A Very Gentle Reminder for My Fellow Sanders Supporters
While we all advocate strongly for our candidates, I think we should all keep in mind that outside of the active primary period, DU has been 95%+ supportive of Hillary when she is under attack from FOX and the GOP with Benghazi and all that, so some on DU may be struggling with the more mixed tone of DU right now.
Hillary has been under constant attack for decades so it stands to reason that her campaign is attracting and retaining people who identify with that. In other words people who feel attacked or empathize with those who are, and are very sensitive to it such that they may over react to all criticism or perceived criticism of Hillary.
Those who are the most sensitive or who simply aren't in the mood for GD-P may choose to post in the Hillary Group. That is their choice. Just as it is the choice of anyone on DU to post in a Group versus the more general forums.
It is inappropriate to go into ANY group just to tell them how wrong you think they are.
I see a lot of long time DUers who are now one hide away from PPR. This atmosphere isn't good for any of us. Yes it is primary season but "good fences make good neighbors" and we should respect the boundaries that others choose for themselves as well as avoiding over stepping the limits of civility that we place on ourselves.
My humble recommendations:
Don't go into Groups that you are not supportive of. If you want to argue do it in GD-P or GD.
If a thread makes you too angry to respond in a thoughtful or productive way, hit the "trash" button.
If you find yourself in a grudge match with someone on DU, consider using "ignore."
Avoid sarcasm since it is mocking, can be bullying and is very easily misunderstood as 180-degrees the opposite of what you have in mind. Rephrase from what you don't believe is true to what you DO believe.
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They are bed hogs, too. They're both 4 years old, brother & sister. We named them Gladys & Abner after the Kravitz's on "Bewitched".
Same litter, going on 6 YO. I trained them not to bed hog early. It has been a special treat to have them live together. There is a beautiful kind of balance they seem to give each other.
The interaction between the two can be so entertaining & comical. You know what I'm talking about. 
...is very different from pointing out the bullshit nature of Fox/GOP talking points.
Or it certainly should be. There's no need to ninja one's way into groups. Anything salient should be posted here in GD
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All I did was kick a thread, no words beyond "kick" and the 
and I got banned, had no idea I was in the HRC group.
