Cronus Protagonist
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:09 PM
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I propose a ban on "Grand Exit" posts |
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Edited on Thu Jan-10-08 06:11 PM by Cronus Protagonist
I mean to say, if someone wants to leave, that's fine with me, but why do some of them have to grandstand their exit? If they're not coming back, what's the point in posting such drivel? So we can discuss them after they're gone? Huh? As if that matters a whit.
I say we need to ban them, not recommend them to the greatest post status. I mean, really, what's that all about?
If their post is to educate and transform, they ought to have the guts to hang around and help with the work of change or their claim of concern for DU is clearly bullshit. If their post is sour grapes, who the fuck cares? If their post is a "love ya, now I must leave ya" post, again, who cares?
Is there ANY kind of "TTFN" goodbye post that is worth reading? I say ban 'em. Ban 'em and delete them, not just lock, after all, if they're no longer a member, why leave their droppings around? If you're leaving, you ought to just leave. And if you care about DU, you ought to stay and fight the battle.
Is anyone with me?
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:10 PM
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1. Nope I think there are people who want to know why posters they care for are leaving |
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:11 PM
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:14 PM
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It's difficult to know who-all might miss any particular poster. If a grand exit post bothers you, there is an "ignore" feature; you mighe be well advised to avail yourself of it.
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:16 PM
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I'll take that under advisement.
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:19 PM
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11. I agree. If a leaving post bothers others, they don't have to read or reply. |
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It is nice to let everyone know why they are leaving. If "I'm leaving" posts bother someone, just ignore them. There are lots of posts and no one is compelled to read or reply to them all. It's nice to know when long time posters leave though.
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:20 PM
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13. I guess it's also nice when they come back too? |
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"Oh, I couldn't stay away, I LOVE you guys"... after reaming the entire community on the way out :P
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:23 PM
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17. If you want to change the rules, contact admin. |
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:33 PM
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37. No, I want to discuss an amusing topic |
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You don't have to, you know. You can also hit that little "ignore thread" button :P
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:11 PM
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2. that's it. that's the last straw. I AM LEAVING |
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:12 PM
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3. Hahaha I wondered how long it would take for that to show up |
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I expected several people to "leave" over this post - you win the prize for the first :P
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:47 PM
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42. But I dine on home made pasta, with |
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a salmon caviar sauce, extra virgin Olive Oil, and Nori.
yum
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:13 PM
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4. I propose a ban on moratoria that no-one will heed. |
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;)
Actually, I agree with you.
People who post those are sometimes sincere in their desire to explain why they're stopping their posting activity, but much more often are disgruntled attention-seekers trolling for please-stay-we'll-miss-yous and fine-go-away-who-gives-a-shits. Either way, it doesn't matter, a response is a response.
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:18 PM
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9. I don't doubt the sincerity of some of the leavers |
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But really, if they're leaving, what's the point in leaving a negative epitaph? Also, I forgot how many times some members have "left for good" and came back. It's all getting out of hand.
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:15 PM
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6. The boardicides get a little old |
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Not to mention, rarely stick.
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:17 PM
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8. why do you care? Just don't fucking read them. |
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:19 PM
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:22 PM
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That doesn't work very well at the best of times.
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:25 PM
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22. Works every time - I'm hiding dozens of threads |
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It takes not but a second!
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:25 PM
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25. If you don't read them, why do you say they are bad? |
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:24 PM
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33. I thnk I made that clear |
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They serve no useful purpose.
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:37 PM
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38. yet you are amused by them, read them, and bitch and moan about them. |
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:19 PM
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12. 7 years is a long time |
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Perhaps some people feel an affinity to DU after such a long time - like a family. Doesn't bother me so long as it isn't 2-3 a day!
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:21 PM
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15. I've been here for just about that amount of time too |
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And when, if, I leave, I'll leave, but I won't shit on the community on the way out, leaving a turd for everyone to chew on.
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:23 PM
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20. So you did read the post then! |
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:26 PM
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34. No, I skimmed it and maybe took in one or two phrases |
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Edited on Thu Jan-10-08 08:27 PM by Cronus Protagonist
However, it's not just that one, which I've now hidden and lookee, it worked this time (until the site traffic picks up I suppose). I don't know if that one was a shitter or not, though. I expect most of them are, or why would they be leaving? DU is too much fun to hang around? :P
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:37 PM
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39. I'm glad ProgressiveByDesign posted her exit. I wouldn't have known otherwise - |
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we're not pals but I always like to see her posts.
I didn't feel shat on by her goodbye.
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:23 PM
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18. I think there should be a "Grand Exit" topic forum |
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That would be much more fun.
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:12 PM
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Hold it- can you really imagine such a thing? I'm trying, and it's too funny.:rofl: :patriot:
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:38 PM
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40. I know! It made me laugh too. |
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I would be particularly drawn to my favorite type of post - 20 pages long, 900 links, and many, many blocks of blue text boxes. Something it obviously took hours to compose, then someone just says, "fuck you!"
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:28 PM
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And I propose that it be unmoderated too, after all, they're no longer DU members :P
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:23 PM
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19. Some really love the high school stuff |
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As is evident by much of what gets posted in GD. Sad isn't it?
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:23 PM
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21. No way! they are fun!! |
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:25 PM
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23. I love the "Goodbye Cruel World" posts. Fun to laugh at drama queens. |
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Plus, I'm always curious as to what pushed someone over the edge.
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:25 PM
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24. I say ban everything... |
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Sat Jan-12-08 06:44 PM
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48. I say ban the banners that ban banning AND... |
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the people who love them!
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:27 PM
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26. I say we put them in a new forum where we put other things we want to hide! |
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:38 PM
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27. Naw, we can't ban the drama queens (or kings)...but, |
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Edited on Thu Jan-10-08 06:38 PM by RiverStone
I do agree with this:
And if you care about DU, you ought to stay and fight the battle.
Be part of the problem or part of the solution. That poster chose NOT to be part of the solution. Too bad, his/her loss.
I think DU is well worth fighting for! :hi:
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:48 PM
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28. They are lots of fun and the dummy Duer's who post them |
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Edited on Thu Jan-10-08 06:48 PM by Snarkturian Clone
usually end up coming back. Shit, Mythsaje came back in like 2 days.
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:49 PM
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29. This is why God made the "hide thread" button. nt |
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:50 PM
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30. They all used to get locked immediately. |
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Edited on Thu Jan-10-08 06:51 PM by BuyingThyme
Not it depends on whether or not you're in good with the mods.
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:31 PM
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36. I think you're onto something |
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Edited on Thu Jan-10-08 08:32 PM by Cronus Protagonist
Hmmmmmm.... it is the high profile people's "goodbye" posts that get to hang around... one lower-tier writer comes to mind who left "forever" at least twice or more and came back each time. His grandstanding death-scene posts hung around like fetid crap for days after each dramatic "exit". I think some people just have to grab the limelight and when they have nothing to say, no more to offer, off they go on a "Royal" exit to boost their rep once more in readiness for the condescending "reluctant" come back story.
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:42 PM
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41. If you have a concern with mod actions, please let our Administrators know. |
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Their contact remains: http://www.democraticunderground.com/contact.htmlThanks for your consideration.
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Sat Jan-12-08 06:04 PM
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44. I don't have any concern with the mods. |
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Thu Jan-10-08 06:52 PM
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31. Disagree. They are notices to a community. If you don't like them, don't read them. |
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Thu Jan-10-08 08:55 PM
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43. I propose a ban on posts proposing a ban on posting certain thread types |
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this post will self destruct in five minutes..
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Sat Jan-12-08 06:06 PM
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45. I propose a ban on posts that are the same joke I was gonna write |
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only earlier than mine.
And if it doesn't happen, I am leaving DU.
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Sat Jan-12-08 06:35 PM
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Sat Jan-12-08 06:41 PM
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47. I agree and wish I recommended this thread before the time expired (nm) |
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Sat Jan-12-08 06:48 PM
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49. the thing is if they are some DUer who is well known then people will beg them to stay |
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and get greatest page status, however, if it's from some DUer who isn't as well known or not as "popular" then that poster will get the inevitable "Don't let the door hit you on the way out." DU like any institution has its favorites and if one of the favorites decides to leave they feel they owe an explanation which people would appreciate and bag them to "take a time out" or "please don't leave", but if it's a regular poster, not well known--nobody will care. I think people should care no matter who leaves and why they feel they must leave. Should there be a ban on such posts? I doubt it. I don't support banning free speech.
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Sat Jan-12-08 06:59 PM
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50. But they never really leave |
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Edited on Sat Jan-12-08 07:06 PM by DemGa
How could they resist their return to glory?
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Sat Jan-12-08 07:01 PM
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in many ways such posts are very egotistical.
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Sat Jan-12-08 07:07 PM
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52. Bring 'em on. I love to make fun of the self-absorbed "leavers." |
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I would miss an opportunity for some snarky DU banter about "pity-parties", "don't let the door...", "why do you we think we care?" and "how can we miss you if you won't leave?"
A ban on the drama kings/queens would definitely reduce the fun on DU.
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Sat Jan-12-08 07:08 PM
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53. No, I'm not with you at all. |
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BURNOUT is a real phenomenon. Many who do so return within days. DU IS an addiction ya know. :evilgrin: I want to know when and why posters I relate to through cyberspace short-circuit. IGNORE and HIDE THREAD are your friends. Peace be unto ELAD!
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