birder for 30 years RobertEarl Apr 2015 #21

maybe they are eating too much melted starfish Kali Apr 2015 #26

Do you have a citation from a birding or ornithological organization for this claim? LeftyMom Apr 2015 #9

Results... Major Nikon Apr 2015 #28

Wow. Just wow. SMH. n/t RobertEarl Apr 2015 #40

Lol, that was the funniest alert I've ever seen on DU! sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #45

... NuclearDem Apr 2015 #46

My fan club is funny. RobertEarl Apr 2015 #48

You're in good company! sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #51

you know, over the last few days I have seen you embrace a number of whack jobs Kali Apr 2015 #54

Here's how I view things. There are issues that are extremely important to the American people. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #56

Guess everybody has a special pet peeve. MoonRiver Apr 2015 #55

That's for sure. For some it appears to be that if someone on the internet has an sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #57

For me it was my newborn baby sister! And yep, didn't work. MoonRiver Apr 2015 #68

Juror #7 ROFLMAO snooper2 Apr 2015 #177

Jury results. R. Daneel Olivaw Apr 2015 #29

"The US got a nasty dose of radioactive materials after Fukushima blew sky-high." zappaman Apr 2015 #35

Could you write an OP on this subject yourself? I'd be very happy to go read it sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #96

EPA: "no harmful levels of radiation reaching the U.S. from Japan " muriel_volestrangler Apr 2015 #102

That's one source, and you were doing fine until your last paragraph. I eg, have read other sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #104

You should not think "everyone says RobertEarl is wrong, therefore he is more credible" muriel_volestrangler Apr 2015 #105

'People who talk about people' and all that. That is the opinion of a very small and rapidly sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #111

And, so far, you have not provided anything of substance muriel_volestrangler Apr 2015 #114

I don't have anything of substance to add. And I'm not into bashing Democrats so I sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #117

Laughing stock on DU? RobertEarl Apr 2015 #120

Eh? RobertEarl Apr 2015 #122

"The US got a nasty dose of radioactive materials after Fukushima blew sky-high." NickB79 Apr 2015 #88

The swallow may fly south with the sun or the house martin or the plover may seek warmer climes ... muriel_volestrangler Apr 2015 #101

Come and see the violence inherent in the system! Help, help, I'm being repressed!! beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #123

Question scottie RobertEarl Apr 2015 #125

RobertEarl, I've got nothing against you. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #130

Eh? RobertEarl Apr 2015 #165

If I thought it was worth my time I would discuss this with you. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #166

Why send me cryptic pms, RobertEarl? beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #167

Thanks for all the kicks RobertEarl Apr 2015 #168

You keep using that word, "science". It doesn't mean what you think it does. cleanhippie Apr 2015 #172

You are joking, right? RobertEarl Apr 2015 #182

And your response of more irrrlevant stats and personal attacks butress my point. cleanhippie Apr 2015 #184

Asking if you are pro-nuke is a personal attack? RobertEarl Apr 2015 #185

You be as obtuse as you need to be. cleanhippie Apr 2015 #186

were they unladen swallows ? and what WAS thier air speed velocity ? NM_Birder Apr 2015 #179

! beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #183

I thought the cats ate them all? snooper2 Apr 2015 #175

I live in San Francisco and my local birds remain as abundant as ever. arcane1 Apr 2015 #11

You live about 200 miles north of El Diablo. I hope this nuke plant Cleita Apr 2015 #13

I hope for that also. The fact is, they don't seem to able to control it, and that should sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #119

Garlic fries must neutralize radiation. LeftyMom Apr 2015 #14

City birds are doing better RobertEarl Apr 2015 #16

... Kali Apr 2015 #27

Forget it. He's rolling. zappaman Apr 2015 #36

Please define "the mass of the buildings". cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #39

Funny? No RobertEarl Apr 2015 #47

That's your belief? Really? MineralMan Apr 2015 #59

Sure RobertEarl Apr 2015 #61

ROFLMAO please keep them coming! snooper2 Apr 2015 #178

I think the swallows in my neighborhood fear the ravens most of all. hunter Apr 2015 #19

Coming soon to a theater near you: BIRDZILLA AtomicKitten Apr 2015 #22

I saw one of those in the barn the other day. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #24

Amazingly, I watched was watching Rodan last night... SidDithers Apr 2015 #42

Me too! beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #62

My son has been a big fan since he was really little. AtomicKitten Apr 2015 #72

They must all live in my neighborhood... a la izquierda Apr 2015 #23

Did you see any over the winter? RobertEarl Apr 2015 #25

is this some kind of performance art? Kali Apr 2015 #31

Unintentionally I think Major Nikon Apr 2015 #33

did you see the edit? Kali Apr 2015 #53

That's pure genius right there Major Nikon Apr 2015 #58

Most swallows migrate great distances Major Nikon Apr 2015 #32

Yes they do RobertEarl Apr 2015 #50

I think maybe they went back to Capistrano. Bonobo Apr 2015 #37

I don't know where you live, but in most areas MineralMan Apr 2015 #60

"found that the numbers continue to decline over time - even as the radiation threat drops." Bonobo Apr 2015 #30

You did not quote it exactly RobertEarl Apr 2015 #65

After we bombed the moon the birds became depressed and stopped reproducing. JVS Apr 2015 #34

It threw their menstrual cycles out of whack NickB79 Apr 2015 #87

I've already gone through about 30 lbs of nyger seed and 5 gallons of hummingbird juice. cherokeeprogressive Apr 2015 #38

You mean the negative entropy radiation affects avians too and not just echinoderms? hobbit709 Apr 2015 #41

Science. Yer doin' it wrong...nt SidDithers Apr 2015 #43

Tree lobsters... beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #63

"Intellectual assault with intent to duncify"... SidDithers Apr 2015 #66

What are you talking about? beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #67

Nicely done, an actual demonstration of 'assault with intent to duncify' sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #76

! Kali Apr 2015 #74

One of my favourites. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #77

Do you know anything about the topic of the OP you could contribute? Some of us come to sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #118

yes I do know a bit about some of the statements made in the OP Kali Apr 2015 #127

Post removed Post removed Apr 2015 #44

Thanks for pissing off the right posters. Octafish Apr 2015 #49

Certainly not my intent to piss off anyone RobertEarl Apr 2015 #52

You have joined the most respected club on DU now. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #78

That's the problem RobertEarl Apr 2015 #112

lol! zappaman Apr 2015 #64

Seriously: Secret Service didn't like African Americans in 1963. Ask Agent Abraham Bolden. Octafish Apr 2015 #71

What I found funny was your smear of DUers. zappaman Apr 2015 #79

You sound like anti-zappaman, zappaman. Octafish Apr 2015 #84

Smear away, Octafish of DU. zappaman Apr 2015 #99

Seriously, why don't you write your own OPs on the topics you seem to want people sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #113

You two make a great pair Major Nikon Apr 2015 #69

Yeah. People might learn something. Octafish Apr 2015 #70

I actually prefer your truther and crop circles material Major Nikon Apr 2015 #73

A majority of DUers agree with Octafish. It must be hard being in the minority sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #81

Sure they do. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #82

Show where I'm wrong, beam me up scottie. I'll admit my mistake. Octafish Apr 2015 #90

This message was self-deleted by its author Orrex Apr 2015 #97

Not interested in your Greatest Hits, Octafish. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #121

You should pay attention to Octafish RobertEarl Apr 2015 #124

Oh, I used to. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #131

You sound like a police man. Octafish Apr 2015 #150

Ouch. beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #152

Good on you! Octafish Apr 2015 #149

Sometimes he comes up with some really good ones Major Nikon Apr 2015 #158

"Crop Circles. UFOs. Other Dimensions. Edge of Reality stuff" ? beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #161

Shut it down? Hell, I'm yanking his chain Major Nikon Apr 2015 #162

But he wants to believe he's being silenced! beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #163

No... you won't FBaggins Apr 2015 #133

Because I've asked you? Octafish Apr 2015 #148

You have in fact... and then you ran away FBaggins Apr 2015 #156

I actually prefer your Dr Oz material Major Nikon Apr 2015 #83

Good because I'm following that story closely. Seems there's way more to it and I hear sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #93

You sound very defensive Major Nikon Apr 2015 #95

Why don't you write some OPs of your own? Are you worried that people might not agree with sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #106

You are doing a great job cheerleading the totally liberal and expert on all things science, Dr Oz Major Nikon Apr 2015 #107

I will support anyone who represents 90% of the American people's right to Labels sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #116

Well I support 100% of the American people's right to labels Major Nikon Apr 2015 #129

So why don't you write an OP about your pov, representing the 10% sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #134

So how did your OP go? Major Nikon Apr 2015 #135

It went great, better than I expected, thousands of views, way more Recs than subjects like that sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #136

It sure did! zappaman Apr 2015 #137

So, are you going to write some OPs of your own? sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #141

So you mean FACTUAL information like how Dr Oz(R) is a "liberal" Major Nikon Apr 2015 #139

He is liberal on many issues that concern Democrats. Which is why the First lady sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #142

Please continue Major Nikon Apr 2015 #143

Nothing to say? Lol, I didn't think so. Just do us a favor and post some OPs of your own. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #145

You're doing a great job on your own Major Nikon Apr 2015 #146

I know that, thank you. No point in asking you to give us something of substance sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #147

I'm well aware of my opportunities and I take advantage of them when I want Major Nikon Apr 2015 #151

Why do you have a problem with the "liberal Dr. Oz"? zappaman Apr 2015 #138

Must be the chemtrails Major Nikon Apr 2015 #140

Or the crop circles. n/t zappaman Apr 2015 #144

Hey, I found Dr. Oz, right here on DU! beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #164

What is your evidence that the majority of DUers agree with Octafish? Orrex Apr 2015 #98

The evidence is in the fact that we never see much of interest from this sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #100

You're aware that that's not actually evidence in support of your claim, right? Orrex Apr 2015 #103

I have an equally reliable test which directly contradicts that claim Major Nikon Apr 2015 #108

Why don't you post that as an OP? Orrex Apr 2015 #109

I can't argue with that kind of logic Major Nikon Apr 2015 #110

Are you kidding? RobertEarl Apr 2015 #115

To you I'm sure he is Major Nikon Apr 2015 #132

"Why do you equate popularity with correctness? " beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #128

"Most of us know how to disagree without personally attacking other DUers." beam me up scottie Apr 2015 #126

Please, show where I'm wrong. Otherwise, all you got is ad hominem. Octafish Apr 2015 #85

Please, show where I said you were wrong. Major Nikon Apr 2015 #86

So calling me a "truther" is your way of saying I tell the truth. Octafish Apr 2015 #89

I'm glad you finally agree Major Nikon Apr 2015 #91

A threatening condescension makes you almost sound profound. Octafish Apr 2015 #92

Wow, that sounds a lot like ad hominem Major Nikon Apr 2015 #94

You misunderstood on purpose then. The facts are there are more to reality than we know. Octafish Apr 2015 #153

It's probably the chemtrails Major Nikon Apr 2015 #154

You know, I had three anomalous sightings of darning eggs last Wednesday Orrex Apr 2015 #170

Are you sure they weren't just butt plugs? Major Nikon Apr 2015 #171

Pretty sure, given the context, but thanks for asking! Orrex Apr 2015 #173

I knew I couldn't trust those bastards! Major Nikon Apr 2015 #174

NOW SHUT UP BEFORE YOU GET US BOTH KILLED!!!!!1! Orrex Apr 2015 #176

Did you know Hitler Loves the Ancient Aliens Guy Too? snooper2 Apr 2015 #180

That would be awesome, and I know for sure a majority of DUers would join them. sabrina 1 Apr 2015 #80

And I thought this post was going to be about feral cats Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Apr 2015 #155

It's like you blew a dogwhistle or something! Rex Apr 2015 #157

That's apparently his ongoing purpose FBaggins Apr 2015 #159

Oh my! Rex Apr 2015 #160

It's called Trowling snooper2 Apr 2015 #181

TEPCO and the Nuke industry have proven themselves JEB Apr 2015 #169