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Recursion

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2. Some friendly advice on successfully being a pro-gun DUer
Tue Feb 26, 2013, 03:00 PM
Feb 2013

1. Remember we're in the minority here

2. Remember this is a very emotional issue

3. Remember that the number of people who have had their minds changed by arguments on a forum could fit in a canoe

4. Look for topics besides gun rights to talk about, at least until you get a better feel for the board

5. Try as much as possible to find common ground: most of us on the "gun" side of things here believe in universal background checks, for instance

6. Correcting terminology mistakes, no matter how central they are to the subject at hand, is in general not worth it, as infuriating as that is

7. Don't post gun porn

8. Most importantly: actually be a Progressive Democrat. I can't stress that one enough.

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new here thought I would say hi. [View all] Prog_gun_owner Feb 2013 OP
Well let's hear your opinion on a couple things then... Pholus Feb 2013 #1
Nice to meet you. Prog_gun_owner Feb 2013 #3
Thanks for the thoughtful answers. Pholus Feb 2013 #6
AR dude wasn't even holding it right. Prog_gun_owner Feb 2013 #11
Some friendly advice on successfully being a pro-gun DUer Recursion Feb 2013 #2
Thanks for the tip. Prog_gun_owner Feb 2013 #4
Message auto-removed sofiawotson Feb 2013 #5
I'm Not Enthralled!!! DougRees Feb 2013 #7
After ten replies, you can start a thread. Ptah Feb 2013 #8
Thanks DougRees Feb 2013 #9
You'll be able to send DU private mail after you have 50 posts. CaliforniaPeggy Feb 2013 #10
Thanks for the Welcome DougRees Mar 2013 #12
Hello DougRees. I do hope your stay improves. In_The_Wind Mar 2013 #13
Hello IrishAyes Mar 2013 #14
I carry on my hip where legal. Prog_gun_owner Mar 2013 #15
Thank you IrishAyes Mar 2013 #16
Message auto-removed nicholas.kusnir Mar 2013 #17
OK, bye Ptah Mar 2013 #18
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