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8. Bill Gates is Evil, Microsoft sucks. Apple rules. n-t

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List some unwritten rules of DU. [View all] Bucky Jan 2013 OP

never discuss your dining experiences at the Olive Garden.... mike_c Jan 2013 #1

I dunno. That sounds like one of those "don't talk about fight club" rules Bucky Jan 2013 #3

Oh yeah. That's 'Rule Number One.' tblue Jan 2013 #4

I cannot afford to eat there, but what's wrong with Olive Garden? Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #7

major DU foul, dude.... mike_c Jan 2013 #10

No... I think I'll skip that :) Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #20

The food! whistler162 Jan 2013 #26

or Applebee's LOL southernyankeebelle Jan 2013 #158

Don't post the song "Slug Bait" by Throbbing Gristle. nt ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #2

LMFAO Soylent Brice Jan 2013 #21

It was pretty funny. I was bummed when it was hidden, but then I remembered ZombieHorde Jan 2013 #42

one can only hope. : D Soylent Brice Jan 2013 #86

IIRC that song was actually written by Edward, Lord Oxford (1550 - 1604) struggle4progress Jan 2013 #105

Sid is always right DJ13 Jan 2013 #5

So is Bob Boudelang L0oniX Jan 2013 #165

Never discuss breastfeeding at the Olive Garden in the presence of narwhals. Xipe Totec Jan 2013 #6

Especially breastfeeding pitbulls IDemo Jan 2013 #9

Pitbulls with assault weapons Xipe Totec Jan 2013 #93

It's not DU you have to worry about there, it's the Narwhals Tyrs WolfDaemon Jan 2013 #88

Bill Gates is Evil, Microsoft sucks. Apple rules. n-t Logical Jan 2013 #8

but that's the truth dlwickham Jan 2013 #102

Au contraire, Bill Gates is Evil, Microsoft sucks. Apple sucks, too. And that's the truth. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #143

Thank you for the valuable thread. Demo_Chris Jan 2013 #11

newb = troll Ivoted Jan 2013 #12

Ah HA! So you confess! 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #19

This is a training thread pscot Jan 2013 #99

You nailed that one customerserviceguy Jan 2013 #32

Noob = fewer posts than me. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #144

The teachers unions are always right and must never be criticized bluestateguy Jan 2013 #13

Actually, one of the unwritten rules is... Bucky Jan 2013 #15

Well you can't theKed Jan 2013 #29

If that's true, LWolf Jan 2013 #65

i can point you to multiple threads where the teachers unions are criticized, and by teachers. HiPointDem Jan 2013 #114

Actually the only real "unwritten rule" I could think of was also about teachers. hughee99 Feb 2013 #172

"Do No Harm"...unless you are some "Lefty Dem Poster" (in that case you go to Jury) KoKo Jan 2013 #14

Whining goes in Meta. JNelson6563 Jan 2013 #16

As mentioned, Don't ever say anything politically incorrect or quinnox Jan 2013 #17

Where should I start? Dreamer Tatum Jan 2013 #18

Signing on to #3 above! WinkyDink Jan 2013 #24

I've seen plenty of posts here criticizing Al Gore..particularly after the "Current" KoKo Jan 2013 #47

There are Lounge cat cliques and there are the 'others' Brother Buzz Jan 2013 #22

It's been that way since I joined DU when there weren't probably more than 60 people. KoKo Jan 2013 #48

Back in the early days, there was the Meeting Room Art_from_Ark Jan 2013 #112

No posting naked!!! Skip Intro Jan 2013 #23

I really don't want to see Naked DU'ers though. Is there something WRONG KoKo Jan 2013 #51

Dont tuch the butt! WinkyDink Jan 2013 #25

Indeed! pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #37

Thank you for the picture! Right-clicked and saved! WinkyDink Jan 2013 #141

Lighthearted GD threads get moved to the Lounge Bucky Jan 2013 #27

There aren't any "Mods" here on DU-3, though. It's Juries... KoKo Jan 2013 #43

Praise a mod, proceed directly to "Greatest Threads" Ian Iam Jan 2013 #28

No breast feeding in GD. Lone_Star_Dem Jan 2013 #30

A hundred positive OP's won't attract as much attention as one negative one Fumesucker Jan 2013 #31

Yep... It's "ProSense" against the Lefties. KoKo Jan 2013 #53

This message was self-deleted by its author Jamaal510 Jan 2013 #33

here you go ... zbdent Jan 2013 #34

Know the difference between They're, There, and Their NightWatcher Jan 2013 #35

In a similar vein, populous vs. populace. Bake Jan 2013 #149

..'folks' don't exist on DU.. Tikki Jan 2013 #36

Every body that votes the wrong way Sissyk Jan 2013 #38

Not True....Not "Everybody" ....but, there do seem to be "SOME." KoKo Jan 2013 #46

Spel Chek is your friend kairos12 Jan 2013 #39

You forgot the extra "l" in Spell...just saying. I've done it myself KoKo Jan 2013 #41

Hello kairos12 Jan 2013 #45

Your snarkometer is in need of recalibration Fumesucker Jan 2013 #56

My Snark Needs a Spark--with apologies to Dr. Seuss kairos12 Jan 2013 #60

Thanks For the Welcome kairos12 Jan 2013 #68

Missed your "snark" in hastily reading. Got it.... KoKo Jan 2013 #58

Should have identified mine as a snark attack--my bad kairos12 Jan 2013 #61

No...I just wasn't quick enough to get it... KoKo Jan 2013 #63

Now you're just fucking with me Fumesucker Jan 2013 #62

Never...just giving benefit of doubt.....with this. KoKo Jan 2013 #64

On porpoise, or just for the halibut? Buns_of_Fire Jan 2013 #118

You forgot chek Auntie Bush Jan 2013 #150

If this was in Meta you might get some more serious answers. Socal31 Jan 2013 #40

It truly does belong in "Meta" according to new DU-3 Rules...but, as long as it stands... KoKo Jan 2013 #44

Being white is an oppression. Starry Messenger Jan 2013 #49

This message was hidden by jury lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #151

. Jamaal510 Jan 2013 #50

You forgot two: Only use the sarcasm tag when you're being an asshole Bucky Jan 2013 #89

I am NOT a troll BillStein Jan 2013 #129

Do not note the country of origin of one's lawn care professional n/t Z_I_Peevey Jan 2013 #52

Or neighborhood woodcarver nt WolverineDG Jan 2013 #73

Especially BillStein Jan 2013 #130

Never start a thread about what tastes better with Whipped Cream out of the can..... WCGreen Jan 2013 #54

I remember that thread... CaliforniaPeggy Jan 2013 #67

When you feel the urge to post something, don't. n/t 2on2u Jan 2013 #55

!!! Bucky Jan 2013 #90

I didn't. n/t 2on2u Jan 2013 #119

This message was self-deleted by its author Shadowflash Jan 2013 #57

If you don't know who Hugh is, you're not Hugh. Coyotl Jan 2013 #59

The only time we talk about class is to wonder why some poor people vote wrong. LeftyMom Jan 2013 #66

Stay out of the I/P and Gun sections. They're considered dungeons. sakabatou Jan 2013 #69

Putting And Extra "M" In The Word "Amendment" ("Ammendment") Makes It Better. (nt) Paladin Jan 2013 #70

Don't post pictures of Superman being a dick thelordofhell Jan 2013 #71

Don't post pictures of Superman's dick DJ13 Jan 2013 #79

Don't dick with pictures of Superman's post Bucky Jan 2013 #91

Pictures of Spiderman being a dick are just fine, however. name not needed Jan 2013 #157

Everybody knows more about your job than you do 1gobluedem Jan 2013 #72

If you own a gun, you'll be blamed for everything from Sandy Hook to Ford's Theatre derby378 Jan 2013 #74

...but a US nuclear submarine with nuclear MAD warheads is ok. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #167

When serving on a jury, if you agree with the post then there are no rules. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #75

If you are juror #4, it's your fault Bucky Jan 2013 #92

Wow, I didn't know about that rule. Agnosticsherbet Jan 2013 #97

Don't BE juror #4 oldhippie Jan 2013 #100

A corollary to that - HappyMe Jan 2013 #122

Don't be a moran. Octafish Jan 2013 #76

Do not ever, EVER... FrodosPet Jan 2013 #77

And, do not ever, EVER . . . . defend Israel. JDPriestly Jan 2013 #106

Don't ask what anybody's favourite anything is in the lounge. Even if you applegrove Jan 2013 #78

don't mention Carlos. dionysus Jan 2013 #80

Thou shalt not believe in God. mia Jan 2013 #81

Just for the record amuse bouche Jan 2013 #95

One. mia Jan 2013 #96

That must be amuse bouche Jan 2013 #107

Any get the red out Jan 2013 #128

Laura Branigan Beaverhausen Jan 2013 #82

Laura Branigan is dead? AngryAmish Jan 2013 #125

I thought she was just living among the creatures of the night Bucky Jan 2013 #145

If you post a RW article, make sure you criticize it in your OP... Rhiannon12866 Jan 2013 #83

Or else! mia Jan 2013 #85

If you don't, it'll end up in Meta, or you'll end up posting a poll... Rhiannon12866 Jan 2013 #113

if it's will pitt, it absolutely, positively MUST get at least 50 recs. unblock Jan 2013 #84

I only rec Will's threads when I think he's posting drunk Bucky Jan 2013 #94

lol Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #154

"Robb is a dingbat" is a required poll option. SmileyRose Jan 2013 #87

here's a good pair (sarcasm) DonCoquixote Jan 2013 #98

One of the funniest things I have ever seen guardian Jan 2013 #101

Thou shalt not defend kentuck's radical ideas. kentuck Jan 2013 #103

Never say anything nice about Ralph Nadar. lob1 Jan 2013 #104

Unless you want to argue with me which will lead to adding ET to your ignore list. n/t Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #146

Catz are alwayz cute. n/t cynatnite Jan 2013 #108

Be prepared with a secret code word Hekate Jan 2013 #109

Posting about puppies and kittens getting along will never get your post hidden slackmaster Jan 2013 #110

OMGosh, I love this picture..... a kennedy Jan 2013 #121

WHITE MEN are the DEVIL kwolf68 Jan 2013 #111

Wrong. Pab Sungenis Jan 2013 #137

If a minority man is a devil, isn't that just depriving a deserving white man of his place in Hell? Bucky Jan 2013 #147

Hell does not believe in Affirmative Action. Pab Sungenis Feb 2013 #170

Don't go off script until your post count is over 800. n/t rucky Jan 2013 #115

Do not taunt Happy Fun Ball. nt Buns_of_Fire Jan 2013 #116

Never express admiration for Britney Spears wyldwolf Jan 2013 #117

Make checks payable to me. Solly Mack Jan 2013 #120

If you're going to debate guns, You better know the intricacies of the OneTenthofOnePercent Jan 2013 #123

Hahaha! babylonsister Jan 2013 #131

Heh. n/t lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #152

I nominate this wryter2000 Jan 2013 #156

Nostalgia for Grovelbot, Zombie Coffee as poured by ZombyWolf, Matcom's musings... VOX Jan 2013 #124

No corn flakes for fried chicken. n/t Hotler Jan 2013 #126

Never imply there are unwritten rules get the red out Jan 2013 #127

No cat memes and salmon enchanted evenings Puzzledtraveller Jan 2013 #132

I would say that it is wise not to post on DU while drunk. CTyankee Jan 2013 #133

UFO posts are ok... Sancho Jan 2013 #134

Okay In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #135

NEVER argue with LynnSynn or CaliforniaPeggy backwoodsbob Jan 2013 #136

VICTIM BLAMING is ALWAYS WRONG...except Pab Sungenis Jan 2013 #138

1. If you are due beer and travel money, don't fill your FSogol Jan 2013 #139

Do not anger Skittles. Lady Freedom Returns Jan 2013 #140

"All your bases are belong us" - Ceiling Cat L0oniX Jan 2013 #164

Allowing homophobes to stay on DU because their ideology may be like minded to to Democrats. William769 Jan 2013 #142

Writing about economic issues will fall faster than a metric ton of dark matter. Egalitarian Thug Jan 2013 #148

Don't ever quote a Republican if you want to debate a subject Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #153

Never browse or post while naked. Swamp Lover Jan 2013 #155

Don't ever tell this joke: a brazillion might get angry! Evergreen Emerald Jan 2013 #159

No Miracle Whip posts outside the Lounge! Bake Jan 2013 #160

Bless your Heart = Fuck You Go Vols Jan 2013 #161

MUST READ!!! READ THIS POST RIGHT NOW!!! THEN CALL CONGRESS!!! lumberjack_jeff Jan 2013 #162

Only 4 of George Carlin's seven censored words are tollerated. n/t L0oniX Jan 2013 #163

Never say anything negative about Chelsea. undeterred Jan 2013 #166

I sure won't. She's my favorite drunk. Bucky Jan 2013 #168

Do NOT hand out Chick Tracts for Halloween. Dr. Strange Jan 2013 #169

Thou shalt not stuff 47 tennis balls down Skinner's toilet. Tierra_y_Libertad Feb 2013 #171

***** OFFICIAL it's not OFFICIAL without five stars Post ***** Coyotl Feb 2013 #173