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LittleBlue

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19. I think they wanted to avoid a clone of DU

Wed Jul 19, 2017, 04:20 AM

Jul 2017

Changing the rules to mirror DU would defeat the purpose. It's essentially an arena where left and right can battle it out to the gory end.

If Skinner changed the rules to be left-leaning, he would just be cannibalizing his traffic at DU.

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Why does Discussionist still exist? [View all] Atman Jul 2017 OP

Why not? Agschmid Jul 2017 #1

I'm just guessing but I think having a place for the trolls allows them to keep track of IPs. phleshdef Jul 2017 #2

Well, cash is cash. Atman Jul 2017 #3

It's probably profitable from the other side of the coin and helps support the servers, etc. RKP5637 Jul 2017 #4

I got suspended for asking some geeb where Gabi Hayes Jul 2017 #5

That's my question. Why do the administrators of this site feel it is acceptable to provide another Squinch Jul 2017 #6

I LOLed pintobean Jul 2017 #17

I think it was clear that the question I am asking is how is it acceptable to themselves. Squinch Jul 2017 #23

Most likely it helps fund DU emulatorloo Jul 2017 #28

I think Breitbart and Fox are doing something very wrong. Evil, even. By giving voice to the Squinch Jul 2017 #33

Cannot agree more about Breitbart and Fox. Will never forget when some DU'ers gleefully posted them emulatorloo Jul 2017 #34

Uh huh. pintobean Jul 2017 #36

Do you think that the lies and hatred that, say, Breitbart spreads are accepable? Squinch Jul 2017 #37

I don't read Breitbart. pintobean Jul 2017 #38

You're dodging. You know what Breitbart does is wrong. Squinch Jul 2017 #40

Pfft pintobean Jul 2017 #41

Still dodging. Squinch Jul 2017 #42

define "acceptable" Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #43

Obviously I am aware that admins can do whatever they want. I am also aware, again obviously, Squinch Jul 2017 #44

And like I said, people have been "wondering" that for, how many years now? Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #45

Once again, obviously. Squinch Jul 2017 #46

I'm guessing it makes enough money to keep it JI7 Jul 2017 #7

IMO, I assume it helps pay the rent. CK_John Jul 2017 #8

Why r u asking us? BootinUp Jul 2017 #9

Gotta have a place for confederate flag avatars and ignorant white wing hate talk. Hoyt Jul 2017 #10

I like to think it is an evil plan mercuryblues Jul 2017 #11

This message was self-deleted by its author Mosby Jul 2017 #12

College tuition for the kids? Rent? Upgrades to the site? Also: WHY do you go there? Hekate Jul 2017 #13

Clicks are money. Money pays bills. Paid bills are good. Codeine Jul 2017 #14

I think Skinner and Elad should be seriously disgusted jimlup Jul 2017 #15

Agreed La Lioness Priyanka Jul 2017 #16

I think they wanted to avoid a clone of DU LittleBlue Jul 2017 #19

I agree with you that the rules should not be "left leaning" jimlup Jul 2017 #29

Totally agree obamanut2012 Jul 2017 #22

Money? nt cwydro Jul 2017 #18

Ask the administrators. Warren DeMontague Jul 2017 #20

Well, its good for asking.... KTM Jul 2017 #30

$$$$$ obamanut2012 Jul 2017 #21

It keeps some trolls off DU? MineralMan Jul 2017 #24

And that makes me happy. Ilsa Jul 2017 #39

What did your post say? n/t hughee99 Jul 2017 #25

I don't even remember... Atman Jul 2017 #27

It was to allow people to debate freepers directly if they want treestar Jul 2017 #26

Think of it as a Venus Flytrap MrScorpio Jul 2017 #31

The deplorables on that site are very very stupid and very racist Gothmog Jul 2017 #32

I honestly forget that place exists until somebody brings it up. nt m-lekktor Jul 2017 #35