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hlthe2b

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1. hey, 11 Bravo, you've been around long enough to know we don't have moderators

Mon May 20, 2019, 07:24 PM

May 2019

and while one of the earliest versions of DU (2, I think) still did and they COULD move threads, that is not possible anymore. All they can do is apply the rules for GD and lock those that do not apply.

The mere mention of ANY Dem Politicians isn't an issue for GD. unless they are involved in the 2020 Democratic Primaries--in terms of running themselves or are discussing those who are. So, I can discuss an endorsement for a Colorado Senatorial candidate (not running for President) in GD, but not an endorsement for, say, Senator Michael Bennet, who IS.

BTW, here are the posted rules for Democratic Primary forum:
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1013&pid=9260

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Instead of simply locking a thread that the mods decide should ... [View all] 11 Bravo May 2019 OP

hey, 11 Bravo, you've been around long enough to know we don't have moderators hlthe2b May 2019 #1

Thanks. I really did not know we no longer have mods. 11 Bravo May 2019 #2

Understandable. Also points out how difficult it has to be for newbies... hlthe2b May 2019 #3

DU.2 moderators could move threads, but we haven't had mods since then (December 2011) Rhiannon12866 Jun 2019 #4