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Hillary Clinton
In reply to the discussion: A thread supportive of a DU member. [View all]NurseJackie
(42,862 posts)25. Are there any mechanisms in place to prevent abuse of the jury system?
It appears that in theory, and with the (bad) luck of the draw, someone could be "banned" (time-out?) for simply saying "my candidate is better than yours".
Would the banishment (or time-out) stick if any-or-all of the hidden posts were bullshit hides? Or could an appeal be sought?
Can a post be alerted on multiple times until a "friendly" jury has the necessary ratio? Or is a post safe after it survives the first alert?
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I know, Jackie.. Sooo sensitive they can't have anybody reminded of what they're doing.. it just
Cha
Jan 2016
#18
It can still be alerted on.. you get a message that gives you the update and says that
Cha
Jan 2016
#42
He's not "recent," but the John Lewis attacks will always be the worst.
Bleacher Creature
Jan 2016
#33