Ever hear that saying "I've got one nerve left, and you're on it"?

[a2liberal]

102. Perhaps we're talking about different things

When I talk about protected groups, I'm talking about the ones here on DU. For example this thread is in the "Bernie Sanders" group. My impression is that the hosts here are not nearly as ban-happy as the "Hillary Clinton" group, but it's still supposed to be a safe haven for Bernie supporters. So if you started trashing him you would probably get banned (from posting in this group). You can see what Forum or Group a post is in by looking near the top of the page below all the "Home", "Latest", etc. tabs.

There's really no such thing as "membership" in these groups, but you're not supposed to violate the Statement of Purpose for the group, and it's supposed to be sort of a "safe haven" (e.g. no criticizing Hillary in the Hillary group, etc.).

I think perhaps this needs to be better publicized on the site... you've been here longer than me and weren't clear on this. Problem is, the hosts of a certain group are especially touchy, and that's fine, but then when someone who was confused figures it out and takes the conversation elsewhere they act all put-upon and hurt (like the example I posted upthread).