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In reply to the discussion: I wish you all good luck and goodbye. [View all]Silent3
(15,909 posts)48. There are asses who act like they'll win a prize if they spot supposed "intruders" and call them out
They apparently think trolls and Russian bots (which probably do, occasionally, pass through here) are the only possible explanation for differences in opinion.
Or, that if you have a real, honest difference in opinion, you don't deserve to be treated better than a troll or a bot anyway.
Then there are the Sunshine Police, who believe anything but upbeat and encouraging posts are going to destroy (perhaps intentionally!) Democrats chances in the next elections.
It's tiresome. But at least I consider DU somewhat better these days in this regard. If you were around before the "Jackpine Radicals" took off to make their own hellhole elsewhere, you'd know what I mean.
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That "general view" is not nearly as broadly general as they would like us to think.
FoxNewsSucks
Jun 2022
#1
I have been called "trash", a "no different than a fascist", a "communist", an "extremist"...
ck4829
Jun 2022
#3
I understand but implore you to stay and stand your ground. You have every right to voice your
LoisB
Jun 2022
#4
"I own guns, believe in God, and marriage." Does this mean you don't agree with marriage equality?
beaglelover
Jun 2022
#22
We all get posts hidden now and again. Depends on the jury. Stick around, this is a great board.
emulatorloo
Jun 2022
#12
I get stuff hidden for right wing talking point crap. Appeal it and move on.
Nevilledog
Jun 2022
#14
Ever notice how some posters use every single post to attack others or make fun of them?
Scrivener7
Jun 2022
#24
I'm new but I'm contemplating walking for precisely the same reason.
Just A Box Of Rain
Jun 2022
#21
Sometimes all your post needs is some time. Remember the back and forth after Jan 6
usajumpedtheshark
Jun 2022
#35
I agree 100%, this place is a shithole of herd mentality these days, I hate it
Shanti Shanti Shanti
Jun 2022
#38