2016 Postmortem

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12. Why is this poll unacceptable?

Thu Mar 31, 2016, 11:19 PM

Mar 2016

People are posting about how Clinton and her supporters are making false accusations of sexism.

That word is being used to describe Secretary Clinton, with the blessing of jury members.

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Is it acceptable to call Hillary Clinton a "bitch?" [View all] geek tragedy Mar 2016 OP

I didn't vote in the poll DetroitSocialist83 Mar 2016 #1

Calling men a "Dick" is accepted here FreakinDJ Mar 2016 #7

That's a double standard. snowy owl Mar 2016 #18

Thats how I see it FreakinDJ Mar 2016 #21

I don't agree it's a double standard mythology Mar 2016 #39

Where's the one when we can call Bernie a Bastard angstlessk Mar 2016 #2

Apparently you are unaware of what "sexist" means geek tragedy Mar 2016 #6

I am a 60 year old woman angstlessk Mar 2016 #15

This poll in no conceivable fashion is sexist. geek tragedy Mar 2016 #19

And what would be the consequences here for the wrong answer? sammythecat Apr 2016 #78

the poster who called her the b-word still has their posting privileges. geek tragedy Apr 2016 #82

Who's angry? I said, in post 72, sammythecat Apr 2016 #88

Sanders supporter here and I say no. Nor is it acceptable to use Marr Mar 2016 #3

I don't like pejoratives on either side. snowy owl Mar 2016 #36

Didn't vote SheenaR Mar 2016 #4

The context is a progressive discussion board. geek tragedy Mar 2016 #14

As an educated woman SheenaR Mar 2016 #28

"it's not sexist or hateful to call a spade a spade" geek tragedy Mar 2016 #30

The only voting I'll be doing SheenaR Mar 2016 #31

You've made yourself perfectly clear. geek tragedy Mar 2016 #32

Never once even came close to that SheenaR Mar 2016 #37

"It's not sexist or hateful to call a spade a spade" geek tragedy Mar 2016 #38

Agree. Karma13612 Apr 2016 #120

I think whether a word is sexist is dependent on the context of its use. nt GeorgiaPeanuts Mar 2016 #5

No,, not it isn't. I don't think this type of poll is acceptable, either. Agnosticsherbet Mar 2016 #8

Why is this poll unacceptable? geek tragedy Mar 2016 #12

It resorts to using the same ugly word. Agnosticsherbet Apr 2016 #50

It's not acceptable to call ANYONE a bitch nt TheDormouse Mar 2016 #9

No it is not. It is not acceptable to call any woman that. morningfog Mar 2016 #10

Thank you. I agree. nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #24

I prefer the gender neutral term of 'asshole' frylock Mar 2016 #11

"Bernie is an asshole" Sheepshank Apr 2016 #100

Bernie was called a motherfucker. That post was left to stand. frylock Apr 2016 #103

I had post hidden for stating that Bernie never held down a regular job... Sheepshank Apr 2016 #104

In the context of a political forum where people are often on edge Dem2 Mar 2016 #13

Yes. nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #35

No KingFlorez Mar 2016 #16

This is a poll, not a declaration and encouraging people to call names. libdem4life Apr 2016 #52

Ask MaDem. Luminous Animal Mar 2016 #17

Calling out misogyny hurts women BainsBane Mar 2016 #20

Absolutely not rjsquirrel Mar 2016 #22

I agree. nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #25

No. one_voice Mar 2016 #23

that makes sense to me nt geek tragedy Mar 2016 #26

Another good poll to get a list of people who should be PPRed by admins n/t cosmicone Mar 2016 #27

Large transparency pages make a great list as well Capt. Obvious Apr 2016 #128

Naw ... once Hillary clinches cosmicone Apr 2016 #129

Is it still acceptable to call out flame bait? artislife Mar 2016 #29

No shit. opiate69 Apr 2016 #49

Christmas must have come early for the Hillary group. Warren DeMontague Apr 2016 #119

I don't like it but one poster can call a man a "prick" and that seems to be very acceptable. Autumn Mar 2016 #33

Not at all acceptable. Punkingal Mar 2016 #34

It depends on your audience I think. Kalidurga Mar 2016 #40

No, never. Not even if her chauffeured limo ... Impedimentus Mar 2016 #41

Absolutely not. SheilaT Mar 2016 #42

Thank you. That is how I feel, except for the fact I'm voting for her. geek tragedy Mar 2016 #43

Bingo. SheilaT Mar 2016 #44

If we make exceptions for people we don't like, then we really don't oppose geek tragedy Apr 2016 #45

The names in this poll don't surprise me. cwydro Apr 2016 #46

of course not. nt G_j Apr 2016 #47

I do not think highly of Hillary Clinton but I also do not call her names PufPuf23 Apr 2016 #48

What an interesting question. 3catwoman3 Apr 2016 #51

Post removed Post removed Apr 2016 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2016 #54

"Professionally offended." Oh my. nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #64

"professionally offended" obamanut2012 Apr 2016 #75

I have no idea what brought this up, but I can guess that someone here used that epithet? Beacool Apr 2016 #55

Used, and approved by a jury nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #65

That just proves my point. Beacool Apr 2016 #66

The Admins need to see that obamanut2012 Apr 2016 #76

Saw a bumper sticker that said just that, next to an NRA sticker and other signs Hoyt Apr 2016 #56

Unacceptable... Buddyblazon Apr 2016 #57

Its not the polite thing to do for sure n/t. JPnoodleman Apr 2016 #58

I'm not a fan, Blue_In_AK Apr 2016 #59

No need for that. There are much better descriptors eggman67 Apr 2016 #60

No it's not acceptable but it's not sexist either DebDoo Apr 2016 #61

Hmmmm .... is it OK to call a candidate (or anyone else on DU) a .... etherealtruth Apr 2016 #62

Fuck, no. Orsino Apr 2016 #63

Nope, it would get a hide from me every time (directed at any woman). n/t demmiblue Apr 2016 #67

Not at all Armstead Apr 2016 #68

No. Why? Pharlo Apr 2016 #69

that word is being used to describe her at DU, and juries are letting it go nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #70

Considering the site admins request, juries ought not be 'letting it go' Pharlo Apr 2016 #71

it's not unheard of to have jurors who lack respect for this community, or at geek tragedy Apr 2016 #86

I wouldn't call her that. Off the top of my head sammythecat Apr 2016 #72

Is it acceptable to call The Donald an ass? Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2016 #73

It's unacceptable to call ANY woman a bitch, ever obamanut2012 Apr 2016 #74

nor would it be acceptable to call Bernie a WhiteTara Apr 2016 #77

I've had discussions on this very topic Lazy Daisy Apr 2016 #79

How many purge lists are being made while we wait for a nominee? Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #80

purge list? geek tragedy Apr 2016 #83

mm hmmm Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #94

this has been a very useful exercise--it's actually dramatically increased my respect geek tragedy Apr 2016 #95

People have been saying for quite some time that the BernieBros meme Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #96

Nailed it Rob H. Apr 2016 #118

Right Goblinmonger Apr 2016 #127

I see some mens rights activists are active here. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #81

The "W" Word Offends Me More Bodych Apr 2016 #84

I can't disagree, but I think both are toxic on a progressive website nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #85

No Question: "Toxic" Is the Right Word / Bodych Apr 2016 #89

Yup, I react the same way to that one Karma13612 Apr 2016 #116

The results of this poll - un-fucking-believable. LexVegas Apr 2016 #87

No, never acceptable beedle Apr 2016 #90

No it is not and I am sad to see that a few said yes but glad most said no. hrmjustin Apr 2016 #91

12% (as of now) is more than a few. nt LexVegas Apr 2016 #92

Personally, I think it's inappropriate ... JustABozoOnThisBus Apr 2016 #93

No one should be called anything that dehuminizes by its use. marble falls Apr 2016 #97

Also, I never understood the fascination with The Rude Pundit (really NSFW): demmiblue Apr 2016 #98

:gasp: including the OP. demmiblue Apr 2016 #109

Is it OK to say Lordquinton Apr 2016 #99

And 16 percent say yes! LisaM Apr 2016 #101

This is also CLEARLY a partisan ploy to get Hillary and that word together in an OP LisaM Apr 2016 #102

+1 demmiblue Apr 2016 #111

posts that call her that word get left by juries, why would posts geek tragedy Apr 2016 #124

It's verboten Blue_Tires Apr 2016 #105

Awww... you has a sad that you can't use a gender-based slur. demmiblue Apr 2016 #107

Not always used in that context by me, but whatev Blue_Tires Apr 2016 #112

Not always... demmiblue Apr 2016 #113

No need to 'wonder' Blue_Tires Apr 2016 #115

This message was self-deleted by its author Karma13612 Apr 2016 #106

Bernies minions don't need "Bitch". They've managed to call her that without actually using the word Bill USA Apr 2016 #108

Y'all really seem to like using that word. Hmmm... demmiblue Apr 2016 #110

note to friend. the word "bitch" was in quotes. I wasnt using it in a sentence to describe anybody. Bill USA Apr 2016 #114

That this question needs to be asked is evidence of a serious problem with some users here Tarc Apr 2016 #117

I'd say 21 nt geek tragedy Apr 2016 #121

What did I miss? Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #122

linky goodness geek tragedy Apr 2016 #123

Gah. Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #125

about 90% of it will be on the right, but the 10% that isn't geek tragedy Apr 2016 #126

Oh, it'll be way more than 10% on the left obamanut2012 Apr 2016 #131

Yup. Starry Messenger Apr 2016 #132

NO! It's disrespectful Rosa Luxemburg Apr 2016 #130

That should have been hidden and should always be hidden, imo. MerryBlooms Apr 2016 #133

why? runaway hero Apr 2016 #134