Question asked by oneshooter

[oneshooter]

I realized that my previous post would be considered a "call out" of a DU member.
My question is this: Is the deliberate misquoting of another members post allowed in DU? Is this deception permitted? I alerted the mods when it happened and since nothing was done I am led to believe that it is.

I have thought highly of the members of DU. All have been, to this point well mannered if somewhat rude at times. This can be expected as passions can run a little high, and fingers sometimes have a mind of their own when this happens. This is not, I hope, a call out. Just a question.

Oneshooter

[Skinner]

1. Deliberate misquoting is not appropriate.

Having said that, I think in the context of political discussions, it is fairly common to paint others positions in an unfavorable light.

So, I guess it depends where on that continuum a post exists.

[oneshooter]

2. Not "appropriate" but still allowed?

He deliberately "lied" and changed the entire meaning of what was posted. I guess I am pretty simple minded but I for one do not enjoy a lie told about me.

But I guess it is allowed on DU.

Evidence was given before of this deliberate act. I believe that DU will be the looser, as one leads to another.

My apologies for disturbing you on this matter.

Oneshooter

[Skinner]

3. My advice is to alert when that happens.

The moderators will decide whether something crosses the line.

[oneshooter]

4. I did alert , twice. Including showing both posts.

Nothing was done. So I figured that lying about another's post was acceptable behavior on DU.

Can you hardly blame me for being upset? I thought that DU was above such behavior.

Oneshooter