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passiveporcupine

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195. It had to hit like a punch in the gut when she read that

Fri Sep 11, 2015, 03:41 PM

Sep 2015

They were only threatening to "alert spam" her until she was again suspended...nothing direct and physical, but it doesn't matter. When you get a threat like that, that invades your personal space, it's like a physical punch in the stomach.

I hope the perp is discovered, and permanently banned from DU if they are from here.

I am wondering though...someone mentioned she was a member of discussionist. It seems to me that it would be far more likely that a discussionist member would have the mentality to pull this kind of shit. I know there are people here who can be pretty excitable and angry, but discussionist is open to a lot more volatility than DU allows.

I had noticed that Bravenak has been gone for some time, and I've missed her. I didn't know what happened or why she was gone. Will she be allowed back soon?

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I stand with Bravenak [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 OP

I do too. leftofcool Sep 2015 #1

There is so much more I want to say but some of it would come off as puerile and... DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #2

and when "whoever" LiberalElite Sep 2015 #8

These are random instances from boards I frequent... DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #11

Years ago Freepers posted my address but got the upaloopa Sep 2015 #134

I am in L A. Glad to meet a fellow Californian and HRC supporter. DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #136

I use to live in Highland Park and Burbank in the 80's upaloopa Sep 2015 #194

I have mixed feelings about safe-haven groups. I understand their need. Bubzer Sep 2015 #60

I'm a black American and I don't support either one JustAnotherGen Sep 2015 #78

O'Malley seems like a good candidate. I wish there was more coverage of him. Bubzer Sep 2015 #81

Did you catch him... ReRe Sep 2015 #173

A shame I missed it. I'll have to look for a video. Bubzer Sep 2015 #181

If u go to... ReRe Sep 2015 #183

I fully support your position. WHEN CRABS ROAR Sep 2015 #96

I knew that JustAnotherGen Sep 2015 #102

I can't disagree with any of that. WHEN CRABS ROAR Sep 2015 #108

As a Maryland citizen I'll ... PosterChild Sep 2015 #143

My friend L JustAnotherGen Sep 2015 #147

That's great! Making a difference is what it is all about /nt/ PosterChild Sep 2015 #154

Thank you, Gen! Koinos Sep 2015 #158

and that's upsetting to me. Stellar Sep 2015 #124

I also stand with Bravenak Gothmog Sep 2015 #3

I can't believe someone from here stalked her... DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #5

I am also shocked Gothmog Sep 2015 #127

I don't believe someone from here did it. Anybody could have sent that garbage. SusanaMontana41 Sep 2015 #186

Count me in. brer cat Sep 2015 #4

I stand with Bravenak as well. MrScorpio Sep 2015 #6

This Bernie supporter stands with Bravenak! Dustlawyer Sep 2015 #7

+1 Dems to Win Sep 2015 #146

+2 ReRe Sep 2015 #174

I do also. LiberalArkie Sep 2015 #9

Mr. Citizen is an asshat rpannier Sep 2015 #10

Putting on the threatening, racist letter to Bravenak that he is a Sanders supporter is too . . . brush Sep 2015 #36

Yeah, they are obvious.. I believe it is a BS supporter. Cha Sep 2015 #157

Yup... SidDithers Sep 2015 #12

That is pathetic sending an anonymous note and support Bravenak's response. gordianot Sep 2015 #13

+1 2naSalit Sep 2015 #14

Cowards who hide in the dark. Starry Messenger Sep 2015 #15

Cowards who hide in the dark.... ReRe Sep 2015 #175

This Bernie supporter stands with bravenak. marble falls Sep 2015 #16

Today we are all bravenak PeaceNikki Sep 2015 #17

Some of the language is actually threatening.... DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #20

I know. It's deeply disturbing. PeaceNikki Sep 2015 #37

It had to hit like a punch in the gut when she read that passiveporcupine Sep 2015 #195

+1 Gman Sep 2015 #25

I do, too. Borchkins Sep 2015 #18

I stand with bravenak mcar Sep 2015 #19

So do I. LWolf Sep 2015 #21

Not a message... DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #23

stalking...yes. LWolf Sep 2015 #32

Sending that letter was a despicable act by a hater. aikoaiko Sep 2015 #22

Supporting Bravenak over the evil Gman Sep 2015 #24

So do I. NuclearDem Sep 2015 #26

Me Too... WillyT Sep 2015 #27

"we" ? not me. Some "man" wrote this ? Whomever it is, should be banned, imo. Hiraeth Sep 2015 #28

Not only am I standing with bravenak, I am encouraging her msanthrope Sep 2015 #29

+1 Bubzer Sep 2015 #62

+1. Agreed. n/t FSogol Sep 2015 #160

She's done both, msanthrope~ Cha Sep 2015 #192

Post removed Post removed Sep 2015 #30

I too stand with Bravenak... BooScout Sep 2015 #31

Bravenak absolutely belongs back on DU. bullwinkle428 Sep 2015 #33

I do, too. eom BlueCaliDem Sep 2015 #34

it's shameful and an absolute disgrace. magical thyme Sep 2015 #35

wait, this was mailed to her?? a2liberal Sep 2015 #38

Yes, it was mailed to her home address. Starry Messenger Sep 2015 #103

How would anyone get her home address from DU? Tumbulu Sep 2015 #212

Free Bravenak George II Sep 2015 #39

I just saw this Bobbie Jo Sep 2015 #40

Get rid of the entire alert squad. murielm99 Sep 2015 #50

KMOD went over 5 hides in that thread as well GitRDun Sep 2015 #56

No arguments here.... Bobbie Jo Sep 2015 #59

"All Bernie supporters should reexamine their behavior here. Their arrogance led to this." PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #61

Yes, ALL. murielm99 Sep 2015 #80

Broad brush smears...how tolerant... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #83

Says the person who told me to fuck off??? murielm99 Sep 2015 #84

I did no such thing... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #85

Go look at post #61. murielm99 Sep 2015 #86

I know it is. PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #87

Goodbye. murielm99 Sep 2015 #88

So long! PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #89

Your first completely needless post in this thread was Number23 Sep 2015 #185

Your first needless response to my post in this thread... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #196

Oh Good Lord... Number23 Sep 2015 #198

Or you could try reading comprehension.... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #199

Reading comprehension is what's lead to your troubles in this forum. And your lack of basic manners Number23 Sep 2015 #203

When was the first? PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #204

When I asked you quite clearly to back away from this thread. No wonder you're so concerned Number23 Sep 2015 #205

Please quote the post, word for word.... PoutrageFatigue Sep 2015 #206

Why do you think anyone is interested enough in you to want to play these games? Number23 Sep 2015 #207

Holy crap gollygee Sep 2015 #208

This whole site should be sent to some psycho analytical grad student that loves a challenge. Number23 Sep 2015 #209

ROFL gollygee Sep 2015 #210

Yup. Agschmid Sep 2015 #200

Well, it isnt all because I am a Bernie supporter, but I know what you mean and I understand randys1 Sep 2015 #95

Please consider dialing back your broad-brush comment. Bubzer Sep 2015 #63

Jury results. DanTex Sep 2015 #65

Seriously? Come on guys, how about giving murielm99 a chance to change the comment. Bubzer Sep 2015 #68

This earned 3 "hide" votes? gollygee Sep 2015 #120

Good thing I changed my sheshe2 Sep 2015 #129

Absolutely, where is the thread where they SILENCED 1strngblackman ? where is that post randys1 Sep 2015 #71

Why assume it's a Bernie Sanders supporter? That is most likely the intent of the letter rhett o rick Sep 2015 #92

That was my thought - that 840high Sep 2015 #97

I'll say one thing about that... Bobbie Jo Sep 2015 #99

The behavior of the letter writer is reprehensible. But it doesn't help rhett o rick Sep 2015 #105

How about this... Bobbie Jo Sep 2015 #107

Exactly. jwirr Sep 2015 #130

You won't get that from that one. Agschmid Sep 2015 #201

All? awoke_in_2003 Sep 2015 #94

Your assertions are ridiculous passiveporcupine Sep 2015 #113

I agree completely. Chemisse Sep 2015 #155

Good idea; I hope the admins are doing that. Chemisse Sep 2015 #149

I stand with bravenak. greatauntoftriplets Sep 2015 #41

I too stand with Bravenak. geardaddy Sep 2015 #42

I stand with her, too. murielm99 Sep 2015 #43

Can we see the envelope and postmark? trumad Sep 2015 #44

She said the postmark was from Florida! DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #48

Disgusting. I hope she's reporting this crap. Bubzer Sep 2015 #67

Dang.. trumad Sep 2015 #74

Here is a pic from the other thread: Sheldon Cooper Sep 2015 #82

This is a promise to alert stalk her. I have seen such stalking. It is rare, and only a few tblue37 Sep 2015 #45

A big +1!!!!!! Bubzer Sep 2015 #69

When I go into a jury I do it with the idea that I am jwirr Sep 2015 #137

I agree with everything you've said here. nt tblue37 Sep 2015 #145

Thank you. This is the first time I have been in the jwirr Sep 2015 #148

I am not AA myself, but this is one cool group, and some of my favorite DUers post here tblue37 Sep 2015 #150

Innocent until proven guilty. HubertHeaver Sep 2015 #164

Yes, tonight I asked to be excused because I felt I jwirr Sep 2015 #165

Oh, and KnR. I stand with bravenack, too! nt tblue37 Sep 2015 #46

DU is a dump d_b Sep 2015 #47

But but but -- byronius Sep 2015 #118

Bravenak belongs here. tosh Sep 2015 #49

I stand with Bravenak and also with 1StrongBlackMan. Tanuki Sep 2015 #51

That's awful Jack Rabbit Sep 2015 #52

Wow. Shame on whoever sent that. catbyte Sep 2015 #53

I support both Bravenak and Bernie - TBF Sep 2015 #54

We need to be asking this question more forcefully. salib Sep 2015 #100

Exactly - I'd like to hear an admin weigh in on this. TBF Sep 2015 #106

Skinner replied in the locked thread called "FYI..." by 1StrongBlackMan sketchy Sep 2015 #109

Excellent - thank you TBF Sep 2015 #123

Standing united! n/t avebury Sep 2015 #55

A clear case of Intimidation amb123 Sep 2015 #57

+1 Bubzer Sep 2015 #70

There is not a bit of truth to the 'allegations' in this letter. blackspade Sep 2015 #58

I also stand with Bravenak! Bubzer Sep 2015 #64

sure hope this person gets caught. mopinko Sep 2015 #66

Can't the admins see who's alerting? Might be worth checking all those who alerted on Bravenak... Bubzer Sep 2015 #72

yup, they can. mopinko Sep 2015 #73

Good to know! Can't happen soon enough! Bubzer Sep 2015 #75

When DU3 was first introduced, bvar22 Sep 2015 #112

That would be fantastic!!! Though that raises another question... when was DU3 introduced? Bubzer Sep 2015 #115

Me, too. The Velveteen Ocelot Sep 2015 #76

I stand with Bravenak stonecutter357 Sep 2015 #77

I stand with bravenak and all the rest I noted here... stevenleser Sep 2015 #79

This goes beyond politics d_legendary1 Sep 2015 #90

Agree. McCamy Taylor Sep 2015 #91

This is the most disgusting thing awoke_in_2003 Sep 2015 #93

I'm embarrassed n/t ejbr Sep 2015 #98

at the risk of sounding corny DonCoquixote Sep 2015 #101

That is not corny. Bravenak's Life Matters. jwirr Sep 2015 #139

Do you think it was a Sanders voter ? And to the letter writer if you are really a Sanders Person 2713 Sep 2015 #104

Great video. byronius Sep 2015 #117

Haha! I like your analogy. lovemydog Sep 2015 #140

Great video. Starry Messenger Sep 2015 #135

some of the blm tactics have seemed a little bit tonedeaf redruddyred Sep 2015 #197

K & R SunSeeker Sep 2015 #110

I too do. Saw Mr. Citizen on Facebook from either Tampa (CentCom area) or Fairfax (DC area) ancianita Sep 2015 #111

This letter she got was postmarked Tampa Fl! Person 2713 Sep 2015 #122

I stand with Bravenak also. Don't be silenced by the hate! nt steve2470 Sep 2015 #114

This is so scary. I hope the coward is outed, and is not only banned lunamagica Sep 2015 #116

Dear "Mr Citizen", bvar22 Sep 2015 #119

My sentiments exactly DemocratSinceBirth Sep 2015 #121

Damn straight. NuclearDem Sep 2015 #125

thank you randys1 Sep 2015 #128

+1000000 nt steve2470 Sep 2015 #133

+1000. bullwinkle428 Sep 2015 #170

Make Alert's public. JoePhilly Sep 2015 #126

How about having something like a quota of a number alerts a member can issue... cascadiance Sep 2015 #161

Not. surprised. ismnotwasm Sep 2015 #131

Bravenak stands magnificently by herself. Half-Century Man Sep 2015 #132

Thanks DSB sheshe2 Sep 2015 #138

Don't be the bullying, censoring me. mhatrw Sep 2015 #141

I stand with bravenak too. lovemydog Sep 2015 #142

bravenak, 1SBM, and KMOD SusanCalvin Sep 2015 #144

Totally agree. Obviously we have had a alerter who has jwirr Sep 2015 #151

+10000000000 Iris Sep 2015 #216

What an asshole that person is Scootaloo Sep 2015 #152

I feel bad this happening.. Stalking someone is wrong just plain wrong. riversedge Sep 2015 #153

Thank you, DemocratSinceBirth. Koinos Sep 2015 #156

Bravenak's Voice was Censored on DU and now this asshole has stalked her via the US Fed Mail Cha Sep 2015 #159

+1 nt steve2470 Sep 2015 #162

Isn't it a federal crime to use the US mail in this manner? Skidmore Sep 2015 #191

I also stand with her, no matter if I agree with her personally or no. haele Sep 2015 #163

I unequivocally stand with bravenak and all other posters here, regardless of which candidate WIProgressive88 Sep 2015 #166

This is criminal. Should be turned over to the police. I stand with Bravenak. Laser102 Sep 2015 #167

Whoever this stupid fucker is, he has the mental maturity of (being generous here) a 12-year-old. nomorenomore08 Sep 2015 #168

I was on the jury... gregcrawford Sep 2015 #169

I can't believe this happened :( Marrah_G Sep 2015 #171

I stand with Bravenak and 1SBM. I know they will not be silenced, even if driven from this board. Mister Ed Sep 2015 #172

I stand with Bravenak DonCoquixote Sep 2015 #176

I can't help but wonder if 'mr. citizen' is a paid troll. A provocateur. PatrickforO Sep 2015 #177

so how did someone get mailing address ? Nobel_Twaddle_III Sep 2015 #178

Why on earth would anyone send that letter? JEB Sep 2015 #179

I always seem to be at the bottom of the list but yes yuiyoshida Sep 2015 #180

My heart is with you , Bravenak. Never surrender to the haters. nt UtahLib Sep 2015 #182

So do I. I'm Alaskan. So is bravenak. Post this stuff in GD - we will ALL respond. raven mad Sep 2015 #184

OMG, this was sent to her home? Lunabell Sep 2015 #187

I stand with Bravenak rbrnmw Sep 2015 #188

I too, stand with Bravenak. She's a DU treasure. myrna minx Sep 2015 #189

I stand with her too. Skidmore Sep 2015 #190

Whoever mailed this letter should be ashamed of themselves. yardwork Sep 2015 #193

I stand with bravenak! Heidi Sep 2015 #202

I do as well. salin Sep 2015 #211

Sounds to me like a Repub wrote that letter tblue Sep 2015 #213

This Sanders supporter stands with bravenak AllyCat Sep 2015 #214

The person who sent it is more than pathetic. Skwmom Sep 2015 #215