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boston bean

(36,221 posts) Sun Aug 31, 2014, 07:51 PM Aug 2014

discussionist is a misogynist pit hole - vulgar language

This is what feminists are dealing with here

http://www.discussionist.com/?com=profile&uid=100295

See here for what it states in case he changes it and for some back ground. This shouldn't be happening.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1255&pid=49985

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discussionist is a misogynist pit hole - vulgar language (Original Post) boston bean Aug 2014 OP

Edit: Granted, it's a POS cesspool of bigotry, I can't disagree. NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #1

wow ny. boston bean Aug 2014 #2

It is well and truly a site that seems welcome to bigotry. NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #12

its du's sister site? boston bean Aug 2014 #31

Yes, it is DU's sister site, owned by skinner, elad and earlg. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Aug 2014 #36

AFAIK, to "give them a voice" (paraphrasing). NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #37

simply put this thread is to illustrate that boston bean Aug 2014 #38

To read the first link, I'd have to log on. I forgot my log in info. NYC_SKP Aug 2014 #67

LOL! I forgot mine too BobbyBoring Aug 2014 #90

They DO have a voice here. geek tragedy Aug 2014 #50

Do they want to "give a voice" to racism and homophobia too? whathehell Aug 2014 #117

Just misogyny. Luminous Animal Sep 2014 #186

Riiiiiight.. whathehell Sep 2014 #190

you don't seem to get what it does hfojvt Sep 2014 #319

Thanks for your posts here. nm rhett o rick Sep 2014 #169

Good points, once again; I pretty much agree with you on this. nt AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #347

You really don't know? Why would you post that? n/t cui bono Aug 2014 #6

Really? cyberswede Aug 2014 #7

It was that bright yellow headler that appeared for WEEKS MerryBlooms Aug 2014 #18

LOL poor little fella - on time out, so he had to edit his profile. cyberswede Aug 2014 #3

Whoa, what a vile thing, and a Doctor yet. JaydenD Aug 2014 #4

That poster got to 7 hides Gothmog Sep 2014 #287

just so you know dsc Aug 2014 #5

scroll through the du link. toward the bottom. boston bean Aug 2014 #9

I did find the post thanks dsc Aug 2014 #14

they are trolling du feminists and organizing there attacks out in the open over there. boston bean Aug 2014 #19

I hate to do it, but here's what you're "missing" cyberswede Aug 2014 #13

thank you dsc Aug 2014 #16

I alerted on one of his posts. It was already alerted on and had gone to a jury. Louisiana1976 Aug 2014 #54

You see, I don't go there… Raine1967 Aug 2014 #20

it is and they are here. i didn't bring it here. boston bean Aug 2014 #23

I didn't blame anyone. Raine1967 Aug 2014 #109

i hate to reiterate but they are here. nt boston bean Aug 2014 #111

If you had been threatened by name with rape BainsBane Aug 2014 #152

Well it is. The DU admin decided to make a free for all playground that he provides for those cui bono Aug 2014 #52

and that seems a very odd decision for 'progressive' administrators to make.. whathehell Sep 2014 #206

Well, remember, thread clicks generate revenue through ad exposure Scootaloo Sep 2014 #351

Charming. Hong Kong Cavalier Aug 2014 #22

Disgusting cwydro Aug 2014 #25

it is posted to hopefully illustrate that what feminists here have been saying boston bean Aug 2014 #26

Then don't go there Doctor_J Aug 2014 #75

hey doc. boston bean Aug 2014 #77

I suppose that would explain the first 5 or so Doctor_J Aug 2014 #80

subjecting myself to what? boston bean Aug 2014 #83

Obviously,you were asking for it. sufrommich Aug 2014 #84

when they tell you something abou themselves, believe them. boston bean Aug 2014 #85

Do you think Skinner was going for a Stormfront type forum? sufrommich Aug 2014 #82

I have no idea. I don't go there because I knew it would turn into a right wing Doctor_J Aug 2014 #87

lol. nt boston bean Aug 2014 #92

roflmao n/t JTFrog Aug 2014 #103

Why advertise the website on DU? ozone_man Sep 2014 #344

how is all this NOT in violation of the FCC ? Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #27

Yeah, that poster needs to have ... oldhippie Aug 2014 #55

I thought about that after I typed it. LOL ... decided to leave it Because there should Tuesday Afternoon Aug 2014 #68

I don't think that the FCC would have jurisdiction in this case. n/t totodeinhere Sep 2014 #385

Communicating threats via the internet needs to reported to whom, then? Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2014 #386

Nope, the FCC doesn't have jurisdiction over snail mail either. totodeinhere Sep 2014 #387

According to the link you provided Internet crimes can be reported thusly: Contact Info = Tuesday Afternoon Sep 2014 #393

Now that's a major misogynist jerkoff if I ever saw one! AverageJoe90 Aug 2014 #35

Do you have an example of the "slight few HoFers" who have profiles like that? n/t R B Garr Sep 2014 #164

Don't hold your breath on that one XemaSab Sep 2014 #166

You're right. Just an excuse to type HoF anywhere, anytime. n/t R B Garr Sep 2014 #176

Nothing quite as bad, no. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #172

So you said it, but it wasn't true. R B Garr Sep 2014 #173

Or, maybe, you misread it, and won't admit that possibility. nt AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #174

Are you saying there is a HoF member with that type profile? R B Garr Sep 2014 #177

Never said there was. What's your point, anyway? AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #178

What was your point in bringing up HoF at all in connection with this profile? R B Garr Sep 2014 #179

Seemed pretty self evident to me... Veilex Sep 2014 #284

So then does he or doesn't he have evidence of a profile like that? R B Garr Sep 2014 #288

You missed the point completely, I'm sad to say. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #308

To be truthful, it's obvious you tried to bring HoF into something to be inflammatory R B Garr Sep 2014 #312

"it seems you like it that way." Quite the opposite, I can assure you. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #316

Just STOP with the false accusations about HOF then. Just STOP. R B Garr Sep 2014 #318

Oh my God gollygee Sep 2014 #326

Here, on pointe! betsuni Sep 2014 #243

You're concern trolling a rape threat. That's beneath contempt. CreekDog Sep 2014 #191

Alright, that's enough outta you. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #197

Final movement: betsuni Sep 2014 #227

Results: joshcryer Sep 2014 #200

BTW, Josh.....I wasn't his only victim tonight. Check this out: AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #216

Aww, poor victim mens rights activist, rebuffing a good feminist. joshcryer Sep 2014 #219

And now falsely labelling me an MRA.....way to go, joshcryer! AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #221

Please do. joshcryer Sep 2014 #223

More violins! betsuni Sep 2014 #225

Nothing false about it n/t kcr Sep 2014 #255

Juror #2 ... 1StrongBlackMan Sep 2014 #257

+1 gollygee Sep 2014 #327

Far out betsuni Sep 2014 #260

You are comparing some slight number of HOFers to him? CreekDog Sep 2014 #189

Nutcracker betsuni Sep 2014 #249

Swan Lake betsuni Sep 2014 #293

You're making these threads hard to load pintobean Sep 2014 #297

So what who cares betsuni Sep 2014 #307

I have no love for AverageJoe.. one_voice Sep 2014 #321

Yeah, that's pretty obsessive. polly7 Sep 2014 #325

They're still doing it? They were doing that last night before I went to bed. Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #365

can't open your mouth without bullshitting about HoF, can you? Scootaloo Sep 2014 #353

Ugh... Veilex Aug 2014 #40

He is banned now. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #64

he was banned for making a sock. how reassuring. nt boston bean Aug 2014 #71

He said he was here. hrmjustin Aug 2014 #73

yeah i'm pretty sure he is here right now! boston bean Aug 2014 #79

That Is One Angry Person - Wonder What Life Did To Create Such Rage cantbeserious Aug 2014 #91

Is this person... 3catwoman3 Aug 2014 #116

Is it is the same Doctor that's here on DU? Having never signed up at that sleaze pit Number23 Sep 2014 #160

Couldn't the admins identify the DU poster, if in fact that person really does tblue37 Sep 2014 #199

now that you have proven your point hfojvt Sep 2014 #320

Can't see what's at link without signing up. Not doing that. cui bono Aug 2014 #8

click the du link, scroll towards the bottom. boston bean Aug 2014 #10

I won't go there, but unfortunately I did click on the DU link Gormy Cuss Aug 2014 #11

one who posts here still, and was at one time banned. boston bean Aug 2014 #15

But you and the other members of HoF should just ignore it Gormy Cuss Aug 2014 #106

That guy has major problems, for sure. AverageJoe90 Aug 2014 #121

clique betsuni Sep 2014 #279

Here's a thought exercise for you, AverageJoe90. Gormy Cuss Sep 2014 #300

No No, the women have to teach the unstable soul, they have to teach him kindly JaydenD Sep 2014 #306

He also really doesn't mean any harm. SfromCanada Sep 2014 #370

Discussionist is used to attack DU feminists and feminism sufrommich Aug 2014 #17

I think they're dishonestly bragging and are far too chickenshit to actually post here... cyberswede Aug 2014 #24

i think you are underestimating the real problem. boston bean Aug 2014 #29

" I think they're dishonestly bragging and are far too chickenshit to actually post here" Veilex Aug 2014 #42

I believe there is a truckload of those people here. No doubt in my mind. Kingofalldems Aug 2014 #44

So why not go there and confront them? polly7 Aug 2014 #60

They are incredibly uncivil and freeperish. Kingofalldems Aug 2014 #76

Dismissive??? polly7 Aug 2014 #107

polly this anger you have for you sisters here makes me sad. boston bean Aug 2014 #112

I haveanger for peoplewho've proven over and over ad nauseum to be concerned ONLY for polly7 Aug 2014 #115

i wish there was some way we could find a way to move forward boston bean Aug 2014 #118

Then reign in your haters and their ignorant words and ways. nt. polly7 Aug 2014 #119

i really dont have control over anyone to be able to reign anyone in. boston bean Aug 2014 #122

Nah ..... it's not NEARLY three years ago,though I understand how inflammatory that sounds. polly7 Aug 2014 #128

that doesn't look that bad treestar Sep 2014 #263

Do you get paid to be this 'funny'? polly7 Sep 2014 #266

I thought we were talking about abuse on this board treestar Sep 2014 #272

You, you, you! Is that all you've got? NP, I know how 'dedicated' you are. lol. nt. polly7 Sep 2014 #277

What feminist points is polly arguing against? Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #363

He/she can't find one, because one doesn't exist. Just more lies to score points for the club. polly7 Sep 2014 #367

I'm suspecting they didn't read my post further down. Or maybe they did... Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #368

I thank you very much for posting what you did, but in all sincerity, it doesn't make one bit polly7 Sep 2014 #369

You're awesome! RiffRandell Sep 2014 #352

This message was self-deleted by its author A-Schwarzenegger Aug 2014 #146

I guess you have NO idea how horrible and triggering those names we were called were. polly7 Aug 2014 #153

This message was self-deleted by its author A-Schwarzenegger Sep 2014 #155

It takes two to tango ....... shame you have no wise words for those doing the polly7 Sep 2014 #156

This message was self-deleted by its author A-Schwarzenegger Sep 2014 #159

You have NO idea. polly7 Sep 2014 #170

This message was self-deleted by its author A-Schwarzenegger Sep 2014 #171

Post removed Post removed Sep 2014 #193

Polly posts in the Women's Rights & Issues group. Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #211

He pulled some of the same general crap with me recently as well. nt AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #213

Yeah, he's been following me around with all that made-up crap. polly7 Sep 2014 #254

you seem to prefer continuing hostility treestar Sep 2014 #265

You seem to be following me around now with complete crap. polly7 Sep 2014 #267

you really don't like being responded to do you treestar Sep 2014 #268

Not with lies. No-one does. nt. polly7 Sep 2014 #269

Sorry, I don't 'play' victim, sadly, for you - apparently, polly7 Sep 2014 #270

Well go on being the victim of these terrible feminists I guess treestar Sep 2014 #275

LMFAO! nt. polly7 Sep 2014 #276

And frankly .......... polly7 Sep 2014 #290

Thank you Violet. nt. polly7 Sep 2014 #282

No problems at all, polly... Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #362

Honestly, C.D., just stop this fucking shit. ENOUGH. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #212

Here are some violins for you: betsuni Sep 2014 #217

I think the list got pm'd around,lol. nt. polly7 Sep 2014 #283

Kudos, polly7. Well said. Laelth Sep 2014 #371

Thank you Laelth. polly7 Sep 2014 #373

I, for one, am glad you got angry. Laelth Sep 2014 #374

I have a whole group wanting me gone lol. polly7 Sep 2014 #375

Aww ... Laelth Sep 2014 #377

I find this post to be dismissive of polly7, which you may not have intended. msanthrope Sep 2014 #335

This message was self-deleted by its author polly7 Sep 2014 #338

I personally witnessed an attack on Polly by one of her 'sisters' AFTER she explained that sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #379

Sickening as in threatening to rape people BainsBane Sep 2014 #182

Results Go Vols Sep 2014 #185

lmfao! nt. polly7 Sep 2014 #252

... cwydro Sep 2014 #274

It is fun confronting these idiots Gothmog Sep 2014 #289

I don't comment on internal gov't policy issues of the U.S.,but I enjoy watching them get polly7 Sep 2014 #292

I can attest to that myself, btw. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #317

Good God, I'm glad I missed that. NuclearDem Aug 2014 #21

Yeah, me too. AverageJoe90 Aug 2014 #39

+1 Veilex Aug 2014 #46

His name was vashta nerada here, he racked up just under 4000 sufrommich Aug 2014 #51

"hardcore radfems" cyberswede Aug 2014 #97

we're just being played. boston bean Aug 2014 #102

"we're just being played." I'm sorry you feel that way. I really am. nt AverageJoe90 Aug 2014 #108

don't feel sorry. try to realize boston bean Aug 2014 #110

I mentioned that particular clique(notice I only said a FEW, btw?) for a reason. AverageJoe90 Aug 2014 #113

i have seen multiple posts of yours today, and yes you have attacked feminists. boston bean Aug 2014 #114

"Don't you think I would have been booted from this site by now, if that was true?" XemaSab Sep 2014 #168

Here are more violins played, hope you enjoy the performance, I really do! betsuni Sep 2014 #222

This message was self-deleted by its author A-Schwarzenegger Aug 2014 #105

I think that's a sandwich, like a BLT betsuni Sep 2014 #183

... Veilex Sep 2014 #181

Jury Results, 1-6 Leave Lancero Sep 2014 #157

He and his ilk have pretty much been the 'Culture' at DUjr. n/t MerryBlooms Aug 2014 #28

I'll have nothing to do with it. 3rdwaydem Aug 2014 #30

well, they will have something to do with you. boston bean Aug 2014 #33

Yup... opiate69 Aug 2014 #48

Gross. I just scrolled through that mess again. polly7 Aug 2014 #69

Damn the luck... opiate69 Sep 2014 #341

....... polly7 Sep 2014 #342

Now if only they'd thought of that when they first created a forum to spew transphobic shit... Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #364

The post you linked to discredits you. R B Garr Sep 2014 #384

How exactly does a post that someone else wrote discredit me? Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #388

LOL R B Garr Sep 2014 #390

Seeing you didn't answer anything you were asked, it wasn't that great of a try... Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #391

That was truly enlightening. Thanks for posting. n/t Laelth Aug 2014 #133

Interesting, but I don't see strategizing treestar Sep 2014 #271

which will of course... Veilex Aug 2014 #49

WTF?? sufrommich Aug 2014 #62

See post 33 for a better understanding. Veilex Aug 2014 #86

poor widdle easily-threatened guys Skittles Aug 2014 #100

Every last one of them! chervilant Sep 2014 #163

Good lord! Curmudgeoness Aug 2014 #32

This. Just this. AverageJoe90 Aug 2014 #43

I have no doubt that this person is an extreme asshole IRL. Curmudgeoness Aug 2014 #63

War Machine did NOT "knock up " (I.e., impregnate) his girlfriend. tblue37 Sep 2014 #202

True; that's what I'd meant by "knock up". Sorry for the imperfect wording on my end. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #203

I figured as much--but anyone who had not read tblue37 Sep 2014 #205

True. Perhaps I can edit what I wrote? AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #208

Good idea--you edit, but put the "on edit" in the post, while leaving the original tblue37 Sep 2014 #210

Got it! =) nt AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #214

they are here. this poster is here. boston bean Aug 2014 #45

This reminded me why I haven't been back to Discussionist since No Vested Interest Aug 2014 #34

Yea, it's an electronic dumbster fire EvolveOrConvolve Aug 2014 #41

They must be so proud of their jury system. nt geek tragedy Aug 2014 #47

It worked. /nt pintobean Sep 2014 #229

yeah, discussionist generates page hits. it works by attracting geek tragedy Sep 2014 #233

more ads about impeaching Obama, more $$$. it won't be taken down JaydenD Aug 2014 #56

"electronic dumbster fire" - I am so stealing that. FSogol Aug 2014 #57

I think we need to take the blinders off and understand that DU and DI exist to make seaglass Aug 2014 #59

electronic dumbster fire, well put ! nt steve2470 Aug 2014 #66

I suspect he/she really meant "dumpster," though. nt tblue37 Sep 2014 #204

Why I don't go there. Sexist, condescending, pretentious shit-stirring trolls Triana Aug 2014 #53

Well, I won't go there. n/t GP6971 Aug 2014 #58

If those assholes weren't there, they'd be here eridani Aug 2014 #61

Anywhere there are GOP forum members they try and destroy applegrove Aug 2014 #65

And, again, I say Blue_In_AK Aug 2014 #70

easy for you to say if you arent the one being trolled, having rape threats. boston bean Aug 2014 #72

Because the problem isn't psychos threatening to rape women sufrommich Aug 2014 #74

Did I say that? Blue_In_AK Aug 2014 #125

I think it's worth while knowing what's out there treestar Sep 2014 #278

I gotta agree cwydro Sep 2014 #224

It's really hard to play Whack-A-Troll Art_from_Ark Sep 2014 #358

According to reply 61, DU is a misogynist shithole too Doctor_J Aug 2014 #78

Find this funny do you? Texasgal Aug 2014 #81

seems to be too many Doctors around JaydenD Aug 2014 #89

and the attitudes seem very similar Bobbie Jo Aug 2014 #94

mmmm mmmm boston bean Aug 2014 #96

Er, can you point to one of my posts in which I threatened to rape someone? Doctor_J Sep 2014 #309

one more post you'll be at 30,000. nt boston bean Sep 2014 #310

Nice try Bobbie Jo Sep 2014 #328

not as bad as discussionist, as DU is limited to Democrats and liberals treestar Sep 2014 #281

Asshole teabaggers who think they are funny. edbermac Aug 2014 #88

Thanks for the warning. Laffy Kat Aug 2014 #93

That is truly disgusting. Glad to see he's banned LittleBlue Aug 2014 #95

yeah the reason he get banned from DI is because boston bean Aug 2014 #98

What's his name here? LittleBlue Aug 2014 #101

well, he was a previous banned member vashta nerada, boston bean Aug 2014 #104

I've Been a Regular Poster Over There Leith Aug 2014 #99

Then don't go there. It is that simple. Ms. Toad Aug 2014 #120

I think I see your point, TBH. AverageJoe90 Aug 2014 #123

There is nothing that the general population in this site can do Ms. Toad Aug 2014 #137

That's the point Doctor_J Sep 2014 #314

get back to me when you are getting rape threats by posters over there who post here. boston bean Aug 2014 #124

I've been the target here, by the same kind of troll Ms. Toad Aug 2014 #134

Did anyone ever just tell you to just ignore and don't come here if you, don't like it. boston bean Aug 2014 #135

The discussionist is a place where the full range of political opinion can be discussed. Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #158

please leave me alone for now. nt boston bean Sep 2014 #161

Thank you very much for that post. nm rhett o rick Sep 2014 #167

Well said, Ms Toad n/t Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #192

ugh. n/t LeftOfWest Sep 2014 #198

Very well said. /nt pintobean Sep 2014 #231

I feel sad for you. chervilant Sep 2014 #301

Lol. Like this issue popped up pintobean Sep 2014 #303

Misogyny is rampant here - and has been for a very long time. Ms. Toad Sep 2014 #305

Logged in just to +1 this. Puzzledtraveller Sep 2014 #336

Excellently stated, thank you! sabrina 1 Sep 2014 #350

Here's what I saw EarlG Aug 2014 #126

What would I like? boston bean Aug 2014 #129

But the only reason this crap is here is because you posted it here EarlG Aug 2014 #136

No, they are here Earl. They are strategizing stalking feminists in hope of getting jury hides. boston bean Aug 2014 #140

Yep. He is trying to make you out to be the bogeyman. Luminous Animal Sep 2014 #187

No he's not. He's pointing out the bleeding obvious... Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #194

Exactly Violet cwydro Sep 2014 #230

he was not banned for the rape threats. geek tragedy Sep 2014 #235

Death threats wouldn't be a bannable offense either... Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #236

Try logging out and then going to any page on DU. geek tragedy Sep 2014 #237

Skinner and EarlG branched out into running a RW hate-site? Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #240

It's been asked, and not answered. read down thread. nt boston bean Sep 2014 #241

purpose or effect, does it matter when the output is the same? geek tragedy Sep 2014 #242

Well, DTG's had a thing for DU for a long time... Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #244

feminism doesn't even get discussed there geek tragedy Sep 2014 #246

Not that it's a deal-breaker, but I ran into Iverglas and Feldspar over there a while back... Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #247

plenty of places to talk about great albums. progressive discussion sites geek tragedy Sep 2014 #261

I manage to do that here, which is a progressive discussion site... Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #361

What you are not understanding is that the owners of this site are boston bean Sep 2014 #238

I wish I could say your position on this matter suprises me BainsBane Sep 2014 #357

We don't ban for rape threats. sufrommich Aug 2014 #145

I didn't have to ban him for making rape threats EarlG Aug 2014 #147

How did his ban message get put into his profile.... boston bean Aug 2014 #149

You said there are only 2 reasons for banning: sufrommich Aug 2014 #150

So if that hadn't happened, thucythucy Sep 2014 #313

So I'm still wondering-- thucythucy Sep 2014 #345

and the treatment that is handed out sounds like The Authorities alright JaydenD Sep 2014 #248

This whole thread has encapsulated my disgust with DU over the last few years Number23 Sep 2014 #346

So rampant misogyny is A-OK on discussionist, but creating a sock is a capital offense. Gormy Cuss Aug 2014 #148

I don't know, Gormy Cuss... chervilant Sep 2014 #304

So the site rules seriously consider sock accounts to be a worse offense than rape threats? Bjorn Against Sep 2014 #251

The reason this crap is here is because you have promoted that site on this one . . . kickitup Sep 2014 #259

Post removed Post removed Sep 2014 #383

Just saw this BainsBane Sep 2014 #394

So Discussionist has minimal rules, but is run and moderated by those who participate. uppityperson Sep 2014 #298

EarlG, your response is, to put it mildly, EvolveOrConvolve Sep 2014 #339

+1 XemaSab Sep 2014 #343

+1 MadrasT Sep 2014 #354

+1 Hong Kong Cavalier Sep 2014 #356

That vile misogynist harassed women on DU for years before finally getting banned, LeftyMom Aug 2014 #131

So what you're saying is he was banned, banned, and banned again EarlG Aug 2014 #139

Rape threats aren't dropped toast. There's no five second rule. LeftyMom Aug 2014 #142

It's a truly stunning site management concept over there. n/t JimDandy Sep 2014 #184

I get the sense that admin is blaming the victim. JaydenD Sep 2014 #209

+1000 Starry Messenger Sep 2014 #245

Thanks for putting it so bluntly LeftyMom. I'm feeling disgusted. n/t seaglass Sep 2014 #253

Great points, and I have a feeling that if those sentiments were said about ADMIN'S WIVES/GIRLFRIEND Heddi Sep 2014 #333

Just say, "yes a rape threat gets you banned and also some potential follow up with law enforcement" CreekDog Sep 2014 #195

I am stunned admin replied.... trumad Aug 2014 #141

To blame me for showing that the other site boston bean Aug 2014 #151

Thanks for replying, Earl LittleBlue Aug 2014 #132

Impressive. n/t Laelth Aug 2014 #138

I think the issue BainsBane Aug 2014 #143

Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 2014 #154

ot steve2470 Aug 2014 #144

Too subjective Doctor_J Sep 2014 #299

This person is still an active member here: XemaSab Sep 2014 #162

Well said EarlG. nm rhett o rick Sep 2014 #165

This message was self-deleted by its author rbrnmw Sep 2014 #196

Thanks, EarlG. =) nt AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #175

One very simple question: TDale313 Sep 2014 #188

I'd have to agree. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #201

Yep. pecwae Sep 2014 #220

Oh, good! chervilant Sep 2014 #234

I agree. Progressive people threatening to withholding support sulphurdunn Sep 2014 #264

Now there is a thread over there attacking the people who were threatened... Bjorn Against Sep 2014 #273

I won't be reading that one either. Doctor_J Sep 2014 #296

Thanks, and a suggestion. lumberjack_jeff Sep 2014 #280

Exactly. That poster should get a visit from the police Doctor_J Sep 2014 #295

The admin are probably legally obligated to report that. JTFrog Sep 2014 #330

Um, no--they aren't. nt msanthrope Sep 2014 #331

Well that's a shame. JTFrog Sep 2014 #332

BB always has that option. I am sure admin will comply with any lawful investigation. nt msanthrope Sep 2014 #334

One of the most prominent DUers was banned for threatening another DUer with violence... JVS Sep 2014 #360

Thanks EarlG, +1 nt Crabby Appleton Sep 2014 #291

Amen, EarlG Doctor_J Sep 2014 #294

nice recap hfojvt Sep 2014 #324

So a sock puppet is a bigger infraction than a rape threat? Just like sports... cui bono Sep 2014 #329

I can see this both ways. stevenleser Sep 2014 #337

+1 hlthe2b Sep 2014 #348

So, that's what a sock is... MrMickeysMom Sep 2014 #349

EarlG, with all due respect: Heidi Sep 2014 #359

Do you think Washington can beat Philly and win the division this year? Inkfreak Sep 2014 #372

NFC East never has repeat champs Capt. Obvious Sep 2014 #392

I don't go over there. Manifestor_of_Light Aug 2014 #127

Assault, rape and murder threats nilesobek Aug 2014 #130

So if no progressive or DU member went there, it would just be another repuke site. I won't go still_one Sep 2014 #180

No, because repuke sites don't advertise Democrat ideals. JaydenD Sep 2014 #250

Actually, I have seen right wing ads appear on DU. Not lately though still_one Sep 2014 #258

Yes, they most certainly do appear. I may not have been clear, sorry. JaydenD Sep 2014 #262

Certainly that character is disgusting. And scary. LeftishBrit Sep 2014 #207

I would strongly advise Skinner and the Mods to look into that possibility, honestly speaking. AverageJoe90 Sep 2014 #215

It's the DUer "The Doctor." and Vashta Nerada. muriel_volestrangler Sep 2014 #218

They were both the same person? I didn't realise that till now... Violet_Crumble Sep 2014 #226

The Discussionist 'Doctor' denied they were the DU 'Doctor', but no-one believed them muriel_volestrangler Sep 2014 #228

This message was self-deleted by its author pintobean Sep 2014 #232

If it's true that they are the same person pintobean Sep 2014 #256

I'm having trouble logging in over there shenmue Sep 2014 #239

The link wants me to create an account itsrobert Sep 2014 #285

yeah, that was my intention... boston bean Sep 2014 #286

It helps keep the trolls away from DU. Rex Sep 2014 #302

And, as evidence of how this hatred is seeding DU, note the alert message for a jury on which I just hlthe2b Sep 2014 #311

I went over there pintobean Sep 2014 #322

you went to discussionist? hlthe2b Sep 2014 #323

Ya Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Sep 2014 #315

Don't people have better ways to spend their time? Quantess Sep 2014 #340

++++ Cleita Sep 2014 #381

What does vulgar language mean. Cleita Sep 2014 #355

If you consider what was written to be the "language of the common people" you have issues Bjorn Against Sep 2014 #366

Did I say it was what you accuse me of? Cleita Sep 2014 #376

Seriously? Bjorn Against Sep 2014 #378

Yes, because you are so smart. congratulations. Cleita Sep 2014 #380

You are embarassing yourself Bjorn Against Sep 2014 #382

Leave Discussionits Alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NCTraveler Sep 2014 #389

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

1. Edit: Granted, it's a POS cesspool of bigotry, I can't disagree.

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:01 PM

Aug 2014

I wish I could say that a DU discussion of it could somehow make it better, but I don't have much hope for that.

Nobody should have to put up with what passes on DU, and Discussionist seems to be a troll playground.

I wish I could offer solutions, but have none.

OTOH, I don't see that sending them traffic is going to help.

Sorry for the mixup.

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

2. wow ny.

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #1)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:03 PM

Aug 2014

Why don't you click the links. It will become quite clear to you. And you just might be as appalled and disgusted as I am.

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)

12. It is well and truly a site that seems welcome to bigotry.

Reply to boston bean (Reply #2)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:10 PM

Aug 2014

Why promote it with links?

You have to admit, we have more than a fair share of idiots here.

Here's my POV: I think politics and electing progressives and eliminating crappy Dems is our number one mission. Discussions about domestic violence, gun control, etc., are all important, too, but every Joule of energy we spend fighting one another on these and other issues is a Joule of energy the could have gone to get rid of McConnell, Boehner, and the rest.

DU has groups and forums for guns and other matters. I care about our building a better society, misogyny and bigotry are issues, big issues, no doubt, but there are times that I think they become distractions and actually work against our common interests.

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

31. its du's sister site?

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #12)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:31 PM

Aug 2014

Owned by skinner, earlg and elad ?

(68,644 posts)

67. To read the first link, I'd have to log on. I forgot my log in info.

Reply to boston bean (Reply #38)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:09 PM

Aug 2014

I made an account when it was started, and forgot my personal info.

But, upon reading your reply here I hit the second link in your OP to BanesBain's post and that link worked.

So, I see that there is a kind of stalking thing going on and I'm sorry for that.

It's a lot like reading posts at Old Elm Tree or the Cave.

Sorry to see this, boston bean, and I edited my original reply to you.

No suggestions on what might make it better, and no doubt that there are some, or many, misogynist members active on the boards.

BobbyBoring

(1,965 posts)

90. LOL! I forgot mine too

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #67)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:33 PM

Aug 2014

I guess that shows how important discussionest is to us.

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)

50. They DO have a voice here.

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #37)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:47 PM

Aug 2014

They get banned , they re- register. That wannabe rapist has an account here . And probably votes on juries .

whathehell

(29,067 posts)

117. Do they want to "give a voice" to racism and homophobia too?

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #37)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:32 PM

Aug 2014

or is it only misogyny that needs to be 'heard'

Luminous Animal

(27,310 posts)

186. Just misogyny.

Reply to whathehell (Reply #117)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 02:33 AM

Sep 2014

whathehell

(29,067 posts)

190. Riiiiiight..

Reply to Luminous Animal (Reply #186)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:58 AM

Sep 2014

"Misogyny is the last acceptable bigotry of the Left".

Katha Pollitt

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)

319. you don't seem to get what it does

Reply to boston bean (Reply #31)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 02:55 PM

Sep 2014

think about it a little bit and you might be happier.

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)

169. Thanks for your posts here. nm

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #12)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:34 AM

Sep 2014

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)

347. Good points, once again; I pretty much agree with you on this. nt

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #12)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 11:40 PM

Sep 2014

cui bono

(19,926 posts)

6. You really don't know? Why would you post that? n/t

Reply to NYC_SKP (Reply #1)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:07 PM

Aug 2014

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)

(52,162 posts)

16. thank you

Reply to cyberswede (Reply #13)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:12 PM

Aug 2014

frankly I found his posts vile enough I had no idea what his profile was.

Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)

(36,392 posts)

80. I suppose that would explain the first 5 or so

Reply to boston bean (Reply #77)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:22 PM

Aug 2014

but day after day? You are getting something from subjecting yourself and the rest of the HoF to those posts.

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

83. subjecting myself to what?

Reply to Doctor_J (Reply #80)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:23 PM

Aug 2014

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)

84. Obviously,you were asking for it.

Reply to boston bean (Reply #83)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:25 PM

Aug 2014

I'm talking about the admins. Why create it for that matter?

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)

27. how is all this NOT in violation of the FCC ?

Reply to cyberswede (Reply #13)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:24 PM

Aug 2014

That is a vile and disgusting beyond juvenile and downright childish display of one angry person.

oldhippie

(3,249 posts)

55. Yeah, that poster needs to have ...

Reply to Tuesday Afternoon (Reply #27)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:54 PM

Aug 2014

...his FCC license revoked. Oh, wait ....

Tuesday Afternoon

(56,912 posts)

68. I thought about that after I typed it. LOL ... decided to leave it Because there should

Reply to oldhippie (Reply #55)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:09 PM

Aug 2014

be some kind of legal recourse available about communicating threats via the internet. I would take out charges in a heartbeat if someone communicated that kind of nastiness to me or used my website to spout that shit.

vile nasty asshole.

fucking evil sick fucker.

(10,745 posts)

35. Now that's a major misogynist jerkoff if I ever saw one!

Reply to cyberswede (Reply #13)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:35 PM

Aug 2014

And even Discussionist couldn't put up with him.

There are, to be truthful, a slight few HoFers that I've dealt with, who aren't exactly always decent themselves.

But this guy.....saying that people deserve to be raped? That is simply beyond the pale, no matter if he was doing it for "teh lulz" or out of serious misogynistic hatred.....no matter the target.

R B Garr

(16,954 posts)

164. Do you have an example of the "slight few HoFers" who have profiles like that? n/t

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #35)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:28 AM

Sep 2014

XemaSab

(60,212 posts)

166. Don't hold your breath on that one

Reply to R B Garr (Reply #164)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:31 AM

Sep 2014

n/t

R B Garr

(16,954 posts)

176. You're right. Just an excuse to type HoF anywhere, anytime. n/t

Reply to XemaSab (Reply #166)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:53 AM

Sep 2014

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)

172. Nothing quite as bad, no.

Reply to R B Garr (Reply #164)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:39 AM

Sep 2014

To be truthful, however, I think you may have missed my point. Here, I even said this at another post.....

For all the problems we may have at this site.....even with that, I know for a fact that we are definitely still better behaved than the other place, by a long shot(even our most far-out denizens can't really come close to matching the worst & wackiest of Discussionist).

So I'm not sure we really disagree too much on this, honestly speaking.

R B Garr

(16,954 posts)

173. So you said it, but it wasn't true.

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #172)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:51 AM

Sep 2014

Now why would someone do that....? Hmmm.

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)

174. Or, maybe, you misread it, and won't admit that possibility. nt

Reply to R B Garr (Reply #173)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:52 AM

Sep 2014

R B Garr

(16,954 posts)

177. Are you saying there is a HoF member with that type profile?

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #174)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:54 AM

Sep 2014

(16,954 posts)

318. Just STOP with the false accusations about HOF then. Just STOP.

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #316)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 02:50 PM

Sep 2014

Going around and accusing people of being as vile as that banned poster was is the epitome of not getting it. Just STOP following people on this message board and injecting your own obsession with HoF into everything written here. Unless you can show that there is a connection to the vile profile and HoF members then you are intentionally, to be honest, not being honest.

Just STOP.

gollygee

(22,336 posts)

326. Oh my God

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #316)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:55 PM

Sep 2014

OR you're wrong! You're wondering why people can't see what you see when you are unwilling or unable to consider what anyone else sees! YOU don't get it.

betsuni

(25,537 posts)

243. Here, on pointe!

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #178)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 09:25 AM

Sep 2014

I think you will enjoy this:

CreekDog

(46,192 posts)

191. You're concern trolling a rape threat. That's beneath contempt.

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #172)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 04:02 AM

Sep 2014

Using the thread to derail with digs at HOF? You think some HOFers are unpleasant and that a rape threat is also unpleasant.

Your foolishness has sunk to the level of performance art.

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)

197. Alright, that's enough outta you.

Reply to CreekDog (Reply #191)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 04:42 AM

Sep 2014

I honestly cannot believe you'd ever stoop so low, C.D.; I've seen some pretty fucked up shit from your end, but this takes the cake.

Here, before you make any more stupid comments, I happened by BainsBane's thread regarding on a recent experience of hers.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5472573

There was real compassion in that comment, C.D. You may not care for me personally, but you could at least try to acknowledge that piece of decency.

betsuni

(25,537 posts)

227. Final movement:

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #197)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 07:18 AM

Sep 2014

(46,192 posts)

189. You are comparing some slight number of HOFers to him?

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #35)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:57 AM

Sep 2014

How many rape threats have you seen in HOF.

Your post is so bad, it's trolling.

Violet_Crumble

(35,961 posts)

365. They're still doing it? They were doing that last night before I went to bed.

Reply to one_voice (Reply #321)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 08:03 AM

Sep 2014

It's just a bit stalky and weird. As their response to someone objecting to the thread being spammed was 'who cares', I hope someone alerts on the spamming if it continues....

Scootaloo

(25,699 posts)

353. can't open your mouth without bullshitting about HoF, can you?

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #35)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 12:35 AM

Sep 2014

There. Now you can get over it.

Veilex

(1,555 posts)

40. Ugh...

Reply to cyberswede (Reply #13)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:41 PM

Aug 2014

Yeah, that screams troll.

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)

64. He is banned now.

Reply to cyberswede (Reply #13)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:07 PM

Aug 2014

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

71. he was banned for making a sock. how reassuring. nt

Reply to hrmjustin (Reply #64)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:12 PM

Aug 2014

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)

73. He said he was here.

Reply to boston bean (Reply #71)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:16 PM

Aug 2014

He builds up to a point and then goes off on feminists.

I think it is when he thinks he is going to be banned.

He is here.

(24,544 posts)

(36,221 posts)

15. one who posts here still, and was at one time banned.

Reply to Gormy Cuss (Reply #11)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:11 PM

Aug 2014

They are trolling du feminists and organizing over there.

Gormy Cuss

(30,884 posts)

106. But you and the other members of HoF should just ignore it

Reply to boston bean (Reply #15)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:59 PM

Aug 2014

or something. Because HoF teh ebil obsessed harpies.

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)

121. That guy has major problems, for sure.

Reply to Gormy Cuss (Reply #106)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:36 PM

Aug 2014

I've had a few problems with a very small number of HoFers myself, pretty much all of them clustered into a single clique.

But rape threats are unacceptable, no matter the target.....at least we can agree on that?

betsuni

(25,537 posts)

279. clique

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #121)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:20 PM

Sep 2014

Gormy Cuss

(30,884 posts)

300. Here's a thought exercise for you, AverageJoe90.

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #121)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 01:13 PM

Sep 2014

Don't think of those DUers as HoFfers. Think of them as GDers.

JaydenD

(294 posts)

306. No No, the women have to teach the unstable soul, they have to teach him kindly

Reply to Gormy Cuss (Reply #106)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 01:40 PM

Sep 2014

with smiles and gentle whispers and adoring gazes at their student and just ignore the threats and name calling. It's all in good faith, man!

SfromCanada

(44 posts)

370. He also really doesn't mean any harm.

Reply to JaydenD (Reply #306)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 10:22 AM

Sep 2014

He's just "socially awkward."

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)

17. Discussionist is used to attack DU feminists and feminism

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:12 PM

Aug 2014

in general and those attacks regularly come from self professed DUers and it's been like that since it's inception. I don't know how anyone goes there without feeling seriously creeped out,it's hideous.

cyberswede

(26,117 posts)

24. I think they're dishonestly bragging and are far too chickenshit to actually post here...

Reply to sufrommich (Reply #17)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:18 PM

Aug 2014

except for the repeat troll(s), who is (are) banned almost instantly (around 30 times, by my count).

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

29. i think you are underestimating the real problem.

Reply to cyberswede (Reply #24)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:28 PM

Aug 2014

If your not one to experience it, I can see how you might believe what you do.

Veilex

(1,555 posts)

42. " I think they're dishonestly bragging and are far too chickenshit to actually post here"

Reply to cyberswede (Reply #24)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:43 PM

Aug 2014

I sure as heck hope so.

(20,582 posts)

119. Then reign in your haters and their ignorant words and ways. nt.

Reply to boston bean (Reply #118)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:34 PM

Aug 2014

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

122. i really dont have control over anyone to be able to reign anyone in.

Reply to polly7 (Reply #119)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:37 PM

Aug 2014

But I suspect that things that were said and done long ago could be let go and possibly start new. There is a lot of water that has gone under the bridge on both sides..

From nearly three years ago, we are holding grudges. I want to move forward.

polly7

(20,582 posts)

128. Nah ..... it's not NEARLY three years ago,though I understand how inflammatory that sounds.

Reply to boston bean (Reply #122)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:47 PM

Aug 2014

It's every second day.

Take this stupidest of stupid subthread from just yesterday. This is the kind of thing I hate seeing - people trying to discuss something in good faith having it trolled to the point it's all just a jumble of meaningless crap. making shit up, accusing people of things never said, turned into some huge flame-fest that's honest-to-god baffling for anyone except the one wanting to stir it up.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5467039

And that's not even counting the 'dog' calling, rape-apologist, pedophile-enabler, women who need a 'pat on the head' for self-worth crap that's posted ALL the time in your group among all the other insulting, hateful stuff.

Accusing good people of horrible things, without taking even a minute to stop, think,try to understand and comment back with even a modicum of respect. There is NO respect for anyone even slightly disagreeing, and it's always, and expectedly met with pushback. None of us own this board, and yet some .... who dare to offer an altering opinion are treated like dirt, while the tables are ALWAYS turned to make the instigator the victim. It's junior high shit on steroids. But it seems to work well for some.

Maybe a little more tolerance for those who do have minds of their own but don't express themselves inthe way your group deems the 'only way' and a bit less outright hatred and hostility might go a long way to healing ........... until then, you get exactly what you give (your group).

treestar

(82,383 posts)

263. that doesn't look that bad

Reply to polly7 (Reply #128)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 11:51 AM

Sep 2014

you were the first one to get hostile.

polly7

(20,582 posts)

266. Do you get paid to be this 'funny'?

Reply to treestar (Reply #263)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 11:59 AM

Sep 2014

I told my story, as did others, of horrible domestic violence and of two instances of rape - one so violent I was in hospital with broken bones for weeks. We were since called rape-enablers ( by the same people who knew of and read our stories - without support or comment, of course, because we stood up to the bullying by this group created because they couldn't get rid of a host who disagreed with the support of transphobia that existed in the original). 'Dogs', 'pedophile-enablers', called sexist terms that would have had men ppr'd here, and laughed at when we objected, 'women who just need pats on the head to validate our existence',etc.etc. Not to mention demanding an apology for horrible abuse of a woman they made physically and emotionally ill. Not so bad for someone who supports that kind of thing - I hope you're proud about that. I'd be ashamed,myself.

treestar

(82,383 posts)

272. I thought we were talking about abuse on this board

Reply to polly7 (Reply #266)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:13 PM

Sep 2014

and was limited to that.

Now you're on the paid shill thing.

You're the really hostile one here.

You are claiming to be a real life victim of domestic violence yet arguing against feminist points on the message board? And when you were called this terrible thing like enabler what was the issue?

The feminists here are not that confrontative as people threatening them on Discussionist are.

(20,582 posts)

369. I thank you very much for posting what you did, but in all sincerity, it doesn't make one bit

Reply to Violet_Crumble (Reply #368)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 08:49 AM

Sep 2014

of difference to me what they think. I am fucking angry, and yes, hostile to insensitive, lying assholes - more-so for the other good women here they've hurt and laughed at, made to feel like crap and yet turned it all around to them being the big bad bogeymen while the ones doing it revel in playing victim. But, that's what they enjoy most of all. When someone dares to tell their own story - we're expressing 'victimhood', it's warped. As are those who support it. 'Sisters!' indeed!

RiffRandell

(5,909 posts)

352. You're awesome!

Reply to polly7 (Reply #128)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 12:34 AM

Sep 2014

Sums it up perfectly.

Response to boston bean (Reply #122)

A-Schwarzenegger This message was self-deleted by its author.

polly7

(20,582 posts)

153. I guess you have NO idea how horrible and triggering those names we were called were.

Reply to A-Schwarzenegger (Reply #146)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:55 PM

Aug 2014

Live through it, then get accused of being part of instigating and enabling it. Good try, indeed.

Response to polly7 (Reply #153)

A-Schwarzenegger This message was self-deleted by its author.

polly7

(20,582 posts)

156. It takes two to tango ....... shame you have no wise words for those doing the

Reply to A-Schwarzenegger (Reply #155)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:05 AM

Sep 2014

hurting.

But......... as long as you feelgood about it,that's what counts,eh?

Response to polly7 (Reply #156)

A-Schwarzenegger This message was self-deleted by its author.

polly7

(20,582 posts)

170. You have NO idea.

Reply to A-Schwarzenegger (Reply #159)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:36 AM

Sep 2014

I've taken more shit and watched others being hurt beyond words for so long I really couldn't care less if I 'reconciled'with a group able and willing to treat people like crap at all. It's like making up to an abuser who's made you feel like a nothing who's actually deserved what you got. You want to be best buds with some group like that - go for it. I got sick of the bullying,mean girl shit in junior high. I'm so over it, it's not even something I worry about. But I sure won't back down when I see it happen again,and again and again. So you be nice and forgiving, I have someone who I care deeply about that just a few months ago was demanded of an apology for her own abuse! Screw that noise. Lecture those who did it .............. hint - it wasn't me.

Response to polly7 (Reply #170)

A-Schwarzenegger This message was self-deleted by its author.

Response to polly7 (Reply #170)

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Violet_Crumble

(35,961 posts)

211. Polly posts in the Women's Rights & Issues group.

Reply to Post removed (Reply #193)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 05:46 AM

Sep 2014

(20,582 posts)

269. Not with lies. No-one does. nt.

Reply to treestar (Reply #268)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:03 PM

Sep 2014

polly7

(20,582 posts)

270. Sorry, I don't 'play' victim, sadly, for you - apparently,

Reply to treestar (Reply #265)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:08 PM

Sep 2014

I also don't keep quiet about abuse. Here, or anywhere else. Are you the type of person who believes only some women deserve to be free of it? Or that certain women who don't tow the bully line 'deserve it'? I've heard and been on the receiving end of that ugly implication many times. Sorry, but that olive branch has thorns an inch long. A bit of honesty, admittance and genuine acceptance for how hurtful and triggering that all was for many women .........not just me, would go a long way,but so far .......... it's still all our fault,and the instigators of this shit are the victims. The biggest, most convincing thing for me would be an apology to the person who was bullied, harassed and hounded for weeks, had her private info stolen to pass around and dismiss her as incapable because she stood up for people who couldn't, and yet just months ago blamed for it and even demanded an apology for 'making' it happen. Typical abuser behaviour. THAT would be showing at least a tiny bit of good faith. But it won't happen here, ever. Nothing changes. And .......... who really gives a * what you think about what I and others have been through and were dissed about on this board or any other? Not me!!!

treestar

(82,383 posts)

275. Well go on being the victim of these terrible feminists I guess

Reply to polly7 (Reply #270)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:14 PM

Sep 2014

I've never seen any feminist here assert that any women deserves abuse. That's an outlandish claim.

polly7

(20,582 posts)

276. LMFAO! nt.

Reply to treestar (Reply #275)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:15 PM

Sep 2014

polly7

(20,582 posts)

290. And frankly ..........

Reply to treestar (Reply #265)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:38 PM

Sep 2014

I think your giddy accusations of 'victimhood' to any woman who's been in a DV situation and raped and nearly killed is one of the most sickening things I've ever read. There were women here who had it much worse than me, on the thread they talked about it, they were mocked. So, take your 'victimhood' crap and .... you know what to do with it.

polly7

(20,582 posts)

282. Thank you Violet. nt.

Reply to Violet_Crumble (Reply #211)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:25 PM

Sep 2014

Violet_Crumble

(35,961 posts)

362. No problems at all, polly...

Reply to polly7 (Reply #282)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 06:01 AM

Sep 2014

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)

212. Honestly, C.D., just stop this fucking shit. ENOUGH.

Reply to Post removed (Reply #193)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 05:50 AM

Sep 2014

I don't know what your deal is tonight, I really don't. But enough of the false accusations. Enough of the bullying, etc. STOP.

betsuni

(25,537 posts)

217. Here are some violins for you:

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #212)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 06:10 AM

Sep 2014

polly7

(20,582 posts)

283. I think the list got pm'd around,lol. nt.

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #212)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:26 PM

Sep 2014

Laelth

(32,017 posts)

371. Kudos, polly7. Well said.

Reply to polly7 (Reply #283)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 10:46 AM

Sep 2014

This is just a public note of thanks for your efforts in this sub-thread.

I want to thank you, and msanthrope, and sabrina1, and Gothmog, and Ms. Toad, and Violet_Crumble, and Cleita for making the arguments that the plumbing with which I was born prohibits me from making.

Thank you.

-Laelth

polly7

(20,582 posts)

373. Thank you Laelth.

Reply to Laelth (Reply #371)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 10:55 AM

Sep 2014

In all honesty ......... I just got angry! lol. And my hand is messed up so I really didn't do a very good job,it's tiring - but I'd like to thank all of those women too who've seen it and aren't afraid to speak out. Sincerely, thank you for your support. This stuff just gets crazy.

Laelth

(32,017 posts)

374. I, for one, am glad you got angry.

Reply to polly7 (Reply #373)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 11:02 AM

Sep 2014

Personally, I'm a little afraid to speak out. There are a number of people here who would like to see me banned from this site permanently. As such, there are certain things I can not say--because I value my membership here, and I would like to continue to be a contributing member of this community.

You, on the other hand, have much more courage. And you rock!

-Laelth

polly7

(20,582 posts)

375. I have a whole group wanting me gone lol.

Reply to Laelth (Reply #374)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 11:13 AM

Sep 2014

I can't imagine why anyone would want you gone, I would miss your posts a lot - there are many people here I've learned so much from and you're one of them. Being banned by juries for disagreeing never seemed this bad before, sometimes I wonder just what is making it so bad. Please don't ever leave!

Laelth

(32,017 posts)

377. Aww ...

Reply to polly7 (Reply #375)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 11:18 AM

Sep 2014

That's probably the nicest thing that anyone has ever said to me on DU.

Thanks. You made my day.

-Laelth

msanthrope

(37,549 posts)

335. I find this post to be dismissive of polly7, which you may not have intended.

Reply to boston bean (Reply #122)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 08:05 PM

Sep 2014

If you truly want to move forward with polly7, then my suggestion is that you draw a very clear, bright line as to what is acceptable woman-to-woman critique, and enforce it in the group where you are the primary moderator.

Frankly, the posts in question---ones where polly7 has pointed out that some women were likened to dogs, and rape-enablers--by other women who are still welcomed in HoF, remain a stain. Your rather long list of banned persons puts paid to the idea that you don't have control over anyone----because you sure as shit can ban who you like from HoF.

You've banned people from HoF for making far less inflammatory remarks than this---

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4120434

And you've banned people from HoF for making remarks you didn't like outside of HoF.

Response to msanthrope (Reply #335)

polly7 This message was self-deleted by its author.

sabrina 1

(62,325 posts)

379. I personally witnessed an attack on Polly by one of her 'sisters' AFTER she explained that

Reply to boston bean (Reply #112)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 11:47 AM

Sep 2014

she was a victim of rape. THAT was disgusting. I give her credit for not leaving a site where that stood without challenge frankly. The compassion was not there for her, a rape victim, not even any attempt to show compassion.

There was no outrage, just a personal attack. Sure taught me where not to speak about anything personal, had I thought of doing so.

BainsBane

(53,035 posts)

182. Sickening as in threatening to rape people

Reply to polly7 (Reply #107)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 01:52 AM

Sep 2014

In graphic detail, as the links in the OP demonstrate.

Polly, provide links for those allegations. If you have been insulted so many times, it should not be difficult to provide proof. You have never provided proof when I have asked you to do so in the past, yet you continue to make allegations you cannot substantiate.

Is your contention that feminist's who disagree with you are worse than a man on Discussionist who threatens to rape and kill women? You see the OP, yet you choose to attack those same women. Is that what you consider "doing something"?

It does not appear to me that your statement about caring for all humans is true. If that were the case, you would not turn around and attack women in a threat that is about threats against their lives. Do you realize that we are human beings? Is disagreeing with you so terrible that threats to us do not matter?

I would not in a million years respond to rape threats against you or any human being on this planet as you have here. I can't begin to imagine how it's possible to think like you do. Can you really think our lives are worth so little just because we don't hold the same views you do?

Go Vols

(5,902 posts)

185. Results

Reply to polly7 (Reply #107)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 02:27 AM

Sep 2014

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: Results of your Jury Service

Mail Message
On Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:55 PM an alert was sent on the following post:

Dismissive???
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=5471754

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

This person sees women on DU have been threatened with rape, and her response is to attack those same women. She makes a series of baseless allegations for which she consistently refuses to provide proof. That she does so in defense of a site where a man has just threatened three DUers by name with rape is OTT. What kind of person thinks this way? How can this be considered acceptable behavior?

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:00 PM, and the Jury voted 1-6 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: The alert should have been a response post, not an alert.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Oh, please. An alert on a troll GD thread about what someone said on something called "discussionist?" And, after almost 200 inane replies that keep the inane thread going, in GD no less, this ONE post is deemed somehow "disruptive" of the "decorum" of the thread? Oh my! Where are my pearls for I must clutch them!!11!!
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: There is nothing in the post itself that merits being censored - which would throw the person out of the thread and prevent any dialog.
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Preach it

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

polly7

(20,582 posts)

252. lmfao! nt.

Reply to Go Vols (Reply #185)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 10:27 AM

Sep 2014

cwydro

(51,308 posts)

274. ...

Reply to polly7 (Reply #60)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:14 PM

Sep 2014

Gothmog

(145,321 posts)

289. It is fun confronting these idiots

Reply to polly7 (Reply #60)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:37 PM

Sep 2014

I love using facts against the idiot conservatives. They can not deal with facts

polly7

(20,582 posts)

(10,745 posts)

113. I mentioned that particular clique(notice I only said a FEW, btw?) for a reason.

Reply to boston bean (Reply #110)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:27 PM

Aug 2014

Furthermore, you should know quite clearly by now that I have never attacked (or ever would attack) feminists(considering that I'm one myself, too!), or AA's as a whole. Don't you think I would have been booted from this site by now, if that was true?

Feel free to continue this via DU Mail if you'd like, but I can't afford to spend that much more time on this in the public sphere.

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

114. i have seen multiple posts of yours today, and yes you have attacked feminists.

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #113)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:29 PM

Aug 2014

XemaSab

(60,212 posts)

168. "Don't you think I would have been booted from this site by now, if that was true?"

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #113)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:32 AM

Sep 2014

Apparently not.

betsuni

(25,537 posts)

222. Here are more violins played, hope you enjoy the performance, I really do!

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #108)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 06:53 AM

Sep 2014

I just love "Serenade for Strings"!

Response to cyberswede (Reply #97)

A-Schwarzenegger This message was self-deleted by its author.

betsuni

(25,537 posts)

183. I think that's a sandwich, like a BLT

Reply to A-Schwarzenegger (Reply #105)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 01:54 AM

Sep 2014

Salami and Jack cheese on White -- many people like to add a little TBH sauce as well. A "radfem" is a large radish, like a daikon but not as thick.

Veilex

(1,555 posts)

181. ...

Reply to cyberswede (Reply #97)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 01:19 AM

Sep 2014

I take it you feel they either don't exist on this site, or that they're not a problem?

Lancero

(3,003 posts)

157. Jury Results, 1-6 Leave

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #39)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:09 AM

Sep 2014

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Hardcore radfems are ruining DU! Who knew!

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:08 PM, and the Jury voted 1-6 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: He didn't say that. Really, he didn't. If anything will ruin DU, it's far more likely kneejerk alerts will do it.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: He wasn't calling anyone out, or saying that one specific group was ruining DU, he was just pointing out a couple groups that do have some supporters who take a rather extreme stance on the subject since both are currently being widely discussed in GD.

So, really, I don't see anything wrong with his post.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Give it a break........... not bannable in my opinion.
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Alerting over something like this is idiotic. Making up paranoid reasons, even worse!
Juror #7 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: this guy is a TROLL!!!! please admins! ban his concerned ass

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

MerryBlooms

(11,770 posts)

28. He and his ilk have pretty much been the 'Culture' at DUjr. n/t

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:26 PM

Aug 2014

(20,582 posts)

69. Gross. I just scrolled through that mess again.

Reply to opiate69 (Reply #48)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:10 PM

Aug 2014

But the names are so obscure.

opiate69

(10,129 posts)

341. Damn the luck...

Reply to polly7 (Reply #69)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 10:47 PM

Sep 2014

The idiot has now password protected the site.

polly7

(20,582 posts)

(1,555 posts)

86. See post 33 for a better understanding.

Reply to sufrommich (Reply #62)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:27 PM

Aug 2014

If that doesn't clarify it, then I will not be able to assist you.

Skittles

(153,169 posts)

100. poor widdle easily-threatened guys

Reply to boston bean (Reply #33)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:52 PM

Aug 2014

put their pathetic asses on ignore

chervilant

(8,267 posts)

163. Every last one of them!

Reply to Skittles (Reply #100)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:19 AM

Sep 2014

And, quite a few of them!

Curmudgeoness

(18,219 posts)

32. Good lord!

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:33 PM

Aug 2014

I am not easily offended, and I use some vile language at times, but that post scares me....and I am not one of the posters who he/she would be after.

I suppose that it is a good idea to keep the criminally insane out of DU and over there.

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)

43. This. Just this.

(65,403 posts)

210. Good idea--you edit, but put the "on edit" in the post, while leaving the original

Reply to AverageJoe90 (Reply #208)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 05:45 AM

Sep 2014

post as is. Otherwise this little exchange of ours will make us sound like gibberish spouting goofballs, heh, heh, heh.

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)

214. Got it! =) nt

Reply to tblue37 (Reply #210)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 05:57 AM

Sep 2014

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

45. they are here. this poster is here.

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #32)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:44 PM

Aug 2014

They openly strategize trolling du feminists at that site.

I don't know who he is now, but he was the now banned vashta nerada .

No Vested Interest

(5,167 posts)

34. This reminded me why I haven't been back to Discussionist since

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:34 PM

Aug 2014

the first week after it started.
And it was nowhere near as bad as what is shown above.

This is not why I come to blogs and forums.
I guess it takes all kinds, but I don't need to hang around filth.

EvolveOrConvolve

(6,452 posts)

41. Yea, it's an electronic dumbster fire

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:42 PM

Aug 2014

Not sure why skinner and crew haven't taken it down. There's some bad shit happening over there, and the jury system reinforces it.

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)

47. They must be so proud of their jury system. nt

Reply to EvolveOrConvolve (Reply #41)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:45 PM

Aug 2014

pintobean

(18,101 posts)

229. It worked. /nt

Reply to geek tragedy (Reply #47)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 07:26 AM

Sep 2014

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)

233. yeah, discussionist generates page hits. it works by attracting

Reply to pintobean (Reply #229)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 08:20 AM

Sep 2014

psychopathic bigots and wannabe rapists.

that's what having no objective standards achieves--a race to the bottom

they don't even ban for rape threats there. creating a sock is considered a much more serious offense.

that certainly does not reflect my values, we obviously disagree.

I certainly would never dismiss concerns over rape threats by breezily telling a woman "don't read it" but as we have seen some people tend to blame women who speak out while of course never speaking out against such stuff themselves.

JaydenD

(294 posts)

56. more ads about impeaching Obama, more $$$. it won't be taken down

Reply to EvolveOrConvolve (Reply #41)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:56 PM

Aug 2014

until it's a ghost town. I would recommend any decent person just not go there at all and let the toilet ring scum there play by themselves.

FSogol

(45,488 posts)

57. "electronic dumbster fire" - I am so stealing that.

Reply to EvolveOrConvolve (Reply #41)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:56 PM

Aug 2014

seaglass

(8,173 posts)

59. I think we need to take the blinders off and understand that DU and DI exist to make

Reply to EvolveOrConvolve (Reply #41)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:57 PM

Aug 2014

money - no principles or ethics involved. They are businesses.

steve2470

(37,457 posts)

66. electronic dumbster fire, well put ! nt

Reply to EvolveOrConvolve (Reply #41)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:08 PM

Aug 2014

tblue37

(65,403 posts)

204. I suspect he/she really meant "dumpster," though. nt

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #66)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 05:08 AM

Sep 2014

Triana

(22,666 posts)

53. Why I don't go there. Sexist, condescending, pretentious shit-stirring trolls

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 08:51 PM

Aug 2014

don't appeal to me and we get enough of it on DU. They exist to harrass women. It's sport to them. See Elliott Roger and PUA/MRA rhetoric.

Art_from_Ark

(27,247 posts)

358. It's really hard to play Whack-A-Troll

Reply to cwydro (Reply #224)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 04:23 AM

Sep 2014

Doctor_J

(36,392 posts)

78. According to reply 61, DU is a misogynist shithole too

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:19 PM

Aug 2014

Texasgal

(17,045 posts)

81. Find this funny do you?

Reply to Doctor_J (Reply #78)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:22 PM

Aug 2014

It's just a barrel of laughs isn't it.

JaydenD

(294 posts)

89. seems to be too many Doctors around

Reply to Texasgal (Reply #81)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:32 PM

Aug 2014

not adhering to that saying: Physician, heal thyself.

Bobbie Jo

(14,341 posts)

94. and the attitudes seem very similar

Reply to JaydenD (Reply #89)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:50 PM

Aug 2014

go figure.

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

96. mmmm mmmm

Reply to Bobbie Jo (Reply #94)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 09:50 PM

Aug 2014

Agree.

Doctor_J

(36,392 posts)

309. Er, can you point to one of my posts in which I threatened to rape someone?

Reply to Bobbie Jo (Reply #94)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 02:22 PM

Sep 2014

Your post should probably be alerted, and you PPR'd for saying that a 13-year DUer is "very similar" to that poster. But I realize these group hand-wringing and sob sessions and vanity posts are crucial to the well-being of the HoF, so I will leave it.

But I am going to bookmark this baby, and if you ever again accuse me or any other long time DUers of being rapists, I will make it my business to get you suspended.

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

310. one more post you'll be at 30,000. nt

Reply to Doctor_J (Reply #309)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 02:26 PM

Sep 2014

Bobbie Jo

(14,341 posts)

328. Nice try

Reply to Doctor_J (Reply #309)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 04:17 PM

Sep 2014

Last edited Mon Sep 1, 2014, 04:58 PM - Edit history (1)

Reading is fundamental.

Of course I did no such thing. Look up the word "attitude" (specifically of the hostile variety) after you bookmark, kay?

Please point out where I accused you of being a "rapist."

I've been here for a damn minute myself, partner. Your hostile threats don't faze me in the least.

treestar

(82,383 posts)

(36,221 posts)

(36,221 posts)

135. Did anyone ever just tell you to just ignore and don't come here if you, don't like it.

Reply to Ms. Toad (Reply #134)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:07 PM

Aug 2014

I'm sorry, but your response was hurtful. Really wasn't something that I expected from you.

Ms. Toad

(34,075 posts)

158. The discussionist is a place where the full range of political opinion can be discussed.

(34,075 posts)

305. Misogyny is rampant here - and has been for a very long time.

Reply to chervilant (Reply #301)

(36,221 posts)

140. No, they are here Earl. They are strategizing stalking feminists in hope of getting jury hides.

Reply to EarlG (Reply #136)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:15 PM

Aug 2014

They post here. It wasn't just this one that got caught being a sock tonight who was obviously very much a true misogynist. We've been graced with his presence for years. And there are others. You really think they just stay over there.

You want women to just ignore rape threats?

When are you folks going to please listen to many of your members at DU that there is a problem here.

Some effort of at least trying to understand the issue instead of avoiding or not believing it exists. That type of response makes it very difficult for feminists to post on this board. It makes it feel even more hostile, when the persons who own the site won't even acknowledge there is a problem.

You can't possibly blame persons, other than those doing it. This issue needs sunshine and disinfectant, it doesn't need to be ingored like it doesn't exist.

You folks do have the power to make it a bit better. It wasn't always this bad.

ETA, I can't believe you are making me out to be the bogeyman for posting this here. It is something that affected me personally and it was about my participation on DU. Like my posting was a worse offense than the actual rape threats. That is how your responses are making me feel.

(68,868 posts)

235. he was not banned for the rape threats.

Reply to Violet_Crumble (Reply #194)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 08:40 AM

Sep 2014

that is not considered a bannable offense there.

he was banned for the much more grave offense of creating a sock puppet.

if a site does not ban for rape threats, people will feel empowered to do so.

The reason for the poster's ban on Discussionist: yes, it for was creating a sock, and that's because there are pretty much only two ways to get perma-banned from Discussionist: spamming, or creating a sock. Other than that, the membership decides who can and can't post there via the Jury system.

Violet_Crumble

(35,961 posts)

236. Death threats wouldn't be a bannable offense either...

Reply to geek tragedy (Reply #235)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 09:01 AM

Sep 2014

EarlG said it's only spamming and sock-puppets that lead to a permanent ban. I'm not sure that such a hands off approach will work all that well, but it's their site and I'm not going to tell them how to run it. If I don't like it, I don't participate. Yahoo message boards were way less moderated even than that, and I gave up on them coz I was sick of the ugly shit I was seeing regularly. And I gave up on Discussionist coz I was seeing a lot of bigotry and racism and folk that had been nuked at DU that I really couldn't be bothered with. So, if all this had happened at DU, I'd see a reason for the OP being posted in GD. But this isn't Discussionist, it didn't happen here, and dragging it over and then talking about the problem being here is wrong, imo...

geek tragedy

(68,868 posts)

237. Try logging out and then going to any page on DU.

Reply to Violet_Crumble (Reply #236)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 09:05 AM

Sep 2014

Big yellow promotional link to Discussionist on every single page at DU for anyone who is unregistered.

DU ownership has consciously decided to bind the two sites together, to treat them as affiliates.

So, yes, having a shotgun marriage between DU and a rightwing hate site is perfectly redressable to this site's ownership, as it creates issues here.

They could just ban discussion of DU and DU posters over there, but that wouldn't fit the libertarian model being employed there.

Violet_Crumble

(35,961 posts)

240. Skinner and EarlG branched out into running a RW hate-site?

Reply to geek tragedy (Reply #237)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 09:18 AM

Sep 2014

I've seen a fair few hate-sites in the past, and the common theme is their purpose is to promote hate. The only thing being promoted in this case is a political site open to the Left and Right that's got juries, but doesn't have MIRT or hosts. It worked fine today from what I can see. A misogynistic troll was shown the door by successive juries, and then was given the red card by the admin. Of course, no-ones asked EarlG the question I was wondering to myself, which is what would have happened if the troll had stopped its rampage before five posts were hidden. Because I'm kind of suspecting that they would at that point have nuked their first one for something other than the two reasons they always nuke people. But no-one's asked, so we'll never know...

(22,871 posts)

145. We don't ban for rape threats.

Reply to EarlG (Reply #136)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:25 PM

Aug 2014

That's quite an operation you've got going over there,you must be so proud.

EarlG

(21,949 posts)

147. I didn't have to ban him for making rape threats

Reply to sufrommich (Reply #145)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:33 PM

Aug 2014

The community had already booted him before I got there.

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

149. How did his ban message get put into his profile....

Reply to EarlG (Reply #147)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:35 PM

Aug 2014

Was that automated?

sufrommich

(22,871 posts)

(355 posts)

259. The reason this crap is here is because you have promoted that site on this one . . .

Reply to EarlG (Reply #136)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 11:30 AM

Sep 2014

You wanted that site to get attention . . . well it has. I went over there last night after reading through all of this and they are "cray-cray" with their obsession in regard to DU, admitting in the open that they are gaming the system here and celebrating the fact that they took down RedQueen.

You don't get to invite everyone over there and then blame others when they discover and share how it is. I'm glad Boston Bean brought this out into the light. I hope everybody sees what pieces of shit get to post over there and how THEY ARE plotting and celebrating stirring the pot here at DU.

So you have taken the time to comment on this thread. Perhaps you should take the time to go comment over there and give them your sage advice about dragging crap from one forum to the other. But those are guys, so I'll wait . . . and wait.

Response to kickitup (Reply #259)

Post removed

BainsBane

(53,035 posts)

394. Just saw this

Reply to kickitup (Reply #259)

Thu Sep 4, 2014, 05:04 PM

Sep 2014

uppityperson

(115,677 posts)

298. So Discussionist has minimal rules, but is run and moderated by those who participate.

Reply to EarlG (Reply #136)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 01:03 PM

Sep 2014

If participants think nasty stuff should be allowed, it is allowed. If they chose to not allow it, they will hide it.

It is an interesting experiment and makes me wonder if I should participate more and try to clean it up, or ignore it.

EvolveOrConvolve

(6,452 posts)

339. EarlG, your response is, to put it mildly,

Reply to EarlG (Reply #136)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 09:43 PM

Sep 2014

appalling. And I'm embarrassed for you.

I'm not going to say more, but it's rather telling that you admit, point blank, that you won't ban someone for threatening rape or violence.

XemaSab

(60,212 posts)

343. +1

Reply to EvolveOrConvolve (Reply #339)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 11:06 PM

Sep 2014

n/t

MadrasT

(7,237 posts)

354. +1

Reply to EvolveOrConvolve (Reply #339)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 12:43 AM

Sep 2014

Sorry EarlG, that is about the saddest thing I have ever seen on DU.

I hope you are able to step back and see this through fresh eyes.

Hong Kong Cavalier

(4,573 posts)

356. +1

Reply to EvolveOrConvolve (Reply #339)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 01:10 AM

Sep 2014

n/t

LeftyMom

(49,212 posts)

131. That vile misogynist harassed women on DU for years before finally getting banned,

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:58 PM

Aug 2014

got banned again for the same crap under a different screen name, is probably back again because he's clearly obsessed, and he was able to sign up for a forum with an overlapping userbase under the first screen name.

Where he started issuing rape threats to your long term users in good standing. Again.

No, your system doesn't work.

edit: Did you see what he was posting about sea? If somebody was posting that about you, or one of your loved ones, would you feel secure and happy and that your community was taking good care of you? Come on, you're better than that.

EarlG

(21,949 posts)

139. So what you're saying is he was banned, banned, and banned again

Reply to LeftyMom (Reply #131)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:15 PM

Aug 2014

Guess what... he's probably been banned more times than that. And I can guarantee that he'll be banned again in the future.

LeftyMom

(49,212 posts)

142. Rape threats aren't dropped toast. There's no five second rule.

Reply to EarlG (Reply #139)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:18 PM

Aug 2014

You didn't even ban the guy for threatening to ass rape an entire DU group. Because that's not a banworthy offense but having a sock is.

Let me repeat: specific and graphic rape threats directed at specific customers of your business are not a ban worthy offense. Starting a second account is.

Now tell me how your women customers are supposed to feel about that?

JimDandy

(7,318 posts)

184. It's a truly stunning site management concept over there. n/t

Reply to LeftyMom (Reply #142)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 02:18 AM

Sep 2014

JaydenD

(294 posts)

(32,017 posts)

138. Impressive. n/t

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:11 PM

Aug 2014

-Laelth

BainsBane

(53,035 posts)

143. I think the issue

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:20 PM

Aug 2014

is that there was a broader climate of behavior leading to this. It was clear from the beginning of Discussionist that the Doctor was Vashta, the person who had previously made rape threats to a member of DU, and who hqw repeatedly expressed his hatred for women over these several months. He did not simply emerge today as a hateful misogynist. The problem, I believe, is that there is a climate in which hatred for women and especially feminists breeds. Discussionist has openly been used as a staging ground to target DU feminists and troll this site. http://www.discussionist.com/101636776 There have been threads vilifying "feminazis" for months. People have received congratulations for targeting women on DU.

This situation did not come out of nowhere. It emerged from a pervasive climate that extends beyond a single troll. The Doctor went full throttle today, but he is the same person he has been for months, the same person who threatened to rape Seabeyond several months ago, and the same person who has voiced his contempt for women since the very beginning of Discussionist. Sadly, he is far from alone in those views.

He also claims to be an active member of DU. Would an IP check enable you to know if that is actually the case?

If the policy of Discussionist is that threats of rape and violence against specific persons doesn't result in a ban, I think that is very troubling. People do sometimes act on such threats.

Response to BainsBane (Reply #143)

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steve2470

(37,457 posts)

144. ot

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 11:23 PM

Aug 2014

with all due respect, Earl, I think a section of the TOS on both DU and Discusionist devoted to misogyny would be wonderful. You administrators still have the final say on who gets banned and suspended, but at least it's there in black and white for trolls to look up on Google. If people don't understand what misogyny is, then a fruitful discussion can be had on both sites. I'm not naive enough to believe that 100% of all posters will always be in 100% agreement on what the precise definition of misogyny is, but if I were running DU and Discussionist, that's what I would do.

My $0.02. Sincerely, have a good evening, sir.

Doctor_J

(36,392 posts)

299. Too subjective

Reply to steve2470 (Reply #144)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 01:11 PM

Sep 2014

as has been pointed out countless times

XemaSab

(60,212 posts)

162. This person is still an active member here:

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:16 AM

Sep 2014

Laelth (19,727 posts)
33. Excellent post.

Last edited Sat May 24, 2014, 06:45 PM - Edit history (1)

I would add that there's a socio-biological purpose behind the sexual selection choices of the women who, according to the shooter, chose others over him. As I understand it, testosterone is a fierce immuno-suppressant. A man with high testosterone who survives infancy probably has a killer immune system, and women seem programed to choose males with high testosterone--most likely to pass on that killer immune system to their children. I feel sorry for women when it comes to this dynamic. They're driven by their genetic code to seek out the most vicious barbarian they can find to mate with, but then they can't live with the guy ... because he's a vicious barbarian. It's not like the shooter didn't have a point about womens' seemingly-natural sexual selection tendencies.

You rightly note, however, that most of us mature and make better choices as we age.

-Laelth

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=thread&address=10024995511&alert=33#post33

rhett o rick

(55,981 posts)

165. Well said EarlG. nm

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:31 AM

Sep 2014

Response to rhett o rick (Reply #165)

rbrnmw This message was self-deleted by its author.

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)

175. Thanks, EarlG. =) nt

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:53 AM

Sep 2014

TDale313

(7,820 posts)

188. One very simple question:

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:49 AM

Sep 2014

Are rape threats (or threats of violence) a banable offense here or on Discussionist? If not, that's a major problem.

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)

(14,274 posts)

330. The admin are probably legally obligated to report that.

Reply to Doctor_J (Reply #295)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 05:25 PM

Sep 2014

However, it appears they are more interested in verbally abusing the victims.

msanthrope

(37,549 posts)

331. Um, no--they aren't. nt

Reply to JTFrog (Reply #330)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 06:25 PM

Sep 2014

JTFrog

(14,274 posts)

332. Well that's a shame.

Reply to msanthrope (Reply #331)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 06:44 PM

Sep 2014

I'm pretty sure it's going to be reported to the police regardless.

msanthrope

(37,549 posts)

334. BB always has that option. I am sure admin will comply with any lawful investigation. nt

Reply to JTFrog (Reply #332)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 07:13 PM

Sep 2014

JVS

(61,935 posts)

360. One of the most prominent DUers was banned for threatening another DUer with violence...

Reply to lumberjack_jeff (Reply #280)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 04:55 AM

Sep 2014

only for that ban to later be overturned. I'm not going to name names, since such an action would possibly be viewed as a callout and because the matter is pretty much water under the bridge. However I do wonder what gives DU moral standing to condemn Discussionist and even go so far as to call for its dissolution due to the postings of a troll who went 0-28 among their jurors when here at DU we have such a case in our history.

Crabby Appleton

(5,231 posts)

291. Thanks EarlG, +1 nt

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:39 PM

Sep 2014

Doctor_J

(36,392 posts)

294. Amen, EarlG

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:54 PM

Sep 2014

And why are you continuing to give this dope publicity? He had a previous hide, he was suspended, at which point the only thing he could do was scrawl all over his profile page like it was a bathroom wall. And then, like all trolls, he created a sock-puppet account and was perma-banned. This most recent incarnation of his is well and truly toast, and it happened in short order.

In order to even read that crap he wrote, you have to jump through the following hoops:

1. Go to a different website
2. Create an account at that website
3. Log in to the website
4. Click on the member's profile page

Except, not any more because for some reason it is now also posted over here on DU as well.

Thanks for that.

Some people are not happy unless they're miserable, and are even happier when everyone else knows how miserable they are.

Tips:

1. If you find Discussionist a misogynist shithole, don't go there
2. If you find DU a misogynist shithole, don't go there

hfojvt

(37,573 posts)

324. nice recap

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:35 PM

Sep 2014

I asked cyberswede to self-delete. Can the profile be scrubbed as well?

Just asking.

cui bono

(19,926 posts)

329. So a sock puppet is a bigger infraction than a rape threat? Just like sports...

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 04:26 PM

Sep 2014

Knocking out your gf and dragging her out of an elevator gets you a shorter suspension than smoking weed. Disgusting. Seriously.

Admins should be ashamed to allow that to continue with only a "hide" as a repercussion. I know... jury system, let the community monitor themselves. That's a bunch of bullshit. A cop out. You run a site you need to take some responsibility and be at least a tiny bit proactive, you can't just throw your hands in the air and say the community will deal with it.

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)

337. I can see this both ways.

Reply to EarlG (Reply #126)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 08:58 PM

Sep 2014

Last edited Mon Sep 1, 2014, 09:39 PM - Edit history (1)

I understand why you and Skinner see this the way you see it.

I also understand why Bainsbane and Boston Bean see it the way they see it.

To sum up your point of view, everything worked like it should, the troll got banned. I kind of agree.

To sum up their point of view, not enough is being done to foster a non-misogynist environment on both sites and this episode with the doctor is symptomatic of that. I kind of agree with that too, not enough is being done in general against bigoted views here on DU against several groups, Jews, Women, LGBT, etc.

I know you and Skinner are extremely reluctant to do this, but it might help to start out with an addendum to the TOS that spell out certain kinds of bigoted behavior that are unacceptable.

Even though I am guessing you probably saw this already, in case you haven't, here is how Fark handled it. They added this to their moderator guidelines, an expanded list like this could be added to the TOS:

Things that aren't acceptable:

- Rape jokes
- Calling women as a group "whores" or "sluts" or similar demeaning terminology
- Jokes suggesting that a woman who suffered a crime was somehow asking for it

Obviously, these are just a few examples and shouldn't be taken as the full gospel, but to give you a few examples of what will always be over the line. Trying to anticipate every situation and every conversation in every thread would be ridiculous, so consider these guidelines and post accordingly. I recommend that when encountering grey areas, instead of trying to figure out where the actual line is, the best strategy would be to stay out of the grey area entirely.

As one of the folks who picks headlines, I can also say with some certainty that we're not going to get everything right all the time on our end either. I've been trying to keep an eye toward these guidelines for a couple months now and I still make mistakes and/or miss problem taglines completely. We're trying to make the Fark community a better place, and hopefully this will be a few steps in the right direction.

and we can add things for LGBT like "making statements advocating for something other than complete equality for the LGBT community", etc.

Edited to add: Bainesbane had a list of what she considered misogynist statements. I agree with most not all, here are the ones I agree with that I think should be added to the TOS:

Misogyny can be extreme and intensive or chronic and pervasive. Among the positions some feminists identify with sexism and misogyny are the following:

Insisting the SCOTUS Hobby Lobby decision isn't a big deal
Insisting men should have the right to compel a woman to abort a fetus
Insisting a man's having to pay child support equates with the state's efforts to prohibit abortion
Insisting men are more oppressed than women
Adopting the GOP idea of forcible rape vs. other rape and insisting the later (usually child rape) is less serious.
Insisting that large numbers of women invent false rape charges
Insisting rapists should not be punished with jail time
Frequently taking the side of accused rapists over their victims
Insisting women's issues and feminism aren't important and don't constitute real politics
Calling women c...t and b....s
A whole slew of derogatory or sexualized comments about women's bodies
anti-choice positions
opposing ACA's covering of women's reproductive care
blaming women for their own sexual assaults
arguing that violence against women isn't important
arguing that rape isn't a societal problem
Insisting a misogynistic mass murderer had real concerns about how bad off men have it today
denying sexism and misogyny
arguing that women in the US should be content with what they have
Citing a study held out by an MRA big-wig that claims women say no when they really mean yes
Insisting consent is "elastic"
Insisting that consent is assumed.
Insisting there is no such thing as male privilege

(9,002 posts)

392. NFC East never has repeat champs

Reply to Inkfreak (Reply #372)

Thu Sep 4, 2014, 09:50 AM

Sep 2014

Manifestor_of_Light

(21,046 posts)

127. I don't go over there.

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:44 PM

Aug 2014

We get enough drive by trolling here. I support feminism and will not go over there.

nilesobek

(1,423 posts)

130. Assault, rape and murder threats

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Sun Aug 31, 2014, 10:52 PM

Aug 2014

on the net should be criminalized. No one should be attacked like that.

still_one

(92,219 posts)

180. So if no progressive or DU member went there, it would just be another repuke site. I won't go

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 01:15 AM

Sep 2014

there, and sorry, won't click on the links either

JaydenD

(294 posts)

250. No, because repuke sites don't advertise Democrat ideals.

Reply to still_one (Reply #180)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 10:22 AM

Sep 2014

I doubt you would see positive ACA ads or anything not negative about Obama and this admin on sites like Limbaugh and Beck and those others. DU has impeach Obama ads, anti-Holder ads, some really vomitous stuff. There is no way any rightwinger membership would accept seeing liberal ads just for the sake of more money coming into the coffers.

still_one

(92,219 posts)

258. Actually, I have seen right wing ads appear on DU. Not lately though

Reply to JaydenD (Reply #250)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 11:29 AM

Sep 2014

JaydenD

(294 posts)

262. Yes, they most certainly do appear. I may not have been clear, sorry.

Reply to still_one (Reply #258)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 11:34 AM

Sep 2014

I'm just saying that no way would membership on a rightwing site accept positive anything ads for Democrats. But yet it's supposedly okay here, for some mysterious reason that is $$$.

LeftishBrit

(41,208 posts)

207. Certainly that character is disgusting. And scary.

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 05:16 AM

Sep 2014

Any way of identifying/reporting them?

I wonder if it's the same one from the Hate Mail Bag of 2013, who advised the admins of DU to 'eat a bag of dicks':

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=2507188

AverageJoe90

(10,745 posts)

215. I would strongly advise Skinner and the Mods to look into that possibility, honestly speaking.

Reply to LeftishBrit (Reply #207)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 06:04 AM

Sep 2014

Sounds like it very well could be him.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,321 posts)

218. It's the DUer "The Doctor." and Vashta Nerada.

Reply to LeftishBrit (Reply #207)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 06:20 AM

Sep 2014

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=145185&sub=trans
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=306421&sub=trans
('Vashta Nerada' are Doctor Who monsters)
One of the worse misogynists on DU, but appears to have psychological problems now - unable to discuss women with flying off the handle. I don't think the police would take a report about them, however; I suspect an ISP would just say it's up to sites to ban them.

Violet_Crumble

(35,961 posts)

226. They were both the same person? I didn't realise that till now...

Reply to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #218)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 07:15 AM

Sep 2014

It sucks when really disgusting people like that use Dr Who usernames. I like Dr Who, or at least I did when David Tennant was the Doctor.

Unless things are different in the US than here or where you are, I think you might be right about police and ISP's not taking action. It really is up to the sites to ban them, though given Facebook's appalling track record on about anything to do with women, if it'd happened there, they probably wouldn't do anything.

muriel_volestrangler

(101,321 posts)

228. The Discussionist 'Doctor' denied they were the DU 'Doctor', but no-one believed them

Reply to Violet_Crumble (Reply #226)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 07:20 AM

Sep 2014

and VN shared a misogynist outlook with them, and was banned as a zombie; and there's the Who name links.

Response to muriel_volestrangler (Reply #228)

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pintobean

(18,101 posts)

256. If it's true that they are the same person

Reply to Violet_Crumble (Reply #226)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 11:22 AM

Sep 2014

I know who it is.

shenmue

(38,506 posts)

239. I'm having trouble logging in over there

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 09:08 AM

Sep 2014

No matter how I change my password, I can't get in over there.

I suspect that's something about which I should be happy.

itsrobert

(14,157 posts)

285. The link wants me to create an account

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:29 PM

Sep 2014

Are you promoting the website?

boston bean

(36,221 posts)

286. yeah, that was my intention...

Reply to itsrobert (Reply #285)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 12:30 PM

Sep 2014

Rex

(65,616 posts)

302. It helps keep the trolls away from DU.

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 01:22 PM

Sep 2014

But yeah...I saw that, it is a cesspool for troglodytes.

hlthe2b

(102,292 posts)

311. And, as evidence of how this hatred is seeding DU, note the alert message for a jury on which I just

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 02:28 PM

Sep 2014

participated:

The person who sent the alert wrote: I'm sick and tired of this group hating on the site and the administration. It wouldn't hurt my feelings if they all got a clue from Redqueen and took a hike. Let them sign up at the 'Good Man Project' where they can take lessons in manipulating men into acceptable life forms. If those women hate DU and always bitch about it why yo they have their own special little safe haven to complaint from. Sorry, Skinner. You probably know how I feel. I have them on ignore and have HOF in the trash. I don't know how I clicked this topic. They should be called the mean girls group. They only care about defending each other and rape and porn. No other issues matter to them. They stir up trouble than they ever solve. I don't expect this to be hidden it's their group. I'm just tired of the this place sucks attitude. I hope they shit in their nest one too many times. And they lose their place to shit in. Leslie

I have not yet received the results, but anyone here who thinks this level of ugly misogyny is not being seeded here truly needs to think again.

pintobean

(18,101 posts)

322. I went over there

Reply to hlthe2b (Reply #311)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:20 PM

Sep 2014

and saw the little hate-fest pile-on about me. How convenient that I'm blocked from the group and can't respond. I'll tell you, since I can't reply there - I did not alert on seabeyond's hidden post. I just found it amusing that she only had a few days to post.

hlthe2b

(102,292 posts)

323. you went to discussionist?

Reply to pintobean (Reply #322)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 03:25 PM

Sep 2014

I don't follow...

That alert was not on seabeyond, btw.

Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(108,034 posts)

315. Ya

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 02:37 PM

Sep 2014

A big reason I avoid it.

Quantess

(27,630 posts)

340. Don't people have better ways to spend their time?

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Mon Sep 1, 2014, 10:17 PM

Sep 2014

If people are dissatisfied, that should only make it easier to not spend time there.

Might as well play candy crush all day. Really, there are better ways to spend your time than engaging in troll fests or making pointless arguments in cyberspace.

(75,480 posts)

380. Yes, because you are so smart. congratulations.

Reply to Bjorn Against (Reply #378)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 11:50 AM

Sep 2014

Bjorn Against

(12,041 posts)

382. You are embarassing yourself

Reply to Cleita (Reply #380)

Tue Sep 2, 2014, 12:00 PM

Sep 2014

You don't need to be smart to know that the Doctor's post was racist and misogynistic and anyone who would find it acceptable is also obviously racist and misogynistic.

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)

389. Leave Discussionits Alone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Reply to boston bean (Original post)

Thu Sep 4, 2014, 08:35 AM

Sep 2014

Just kidding. I don't go there.

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