For those wondering what the DU schedule is for calling the end of the primary period:

[MineralMan]

Skinner posted this today in ATA:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/125910474#post1

After the primaries on June 7 (California, New Jersey, etc.)...

...we will announce that the primaries are nearing an end, and members will have one more week to "get it out of their systems".

The final Democratic presidential primary is Tuesday, June 14 in Washington DC. People will have one last glorious day of primary season on June 15, and then Democratic Underground general election season begins on Thursday, June 16.

[barrow-wight]

1. I'll be interested to see

how "get it out of their systems" is going to work. I think we may need a stomach pump.

[MineralMan]

2. I have no idea. I'm pretty much going to stay away from

GD starting on June 8. I'll probably read it, but will be very hesitant to post anything, really, until we move to GE mode.

I can't predict what will happen, really.

[aikoaiko]

50. sounds like a good idea.

[roguevalley]

62. nothing quite says democratic like this rule.

[Godhumor]

5. It was a very unpleasant amnesty period in 2008

Don't imagine it'll be much better this time around.

[workinclasszero]

13. Go take a look at freerepublic...redstate....breitbart...fox "news"

That will be what DU is from June 7 to June 15th

A sewer of right wing filth IOW

[barrow-wight]

33. Wow. They're really getting desperate.

I almost feel bad for the emotional crash that's coming.

Almost.

[Jim Lane]

45. Yes, right-wing filth like supporting single-payer and opposing imperialist wars of choice.

I guess anyone wanting to read about those right-wing policy choices will just have to go back to Free Republic, where they're being touted every day.

SMH

[workinclasszero]

47. Berners use the same sources and have the same goals as freepers

If it looks like a chicken and walks like a chicken...

Berners are making their rep daily with the party. They can own it.

[AgingAmerican]

48. Give examples please

Thanks in advance

[berni_mccoy]

3. It'll be tough for hill fans either way

[MineralMan]

4. I can't imagine why that would be, really.

[berni_mccoy]

7. After the primaries were over in 2008, and even after Obama won the Presidency

Severe criticism of Obama was tolerated here and allowed under the umbrella of 'factual' criticism. Many people left and the site continued to tear itself apart. This primary cycle was worse and the same goes for Clinton. There are far fewer of her supporters here than anti-Hillary people. She is more conservative than any Democrat that might be the nominee. If she is, you better expect worse treatment than Obama got.

[NCTraveler]

8. It really will be.

Clinton supporters will be gearing up for the GE as we have been and also have one more week of Gowdy-like rhetoric supposedly coming from our own side. We have been dealing with it for months, one more week will be ok.

It will be tough but we are like Clinton in the fact we have very tough skin. It's been a great primary season.

Fuck Trump.

[geek tragedy]

6. Who will be this year's Perry Logan?

Looks like I have to adjust my counter though.

16 days and counting.

[MineralMan]

9. Before my time here. I looked it up, though.

I really can't predict what will happen here. Looks like the site's going to get an overhaul it its moderation strategy, though, based on other things Skinner has said. I won't predict what those will be. I'll have to wait to read the announcement, just like everyone else.

I'm not sure the 2008 experience will be duplicated here, though.

[geek tragedy]

10. I had to give him credit, it was pretty epic as far as trollish meltdowns go.

I hope the rules will allow for a Perry Logan prize contest.

[anotherproletariat]

11. But how will they know who the nominee is, if the convention delegates have yet to vote?

According to what I read here, that is the only way anyone will have any idea of who might get the nomination. Personally, I'm still hoping for O'Malley, since we have no idea how the delegates will vote, he has as good a chance as anyone!

[geek tragedy]

15. this could be Kucinich's year ... nt

[grossproffit]

25. *snort*

[Agschmid]

17. We have a pretty good idea how the vote will go.

[grossproffit]

26. They will ask the Magic 8 Ball.

[Hissyspit]

30. Exactly.

[barrow-wight]

37. Personally, I think Ted Kennedy has a better chance than O'Malley.

Let's give Ted a chance.

[anotherproletariat]

40. Okay, now you're making me doubt my choice! It's almost like we didn't need to go through that

whole primary thing, since again, there is absolutely no way to know who might get the nomination. Wouldn't it be great if we could just ask the delegates in advance who they will vote for? That could clear up some mystery.

[barrow-wight]

42. Do you have their phone numbers?

Enough of them have been doxxed to death by Bernie supporters. Maybe try calling them?

[MohRokTah]

12. Skinner is a far more patient man than I could ever be.

I'm not even as patient as Markos Moulitsas because I saw it was over after South Carolina (the same way it was over after South Carolina in 2008). Moulitsas waited until March 15.

[Logical]

16. We Get it,people like you would have declared hill before any primary.

[BootinUp]

20. I didn't know that about Kos.

I guess he thought Bernie was going to reasonable and all.

[Hissyspit]

31. Oh, bullcrap.

[unc70]

14. Factual discussions of email allowed after June 15

Skinner has said that even after June 15, factual discussions of Clinton's emails and other problems will still be allowed at DU. The tone of the posts will need change, but the discussions are allowed.

[yallerdawg]

22. Will speculation and innuendo be allowed?

Will it be "FBI now reports..."

Or "Fox News says FBI will be considering..."?

DU does have a group called 'Creative Speculation.' Wouldn't that be the place for conjecture about emails and "other problems"?

[unc70]

23. Don't know. Ask Skinner

I don't know quite how things will sort out over the next weeks and months. None of us know what the FBI will reveal. Skinner can adjust things here if reality changes.

There will be other tricky topics here. For example, dealing with the platform.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

28. I doubt Skinner will allow members to say our nominee should be arrested.

[BootinUp]

18. He is being very kind to the losers is my take. nt

[frylock]

38. Dude knows who is buttering his bread.

Advertising revenue takes a sharp hit the day that Bernie supporters get the boot.

[BootinUp]

39. Dude knows the current jury system was big failure. nt

[frylock]

43. It was explained to dude it would be a failure when he announced that set up.

Maybe, like his chosen candidate, it takes a few attempts to get it right.

[Fumesucker]

63. Administering a site like this is a huge headache, the jury system was supposed to lessen the load

Hey, if I could have my product do all the work for me I'd be right there too. The jury system was a brilliant idea that with some obvious tweaks could work much better than it has. Why those obvious tweaks haven't been made is open to speculation.

[LexVegas]

19. So 2 more weeks of Hillary hate and then they have to swallow their pride and get behind the nominee

[geek tragedy]

27. or they can just take a leave of absence nt

[Algernon Moncrieff]

41. Seriously -set up a GBCW group

Everyone can announce their break from DU and their plans to post on DI, JPR, etc.

[geek tragedy]

49. or we can have an offiical, Perry Logan-style flameout thread

where people go out in a blaze of vituperative glory

[CorkySt.Clair]

60. I expect it will be spectacular theater in that regard

I already have my own ideas about who will be among the first to go. Will be interesting to see if reality matches my mental list of who gets the boot, or gets the boot because they just can't help themselves.

[geek tragedy]

61. I expect self-deportation will be the bigger short-term trend.

The nanosecond Clinton gets bad general election news, they'll parachute in to gloat before getting the permanent heave-ho.

[MohRokTah]

29. It'll be STFU or GTFO. eom

[ucrdem]

21. 2 more weeks of pretending that a) Sanders has a chance and b) server-gate > hill of beans.

Ready.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

24. ...

[RKP5637]

32. OMG, I'm going in hiding 'till it blows over!

[sheshe2]

35. I posted something like that right below you.

This place will be a minefield!

[RKP5637]

44. Go to the bunker and lock the door!

[sheshe2]

46. The bunker,

there is a fully stocked bar correct?

Twilight Zone

[RKP5637]

54. Definitely!!!

[sheshe2]

57. Alrighty then.

See you there. I will bring snacks and hmmm.... will get some duck tape too, may come in handy. Ya never know.

[RKP5637]

58. LOL!

[sheshe2]

34. KnR!

Great news MM. That week of getting it out of our systems? I may take vacation from here.

[frylock]

36. Thanks, dad.

[MineralMan]

52. I'm not your REAL father...

[LonePirate]

51. Finally! The toxicity and stupidity here on DU will finally start to subside.

[bunnies]

53. Will the posters with massive collections of hides be treated appropriately?

Or will they be allowed to continually troll the board, like now?

[MineralMan]

55. I don't know.

I just copied and pasted Skinner's post from ATA. That's all I know.

[bunnies]

56. I've just had it up to my eyeballs with the trolls on both side.

Enough is enough.


Edit* sides

[sheshe2]

59. You do know that there are a high amount of accmulated alerts on both...

HC and BS supporters correct?

I have seen digs at HC posters saying, good amnesty is over they will disappear again. Some strangely believe only HC posters were allowed back or that we were they only ones on time out. Those posters are making incorrect statements, bunnies.

[bunnies]

64. Both sides. Yes. I know.

Far too many people have used this amnesty to just be assholes. Not to mention all the trolling. I understand what skinner was trying to do but I don't think it had the desired effect. Do you?