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13. This post has the class of rat's ass

Sat Nov 21, 2015, 09:31 AM

Nov 2015

Some of DU has become toxic of late and some good people have
left DU because of that and I find it more then a little shameful that
you take joy in that.

BTW this post goes against one of the best rules of DU and that is
do not carry on "fights" between different threads.

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For those planning their very public exits from DU, Paul Simon might be able to help... [View all] Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 OP

I do appreciate knowing that a poster who leaves is leaving on their own volition, djean111 Nov 2015 #1

"petty authoritarian"...hum, don't see it - but then, humor Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #2

Oh, the song is great, brings back memories, actually! djean111 Nov 2015 #3

Have never seriously considered abandoning the DU ship, but if Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #6

I think the thread of the DUer leaving because of MS (and stress reduction) ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #11

It's bad enough that we have a grave dancing club on DU davidpdx Nov 2015 #4

Not aware of such a "club", and even if I were, would certainly NOT be among its members. Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #5

No, but if you really can't see what's going on then you aren't on much or aren't paying attention davidpdx Nov 2015 #7

Prefer to see the positive where I can, and ignore the negative Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #8

then...why do you participate in what appears to be the negative nashville_brook Nov 2015 #18

NOT one-upping anybody or throwing food in anybody's direction--just chuckling Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #23

Not. Seeing. How.... sibelian Nov 2015 #52

Ah, were we not able to smile at our and our fellow humans' foibles, Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #69

Not one-upping anyone or throwing food just laughing at people. So much better. n/t A Simple Game Nov 2015 #58

But make fun of people on DU. artislife Nov 2015 #68

yep, they are like schoolyard bullies picking on the challenged kids stupidicus Nov 2015 #16

Carly Simon might help too IronLionZion Nov 2015 #9

Bet you think this thread is about you, don't you, don't you... Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #10

Well played. LOL. n/t 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #12

Hey there, 1SBM! A good deal of levity is required, else we should all, lemming-like, Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #14

1StrongBlackMan? you are? wendylaroux Nov 2015 #21

Am I what? ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #34

Results : LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #46

This post has the class of rat's ass Botany Nov 2015 #13

Bing! Bing! Bing! Bing! We have a winner! longship Nov 2015 #15

but there's always sufficiient positive reinforcement from the rest of the tribe stupidicus Nov 2015 #17

Perfect! nt artislife Nov 2015 #70

Not 'fighting' with anybody. Abhor and avoid conflict for spiritual and health reasons... Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #19

yay -- you made it to the Greatest page -- such spiritual endeavor. nashville_brook Nov 2015 #20

But, NOT in a spirit of confrontation, rather with a soup�on of levity and lightheartedness... Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #22

indeed, I'm sure catherine/etc just adores you now stupidicus Nov 2015 #26

Sorry, 'catherine' who adores me? Don't follow. Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #29

of course you don't stupidicus Nov 2015 #38

Glad I could help, if only by "leading from behind"... Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #42

hardly, I'd say you're leading strongly in dispensing cruelty/mockery/insensitivity/etc stupidicus Nov 2015 #67

Leading on the Quidditch pitch you mean? Up, up and away! Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #75

Good advice. You should take it. nt. polly7 Nov 2015 #77

you're awesome! wendylaroux Nov 2015 #24

Never so far, but if you would like to bestow the daily/yearly prize on me, Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #31

^^ this nt artislife Nov 2015 #71

do not spread bullshit on toast and tell me to eat it up because it is .... Botany Nov 2015 #25

LOVE that expression! Mind if I borrow it? Never know when it Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #33

People say goodbye. Other people respond. So the fuck what? merrily Nov 2015 #28

Saying "farewell", IMHO, would remain a much more private, discreet and personal endeavor... Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #35

Why? polly7 Nov 2015 #37

well, she needed to send out hundreds of PM to avoid her comeuppance stupidicus Nov 2015 #41

I'm going to miss her so much, she encouraged and helped me when I was going polly7 Nov 2015 #44

sorry about that polly stupidicus Nov 2015 #48

You're right. A little introspection into why the need for cruelty would seem polly7 Nov 2015 #49

Don't know this "catherine" being spoken of, so certainly cannot be jealous of him/her in any way. Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #54

If you don't know of her, why the grave-dancing thread? polly7 Nov 2015 #55

Several "farewell, I'm off the cliff" posts that I happened to spot on the top of the GP. Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #57

It's 'Catherina', and the very last thing she thinks of herself is 'worshiped or sainted'. polly7 Nov 2015 #59

Funny how you now are artislife Nov 2015 #72

well, it's like with this post here stupidicus Nov 2015 #60

Yeah, that thread was a joke too. Not sick like this one though. You're right. nt. polly7 Nov 2015 #61

Some people just need their own web site, where they are the only member. Autumn Nov 2015 #66

Sailors desert sinking ships along with rats. sibelian Nov 2015 #53

Ick. nt. polly7 Nov 2015 #27

This shit again? Why? Buzz Clik Nov 2015 #30

Nah, I didn't invent anything--not clever enough. That said, Paul DID Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #50

I doubt very much she cared if 'you' knew about it. She has many friends here who she polly7 Nov 2015 #51

Whew, SO glad he/she won't be further depressed by my total Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #63

Yeah ......... grave-dancing to get your much anticipated polly7 Nov 2015 #65

Grave dancers gotta gloat. 99Forever Nov 2015 #32

A DUer has died? Desolated to hear it... Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #39

You seriously think you are fooling ANYONE? 99Forever Nov 2015 #62

Yep. And she/he even had to recommend this mean, spiteful little thread themselves. polly7 Nov 2015 #73

I agree with some of the posters who have left and I feel a loss at their absence. jalan48 Nov 2015 #36

No need to inject a dose of reality into the gathering pity party... Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #40

what the rest of the world thinks has no appplication the narrow and specific case here stupidicus Nov 2015 #45

Yes, my thoughts were more general in nature. jalan48 Nov 2015 #47

I like this song. Don't really have a problem with people posting threads that they are leaving, seaglass Nov 2015 #43

Well, there we are, then. sibelian Nov 2015 #56

I kind of don't recognize this place anymore nolabels Nov 2015 #64

Don't worry Surya, artislife Nov 2015 #74

Oh, perfectly convinced of it! Surya Gayatri Nov 2015 #76