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In reply to the discussion: I informed Skinner of my support for darkangel's proposal for a SD Group in DU. [View all]Eleanors38
(18,318 posts)55. I don't know anymore what is "official" in DU. But there has to be...
some kind of measure of interest, once the controller panic is stripped away. I like the idea, and it can be useful for all, although I don't know how much hosting I can do. I can help with a SOP, and anyone who wishes to host should raise their hand!
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I informed Skinner of my support for darkangel's proposal for a SD Group in DU. [View all]
Eleanors38
Oct 2015
OP
I deleted after gun nuts swarmed the thread whining about not getting respect for their RW views
SecularMotion
Oct 2015
#61
Failure to understand the Streisand Effect is your problem, not ours n/t
friendly_iconoclast
Oct 2015
#70
Probably all of the above. Self Defense goes much further than just guns. n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#7
Anything at hand, really. Everything's an option; some options are more viable than others. n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#9
Hey Eleanors, is this the "Official" thread for interest? If so, count me in. n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#10
Well, all gun control self-fappery aside, a Self Defense group should be something we embrace.
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#15
This is how I see it. Some folks have no guns, yet are situationally aware...
Eleanors38
Oct 2015
#49
I hope the intent is to discuss practical & non-lethal measures as well in terms of self-defense
hlthe2b
Oct 2015
#19
Hey guys. I know I'm (relatively) new, but if you guys need help, let me know!
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#22
Why does the fucking DU need a self defense forum? There are 100s if not 1000s of gun forums....
Logical
Oct 2015
#23
I remember DU not that long ago when a men's group was "too controversial"
lumberjack_jeff
Oct 2015
#33
Four groups? There are 2 groups and 1 forum (Guns Discussion, usually). There are some
Eleanors38
Oct 2015
#53
I include outdoor life which is mostly (albeit tangentially) about guns.
lumberjack_jeff
Oct 2015
#65
I have to admit the thread underway in GD is surprising and a little horrifying to me.
Brickbat
Oct 2015
#34
I've seen it happen; it was just the zero-to-sixty speed with which the conversation fell apart
Brickbat
Oct 2015
#45
Huh? There is a very good web site you could visit for that type of discussion...
madinmaryland
Oct 2015
#37
Neither do I, but it was so close to 10K that it drew my attention. No prob. n/t
Decoy of Fenris
Oct 2015
#42
Why would you guide progressive democrats to free republic? Do you really like that site?
ileus
Oct 2015
#50
Would you propose that liberal women seek advice from the Far Right re: self defense?
Eleanors38
Oct 2015
#51