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Wed Jul-14-04 01:48 PM
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Some DU trends that I have noticed. |
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Edited on Wed Jul-14-04 01:59 PM by Bleachers7
I have noticed a few things over the last 2 weeks.
1. There are more posts going over 200 and even 300 than I remember. 2. There are a lot of really good new members and low post count people. I have been impressed with some of these people. 3. DU is becoming a lot more pro-gun. 4. There are "Sex Wars" raging in the lounge and I'm not sure why.
Has anyone else noticed this? Am I way off?
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Wed Jul-14-04 01:50 PM
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1. yea I've noticed that too |
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Well.. not really.. I think I'm one of those new people.
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Wed Jul-14-04 01:51 PM
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2. Do the sex wars incorporate the guns? |
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Or are they comprised of sharp tounged discourse?
(I agree with you about the new DUers that are informed and involved. You have to love this place!)
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Wed Jul-14-04 01:51 PM
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3. Well reasons number 1 & 2 |
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Must be because it's an election year. That's why I'm here and new, I have to admit. I'm an election news junkie and I like being up to date and this is the best site I've found for that.
3 & 4 - I got no idea... :)
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Wed Jul-14-04 01:52 PM
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Stick around after the election. :hi:
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Wed Jul-14-04 01:52 PM
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5. Me too. I am not interested in the other stuff. |
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Wed Jul-14-04 01:52 PM
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Some of the most brilliant, well educated, witty, and charming members have a post count under (and just barely under) 200.
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Wed Jul-14-04 01:53 PM
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6. Pro-Gun? I wouldn't ascribe what goes on in the Gungeon to DU as a whole |
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I've never posted in there. I'm certainly not pro-gun.
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:00 PM
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9. It has spilled in to GD |
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Including the Apology to the NRA thread.
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:02 PM
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12. Hmm. Must've missed that. Disturbing. |
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:18 PM
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Wed Jul-14-04 01:55 PM
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7. more pro gun? god even more than before I lost my computer |
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Wed Jul-14-04 01:57 PM
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8. them's fightin' words! hand me mah gun! |
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:00 PM
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10. The biggest trend I see is |
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That DU is becoming more TlalocW-ish. Yes, I think this next year will be known as the "TlalocW Year" on DU.
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:01 PM
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11. I think that the pro-gun thing springs from... |
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The fact that Democrats and progressives are a lot more diverse than we might give them credit for, and that linking pro-gun ownership views with the repukes, exclusively, is not fait accompli.
I know a lot of responsible gun owners and hunters, since I live out in the broccoli and have all my life. Guns, hunting and fishing are an inexhorable part of the fabric here. I know very, very few of them that are frothing death merchants with armories that would rival that of your average small nation. Most of them do look upon the self-styled, ad-hoc "Soldier of Fortune"-reading attempted death merchants with the fish eye and consider them to be best avoided. As unto The Plague. Many of them, being solidly working-class, have political views that can best be considered progressive. Many belong to unions.
It is always good to be careful about the width of your tar brush. Wayne LaPierre ain't the last word on jack.
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:21 PM
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18. I agree - NRA is not popular in NE - but hunting is. |
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:03 PM
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13. And there are a lot of toasters being handed out. n/t |
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:10 PM
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And here I thought I was special. :D
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:57 PM
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22. Well, technically, you're the only one that deserves one... |
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but I see them being handed out rather indiscriminately. :bounce:
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:07 PM
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14. And Pagerbear is still single, alas..... |
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:18 PM
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16. Some things will never change. |
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:23 PM
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:24 PM
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20. I guess I'm one of those "new" people |
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And that's probably why I have not noticed a change. All I know is when I come here I am comforted that all of America is not brainwashed by fear, I feel informed, I vent, enjoy a few laughs and.................................................................................................what was that about sex in here? I've been married for 12 years and I'm not sure I know what that word means. Just kidding....kind of kidding....I should go now.
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Wed Jul-14-04 02:24 PM
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21. I gotta agree about the quality of the newbies... |
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Here's to the newbies: :toast:
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Wed Jul-14-04 03:49 PM
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23. Im one of the newbies.. |
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Trying to find my way around here.. I'm a loooong time Lurker.. so it's been pretty easy to make the conversion so far.. :headbang:
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