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roguevalley

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299. I remember writing directly to the owners about some guys who posted that they

Fri Jun 5, 2015, 03:58 PM

Jun 2015

raped women and girls in their youth when they 'didn't know any better' and they were not only not banned, I got no response.

I loathe the word used by NYC. But I also know about the moment taking you away. I also know that the owners are some of the bigger supporters of Clinton on this board. I also know that the owners Discussionist site routinely says the same or worse about Hillary without penalties. I guess its hard to say no to the money ads generate because Discussionist either has to be modded or dropped if you want to keep a 'reputation'. Maybe it is all about the benjamins that its still the seething cesspool that it is. I don't come here like I used to and I suppose even though I am an FDR-HST dem with a hard left lean and a desire not to die of my old age in a fascist state run by corporatists and their friends like Mrs. Clinton, that makes me a bad person.

Ban me too. I don't care but lets not pretend that only his one action led to this. Given the crud that gets to stay, it rather beggars the reasons behind NYC's banning.

I wish he were back. When the older people here leave, it won't be the same. When a things history leaves, no one can rightfully and accurately tell the truth about a place. I won't link to the posts about the rapists. Its in archives and is about a year or two back.

Sue me. Ban me. I miss you, NYC.

RV

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The latest "banning" (NYC_SKP) is an interesting lesson on REPUTATION. [View all] IdaBriggs Jun 2015 OP

It is my understanding a banned DUer can approach the Admins to request reinstatement. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #1

At least he's allowed to grovel. Ed Suspicious Jun 2015 #246

I doubt seriously if an admin would consider a reversal if the banned subject makes no request. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #248

It's likely he's a teachable moment Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #270

If you're right about the admins, then they're being too narrow. Jim Lane Jun 2015 #367

I disagree completely with that. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #382

To me, this is a little like begging... MrMickeysMom Jun 2015 #442

It matters not if the whole of DU petitions on his behalf. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #454

So, he should feel remorse for saying something that did not warrant same? MrMickeysMom Jun 2015 #456

What he said absolutely deserved the ban hammer. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #473

That means that you accuse me of the same misogyny by my statement now? MrMickeysMom Jun 2015 #551

You are so right Long Drive Jun 2015 #592

No he did not, and a vast majority of the WOMEN here on DU do not agree with this at all. sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #621

Ye, he did, and you're just making shit up. MohRokTah Jun 2015 #624

I agree with you, NYC will never ask to get back in, akbacchus_BC Jun 2015 #494

I think you pretty well hit the nail, akbacchus... MrMickeysMom Jun 2015 #552

Where we differ is that I see grounds for contrition on both sides. Jim Lane Jun 2015 #497

I agree with you. A huge majority of members here are opposed to this banning. Regardless of the sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #430

I thought it was pretty funny, bvar22 Jun 2015 #675

I remember writing directly to the owners about some guys who posted that they roguevalley Jun 2015 #299

NYC did not use that word. Just wanted to make that clear. Otherwise good post. sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #447

Good question! Petrushka Jun 2015 #506

Thank you. I've been thinking the same thing. LuvNewcastle Jun 2015 #513

I have seen worse posts from a few members over the years, which have resulted in a hide, but not an R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #520

+ 1 000 000 000 000 000.. mylye2222 Jun 2015 #619

... R. Daneel Olivaw Jun 2015 #522

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1259&pid=8004 antiquie Jun 2015 #526

I think the question does need to be answered. My email and PMs are filled with DUers who are asking sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #633

2 million % sabrina 1. I sort of think this is a one party roguevalley Jun 2015 #577

You nailed it right on the head Sabrina. And i believe you answered your own question. 2banon Jun 2015 #595

I have the same exact question Aerows Jun 2015 #598

So what if the Admin support Hillary? It's their board.. they initiated it and kept it up and Cha Jun 2015 #597

I expected a reply because I know I wasn't the only one who wrote roguevalley Jun 2015 #626

Recommended. H2O Man Jun 2015 #2

By clicking here you have read and understand and agree to the terms of service GusBob Jun 2015 #3

True enough, but misses the point by a country mile tkmorris Jun 2015 #7

from the op GusBob Jun 2015 #12

Do I need to edit for clarification? I was referring IdaBriggs Jun 2015 #21

A harsh reality of life. Bad judgment coupled with pissing off the wrong person: everything changes Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #39

Now, again, please type onto DU the exact wording of NYC_SKP's post and the post before it JDPriestly Jun 2015 #164

You were doing so well until this: Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #190

A lot more patient than in the past... Rhythm Jun 2015 #208

I was one of the purged. Banned for one thread that didn't violate the TOS. dbackjon Jun 2015 #232

7 QC Jun 2015 #265

I remember 2008 enigmatic Jun 2015 #268

-Yep. Notice how many of the nastiest primary warriors of 2007-8 QC Jun 2015 #273

Agreed enigmatic Jun 2015 #276

Amazing, isn't it? It makes you seriously wonder about people. How they can totally change overnight sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #569

I used to tell people things I learned at DU and they would say, QC Jun 2015 #571

And from all indications pecwae Jun 2015 #579

I think you have captured this place perfectly Egnever Jun 2015 #581

For some here, it's not really about issues, politicians, the party, or even politics enigmatic Jun 2015 #591

What you said nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #593

Like I said, it's a game for some here enigmatic Jun 2015 #594

I left due to antisemitism nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #596

Nadin Aerows Jun 2015 #603

This is the post Aerows Jun 2015 #600

Check this one out! QC Jun 2015 #601

Sad Aerows Jun 2015 #605

That is probably the most bizarre and unexpected reversals I have seen on DU. Bonobo Jun 2015 #609

Odd, isn't it Aerows Jun 2015 #611

It goes beyond odd into the realm of something else. Bonobo Jun 2015 #613

That's why I really do urge those who may have joined after 2008 to check the DU2 archives enigmatic Jun 2015 #614

OMG, LOOK AT THIS ONE! Bonobo Jun 2015 #620

Kinda makes what we have now look like a church lady group. L0oniX Jun 2015 #667

That's interesting. SixString Jun 2015 #674

yep enigmatic Jun 2015 #607

That was one of many in 2008 enigmatic Jun 2015 #606

"and this place still hasn't recovered from it" SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #428

Note that my post-count hasn't gotten above 6000 yet... Rhythm Jun 2015 #462

I've got you beat! ladyVet Jun 2015 #583

That's one of the reasons why I prefer unmoderated forums. There's less inequality and selective Chathamization Jun 2015 #584

. SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #344

! QC Jun 2015 #355

VII Rhythm Jun 2015 #544

I was banned from two groups in two weeks, both were the same subject,, orpupilofnature57 Jun 2015 #362

NY SKIP always treated me nicely here. Even when others were Maraya1969 Jun 2015 #285

You speak for me, thanks. n/t UTUSN Jun 2015 #406

Well said! Aerows Jun 2015 #608

If people stopped answering my comments, I'd shut up. I just feel like I have to respond to all the JDPriestly Jun 2015 #369

+1000 SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #435

Well said. LuvNewcastle Jun 2015 #532

Well stated Aerows Jun 2015 #610

+1000. bbgrunt Jun 2015 #197

There is no "polite way of saying the same thing okasha Jun 2015 #210

I could probably think of a dozen polite ways to convey the same meaning. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #230

Really? Do you think you could also think up a dozen polite ways okasha Jun 2015 #256

Not often I want to rec one of your posts. AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #396

Thankee. okasha Jun 2015 #397

When you're right you're right. AtheistCrusader Jun 2015 #417

Nail meet hammer. nt snagglepuss Jun 2015 #297

Using the c word just allows us all to plainly boston bean Jun 2015 #343

Please show me where NYC_SKP used the "C" word. Please. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #359

That's what you want to hang your hat on to boston bean Jun 2015 #376

He did not use the word. and his post is taken out of context. But as I said, I am not answering JDPriestly Jun 2015 #401

Seriously? skepticscott Jun 2015 #512

I agree marym625 Jun 2015 #409

That word is demeaning to women. There are a thousand more clever, hidden ways to demean women. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #372

Then maybe accept there are many women boston bean Jun 2015 #377

Its not that the word is demeaning to women, its that the user is demeaning women with that word... marble falls Jun 2015 #524

A-fucking-agreed! Cooley Hurd Jun 2015 #333

Thanks. It would never occur to me to talk or write certain words, but as I said in another post, JDPriestly Jun 2015 #366

Word are not just words. They are representative of boston bean Jun 2015 #378

On that we agree, but poor judgment is a character trait that many have. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #400

I guess we had hoped that a progressive Dem forum would not be uncaring as to simply throw people sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #172

'wiped out for one post interpreted the wrong way' - yes. closeupready Jun 2015 #243

Says the person who congregate with the Cave Dwellers! You akbacchus_BC Jun 2015 #498

I find your OP an extremely worthwhile read even as I disagree with you here in general stevenleser Jun 2015 #570

Please post in precise and verbatim terms NYC_SKP's prohibited post and the post before it. JDPriestly Jun 2015 #151

Here: JTFrog Jun 2015 #233

No use of the "c" word. No mention of Hillary in NYC_SKP's post. I can understand removing JDPriestly Jun 2015 #250

I think the intent was clear. JTFrog Jun 2015 #267

The intent might just be the way you take it passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #301

You've been taken aback by the strong push by the forum admins to support a Democratic Presidential JTFrog Jun 2015 #304

Yes, I have been passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #307

"Her strong points (according to her history) are being a woman..." JTFrog Jun 2015 #309

I am a woman and don't think it's sexist to be called one passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #317

Sigh. JTFrog Jun 2015 #327

I've also repeatedly said here passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #332

Your perception of the truth. JTFrog Jun 2015 #341

I think I explained why I consider her gender to be one of her strongest points passiveporcupine Jun 2015 #363

You don't think that being a woman is a strong point? I consider it to be as strong a point as sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #586

Well that's an interesting spin. JTFrog Jun 2015 #587

yes one above the others Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #536

Who do you think 'she' is that SKP's new pal was referencing? MADem Jun 2015 #306

What? SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #345

Yup, that was it nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #354

yep Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #537

Hmmm...no Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2015 #216

There's always Discussionist...people who hate not being allowed to make MADem Jun 2015 #312

If you find SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #349

Pathetic how the censorship brigade always hides behind that. Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #429

It is pathetic. LuvNewcastle Jun 2015 #535

I so agree Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #538

Then why do so many people here get to stay after many violations? Either the rules apply to sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #452

we never seem to agree Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #540

amen -- thanks for taking the time to write this! nashville_brook Jun 2015 #4

I will agree, DU is at it's worst, but I presume we have different reasons as to why that is. boston bean Jun 2015 #8

please...give it a rest with the misogyny. everyone knows that's not what's at issue here. nashville_brook Jun 2015 #11

It's obviously just an attempt to silence Sanders supporters. NuclearDem Jun 2015 #17

banned for a tone complaint on a spoonerism. nashville_brook Jun 2015 #22

And pro-2nd Amendment types, too! Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #67

oh yes Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #542

That was bit OTT, Rude, Nasty, Snarky.. yet it seems ok to the community here. 2banon Jun 2015 #194

Oh, snap! okasha Jun 2015 #215

Thanks for proving my point. nt boston bean Jun 2015 #37

If that is considered evidence of misogyny in your mind, that proves you have no idea what that 2banon Jun 2015 #157

amen -- how can we expect problems of REAL misogyny to be taken seriously nashville_brook Jun 2015 #288

Really?...Then can you tell us just what IS at issue here? whathehell Jun 2015 #103

gladly -- the poster was judged by a separate and unequal standard than an HRC supporter nashville_brook Jun 2015 #295

I'm a Bernie supporter too, but I'm not sure you really know he was judged for not supporting HRC whathehell Jun 2015 #353

This is not surprising though nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #437

yes we all know what it is about Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #541

"Everyone?" Adrahil Jun 2015 #555

Women are NOT overreacting, some women are, the majority of women here are sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #71

I deeply resent you speaking for me. I will speak as a woman. I've never met boston bean Jun 2015 #84

You have spoken for 'women' and I am stating the fact that you speak ONLY for yourself. sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #132

Don't tell me who I can and can't speak for. boston bean Jun 2015 #146

And another personal attack! Stop speaking for me, that is what you were asked to do, sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #156

What exactly is my personal attack. My pointing out that you writing that you are not boston bean Jun 2015 #167

it's the interpretation hfojvt Jun 2015 #278

I read it just fine without a circular interpretation. boston bean Jun 2015 #287

Personal attack? Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #316

Were you talking to me? sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #322

Well, I responded to your post... Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #335

No, actually, you responded to what you believe is important. Nothing in my post was addressed by sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #368

No, I responded to your accusation of "another personal insult." Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #381

Trivia, again you prove my point. Comments on the internet, I am repeating this because you seem to sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #391

Ah, I see: falsely accusing another DU member is "trivia." Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #416

As I said, internet chit chat doesn't help women who have real issues. And another example of the sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #420

No, it's NOT an example of the point you made (obviously). Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #432

Sabrina, make a poll BainsBane Jun 2015 #390

Why on earth would I want to do that? No one was called that word. And frankly, here is what I am, sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #395

"Real issues' BainsBane Jun 2015 #410

I'm sorry that you find me more worthy of interest than the real issues facing women today. Your sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #414

"It is not a forum that is known for its support of women" BainsBane Jun 2015 #495

Nailed it. bettyellen Jun 2015 #463

Can I add Mexican women to the list? nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #424

Yes, and women in all war torn areas of the world, where rape and abuse and death and poverty sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #425

Well I have been covering the story of Nestora Salgado nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #427

Well, you care and I care, and lots of DUers do care, but my point was that the women's forums here sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #440

Well we could TRY to start those conversations nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #443

What personal attack? Why are you defaming DUers with this bullshit? bettyellen Jun 2015 #465

The "L'etat c'est moi" dilemma of DU Prism Jun 2015 #188

so JackInGreen Jun 2015 #200

Thank you, good post. I agree that women are attacked here constantly for not sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #223

I've been an admirer of your posts since 2008 enigmatic Jun 2015 #272

No, people speak for themselves BainsBane Jun 2015 #389

"What you really mean to say is"... Bonobo Jun 2015 #394

I admire your ability to hallucinate exchanges out of thin air Prism Jun 2015 #516

Thank you, you have saved me the trouble of responding to a similar post that was directed to my sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #545

Consider them our Bizarro characters Prism Jun 2015 #631

Lol, that's a good way of putting it! Sort of like an imaginary friend! Or maybe, and imaginary sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #632

Well done. pacalo Jun 2015 #588

Once again, you have skewered the real issue magnificently! Bravo! nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #393

Exactly. I have never put anyone on ignore, and with rare exceptions have generally been willing to sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #491

Yup nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #470

yup nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #471

Thank you Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #543

Gods, Sabrina, pecwae Jun 2015 #133

You're not the only one pecwae, from what I have been hearing from other women here for a long time sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #152

sabrina, you are one of DU's gems hifiguy Jun 2015 #169

Yes, she is. madfloridian Jun 2015 #261

+1 a whole bunch! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #315

Amen to that! n/t markpkessinger Jun 2015 #339

Nope, she's not the only one. notadmblnd Jun 2015 #269

Hear! Here! Well Said! 2banon Jun 2015 #599

Amen, Sistah! dorkzilla Jun 2015 #364

You are right on! catchnrelease Jun 2015 #375

Sabrina 1 LovingA2andMI Jun 2015 #503

Brava! Petrushka Jun 2015 #510

...! KoKo Jun 2015 #529

I feel the same way... unapatriciated Jun 2015 #580

You go, girl! pacalo Jun 2015 #589

Many folks are tired of the bullshit nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #472

Excellent post and says it exactly the way it is. There are a few on DU that A Simple Game Jun 2015 #159

Thank you. In many ways it is the fault of women like me and so many others who told me they feel sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #166

Why is it weak to stand up against slurs? Are just women weak when they say it's unacceptable or is seaglass Jun 2015 #227

THIS topic is about women. To react to every little perceived slur, 'perceived' is the operative sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #240

This topic is about NYC_SKP getting banned but I get it if you don't want to expand your theory seaglass Jun 2015 #271

No, you don't get it, you don't get it at all. The game of using women for political purposes is sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #329

The men and women in my life think calling a women a c*nt is disgusting and directly relates seaglass Jun 2015 #373

Actually (and I will risk a ban, an alert, what have you) nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #474

Many people, men, women, Bernie supporters, Hillary supporters, uncommitted do know what that seaglass Jun 2015 #548

You know what nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #572

I'm finding it kind of naive that someone who is a journalist R B Garr Jun 2015 #623

It is two camps nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #629

Hmm, I'm seeing it more of a common sense issue rather than two camps. R B Garr Jun 2015 #630

You know Nadin, I've never been a big fan of yours- but I really got to give it to you here notadmblnd Jun 2015 #625

...^ that 840high Jun 2015 #251

+1 nt snagglepuss Jun 2015 #296

Speaking in the imperial "we' is supposed to lend gravitas or something. hifiguy Jun 2015 #338

+1 nt rbnyc Jun 2015 #478

.... madfloridian Jun 2015 #486

Very well said. Witnessing this is not my idea of how a liberal forum or group of any kind, should sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #5

...! KoKo Jun 2015 #173

sabrina and Ida, you are real life heroes. thank you. bbgrunt Jun 2015 #209

Amen. 840high Jun 2015 #253

There's always Discussionist. MADem Jun 2015 #314

How many times are you going to use that line? Flying Squirrel Jun 2015 #637

You are not a hostage. You are not a victim. You have options. MADem Jun 2015 #638

"DU is supposed to be fun - don't make it suck." Flying Squirrel Jun 2015 #639

Yes-- he and the troll were "having a little fun" by using a spoonerism to MADem Jun 2015 #641

Thank you, sabrina 1 Thespian2 Jun 2015 #371

Cruelty. Bonobo Jun 2015 #398

Yes, it is cruel. It's been an eye-opening situation though and sometimes we need to stop thinking sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #404

I agree with everything you said. Puzzledtraveller Jun 2015 #480

What does this mean about the reputation of DU "if it could happen to him over ONE POST then it leveymg Jun 2015 #6

what does this mean about the reputation of DU? carolinayellowdog Jun 2015 #18

The 'bad word' he used was 'Cunning stunt". Frankly. I think the misogynistic police are absurd. peacebird Jun 2015 #35

this 56 year old woman agrees with you. n/t ms liberty Jun 2015 #77

As a 60 yr old woman I also agree. glinda Jun 2015 #99

As a 70 yr old woman I absolutely agree with you. nenagh Jun 2015 #130

This 80-year-old woman agrees. Thirties Child Jun 2015 #217

And this 66 year old woman agrees with you all GCP Jun 2015 #280

This (nearly) 50 year old woman echoes that... dorkzilla Jun 2015 #352

63 and agree. SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #358

another 63 yr old woman who agrees that banning was an over reaction unapatriciated Jun 2015 #582

I followed links for two posts this a.m. using the very same language mnhtnbb Jun 2015 #111

IOKITAR SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #539

I agree yuiyoshida Jun 2015 #124

I was warned once (or twice) about usage. JohnnyRingo Jun 2015 #128

It is the hypersensitive language police hifiguy Jun 2015 #178

Yes indeed GCP Jun 2015 #281

Same here, hifiguy. pacalo Jun 2015 #374

Worst because they get away nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #575

50 on the dot and agree as well. n/t MelissaB Jun 2015 #131

This 59 year old woman also agrees with you. 1monster Jun 2015 #140

Agree. Hiraeth Jun 2015 #141

Me, too. 68 year old woman. Shrike47 Jun 2015 #205

This woman agrees with you also. I am happy to see so many women speaking out finally about the sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #218

Editing reminder: the first word in that phrase has two syllables, not one. Obviously you know tblue37 Jun 2015 #244

The alert on 'two words, one syllable each' was a different alert. I mentioned it to highlight the peacebird Jun 2015 #283

Ah, I see. Sorry. I just didn't want to see you jumped all over for something insignificant. nt tblue37 Jun 2015 #293

I appreciate it! Thank you very much! peacebird Jun 2015 #294

This DU Woman agrees with you also. n/t KoKo Jun 2015 #257

Yet they have been allowed to hifiguy Jun 2015 #340

Same goes for this 61 year old woman! Pastiche423 Jun 2015 #370

I have been smeared by them as being a misogynist. Bonobo Jun 2015 #399

Your post was alerted on, and here are the results: CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2015 #483

I actually think I am being alert stalked now. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #505

It means you've made an impact. Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #509

I agree with juror #4 Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #565

"Normal women" JTFrog Jun 2015 #549

Judging by the posts in this OP and subthread, it is clearly long since past the time Bonobo Jun 2015 #550

Is it fear that makes you reply to an individual as "some of you" JTFrog Jun 2015 #553

I'm sorry, I don't know what you mean. Bonobo Jun 2015 #554

I am speaking only for myself. JTFrog Jun 2015 #559

Do you think the women of DU appreciate your HOF group? Bonobo Jun 2015 #561

I edited. JTFrog Jun 2015 #562

Great. So let me say for myself at least. Bonobo Jun 2015 #563

Agreed, and the hypersensitivity police really needs to look in the mirror nt nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #475

The responses to this post are breathtaking Egnever Jun 2015 #488

I was sure I would be alerted on and hidden. SO amazed and relieved to see the responses here! peacebird Jun 2015 #517

He gave people who wanted him gone a weakness they could exploit. haele Jun 2015 #668

"I think the misogynistic police are absurd." NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #682

m, I was a tough Clinton critic on this board since the early years - no one ever blm Jun 2015 #112

Same here, and thanks for all you do here. leveymg Jun 2015 #123

...! KoKo Jun 2015 #175

That's exactly how people are perceiving it, right or wrong, people are wondering if being a critic sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #258

Of course it is! Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #433

Well I think we need clarification on this. I certainly don't want to waste time on a site that is sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #450

Right you are about ageism. (And other "isms.") SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #533

The guy routinely engaged in vicious personal insult. MADem Jun 2015 #9

"vicious personal insult" goes on all day long... beevul Jun 2015 #282

What are you saying? MADem Jun 2015 #303

I'm saying that yours is not the only opinion, hereabouts. beevul Jun 2015 #384

I hardly find a post facto defense dispositive. MADem Jun 2015 #469

Ask me about it nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #476

I don't subscribe to a "Two wrongs make a right" POV. MADem Jun 2015 #485

I notified the owner of the site nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #487

My experience of the admins is that they do a good job dealing with MADem Jun 2015 #489

I believe the jury system at this point is unethical nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #490

Well, you have every right to your opinion. I just don't share it. nt MADem Jun 2015 #493

No, he did not. And this was NOT a 'misogynist' attack on anyone. And if that is why this happened sabrina 1 Jun 2015 #534

Yes, this nonsense DOES need to stop. MADem Jun 2015 #573

I oppose the ban but there is nothing liberal about calling a woman a c--t... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #10

I've yet to see the post where NYC_SKP wrote that. Octafish Jun 2015 #29

I am being 100% candid. Of course you can think I'm not being candid but I really am... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #36

I did not say that, though. I asked where is the post? Octafish Jun 2015 #49

I know you didn't, Octafish. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #57

Here's the exchange. snagglepuss Jun 2015 #98

EVERYONE NEEDS TO READ THE ABOVE ^^^ - SKIP'S ACTUAL EXCHANGE OF WORDS leveymg Jun 2015 #127

Thanks for that! MelissaB Jun 2015 #135

Agree....... KoKo Jun 2015 #186

Thank you, snagglepuss. and. wow. Hiraeth Jun 2015 #158

I had not seen this exchange.... CherokeeDem Jun 2015 #162

I have used that style of exchange with trolls, too. blm Jun 2015 #196

I agree. blm Jun 2015 #174

Absolutely nothing in that post hifiguy Jun 2015 #185

Or a Sanders supporter was greeting a fellow Sanders supporter, Orrex Jun 2015 #262

+1000 nt MADem Jun 2015 #318

Thank you!!! nt shanine Jun 2015 #203

I'm amazed a long time, heavily participating, member got banned for that Babel_17 Jun 2015 #213

Thank you, snagglepuss. You are absolutely correct. Octafish Jun 2015 #292

that's what all the hub bub is about? neverforget Jun 2015 #337

It's the Holder Doctrine applied to DU. nt OnyxCollie Jun 2015 #492

THAT IS NOT QUITE RIGHT. "Feel the Bern." was the troll's name, NOT what they wrote uppityperson Jun 2015 #602

That's what baffles me about this whole thing. Orrex Jun 2015 #122

Google search reveals that word is in 1,180 posts on DU. jeff47 Jun 2015 #170

So the actual word has been used in 1,180 posts on DU, and allowed to remain without deletion? 2banon Jun 2015 #204

Not quite. Searching for a word pulls up not just the post with the word, but often posts on either uppityperson Jun 2015 #604

I agree that that's odd. Those posts should have been hidden. Orrex Jun 2015 #206

I would like to think I would be similarly offended if he wrote that about somebody I didn't like. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #222

As I've noted elsewhere, if that remark had been aimed at Liz Warren, MADem Jun 2015 #320

Exactly and undeniably correct! (nt) Orrex Jun 2015 #426

So you believe that people's reaction depends on their position in the nomination fight. Jim Lane Jun 2015 #496

Yes. I do believe that many who are minimizing would be pitching a fit MADem Jun 2015 #500

But do you believe it also works the other way? Jim Lane Jun 2015 #523

We'd have to see that happen for me to say. MADem Jun 2015 #525

Could you point me to the post? MH1 Jun 2015 #58

All I can say is I knew immediately what he was referring to and googled "Cunning Stunt'" verbatim DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #66

Here's the exchange snagglepuss Jun 2015 #201

See Snagglepuss's #98 post above. :) n/t OneGrassRoot Jun 2015 #515

Yeah, saw that. I think Snagglepuss is probably right. MH1 Jun 2015 #521

Thank you. I feel the same and I can't help but wonder if those up in arms about the banning whathehell Jun 2015 #114

This whole speech is so very opposite of SKP's own views regarding provocative speech made by Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #13

Folks need to find a set of principles and stick to them even when it's inconvenient./NT DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #15

A Fair Point ProfessorGAC Jun 2015 #20

So the guy who was most adament that all insulting speech should be met with strong reaction is also Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #46

one can be punished for using or implying insulting speech magical thyme Jun 2015 #83

NYC_SKP didn't think so. trotsky Jun 2015 #153

agree or disagree w/NYC_SKP, the board's owners have the right to banish, but that doesn't make it magical thyme Jun 2015 #198

Key three letters in your post: "imo." trotsky Jun 2015 #247

That is the default objection whenever a popular member gets the boot. Orrex Jun 2015 #260

Wouldn't that be "too big to ban," so to speak? nt kjones Jun 2015 #415

Care to speak to NYC_SKP's clearly stated views about those who employ insulting or provocative Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #519

This is a discussion board. All members are entitled to discuss their opinions. magical thyme Jun 2015 #590

Like I Said, It's A Fair Point ProfessorGAC Jun 2015 #252

You win the thread, Bluenorthwest. trotsky Jun 2015 #147

I am an artist and I had a long spate of being threatened by racists who were offended at some Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #302

Ever been on prednisone? blm Jun 2015 #163

Yes. Act_of_Reparation Jun 2015 #171

Not talking about the pain - talking about the side-effects. Also... blm Jun 2015 #189

How is this not as obvious hifiguy Jun 2015 #284

heheh…beats me….. blm Jun 2015 #323

He wasn't "mirroring" the post. zappaman Jun 2015 #379

The exchange, to me, sounds more directed at the troll. I think he made a poor choice blm Jun 2015 #528

Is he claiming that his huge hypocrisy is symptomatic? No, you are and you do so as a way to avoid Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #357

I have no strong feelings one way or the other about SKP. NuclearDem Jun 2015 #14

My thread on this topic sunk like a stone. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #16

To me there is a double standard here. Arugula Latte Jun 2015 #102

Slightly off topic FlatBaroque Jun 2015 #19

People who use a slur toward others are to blame for that, the target of the slur is not to blame. Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #23

should all "divisive" posters be banned? nashville_brook Jun 2015 #24

Is that what I said? No it's not. Why not address what I said? Too much for you? Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #32

The vitriol is par for the course. Every time. Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #28

I like folks who evoke strong passion DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #30

hmmm, this is just like blaming the vicitm Sheepshank Jun 2015 #41

Exactly. The divide here falls among those who will excuse sexism in all forms... bettyellen Jun 2015 #61

Wait ... what? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2015 #74

This is like blaming Obama for being "divisive." The people blaming him for tblue37 Jun 2015 #259

Bull. Shit. okasha Jun 2015 #274

Hillary made someone insult her with a sexist slur? WTF? Victim blame much? uppityperson Jun 2015 #313

+ 1,000,000,000 What You Said !!! WillyT Jun 2015 #25

Thank you, IdaBriggs. Octafish Jun 2015 #26

Actually, we have the time and we can afford it. Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #34

Thank you for your 2 cents, Buzz Clik. Octafish Jun 2015 #51

In your example... tkmorris Jun 2015 #78

Will NYC_SKP be missed? Will his absence be noticed? Yes to both. Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #107

No, people will remember this Flying Squirrel Jun 2015 #110

There are two really important points here (since we changed the subject slightly): Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #121

Given that on the larger scale this place is meaningless anyway, the same is true of anyone Fumesucker Jun 2015 #118

Sexists aren't progressive. nt. LexVegas Jun 2015 #27

I hope all of this nonsense only reiterates to the Admin giftedgirl77 Jun 2015 #31

Said banned poster is full of unbridled hate. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #33

"Hate" is a bit harsh, but, most recently, he certainly had little regard for his targets. Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #38

Hate is a strong word and I probably shouldn't have used it. NCTraveler Jun 2015 #42

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Great post Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #40

This is a simple but excellent point RufusTFirefly Jun 2015 #94

As always nichomachus Jun 2015 #148

Interesting points.... KoKo Jun 2015 #546

There is more to this site nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #231

I know what your referring to Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #263

Has not one bit to do with the cliques nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #387

Might as well ban everybody, though Aerows Jun 2015 #385

Jesus! That was fucking beautiful! Pithy and wise and piercingly true. nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #403

Yep. I guess the site's got enough eyeballs on ads that they can tell users to get lost. Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #434

If you understand web advertising and page views. Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #457

True enough. Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #461

Adblock and click to flash as well. Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #464

uBlock is less of a resource hog than Adblock. Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #467

Thanks! Im using "little snitch" too it's a good utility...nt Jesus Malverde Jun 2015 #468

Yikes! SusanCalvin Jun 2015 #547

So very well said! marym625 Jun 2015 #43

I find the "grave dancing" incredibly sad too. And it pisses me off. Enthusiast Jun 2015 #319

Once a DUer's post count has risen past a certain figure, MineralMan Jun 2015 #44

Valid point. I have also seen people talk about him being abusive IdaBriggs Jun 2015 #45

He espoused very clear views about people who use insulting or denigrating Bluenorthwest Jun 2015 #56

"We remember what we want to remember" MineralMan Jun 2015 #59

Like so many others on DU, I have never found it difficult to refrain from attacking tblue37 Jun 2015 #264

JFC, he's not the first long-timer with lots of friends and non-friends here to get the ban hammer. PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #47

+1 n/t tammywammy Jun 2015 #115

Is it inevitable? kentuck Jun 2015 #48

There are certain people here who will never be banned, hifiguy Jun 2015 #346

Bwah-HAH!1 I'm only here for being inconsequential!1 n/t UTUSN Jun 2015 #412

If one of my very good friends came to a party at my house and called Obama an N-word alcibiades_mystery Jun 2015 #50

The OP is trying to claim that NYCS was defending Hillary's honor from a troll or something. PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #69

To clarify, he was PLAYING with a Troll. IdaBriggs Jun 2015 #91

"I say that to myself every day, over an over." PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #108

The actual exchange makes it pretty damn clear... Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #236

"I say that to myself every day, over an over." PeaceNikki Jun 2015 #249

I think it was an obtuse, ill-considered bit of satire. Lizzie Poppet Jun 2015 #254

It doesn't read like that at ALL. MADem Jun 2015 #325

1,180 uses of that word were allowed to stand. jeff47 Jun 2015 #183

Oh well alcibiades_mystery Jun 2015 #245

Your post has been on my mind all day (and I have had to peek IdaBriggs Jun 2015 #482

You say it was a alcibiades_mystery Jun 2015 #527

YEP. DU3 brought into existence an easy way to posters to track each other Rex Jun 2015 #52

You nailed it. Nailed. it. big. time. Bonobo Jun 2015 #405

There's a shrill handful of members who stalk others. closeupready Jun 2015 #53

Careful, you will attract a following with that line of thinking. Rex Jun 2015 #60

"best not to engage them at all" - bingo; ergo, ignore comes closeupready Jun 2015 #75

Cheers. Rex Jun 2015 #76

Meh...I've been here 10 years as a_m alcibiades_mystery Jun 2015 #62

SKP didn't have repeat hides in a short period, just one hide then a ban. Rex Jun 2015 #70

It seems that no matter how innocuos of a post I make Horse with no Name Jun 2015 #100

People who live personally frustrating lives ... closeupready Jun 2015 #113

I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU SAID SUCH AN OFFENSIVE THING!!! jeff47 Jun 2015 #187

I see what you did there Horse with no Name Jun 2015 #195

Ha, know the feeling. madfloridian Jun 2015 #219

The pile ons are by design my friend nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #413

well honestly after this last year Horse with no Name Jun 2015 #418

Very true nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #419

Well after realizing what it meant to be literally silenced and not just figuratively silenced Horse with no Name Jun 2015 #422

There is that too nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #423

The weak can never forgive. Ichingcarpenter Jun 2015 #54

We must not be inflexible in our ability to change our own opinion either. Rex Jun 2015 #63

....! KoKo Jun 2015 #92

Ida--good post. Here's what I tried to post three different times, but BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2015 #55

nailed my feelings on this perfectly! Kali Jun 2015 #241

+1. nt tblue37 Jun 2015 #266

I was banned once a long time ago. leftyladyfrommo Jun 2015 #64

In forum moderation... sendero Jun 2015 #95

Civility doesn't come from banning. Gregorian Jun 2015 #125

Good points LiberalLovinLug Jun 2015 #225

agree. BlancheSplanchnik Jun 2015 #279

I hope skinner lets him come back. This is not a good thing. lonestarnot Jun 2015 #65

That would be "showing weakness." Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #436

Thank you for posting this. But I will not join the discussion - after all - who is next? jwirr Jun 2015 #68

There appears to be a certain segment of people who do not desire liberalism to thrive LiberalArkie Jun 2015 #72

Sometimes I feel almost exactly as you do. raouldukelives Jun 2015 #117

"I use my personal C word virtually every time I am here. "Corporatist." snagglepuss Jun 2015 #360

Thanks! nt raouldukelives Jun 2015 #627

"Do you think after President Obama's term is over that a real Liberal black man can be elected?" sufrommich Jun 2015 #137

This should be an OP! bettyellen Jun 2015 #479

Keeping it real Person 2713 Jun 2015 #678

Excellent post. nt hifiguy Jun 2015 #347

Great post Ida! N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2015 #73

Because not all pejoratives are the same... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #96

I appreciate your comment.. N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2015 #116

I oppose all form of bigotries... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #220

Ok, accepted. Thank you for clarifying. N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2015 #275

How is "cocksucker" misandrist? deurbano Jun 2015 #229

Depends on your point of view... N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2015 #277

Explain it to me. deurbano Jun 2015 #289

Ok... N_E_1 for Tennis Jun 2015 #330

Right. Got it. deurbano Jun 2015 #331

It it had happened ann--- Jun 2015 #79

TL;DR JonLP24 Jun 2015 #80

His passion caused him to revel in a shared c**t joke sufrommich Jun 2015 #81

Thank you..Excellent point. n/t whathehell Jun 2015 #119

^^this^^ n/t JTFrog Jun 2015 #383

This message was self-deleted by its author darkangel218 Jun 2015 #82

i'm a strong Hillary supporter, but i'm beside myself trying to understand or accept the ban samsingh Jun 2015 #85

This message was self-deleted by its author sofa king Jun 2015 #86

Scary stuff, I have heard of others that were targeted and banned. RR2 Jun 2015 #87

K&R...n/t ms liberty Jun 2015 #88

According to my profile, I've been here just over two years. I'm shocked. Half-Century Man Jun 2015 #89

I am fortunate enough to be able to interact with him outside of here as well Horse with no Name Jun 2015 #90

Who ran NYC_SKP off of DU to get a notch on their belt? nt boston bean Jun 2015 #101

Which explains pecwae Jun 2015 #143

Do you remember the first time you heard the words bastard, bitch, and ass used valerief Jun 2015 #93

Not caring that people were upset at your calling a woman the c-word JTFrog Jun 2015 #191

Yes, my wordplay to a previous post where I referenced a prominent Republican. valerief Jun 2015 #212

I'm heartbroken. JTFrog Jun 2015 #214

Wanna keep a good reputation.. Don't call a woman a "c*nt"... that would be my advice to all boston bean Jun 2015 #97

Exactly. It's as simple as that and had the slur been about race or sexual orientation whathehell Jun 2015 #129

This message was self-deleted by its author heaven05 Jun 2015 #104

There should some control in one's life which would dictate words used are only meant to be Thinkingabout Jun 2015 #105

Proud to be rec #101. blm Jun 2015 #106

He was a strong advocate of the 2nd Amendment and a vocal opponent of the Democrat front runner tularetom Jun 2015 #109

You can't criticize the "front runner?" What's that all about? nichomachus Jun 2015 #145

I couldn't agree more but there is a large segment of the DU population tularetom Jun 2015 #165

That is exactly what happened. HooptieWagon Jun 2015 #155

"He did a stupid thing and got his ass in a sling"? No, he did an ugly, bigoted thing and got whathehell Jun 2015 #160

I feel the same way about his banning as I do about America's judicial system and policing. Gregorian Jun 2015 #120

very well said. Especially this - Hiraeth Jun 2015 #138

Thank you. I believe banishment was ham handed and I hope it will be reconsidered. corkhead Jun 2015 #126

What he did was wrong, certainly KamaAina Jun 2015 #134

some have pointed out that the context is missing because he was responding to a post we can't see corkhead Jun 2015 #199

The entire context has been posted on this thread hifiguy Jun 2015 #351

Ida, you are so right. It could happen to any of us at anytime. madfloridian Jun 2015 #136

A poverty of forgiveness and an unsettling reverence for authority RufusTFirefly Jun 2015 #139

Thank you, Ida Briggs!! FourScore Jun 2015 #142

Ida I also post under my name nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #144

You are still here and have much support... So, I'm not sure what you are concerned about. boston bean Jun 2015 #149

Actually if the antisemitic drivel nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #154

Please read reply #49 by snagglepuss MelissaB Jun 2015 #150

I agree with the interpretation, which was confirmed in our phone conversation. IdaBriggs Jun 2015 #161

The "who is next" question is a good one Corruption Inc Jun 2015 #168

Are you calling Skinner and admins "conservative ideologues"? sufrommich Jun 2015 #179

Thank you. Blue_In_AK Jun 2015 #176

A lot of people are saying it's one remark... Blue_Adept Jun 2015 #177

You're right. Javaman Jun 2015 #180

Wow...Thank you! IdaBriggs Jun 2015 #193

NYC_SKP's comment was vulgar and demeaning to women daredtowork Jun 2015 #181

Speaking as a Woman who has suffered a life time of abuse, and as an early Feminist Activist, 2banon Jun 2015 #221

Recommend nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #226

I don't see how we can deal with the MRAs daredtowork Jun 2015 #234

Problem is he did not use the word nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #238

Appreciate the Rec' .. 2banon Jun 2015 #239

+1 Jester Messiah Jun 2015 #439

I have been at DU almost since its inception after the 2000 *selection Loki Jun 2015 #182

He would not have been banned if he'd been a Hillary supporter. Marr Jun 2015 #184

Indeed. That is a Fact. 2banon Jun 2015 #207

^^THIS a thousand times! nashville_brook Jun 2015 #291

Or... Bobbie Jo Jun 2015 #308

So true, and I am sure Skinner will do it again. I suggest everyone be careful. nt Logical Jun 2015 #328

You don't have to be careful FlatBaroque Jun 2015 #350

Skinner did not ban NYC_SKP so how can he "do it again"? uppityperson Jun 2015 #380

Quite true, and all criticism of Mrs. Clinton will be classified as misogynistic and woman-hating Doctor_J Jun 2015 #386

Very true. okasha Jun 2015 #388

Hillary Mojo! nt Bonobo Jun 2015 #408

If a Hillary supporter called a woman a c--t I would tell him he is trash and that's a fact. DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #446

If a loyal Hillary supporter had made the same remark in the same context about, say, Warren... Marr Jun 2015 #557

In the 1,000 + post thread on this topic I was the first to say it's a shame ... DemocratSinceBirth Jun 2015 #566

That's not a fact Renew Deal Jun 2015 #466

Bingo! Puzzledtraveller Jun 2015 #481

He should be banned for cleverly calling Hillary treestar Jun 2015 #192

I applaud EarlG for doing the right thing. JTFrog Jun 2015 #202

K&R!!!! n/t RKP5637 Jun 2015 #211

I don't believe NYCSkp is a misogynist BainsBane Jun 2015 #224

another good post Kali Jun 2015 #255

KnR. Excellent post. BTW, another OP pointed out that NYC_SKP has had several brain surgeries and tblue37 Jun 2015 #228

Admins used a sledgehammer instead of a surgical knife in dealing with skip. Dont call me Shirley Jun 2015 #235

All I have to say on this topic frazzled Jun 2015 #237

In my opinion the (insert group/cause here) Nazis have taken over d_legendary1 Jun 2015 #242

the mobbing goes hand-in-hand with an increasingly-rightwing party line MisterP Jun 2015 #286

Fair enough post of this topic. NYC SKP should be given a chance to go and sin no more. marble falls Jun 2015 #290

Funny thing about banning. I saved you from a ban twice when you first signed up OKNancy Jun 2015 #298

That is an interesting tidbit. n/t JTFrog Jun 2015 #305

THANK YOU!!! IdaBriggs Jun 2015 #321

The moderator hot tub was kick-ass for helping put thing into perspective... Cooley Hurd Jun 2015 #336

Thank you, Ida, for such a poignant piece (I hope that's not a spoonerism) Oilwellian Jun 2015 #300

I agree, Ida... awoke_in_2003 Jun 2015 #310

One offensive post does not a horrible person make. Vinca Jun 2015 #311

K&R! IdaBriggs, your post has hundreds of recommendations! Enthusiast Jun 2015 #324

I am so en-heartened to realize that this place is still a community. truedelphi Jun 2015 #326

....! KoKo Jun 2015 #531

I think they'll let him come back whatchamacallit Jun 2015 #334

Superb post, Ida -- thank you! n/t markpkessinger Jun 2015 #342

Thank you!!! Thespian2 Jun 2015 #348

Turned me on to tons of information, and was kind orpupilofnature57 Jun 2015 #356

people have been banned and let back in for far more serious littlewolf Jun 2015 #361

+1000 !!!! orpupilofnature57 Jun 2015 #365

kick Liberal_in_LA Jun 2015 #392

All I know is the personal KINDNESS he gave me. n/t UTUSN Jun 2015 #402

OFFS. NYC_SKP is a big boy. Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #407

My irony meter just broke nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #411

Good, because it's the simple facts. n/t Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #441

Nah, the use of demeaning language nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #444

Calling him a big boy is nowhere near in the league of C*** Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #445

Sorry but demeaning langauge *IS* demeaning langauge nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #448

Sorry, false equivalency is false equivalency Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #449

Once again, you used demeaning langauge nadinbrzezinski Jun 2015 #451

Since you invited me to do so, here it is. Gormy Cuss Jun 2015 #568

The Admins know where their bread is buttered... MadDAsHell Jun 2015 #421

Are we certain that's what butters their bread? MannyGoldstein Jun 2015 #431

So you think calling Hillary that is a perf ctly acceptable tactic? Adrahil Jun 2015 #556

I don't. But I also don't believe the admins are on some noble cause. MadDAsHell Jun 2015 #585

Homestly.... You think that decision was based on profit? Adrahil Jun 2015 #628

You do realize we're talking about the same admins that allowed pro-Prop 8 ads in 2008 right? MadDAsHell Jun 2015 #634

"Who is going to bring more ad-views to DU, Hillary or Bernie?" Why does it have to be an either or Cha Jun 2015 #612

Oh, and "..they've found a way to make money off of all of us." It's not like we haven't gotten Cha Jun 2015 #615

I'm so angry right now. rbnyc Jun 2015 #438

yeah. the hatred for Bernie supporters is rather palpable in that act.. 2banon Jun 2015 #453

I added text in edit... rbnyc Jun 2015 #455

I don't agree with that. Renew Deal Jun 2015 #459

the sad thing is THE word was not used Duckhunter935 Jun 2015 #576

So banning a member for calling HRC that word is a sign... Adrahil Jun 2015 #558

Do you honestly believe that word is identified with Bernie Sanders and his supporters? 2banon Jun 2015 #567

Well Put, and yes, We're on the same page. 2banon Jun 2015 #460

I skipped the replies... SoapBox Jun 2015 #458

Rec #300! Puzzledtraveller Jun 2015 #477

Wow! And thank you! IdaBriggs Jun 2015 #484

OK, let's say using that slur is an instant ban DonCoquixote Jun 2015 #499

Not reputation! I cannot understand how the akbacchus_BC Jun 2015 #501

Thank you Ida. Strong post. NT pablo_marmol Jun 2015 #502

Aloha Ida, I'm friends with SKP on FB, too.. been friendly for years because he's a fellow Cha Jun 2015 #507

Good post, Cha. Cali_Democrat Jun 2015 #617

Thank you for reading it, Cali.. yeah, his "over the top" got him banned and those making excuses Cha Jun 2015 #618

i'll miss him. barbtries Jun 2015 #508

Excellent post. Thank you! Petrushka Jun 2015 #511

What a fabulous post. Thanks for this, IdaBriggs. n/t OneGrassRoot Jun 2015 #514

Excellent post, IdaBriggs. Reflecting on Nathaniel Hawthorne Pooka Fey Jun 2015 #518

One has to remember that our admins once banned MiddleFingerMom because... aikoaiko Jun 2015 #530

The linking of bigotry to a lack of support for a "minority" candidate is not new. tymorial Jun 2015 #560

Yes, this is actually in play currently. I will no doubt be accused of a "self loathing Woman" for 2banon Jun 2015 #564

Oh you can bank on it. tymorial Jun 2015 #574

The politically convenient use of "racist", "sexist", and other buzz words is indeed a monster... MadDAsHell Jun 2015 #622

I wish I could rec this again. nt rbnyc Jun 2015 #578

So well said and so needed to be articulated! emsimon33 Jun 2015 #616

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Wait. NYC_SKP Was banned?... SidDithers Jun 2015 #640

Yes, banned. No warnings,no time outs, banned. madfloridian Jun 2015 #647

Yes, a thread in very poor taste. NaturalHigh Jun 2015 #681

And he didn't even have five hides. SixString Jun 2015 #648

Outstanding post! Le Taz Hot Jun 2015 #649

I agree. madfloridian Jun 2015 #651

Across the more general spectrum ... lpbk2713 Jun 2015 #652

I also agree. Thanks. n/t UTUSN Jun 2015 #680

Kick. SixString Jun 2015 #654

Are you certain a single post was the cause of the ban? pnwmom Jun 2015 #659

That ban was NOT impartial. Who's next? L0oniX Jun 2015 #666

Happy that He is banned. Hope its forever for using that misterhighwasted Jun 2015 #676

If you want to know what a disaster this website has devolved to brentspeak Jun 2015 #677

A Minnesota DUer was banned for Lydia Leftcoast Jun 2015 #679