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Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:18 AM Jul 2016

so, I joined discussionist, and got suspended after 7 posts>> here's the interaction:

the IT guy said:

19.

Two posts and you're throwing this crap out? A flash in the pan if ever there was one.


note the clever avatar

to which I replied:

what part of what I posted was crap, btw?

21. so, genius, what on earth does that have to do with anything?

did you take your hood off long enough to see the keyboard?

good for you

now go take a chill pill, or call your mommy

EDIT: just saw your beyond clever avatar, or whatever you call it here. tells me all I need to know about you. god, this is too easy


I guess the little baby did the latter. I think I was replying to the guy with this for his avatar. it's one of the CHOICES they offer users!!!!



and to whomever said they were more lenient over there, WTF? was my response so out of line, compared to the lunacy abundant at this thread:

http://www.discussionist.com/1015898615

I thought I acquitted myself quite perspicaciously and charmingly during my brief tenure. any thoughts?

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so, I joined discussionist, and got suspended after 7 posts>> here's the interaction: (Original Post) Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 OP
The owners of the site actually offer a *Confederate Flag* as one of the avatars there!? villager Jul 2016 #1
yeah, check properties....blew me away Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #2
It's a full-on festering shithole. SwankyXomb Jul 2016 #4
can you explain the page view thing....the avatars, or what? Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #6
Page views=ad views=$$$ SwankyXomb Jul 2016 #20
Candy asses indeed nil desperandum Jul 2016 #31
just saw YOUR avatar! best movie ever, sterling in his best (maybe 2d....Long Goodbye) Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #3
My avatar is in remembrance of the late "PurityofEssence," an old friend and DUer villager Jul 2016 #5
ohhhhh... I didn't realize that. I've been away for awhile. that makes me VERY sad. Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #7
You swapped Kubrickisms with my old pal, Fred!? villager Jul 2016 #9
that's good to know, and I'll be surprised if your decades go back much farther Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #12
Well wishes indeed, on that Youtube thread... villager Jul 2016 #15
I have no idea....I just did the best I could with my comment Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #16
That looks about right liberal N proud Jul 2016 #28
Nope. The standard avatars are conversation bubbles Ms. Toad Jul 2016 #11
the properties tag had discussionist embedded. I guess that led me to believe Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #13
Hmmm rjsquirrel Jul 2016 #26
I post there as rumnrockets. cheapdate Jul 2016 #8
that became instantaneously obvious...just one thread was all it took. Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #10
A few are smarter than they seem. cheapdate Jul 2016 #14
how can you STAND it? Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #17
He likely uses it just to poke the people who dont like it. 7962 Jul 2016 #60
the old "dish it out, but can't take it" baby pants Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #62
oh.... thanks for the offer. If I get back I'm going to see how long it takes before I'm gone. Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #18
The GOPukers outnumber the Dems on DI. Rex Jul 2016 #19
You should see the crap about me over there yuiyoshida Jul 2016 #21
Sorry, Anarcho-Capitalist Central gets old after a while. HughBeaumont Jul 2016 #22
I signed up, had a look malaise Jul 2016 #23
Same here. On impulse I changed my name and never said who I am here. Boy am I glad. Hekate Jul 2016 #47
And then some malaise Jul 2016 #59
I put on my Cary Grant aura over there. Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #51
That interaction looks like a couple teens going back and forth on facebook snooper2 Jul 2016 #24
You drew flak there from a lot of righties who can dish it out, but run screaming to the jury Mc Mike Jul 2016 #25
I know what my reaction would have been Warpy Jul 2016 #27
Lots of white wingers there, including many Gungeoneers booted from here. Hoyt Jul 2016 #29
I remember when one couldn't even mention Free Republic on DU. demmiblue Jul 2016 #30
DI is overrun with trolls and bigots DesertRat Jul 2016 #32
I agree. I used to post there but got very bored with the cons that post on that site. beaglelover Jul 2016 #34
Yeah, from the beginning, I have had no interest in interacting with right-wing mouthbreathers. backscatter712 Jul 2016 #33
I Post Over There Leith Jul 2016 #35
The alert swarming really gets old on that sight. Another reason I quit posting. beaglelover Jul 2016 #36
I have an account and check in from time to time DesertRat Jul 2016 #39
The other thing I've noticed about that site is that some of the con posters seem to be there 24/7. beaglelover Jul 2016 #41
That is strange and rather pathetic DesertRat Jul 2016 #42
hey....thanks....when I saw your PM, I thought yours and Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #43
I was one of the people who alerted on your nasty posts. Boudica the Lyoness Jul 2016 #37
your, as in you are, or it belongs to you? Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #44
It is allowed to post a link to that site here on DU? Can't do it with that other site... ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2016 #38
DU and DI were created by the same admins. DesertRat Jul 2016 #40
I didn't realize that til today....how sad. Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #45
IMO, it was so banned DUers had a place to go when they were no longer 'playing nice' on DU. Rex Jul 2016 #48
Exactly. Got booted twice by folks just like that. The confederate flag is quite offensive. Hoyt Jul 2016 #54
I agree, they love using the confederate flag as their avatar and really get into their gun porn. Rex Jul 2016 #55
I know that but DI spews much worse shit than does JPR but JPR links aren't allowed. nt ChisolmTrailDem Jul 2016 #64
anybody care to pitch in and compose a post to them? Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #46
As soon as I come out of timeout on DI, I will hammer the shit out of them again. Rex Jul 2016 #49
you're on time out there? how come? Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #50
No, I am in timeout because I says it like it is and not what they want to hear. Rex Jul 2016 #52
didn't work for me....not that I cared. glad Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #56
It is a real shithole, no doubt. nt Rex Jul 2016 #58
we agree on that. now, anybody care to give me hand poking out Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #61
Yes the place has become a total right-wing cesse pool of late jimlup Jul 2016 #53
so....this? Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #57
You're a hero! null_bock Jul 2016 #63
thanks, if your not shining me. I went there because of a poster's Gabi Hayes Jul 2016 #65
 

villager

(26,001 posts)
1. The owners of the site actually offer a *Confederate Flag* as one of the avatars there!?
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:25 AM
Jul 2016

Given the "discussions" about that flag at this site!?

That's.... interesting, to say the least.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
2. yeah, check properties....blew me away
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:33 AM
Jul 2016

I'm suspended til they review my account

did you glance at the thread?

the level of conservative response is embarrassing. it was fun while it lasted. if I'm allowed back, I'll try to find out who the candy ass was.

jury voted 5-2 to pull it. they allow comments there. only one person commented. he said something about the alerter needing pampers.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
6. can you explain the page view thing....the avatars, or what?
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:49 AM
Jul 2016

thanks. I'll take them down if they cross the line....two expungements in two hours is a bit much

thanks

nil desperandum

(654 posts)
31. Candy asses indeed
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 02:27 PM
Jul 2016

no shortage of cons over there whining about liberal's tender sensibilities and all the while alerting on everything.

There's no shortage of whiny, thin skinned cons who play a sad one note song.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
3. just saw YOUR avatar! best movie ever, sterling in his best (maybe 2d....Long Goodbye)
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:35 AM
Jul 2016

role ever

I have the 25th anniversary edition. if you haven't seen that one, you can get it from your library....great documentary stuff

 

villager

(26,001 posts)
5. My avatar is in remembrance of the late "PurityofEssence," an old friend and DUer
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:44 AM
Jul 2016

...who died suddenly, about three years back.

He was the one who first told me of this place, back "around the turn of the century..."

As for the 25th anniversary edition -- haven't seen it!

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
7. ohhhhh... I didn't realize that. I've been away for awhile. that makes me VERY sad.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:52 AM
Jul 2016

we often exchanged kubrickisms and the like

so sorry to hear that. did you know him at all? my condolences

you can get it from your library... I promise. if they don't have it on hand, they can order it via Inter Library Loan. I do that almost every week.

you won't be sorry, I promise

CRM 114 to you, my friend

 

villager

(26,001 posts)
9. You swapped Kubrickisms with my old pal, Fred!?
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:56 AM
Jul 2016

Yes, Fred, a.k.a PoE here, and I knew each other going back to college.

And it's been some... decades, since then.

And just watch out for *Serum* 114!

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
12. that's good to know, and I'll be surprised if your decades go back much farther
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:05 AM
Jul 2016

than mine, if at all.

had to google the serum bit....now I get it! haaa....

and, have you heard of this:

Serum 114>>>>an Australian short. I'm going to ILL it and see if it's available anywhere

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808912/

and.....it's a german band!



the first comment up there right now is mine......
 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
16. I have no idea....I just did the best I could with my comment
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:25 AM
Jul 2016

here:

Uhrwerk Orange

I knew the werk part, and, I think, the orange...no idea for clock

just google English to german, or any Language to any language....it's FUN!

Ms. Toad

(34,086 posts)
11. Nope. The standard avatars are conversation bubbles
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:02 AM
Jul 2016

On various colored backgrounds.

But you are free to add your own Confederate Flag, if you want to - just as you can upload your own personal avatar here.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
13. the properties tag had discussionist embedded. I guess that led me to believe
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:07 AM
Jul 2016

they had their own offerings. I looked for some, unsuccessfully. now I know why I couldn't find any


thanks....

if that thread I found was any indication, I won't be going there much

cheapdate

(3,811 posts)
8. I post there as rumnrockets.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:53 AM
Jul 2016

Most of it isn't worth commenting on, and lots of them aren't worth engaging with.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
10. that became instantaneously obvious...just one thread was all it took.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 12:56 AM
Jul 2016

is the level of discussion that abominable?

and is it mostly wingnut heaven, or what?

and, if they don't let me back, would you mind posting a parting message for me?

thanks

cheapdate

(3,811 posts)
14. A few are smarter than they seem.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:15 AM
Jul 2016

Quite a few others aren't. Completely one dimensional. There are a handful of Democrats, myself included. I've sort of narrowed the list down to who is worth the time to post a serious argument with and who is only good for trolling and baiting.

I'd be glad to pass any message you want, but ITGuy and Dexter are two of the worst of the worst (but not the worst...it gets worse.)

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
17. how can you STAND it?
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:37 AM
Jul 2016

did you ever engage that creep about his confederate flag? I'd love to hear his rationalization

perhaps you can get him going about BLM, or Obama's amazing speech today.....I LOATHE political speeches; just empty words, no matter who's speaking them. I caught some extended clips on msnbc, and almost started crying, and that's not something that happens often. last time was when I lost my satellite remote.....I kid; I'm a kidder.

tonight's speech was different: he really put himself on the line....reminded me of Colbert in front of Bush, but with something tangible at stake.

if that wasn't the best speech he's ever given, I'd like to see what tops it....not that I ever listen to them. dunno how much it's going to help Hillary, though. sorta like the Notorious RGB's crazy outburst....not good politics, Ruth....the feebs will be rallying around the liberal SCOTUS like maggots around an open wound.

did you see the four stonefaced cops behind him? the only time they really reacted was when he talked about cops being asked to do to much, and the audience eventually stood....if you get a chance, watch the audience during the speech.

it was fascinating to see the reactions. the African American women directly behind him barely moved, until he started talking more about specific racial issues. then they started reacting, with slight nods, at first, them more demonstratively. this while everyone else in the background sat impassively, trying their best not to move a body or facial muscle.

 

7962

(11,841 posts)
60. He likely uses it just to poke the people who dont like it.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 07:59 PM
Jul 2016

Probably doesnt even live in the South!

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
62. the old "dish it out, but can't take it" baby pants
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 08:05 PM
Jul 2016

what a surprise

hypocrisy bounded only by ignorance

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
18. oh.... thanks for the offer. If I get back I'm going to see how long it takes before I'm gone.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:39 AM
Jul 2016

not very, I'll feature.

really really STUPID gits over there.....no imagination whatsoever

at least I try to use the best words, like my idle idol.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
19. The GOPukers outnumber the Dems on DI.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 03:45 AM
Jul 2016

It is so much fun to goad them into a foaming rant. Too easy really. I like how Skinner has let them run loose so we can see their real moronic side and not just their inner racist. Half of them swear the End Times Obama Bad Man Taking Away All Guns and Bibles are upon them! At least every other weekend!

It is great entertainment, however sad that so many of them are still obsessed with DU and even bigger losers then when they got banned off this site.

HughBeaumont

(24,461 posts)
22. Sorry, Anarcho-Capitalist Central gets old after a while.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 09:10 AM
Jul 2016

Lots of dumb-as-shit Supply Siders, An-Caps and "Peter Schiff was Right!!!" nutters. Anti-labor assholes can fuck off.

Hekate

(90,775 posts)
47. Same here. On impulse I changed my name and never said who I am here. Boy am I glad.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:28 PM
Jul 2016

I'm glad they found something they like -- they can have it all.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
51. I put on my Cary Grant aura over there.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:42 PM
Jul 2016

worked quite charmingly well, doncha think? they sure are incapable of that function over there.

it really is astounding......the only thing I remember as not a complete insult post was one that CPd total BS about the Iraq War, including the "fact" that they really had WMDs! very very shallow

at least here, as much as I disagree with the new sheriffs in town, this place is a font of news and views...always challenging and invigorating. and that's with my being PISSED at the way things have been going here, too.

Mc Mike

(9,115 posts)
25. You drew flak there from a lot of righties who can dish it out, but run screaming to the jury
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:35 PM
Jul 2016

every chance they get. And there is only a very small group of rightie members on that site who won't automatically vote against their opposition to get you hidden or suspended.

The konfed flag icon is not made available by the site, people insert their own images for icons, gab.

Warpy

(111,332 posts)
27. I know what my reaction would have been
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 01:46 PM
Jul 2016

"Wow, is that you, Donald?"

Then I'd never go back to that thread.

There are good reasons I didn't register over at Discussionist. I've been on mixed boards before. They just don't work.

beaglelover

(3,488 posts)
34. I agree. I used to post there but got very bored with the cons that post on that site.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 02:50 PM
Jul 2016

Last edited Wed Jul 13, 2016, 04:31 PM - Edit history (1)

I still check in and read some posts over there and lately it's really turned into a site inhabited by a ton of racists. I'm glad I quit posting when I did. I wonder how much revenue that site provides to management here. Seems to be nothing but a cesspool these days and probably should be shut down by admin.

backscatter712

(26,355 posts)
33. Yeah, from the beginning, I have had no interest in interacting with right-wing mouthbreathers.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 02:34 PM
Jul 2016

Never touched DI.

Leith

(7,813 posts)
35. I Post Over There
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 02:51 PM
Jul 2016

You can mix it up with the reichwingers, but you really have to watch what you say. They will swarm and vote to hide liberals on the slightest - or no - provocation, but cons get away with really vile shit. For example, this didn't even get an alert.

Being accused of racism, no matter how gently, will raise their bile. A couple of your posts had no chance of getting past them. They are poor, delicate dears who love throwing feces and whine like tired'n'hungry babies if you post anything they don't like:
gun regulations
rightwing racism
HRC not guilty
the confederacy not being utopia
Trump is a nutjob con artist
and the list goes on and on.


DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
39. I have an account and check in from time to time
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 04:14 PM
Jul 2016

I has gotten so much worse. The misogynistic, racist, bigoted posts are stunning. I go over there and look around hoping to occasionally get on a jury.

beaglelover

(3,488 posts)
41. The other thing I've noticed about that site is that some of the con posters seem to be there 24/7.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 04:25 PM
Jul 2016

Like that Banshee idiot, Doctor_R, and Gamle-ged! Christ, don't they have anything better to do with their time? I believe most of the con posters on DI are fat, white retired guys, so maybe they don't have any hobbies and like to get their rocks off posting at DI. The 3 I listed are even there when I check in on the weekends, very strange.

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
42. That is strange and rather pathetic
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 04:29 PM
Jul 2016

I've noticed that most are obsessed with DU. I figure they are tombstoned members.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
43. hey....thanks....when I saw your PM, I thought yours and
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:06 PM
Jul 2016

another, from edermac, I think, were both from DI Central, based on the header. haaaaa

I was just about to tell the ede....that
they could go shave with a grater, and that their name should be Deliverance International, or something starting with Deliverance

let's see; Deliverance, what? imbecility, inhabitors/ance, ipso facto morons? any ideas? I'm definitely going back to tell them how many ways they can stuff it, starting with Potato==>has it come up here that's what they call DT in China? now....DT.
DTs? some sort of connection could be made there, too.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
44. your, as in you are, or it belongs to you?
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:11 PM
Jul 2016

all I need to know. you clearly fit right in with all those other.....never mind. and all you need to know is that I'm NOT gone. will be presenting a little package for you and your ilk soonest.

btw, what on earth are you doing here?

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
45. I didn't realize that til today....how sad.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:14 PM
Jul 2016

what a total waste of time that mutated sister apparently is. wtf was on their mind when they created that cesspool? did I miss the IQ test that had a "nobody over 80 accepted?"

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
48. IMO, it was so banned DUers had a place to go when they were no longer 'playing nice' on DU.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:31 PM
Jul 2016

Sadly, the site is now overrun with Stormfront assholes jacking off to their gun porn threads. The place is hostile toward Dems.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
54. Exactly. Got booted twice by folks just like that. The confederate flag is quite offensive.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:50 PM
Jul 2016
 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
55. I agree, they love using the confederate flag as their avatar and really get into their gun porn.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:53 PM
Jul 2016

Idiotic Trump supporters.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
46. anybody care to pitch in and compose a post to them?
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:18 PM
Jul 2016

racism
aggressive ignorance
hypocrisy
aggressive ignorance
delusional, borderline schizoid affect
aggressive ignorance
unquestioning support for an OBVIOUS >>>>psychotic

thoughts?

thx

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
49. As soon as I come out of timeout on DI, I will hammer the shit out of them again.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:33 PM
Jul 2016

I always net 2 or 3 of their top stormfront posters getting timeouts too...so it is a net gain in my book.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
50. you're on time out there? how come?
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:37 PM
Jul 2016

too funny....were you on that thread I posted on? seems I remember a rex?

seriously, though. Why does that place exist? they don't have any ads, do they? at least compared to here. that tells you something right there, cause after not being able to answer my question above, it always devolves to the cake, yes?

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
52. No, I am in timeout because I says it like it is and not what they want to hear.
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:44 PM
Jul 2016

The GOPers there are more thin skinned then Trump! I won't back down to their bullshit, so I got shitcanned fast. Thankfully they are so stupid as to fall for my bait and get shitcanned just as fast. I try to take down the biggest assholes on that site.

SO far it has worked like a charm.




 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
56. didn't work for me....not that I cared. glad
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 07:11 PM
Jul 2016

that it's been made clear what a morass that place is.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
61. we agree on that. now, anybody care to give me hand poking out
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 08:03 PM
Jul 2016

my next offering over there? I had a list of topics, chief amongst them was their aggressive ignorance, along with flaming, rampant, racism, unquestioning fealty to authoritarian rote boilerplate pseudologic....not what I, uh, wrote, but some thing along those lines, candy-ass baby pants who squeal immediately to mommy when their tender sensibilities are upset

oh yeah....they're so delusional, incapable of accepting any sort of empirical data that contradict their benighted world view that the casual observer would deem them as clearly incapable of surviving outside their carefully constructed version of reality.

stuff like that....

HELP!

jimlup

(7,968 posts)
53. Yes the place has become a total right-wing cesse pool of late
Wed Jul 13, 2016, 06:46 PM
Jul 2016

I've been suspended a couple of times for calling out right-wingers. I've never had a jury decision there go in my favor. And my flagged posts are at least borderline. The juries are right-wing biased by a great amount. Generally, the site has been overwhelmed by right-wingers since the Trump phenomena began.

Personally, I think Skinner et al. should just close the site. It was a nice idea but the right-wing trolls have ruined that as you would totally expect.

 

Gabi Hayes

(28,795 posts)
65. thanks, if your not shining me. I went there because of a poster's
Thu Jul 14, 2016, 04:10 PM
Jul 2016

suggestion from another thread here. only reason.
he said it was more free wheeling than DU....free-wheeling if you're a credulous, racist, wafflepuddle only. dunno if you've read this thread, but I think I linked to the DI discussion from which I was bounced. that was the only one upon which I commented, and that was more than enough to realize what a complete waste of time it was. I may or may go back to answer the geebs over there, but I don't know if it's worth the effort.

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