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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:15 AM Original message |
Here’s what pisses me off most about DU |
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LearnedHand (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
1. k&r |
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AtomicKitten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 12:52 AM Response to Reply #1 |
137. seconded |
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mrreowwr_kittty (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:18 AM Response to Original message |
2. Personally I'd rather be called names |
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Runcible Spoon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:41 AM Response to Reply #2 |
7. hahaha me too |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:17 PM Response to Reply #7 |
24. Ellipses? Do you really feel like that is the best sentence structure for using ellipses? |
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Fearless (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:27 PM Response to Reply #7 |
43. Oh damn! I figured if I took the time to write it you should at least take the time to read it. |
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The Doctor. (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:36 PM Response to Reply #7 |
88. Ah-ha! Now all your grammar is belong to us! |
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pasto76 (835 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 12:23 AM Response to Reply #88 |
134. VERY funny |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 03:40 PM Original message |
Agree. The ignore button works for both. nm |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:06 PM Response to Reply #2 |
51. I resent that, you moronic twit. |
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kimmerspixelated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:55 PM Response to Reply #51 |
63. Uh-Oh...you forgot the sarcasm thingy... |
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DRoseDARs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:10 PM Response to Reply #63 |
128. Fuck you, you fucking fuck... |
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kimmerspixelated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:54 PM Response to Reply #2 |
61. I'm so confused. |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:19 AM Response to Original message |
3. Yeah, there is a lot of that like a statement |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 12:04 PM Response to Reply #3 |
13. Yep, I've done that too |
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Ohio Joe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:22 AM Response to Original message |
4. ehhh, no big deal to me |
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malaise (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:04 PM Response to Reply #4 |
113. Ding Ding |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:30 AM Response to Original message |
5. I think this simple diagram might help here: |
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Shiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:57 AM Response to Reply #5 |
10. Ah, the GIFT. |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 12:07 PM Response to Reply #10 |
15. I like your idea! |
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AngryOldDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 12:59 PM Response to Reply #10 |
158. I would also add, in most cases: |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 12:06 PM Response to Reply #5 |
14. hahaaah |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 12:20 PM Response to Reply #14 |
16. I love it too! |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 02:42 PM Response to Reply #14 |
34. They're pretty similar when it counts |
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ZombieHorde (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:17 PM Response to Reply #5 |
25. I love penny arcade! |
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jhrobbins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:22 PM Response to Reply #5 |
82. This was cleverly illustrated by a segment in the West Wing-the one about |
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driver8 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 08:43 PM Response to Reply #5 |
110. Ha Ha!! Ain't that the truth!! |
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jeff30997 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 10:56 PM Response to Reply #110 |
126. "if we were having the conversation face to face, there is no way in hell that this person would .." |
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Maven (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 04:00 AM Response to Reply #5 |
141. ... |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 12:50 PM Response to Reply #141 |
157. :) |
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TheEuclideanOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 09:07 AM Response to Reply #5 |
152. That is awesome! |
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Dyedinthewoolliberal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:35 AM Response to Original message |
6. Agreed and one |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:44 AM Response to Original message |
8. I think we have a collective blind spot about bigotry. |
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NBachers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:57 PM Response to Reply #8 |
121. Lumberjack Jeff you forgot to throw "caucasian" in there somewhere |
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.... callchet .... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:47 AM Response to Original message |
9. Well you vented |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
11. I don't like putting anyone on ignore either... |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:09 PM Response to Reply #11 |
22. Heh, that's the one that annoys me the most, really |
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jhrobbins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:24 PM Response to Reply #22 |
84. There were times in the past when I would get really ramped up if someone |
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rhett o rick (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 03:46 PM Response to Reply #11 |
37. I agree with your comment about what bugs you. Me also. I love to get into a good argument |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:09 PM Response to Reply #11 |
40. "They think they're going to make someone else look ridiculous, when in reality, |
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Shiver (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 12:00 PM Response to Original message |
12. I disagree, dumbass! |
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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 12:34 PM Response to Reply #12 |
17. Yep, right on, Shiver. I too have been wondering how long it |
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ThomWV (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 12:44 PM Response to Original message |
18. ad hominem attacks do harm another way too |
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.... callchet .... (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 12:58 PM Response to Original message |
19. Intelligent Discussion ? |
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cynatnite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 12:59 PM Response to Original message |
20. Only an asshole would post a thread about what pisses them off about DU... |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:04 PM Response to Original message |
21. The problem is that a lot of OPs are attacks on large groups of people. |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:12 PM Response to Reply #21 |
23. You can defend yourself without resorting to attacks, though |
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Lyric (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:22 PM Response to Reply #23 |
27. I think you're expecting a bit much from mere mortals. |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:56 PM Response to Reply #27 |
31. I don't have a problem doing it |
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jhrobbins (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:27 PM Response to Reply #27 |
87. Yes, but we are in the Age of Obama and we should try and act like it. |
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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:52 PM Response to Reply #21 |
29. I must agree with you, Lyric. |
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pipi_k (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:43 PM Response to Reply #21 |
89. I've actually found myself in the middle of brouhahas |
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DarkTirade (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:18 PM Response to Original message |
26. I disagree, and you're a big fat doodie-head for saying so! |
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Patiod (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:51 PM Response to Original message |
28. And please stop using the shruggy thing |
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libodem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 02:01 PM Response to Reply #28 |
33. That 'whatever' bit |
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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 03:40 PM Response to Reply #28 |
36. "... the shruggy thing ..." Sorry, but what we have here is a failure to communicate. |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 08:23 PM Response to Reply #36 |
106. This: |
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Joe Chi Minh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 12:08 PM Response to Reply #106 |
156. It's often the sign of a troll. Much favoured by them. You know.... "I hate Bush |
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Hannah Bell (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:47 PM Response to Reply #28 |
49. hear, hear. the eye-rolly thingy is obnoxious. esp. in response to substance. |
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Vanje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:13 PM Response to Reply #28 |
114. I HATE that shruggy smilie SO MUCH!! |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:15 PM Response to Reply #114 |
116. ... |
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Vanje (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:23 PM Response to Reply #116 |
118. !!!!! |
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Tsiyu (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 08:44 AM Response to Reply #116 |
151. ... |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 09:15 AM Response to Reply #28 |
154. ROFL is worse. |
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donco (717 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:54 PM Response to Original message |
30. It would be nice if |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 01:56 PM Response to Reply #30 |
32. I'm picturing folks talking face to face like they do online |
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Cyrano (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 03:05 PM Response to Reply #30 |
35. It just ain't gonna' happen. |
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skepticscott (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:23 PM Response to Reply #35 |
129. Of course, and that's what makes the forum useful |
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unapatriciated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 07:15 AM Response to Reply #35 |
145. have to disagree.... |
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Fuzz (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 03:49 PM Response to Original message |
38. Great post, Hitler |
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4 t 4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:03 PM Response to Original message |
39. I agree with you 100% |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:43 PM Response to Reply #39 |
120. I thought that was supposed to be remedied by including, 'imo.' |
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man4allcats (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:22 PM Response to Original message |
41. Re: "...in the absence of gravity there is no up or down." |
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4 t 4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:24 PM Response to Reply #41 |
42. thank you ...I think |
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Number23 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:28 PM Response to Original message |
44. So much to love about DU, so much to laugh at... |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:33 PM Response to Original message |
45. Agreed. But I have a question |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:10 PM Response to Reply #45 |
52. Link? |
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4 t 4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:51 PM Response to Reply #52 |
60. you have been here since 2001 |
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Jackpine Radical (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 07:48 PM Response to Reply #60 |
102. In all those years since 2001, there have been a few times--maybe 2 or 3-- |
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4 t 4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:16 PM Response to Reply #52 |
79. sorry I want a link to all the shit that is now on du |
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Greyhound (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 07:22 PM Response to Reply #52 |
98. LOL! |
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Highway61 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:38 PM Response to Original message |
46. One thing you will maybe notice... |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:45 PM Response to Reply #46 |
47. Yeah, I certainly notice. It's as if you post something, be ready |
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4 t 4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:21 PM Response to Reply #47 |
81. No, no not at all I just want the facts |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:52 PM Response to Reply #46 |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:18 PM Response to Reply #50 |
54. Nope, life long democrat. Never used to browse or blog. Then, |
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Fire1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:18 PM Response to Reply #50 |
55. Nope, life long democrat. Never used to browse or blog. Then, |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 07:08 PM Response to Reply #50 |
96. FYI, here are rules you might like to read... |
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samsingh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 04:46 PM Response to Original message |
48. DU got me through a lot of tough times in the past 8 years |
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UTUSN (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:18 PM Response to Original message |
53. Bottom filthy flamer attacks |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:25 PM Response to Original message |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:47 PM Response to Reply #56 |
59. I hope you realize the irony of what you write. search is instructive. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:07 PM Response to Reply #59 |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:10 PM Response to Reply #74 |
77. This is not your forum but thank you for your concern. |
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4 t 4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:55 PM Response to Reply #56 |
62. this thread is so confusing to me |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:05 PM Response to Reply #62 |
72. Indeed. Edited to add, poof! Thanks mods. |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:04 PM Response to Reply #56 |
68. You're "not going down like a bitch", huh? |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:19 PM Response to Reply #68 |
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Sandrine for you (635 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:26 PM Response to Original message |
57. "The Fucking asshole Forum" |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:41 PM Response to Original message |
58. One defense to this is to say something NICE that is OFF-PUTTING to the offender |
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4 t 4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:00 PM Response to Reply #58 |
65. Huh ? |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:05 PM Response to Reply #65 |
73. What part of "turn the other cheek" don't you understand bozo? |
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kimmerspixelated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:01 PM Response to Reply #58 |
66. Great idea! |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:04 PM Response to Reply #66 |
67. No more Fitzmas? |
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kimmerspixelated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 05:54 PM Response to Reply #67 |
159. Yeah,...I HAD to change it! |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
64. That's exactly what pisses me off about DU. |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:05 PM Response to Reply #64 |
70. Why, everyone is always nice to me... |
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4 t 4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:05 PM Response to Reply #64 |
71. Please who are you addressing |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:10 PM Response to Reply #71 |
78. No not you. |
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4 t 4 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:25 PM Response to Reply #78 |
85. thank you |
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kimmerspixelated (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:05 PM Response to Original message |
69. I know what you mean, Cyrano. |
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geckosfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:08 PM Response to Original message |
75. Oh. I'm sorry. This is abuse. You want 12A next door. |
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QueenOfCalifornia (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:09 PM Response to Original message |
76. What a great OP |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
83. Yes ... and at the same time, I'm convinced that many cannot distinguish between ... |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 08:55 PM Response to Reply #83 |
111. That "you plural" thing is a tough habit to break! |
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TahitiNut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:14 PM Response to Reply #111 |
115. I've found a VERY high correlation between incivility/insult and the use of "you" or "your." |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:26 PM Response to Reply #115 |
119. I know it causes confusion |
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omega minimo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:26 PM Response to Original message |
86. .. like every personal/lock attack on every thread on women's issues that keeps them buried |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 08:28 PM Response to Reply #86 |
109. Every forum does seem to have one of those, no? |
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Mike 03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
90. Yeah. I have made mistakes in my postings, but it's so much more depressing to be |
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tclambert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 11:49 PM Response to Reply #90 |
130. The proper response to "how can you be so stupid?" is: |
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Cetacea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
91. It's indicative of nearly all web forums. |
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lostnotforgotten (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
92. SO Let's Use The Israeli / Palestinian Issue - The Two Sides Are Entrenched |
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Mike 03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:52 PM Response to Reply #92 |
93. Hell, you don't have to go there to find two sides that are entrenched. NT |
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smiley (602 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:53 PM Response to Original message |
94. Ever been to the DU dungeon? |
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Cetacea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 06:55 PM Response to Reply #94 |
95. Agreed. It does run rampant there. |
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Mike 03 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 07:11 PM Response to Reply #94 |
97. DU dungeon? Not sure which one? Is that the 9-11 Conspiracy Forum? NT |
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inna (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 07:22 PM Response to Reply #94 |
99. DU Dungeon? |
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Posteritatis (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 08:22 PM Response to Reply #99 |
105. I've heard the 9/11 forum and the guns forum both called that |
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WilliamPitt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 07:23 PM Response to Original message |
100. Your candidate sucks. |
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BelgianMadCow (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 07:40 PM Response to Original message |
101. Well, the discussions centered on facts and their merits are few and far between (+ proposal) |
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Bucky (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 07:55 PM Response to Original message |
103. You want me to be reasonable & respectful? That just shows what a fuckwit you are!! |
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dickthegrouch (838 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
104. In almost every case you can view the OP as an attack |
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BlancheSplanchnik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
107. And, another thing--an inability to apologize for wrongful accusations |
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arcadian (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 08:26 PM Response to Original message |
108. It's funny that there so many deleted messages in this thread. |
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HughMoran (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:00 PM Response to Reply #108 |
112. Ironic funny? Actually, I think they were all from the same person |
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uppityperson (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:59 PM Response to Reply #112 |
123. potty mouth has been ts'd which is good. |
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wildbilln864 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:16 PM Response to Original message |
117. "DU members who disagree with another DU member’s post and respond with personal attacks." |
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Synicus Maximus (828 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 09:58 PM Response to Original message |
122. I would prefer to be called names instead |
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Harry Monroe (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 10:04 PM Response to Original message |
124. Will do |
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Brucie Kibbutz (704 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 10:08 PM Response to Original message |
125. I guess I should be more observant. |
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tclambert (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 12:04 AM Response to Reply #125 |
131. "Fat, drunk and stupid is no way to go through life, son." - Dean Wormer |
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bliss_eternal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat Jan-24-09 10:57 PM Response to Original message |
127. Just my opinion |
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HardWorkingDem (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 12:19 AM Response to Original message |
132. Amen, brother.... |
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Time for change (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 12:22 AM Response to Original message |
133. There are a minority of DUers who do that kind of thing |
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shugah (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 12:42 AM Response to Original message |
135. what pisses me off about DU is the same thing that makes it home |
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Lithos (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 12:49 AM Response to Original message |
136. K&R |
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Tarc (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 01:24 AM Response to Original message |
138. Well, for some there are simply certain core issues that they will not compromise on |
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jennied (547 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 01:47 AM Response to Original message |
139. Yeah, people on here are SO angry sometimes... calm down. |
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dbt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 02:01 AM Response to Original message |
140. So. How's the appeal for civility going? |
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Connonym (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 06:01 AM Response to Original message |
142. Just like the rest of the internet |
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Fumesucker (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 06:06 AM Response to Original message |
143. I like it when people engage in personal attacks against me.. |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 06:10 AM Response to Original message |
144. Orrrrr.... |
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RoccoR5955 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 07:19 AM Response to Original message |
146. You know, opinions are like assholes, everyone has at least one! |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 07:23 AM Response to Original message |
147. These times, unfortunately, are frought with great emotion. |
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meowomon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 07:42 AM Response to Original message |
148. There's always an asshole somewhere |
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TWiley (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 08:03 AM Response to Original message |
149. There are more logical fallacies in play around here than personal attack |
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GeorgeGist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 08:41 AM Response to Original message |
150. pissing off, and shoveling shit against the tide |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 09:13 AM Response to Original message |
153. I blame this on the moderation of DU. |
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Montauk6 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun Jan-25-09 09:22 AM Response to Original message |
155. AHH!! YER GRAN'MUDDA WEAHS AHMY BOOTS! |
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