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In reply to the discussion: are there a lot less posters here now? The site traffic.... when looking at replies seems [View all]Ms. Toad
(34,070 posts)85. The same thing is going on now with Franken.
In the last 5 days, I've been alerted on, apparently stalked, and had a post hidden for what boils down to asserting that Franken's accusers ought to be treated like any other accuser.
I have to wonder whether it is worth it to post, when quoting a CNN article gets hidden as peddling right wing talking points. I have to censor what I say everywhere else. I shouldn't have to censor feminist views on a progressive site.
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are there a lot less posters here now? The site traffic.... when looking at replies seems [View all]
boston bean
Nov 2017
OP
We all Facebook. ---Speak for yourself. Plus, a MB comprises like-minded people, not friends,
WinkyDink
Dec 2017
#40
I also think people get banned right and left and easily. That could add to it as well.
Kirk Lover
Nov 2017
#9
I am. Very grateful that someone who has been here for just a few days is so well informed about all
grantcart
Dec 2017
#60
So glad to see you've been thinking. Enough of this bullshit...FLYNN IS DOING THE PERP WALK NOW!!
Kirk Lover
Dec 2017
#61
The fact that some people were banned doesn't mean that there is a net loss in posters
grantcart
Dec 2017
#64
I have largely avoided the Franken wars and have scrupulously done so.
DemocratSinceBirth
Dec 2017
#93
Yes, I think your are quite correct. Also, Trump puts me in such a negative mood. I can't stand
RKP5637
Dec 2017
#31
I find that with a lot of things the first thing that comes to mind to reply is "But her emails."
betsuni
Dec 2017
#29
Yes, that might have seemed to be clever once, but I agree with you. It has gotten very old and not
Tipperary
Dec 2017
#37
It's not supposed to be clever, it's true. Trump is here because idiots fell for the emails crap.
betsuni
Dec 2017
#38
I think it's Trump Fatigue! The guy is so horrible, I think many are now waiting/hoping for Mueller
RKP5637
Dec 2017
#33
I used to get a couple thousand reading the Top 10, now I barely get a couple hundred.
Initech
Dec 2017
#35
I tend to stay away from the news during these dark times...but still post here...but
Demsrule86
Dec 2017
#44
Yep, seems most of the trolls who used to push the "apartheid" propaganda line are over at JPR now
Fozzledick
Dec 2017
#76
I think a lot is just that message boards aren't as popular form of social media anymore.
Drunken Irishman
Dec 2017
#97
"There are plenty other places to post where people let you speak your mind." -- Such as?
NurseJackie
Dec 2017
#116