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Happy Days Are Here Again! Unblocked from the Hillary group! I don't know what to do! (Original Post) brewens Aug 2016 OP
Ditto here. JonathanRackham Aug 2016 #1
Have an ice cream cone-or whatever suits your fancy. riversedge Aug 2016 #2
I was also Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #3
Understood you have no wish to post there. That is okay. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #148
Unity and yet you still post snarky comments about the Bernie group. Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #150
Thanks, George II! SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #4
Oh, I'm unblocked from the Bernie group? Whoopee. SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #12
I've been unblocked from the Sanders group too — meh. brush Aug 2016 #76
same reason RazBerryBeret Aug 2016 #83
Identical thing happened with me DFW Aug 2016 #97
Same here. I wasn't nasty or combative that I can recall. Nailzberg Aug 2016 #99
I haven't been unblocked from the Sanders group, and all I did was MADem Aug 2016 #95
I'm not unblocked either. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2016 #114
I'm in good company, then! nt MADem Aug 2016 #118
Well then you are with me. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #130
I just got a memo! I'm back in the club, apparently! MADem Aug 2016 #142
50 of us still sitting there. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #144
And those Hill blocks, a lot of 'em were carry-overs from 2008. MADem Aug 2016 #145
Bogus accusations, yes MADem. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #146
Why are you complaining so loud? Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #151
I'm still blocked! treestar Aug 2016 #127
i'm still blocked too CreekDog Aug 2016 #149
Thank you SheShe2..nt monmouth4 Aug 2016 #5
You are welcome! sheshe2 Aug 2016 #131
Good to "see" you again..LOL..n/t monmouth4 Aug 2016 #155
Nice to know that you are not a form of a block. itsrobert Aug 2016 #6
What's the point? melman Aug 2016 #7
+100000 CBGLuthier Aug 2016 #8
Pretty much. Mika Aug 2016 #9
You poor little oppressed thing! emulatorloo Aug 2016 #96
Indeed so Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #15
no Skittles Aug 2016 #33
Hillary group has always admitted that. riversedge Aug 2016 #52
LOL Skittles Aug 2016 #54
Yea GummyBearz Aug 2016 #121
I agree. We are practical bravenak Aug 2016 #98
Should be. SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #35
+ 100. I don't forget the treatment I received by that group that easily. nt Mojorabbit Aug 2016 #108
LOL SMC22307 Aug 2016 #143
We got us some.... TheCowsCameHome Aug 2016 #10
I got a message too. My first reaction was, is there still a Hillary group? cheapdate Aug 2016 #11
Well, I for one appreciated the gesture. nt SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #13
Not sure what the gesture signifies. cheapdate Aug 2016 #27
I see what you're saying. SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #29
I believe it is a general amnesty. I was unlocked from the Bernie group. Fla Dem Aug 2016 #31
I don't believe that is the case. SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #34
:-) NurseJackie Aug 2016 #45
I hadn't liked you previously either, but in this case, SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #47
You are correct. The Hillary Group cleared all banned posters. Fla Dem Aug 2016 #65
Doesn't surprise me. SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #67
they can ban me again Skittles Aug 2016 #72
It was about Unity. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #132
Huh? You don't say? cheapdate Aug 2016 #140
Hadn't realized I was blocked until I got the messageI was unblocked. redwitch Aug 2016 #14
Same here! Like winning a raffle I hadn't entered. Eleanors38 Aug 2016 #16
they blocked anyone who wasn't swooning Skittles Aug 2016 #19
Same with the Sanders Group, from which I was just unblocked. Nice gesture. Metric System Aug 2016 #26
I had them both trashed awoke_in_2003 Aug 2016 #48
Well, I didn't know why but was pleased enough Hortensis Aug 2016 #17
I had been blocked from it - and I was a supporter of Bernie's! Chemisse Aug 2016 #61
and I was a supporter of Hillary and was blocked from the Bernie group for suggesting whoever still_one Aug 2016 #82
Oh, it's not quite everyone? Hortensis Aug 2016 #106
I had assumed everyone was unblocked en mass. Chemisse Aug 2016 #110
I realize that Incidentally I am not bothered by it, every group can determine who they want or still_one Aug 2016 #111
You're right. Chemisse Aug 2016 #113
I just noticed this morning that I have been unblocked from the Bernie group. I appreciate the still_one Aug 2016 #122
I wasn't unblocked. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2016 #112
How naughty! LOL. Chemisse Aug 2016 #115
Time will tell. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2016 #117
The Hillary Group unblocked en mass. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #133
I laughed when I saw that Skittles Aug 2016 #18
Hehe! Hilarious. kysrsoze Aug 2016 #21
the person who blocked me, on Ignore forever Skittles Aug 2016 #22
Don't you mean Hillarious? SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #37
OMG. SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #30
I thought it was a pretty nice gesture, Skittles. Sorry you don't. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #134
Whatever you do, don't say anything even slightly critical of her. kysrsoze Aug 2016 #20
agreed Skittles Aug 2016 #23
If I may ask, was it in the group or out? SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #41
half the time, people did not even know Skittles Aug 2016 #58
Oh, agree. SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #64
I'm sure we all want to beat Trump Skittles Aug 2016 #70
We may well be talking about different people, SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #71
The Sanders group still hasn't unblocked me. Which is fine by me. Squinch Aug 2016 #24
Ditto. SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #32
I'm simply beside myself with joy. kiva Aug 2016 #25
Is this parole or a pardon? JonathanRackham Aug 2016 #28
I was unblocked from the Sanders group-I was one of the first ten to be blocked redstateblues Aug 2016 #36
AMEN! SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #38
unblocked enid602 Aug 2016 #39
I had never intended to post in the Hillary group in the first place. Probably would have never brewens Aug 2016 #43
The Bernie group did the same. cwydro Aug 2016 #40
Well, they're in the process, not finished yet. (I guess it's a one-by-one tedious thing.) NurseJackie Aug 2016 #42
Yes, I got my "notice" today. cwydro Aug 2016 #44
I trashed the Tiger Beat groups Skittles Aug 2016 #141
I didn't trash them, but I read them occasionally for entertainment value lol. cwydro Aug 2016 #153
I wonder what the "process" is. joshcryer Aug 2016 #156
If you look at the remaining names, it's pretty clear what's going on. :-P NurseJackie Aug 2016 #159
It's a nice list of the best long time, amiable, good DUers. joshcryer Aug 2016 #161
It's kinda cool! Like a "JOB WELL DONE" acknowledgement! NurseJackie Aug 2016 #162
Especially given the JPR hate site. joshcryer Aug 2016 #163
Yeah, really? SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #46
Coincidence probably. cwydro Aug 2016 #49
Well, it's a nice gesture anyway, SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #66
No, I would say selective. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #135
That is not accurate. Here is the message I get still_one Aug 2016 #84
"don't know what to do!" - uh, here's a thought: Support her? UTUSN Aug 2016 #50
My ears are burning ;) unblock Aug 2016 #51
I think it was a nice gesture. KMOD Aug 2016 #53
Some of the responses in this thread, sadly, show that some have not moved past. cwydro Aug 2016 #57
I'm willing to give all a chance to get over KMOD Aug 2016 #62
I just looked at the list of posters the Bernie Sanders group KMOD Aug 2016 #68
From what I understand, there is going to be a general amnesty. cwydro Aug 2016 #125
See my post above, cwydro. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #136
Why do we need a Hillary group? She's the nominee. We support her. End of story. n/t Binkie The Clown Aug 2016 #55
There are a lot of different groups on DU. KMOD Aug 2016 #63
Good, that is nice. So I was thinking maybe there was a similar reciprocation going on with still_one Aug 2016 #56
I was unblocked from there earlier. cwydro Aug 2016 #59
................................................... still_one Aug 2016 #60
Just curious - in or out of the group? SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #69
I am blocked from the Bernie group, but it is their group and their decision. I just thought from still_one Aug 2016 #75
Post removed Post removed Aug 2016 #101
you have a point still_one Aug 2016 #102
That's what I thought too, SusanCalvin Aug 2016 #123
I just checked, and I am now unblocked from the Bernie group. So here's hoping that more meaningful still_one Aug 2016 #124
I got blocked from the Bernie group for posting an article about Bernie endorsing Hillary. Cali_Democrat Aug 2016 #100
So some of those who believe that their blocking in the Hillary group were perhaps unfair, it looks still_one Aug 2016 #103
Post removed Post removed Aug 2016 #73
The Bernie group hasn't unblocked me. Also, when you use terms such as "Saint Hillary", what still_one Aug 2016 #77
What it conveys is the unthinking SheilaT Aug 2016 #78
Hillary is not the lesser of two evils. still_one Aug 2016 #80
Are you suggesting she is the greater of two evils? SheilaT Aug 2016 #85
No, you did, and you know it. Perhaps you should read what you wrote still_one Aug 2016 #88
The post is reality Mojorabbit Aug 2016 #154
I don't think DU is a good fit for you. KMOD Aug 2016 #94
Dangerous? KMOD Aug 2016 #90
Supporting Hillary isn't "unthinking." It is quite deliberate. We have a choice: Hillary or Donald Squinch Aug 2016 #128
Of course the flaws can be acknowledged here. joshcryer Aug 2016 #157
Saint Hillary! KMOD Aug 2016 #87
FFS is right. The subthread gets better still_one Aug 2016 #89
Thoughts like that are just as dangerous as tRump. KMOD Aug 2016 #91
I guess it is tough to accept for such an unpopular candidate she got more than 4 million votes still_one Aug 2016 #93
Don't plan on going back anyway MichMan Aug 2016 #74
I feel the same about my banning from the BS group. I was banned from the BS group for Squinch Aug 2016 #129
Me too. I will go make peace. wisteria Aug 2016 #79
ME = Unblocked = Too Yallow Aug 2016 #81
whew... RazBerryBeret Aug 2016 #86
and i was unblocked... chillfactor Aug 2016 #92
you didn't SWOON enough Skittles Aug 2016 #104
Funny how some of the replies to this OP ... NanceGreggs Aug 2016 #105
It sure does still_one Aug 2016 #116
Yup. sheshe2 Aug 2016 #137
Indeed. joshcryer Aug 2016 #158
Interesting. NCTraveler Aug 2016 #107
I just got unblocked from the Bernie group bigwillq Aug 2016 #109
Still a Hillary group? Heck, there's still a Dennis Kucinich group! nt JustABozoOnThisBus Aug 2016 #119
Haven't seen either of those groups in a long time, and it's staying that way. Iggo Aug 2016 #120
NEWS FOR THE HARD OF HEARING... pinboy3niner Aug 2016 #126
better to say that Skittles Aug 2016 #139
VG fleabiscuit Aug 2016 #138
meh Lazy Daisy Aug 2016 #147
Agreed Duckhunter935 Aug 2016 #152
"It's a work night so I can't go down and buy the house a round" left-of-center2012 Aug 2016 #160

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
148. Understood you have no wish to post there. That is okay.
Tue Aug 9, 2016, 01:35 AM
Aug 2016

I want to thank you for saying it was a good gesture. That is what it was meant to be. Unity.

I am sad to see so much snark about it.

We cleaned ours out in a few hours, yes we had more than the BS Group, yet we have been around far longer. We worked hard to do this. A clean sweep.

It pains me to see the BS hosts have not been able to follow our lead. They have left 50 behind and I have no clue why. After reading a post in the BS Group, people are very confused why some were unblocked and others left blocked.

On my first post about Unity, Nurse Jackie posted this,

Offering a hand in friendship rather than a fist of anger. It sets a good example by leading the way.


http://www.democraticunderground.com/1107176707#top

It is time.

 

Duckhunter935

(16,974 posts)
150. Unity and yet you still post snarky comments about the Bernie group.
Tue Aug 9, 2016, 06:06 AM
Aug 2016

Maybe you should just be quiet about it. Take the high road.

SusanCalvin

(6,592 posts)
4. Thanks, George II!
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 03:51 PM
Aug 2016

I was actually blocked by my own request, to avoid getting myself in trouble.

Don't think I would get in trouble at this stage of the game. I'm starting to kinda like her, in addition to being terrified of Trump.

Still proudly blocked from the Bernie group! ;->

SusanCalvin

(6,592 posts)
12. Oh, I'm unblocked from the Bernie group? Whoopee.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 05:22 PM
Aug 2016

Thanks but no thanks. Sorry to be ungracious (no, I'm really not), but I was blocked for truthful posts that weren't even in that group.

In the Hillary group, I was blocked for an accidental post in that group, unblocked when intentions were straightened out, and reblocked upon my own request, to keep me out of trouble.

Sorry, apples and oranges.

This applies to the DU group, not Bernie himself, of course.

brush

(53,475 posts)
76. I've been unblocked from the Sanders group too — meh.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 11:56 PM
Aug 2016

I never went there purposely, just responded to some post on the front page and found later I was blocked.

BTW, why is there still a Sanders page?

DFW

(54,057 posts)
97. Identical thing happened with me
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 01:17 AM
Aug 2016

Maybe there was some general amnesty, and group hosts either changed, or were told to start afresh? It obviously wasn't done because someone woke up one morning and thought I deserved "a second chance." This appears to have been some kind of across-the-board action.

As with you, I never even knew there was a separate Sanders (or Hillary, for that matter) group until some angry (they always are, aren't they?) crusader banned me for responding to some post on the home page. If I didn't go there intentionally before I knew it existed, I certainly won't be going now.

Still, can anyone shed some light as to the mechanics of how this went down? Just curious.

Nailzberg

(4,610 posts)
99. Same here. I wasn't nasty or combative that I can recall.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 01:51 AM
Aug 2016

I just decided to leave DU during the remainder of the primary. Too many people unwilling to have discussions.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
95. I haven't been unblocked from the Sanders group, and all I did was
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 01:11 AM
Aug 2016

provide a link to CNN to his announcement that he was running for POTUS.

I was blocked for not being sufficiently supportive, or something.

greatauntoftriplets

(175,698 posts)
114. I'm not unblocked either.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 08:32 AM
Aug 2016

Posted unanimous leave jury results to a member who had been alerted -- the alert was on Skinner.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
142. I just got a memo! I'm back in the club, apparently!
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 11:05 PM
Aug 2016

It doesn't matter, though--I only wanted to pass along a link, it's not like I wanted to make that my new hangout!

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
144. 50 of us still sitting there.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 11:27 PM
Aug 2016

I don't want to post there, yet it is the right thing for them to do. The Hill hosts, 3 of us were able to unblock about 800 peeps in a few hours. We weren't selective, one of us started at the top of the list, one at the bottom and one in the middle until we were done. It was a 4 step process to unblock, not quick but doable.

The Hill Group did this first, they followed our lead, yet for some reason are drawing it out. Our decision was this would help Unify our board. Sad to see that list of names left.

Glad you are out!

MADem

(135,425 posts)
145. And those Hill blocks, a lot of 'em were carry-overs from 2008.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 11:32 PM
Aug 2016

The accusations that HRC's group had 'more blocks' were, I felt, really unfair. The HRC group has been around for much longer.

HRC has been in the public eye for the last eight years and then some--and plenty of people liked to take potshots at her during her first run and in the intervening years. BS only ran for POTUS once and his group isn't even a year old.

Stay in business long enough and you're bound to attract some troublemakers!

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
146. Bogus accusations, yes MADem.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 11:48 PM
Aug 2016

Also the night before we cleaned house, I went thru half our list to check if they were still here. I unblocked close to 50 that had been PPred, all trolls.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
127. I'm still blocked!
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 11:28 AM
Aug 2016

I did get a hide for criticizing Bernie recently so I guess that leaves me ineligible for the amnesty.

Skittles

(152,967 posts)
54. LOL
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:20 PM
Aug 2016

riiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiight

they kicked people out for even the SLIGHTEST criticism, anyone who didn't find her PERFECT was EJECTED, NO QUESTIONS ASKED

 

GummyBearz

(2,931 posts)
121. Yea
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 10:32 AM
Aug 2016

I asked a question on her policy position before any primary vote had taken place and I got banned for it. When I got the letter saying I am no longer banned I can't think of anything other than "this is some kind of trap"

cheapdate

(3,811 posts)
27. Not sure what the gesture signifies.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 08:24 PM
Aug 2016

I was blocked for mysterious reasons and unblocked for mysterious reasons.

I've gladly discussed the things Hillary Clinton and I have in common and I've openly discussed areas where we don't agree. I've staunchly defended her against unfair attacks here at DU. Being blocked affected my opinions not one bit.

Meh.

Fla Dem

(23,352 posts)
31. I believe it is a general amnesty. I was unlocked from the Bernie group.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 09:12 PM
Aug 2016

It's a good step to continue moving forward together.

SusanCalvin

(6,592 posts)
34. I don't believe that is the case.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 09:18 PM
Aug 2016

I got unblocked from the Bernie group after I posted that I hadn't yet.

I will admit to an intense dislike of an admin in that group, for reasons previously expressed.

No relation to Bernie himself, whom I adore.

Fla Dem

(23,352 posts)
65. You are correct. The Hillary Group cleared all banned posters.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:44 PM
Aug 2016

However, the Sander's Group appears to be doing it on a selective basis.

SusanCalvin

(6,592 posts)
67. Doesn't surprise me.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:49 PM
Aug 2016

Not that I think/hope they have any effect IRL.

(And, yes, I'm still annoyed enough to say something like that.)

cheapdate

(3,811 posts)
140. Huh? You don't say?
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 10:43 PM
Aug 2016

I was blocked in the Sanders group for consistently defending Hillary Clinton. The HRC group blocked me for "cavorting with the Dark One", causing Nellie Putnam's cow to go dry, and having "a teat sculpted by Lucifer to give suck to his familiar, which bled not after having been pricked with the trident to a depth of one-half inch." It was a fair trial.

redwitch

(14,933 posts)
14. Hadn't realized I was blocked until I got the messageI was unblocked.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 05:33 PM
Aug 2016

I would rather not have known anything about it.

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
17. Well, I didn't know why but was pleased enough
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 06:35 PM
Aug 2016

to find I was unblocked from the Sanders group. Seems like a nice, positive move, and I'm not complaining.

Chemisse

(30,793 posts)
61. I had been blocked from it - and I was a supporter of Bernie's!
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:31 PM
Aug 2016

So I'm not pleased to be unblocked. It's an empty gesture at this point.

still_one

(91,965 posts)
82. and I was a supporter of Hillary and was blocked from the Bernie group for suggesting whoever
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 12:50 AM
Aug 2016

was President would need to have Congress to get anything done.

No empty gesture from the Bernie group, I am still blocked

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
106. Oh, it's not quite everyone?
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 06:27 AM
Aug 2016

Well, I already knew you were special, Still One. I did think maybe both forums were just dismantling the gates.

I was blocked sort of by accident -- on my part. No glory in that. I was new here and answering from the LBN forum, not noticing where the posts originated. Certainly I had no intention of interrupting a partisan forum's kumbaya moments. In any case, after my third benign, OTOH-type post, similar to yours, I was surprised by an "Okay, you're out of here!"

In any case, IMO, those who receive this news resentfully and with continued rejection... Well, just hope they mean it when they say they'll stay away.

still_one

(91,965 posts)
111. I realize that Incidentally I am not bothered by it, every group can determine who they want or
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 08:28 AM
Aug 2016

don't want members.

The reason there are groups is that it provides a sanctuary for like-minded folks

Chemisse

(30,793 posts)
113. You're right.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 08:32 AM
Aug 2016

I was thinking politically, but it is nice for the members for the groups to continue.

I was bothered by it because I wanted a protected place to talk about my favored candidate, and was denied that.

still_one

(91,965 posts)
122. I just noticed this morning that I have been unblocked from the Bernie group. I appreciate the
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 10:46 AM
Aug 2016

gesture.

greatauntoftriplets

(175,698 posts)
112. I wasn't unblocked.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 08:30 AM
Aug 2016

My sin was posting jury results for an alert on Skinner (!!!) that was a 7 - 0 leave.

Chemisse

(30,793 posts)
115. How naughty! LOL.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 08:33 AM
Aug 2016

I read elsewhere on this thread that it takes time to unblock everyone, so maybe they just haven't reached you yet.

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
133. The Hillary Group unblocked en mass.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 10:02 PM
Aug 2016

The Bernie Group for some reason did not. Maybe the hosts could explain it to you.

Unblocking is manual, you need to go through every member. It was time consuming, yet the HC Group was able to manage in a few hours. Three of us were working on it.

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
134. I thought it was a pretty nice gesture, Skittles. Sorry you don't.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 10:08 PM
Aug 2016

No one is asking you to post there.

Actually, I am pretty sure I unblocked you, hard to say, we had about 760 blocks.

kysrsoze

(6,010 posts)
20. Whatever you do, don't say anything even slightly critical of her.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 06:48 PM
Aug 2016

I got blocked for something so innocuous, I couldn't even remember what it was. I know it wasn't anything incendiary, so whichever thin-skinned idiot did it to me in the first place can kiss my ass.

SusanCalvin

(6,592 posts)
41. If I may ask, was it in the group or out?
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 09:33 PM
Aug 2016

Yes, I'm annoyed for being blocked from the Bernie group for things posted outside the Bernie group. Not that it was a great loss.

Skittles

(152,967 posts)
58. half the time, people did not even know
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:28 PM
Aug 2016

you could accidentally find yourself in a group and get ejected because you weren't gushing

Skittles

(152,967 posts)
70. I'm sure we all want to beat Trump
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:57 PM
Aug 2016

but I will forever ignore that ejection-happy DUer - I want nothing to do with someone like that

kiva

(4,373 posts)
25. I'm simply beside myself with joy.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 07:55 PM
Aug 2016

My transgressions have been forgiven, my sins erased, those blotches from my soul bleached by merciful angels. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all of the days of my life.

redstateblues

(10,565 posts)
36. I was unblocked from the Sanders group-I was one of the first ten to be blocked
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 09:22 PM
Aug 2016

I have nothing but good things to say about Bernie after the way he conducted himself at the convention.

enid602

(8,524 posts)
39. unblocked
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 09:28 PM
Aug 2016

I'd say your being unblocked from the Hillary Group is worth a tad more than my recently beimg unblocked from the Bernie Group. Hell , that's like being unblocked from the Whig Party Group.

brewens

(13,400 posts)
43. I had never intended to post in the Hillary group in the first place. Probably would have never
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 09:36 PM
Aug 2016

intentionally gone in there. I wasn't paying attention and replied to a post. All I did was list the virtues of the type of candidate I would vote for, without naming any names. Evidently someone felt that did not describe Hillary.

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
42. Well, they're in the process, not finished yet. (I guess it's a one-by-one tedious thing.)
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 09:36 PM
Aug 2016

Apparently there's not an "unblock all" option. But, progress is progress.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
153. I didn't trash them, but I read them occasionally for entertainment value lol.
Tue Aug 9, 2016, 08:53 AM
Aug 2016

You and I agree on the swooning over politicians, no matter who they may be.

joshcryer

(62,265 posts)
156. I wonder what the "process" is.
Tue Aug 9, 2016, 09:45 AM
Aug 2016

Given how I called it about that JPR hate site I suppose my ban isn't being lifted any time soon.

NurseJackie

(42,862 posts)
159. If you look at the remaining names, it's pretty clear what's going on. :-P
Tue Aug 9, 2016, 09:58 AM
Aug 2016

It's no accident that those users have not been un-blocked. It's a very selective list that has nothing to do with when the user was blocked. Users aren't being unblocked chronologically. Nor are they being unblocked alphabetically.

It's kinda funny actually. It has all the markings of being an intentional snub. It's a passive-aggressive way of trying to say "I hate you guys the most" or "you guys are the worst of the worst".

Ultimately, what it's really saying is "my feelings are still hurt and I can't return the olive branch in-kind" or "revenge is more important to me than reconciliation".

Oh well. Things like this say a lot about the one/s making the decisions and their effort/s to publicly shame and exclude a few... and it's not very flattering.

joshcryer

(62,265 posts)
161. It's a nice list of the best long time, amiable, good DUers.
Tue Aug 9, 2016, 10:26 AM
Aug 2016

It's amusing that they probably think they are offending us somehow.

SusanCalvin

(6,592 posts)
46. Yeah, really?
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 09:40 PM
Aug 2016

Maybe it was timing or coincidence, but I got unblocked from the Bernie group after my first post in this thread.

I adore Bernie. I intensely dislike his group here.

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
135. No, I would say selective.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 10:13 PM
Aug 2016

I am one of the hosts that help unblock at HC. A few hours with three of us.

still_one

(91,965 posts)
84. That is not accurate. Here is the message I get
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 12:52 AM
Aug 2016

"You have been blocked from participating in the Bernie Sanders group by one of its Hosts."

 

KMOD

(7,906 posts)
53. I think it was a nice gesture.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:19 PM
Aug 2016

Most are trying to move past the primary division.

tRump is the enemy. And I would hope that all of us are united in making sure he is defeated.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
57. Some of the responses in this thread, sadly, show that some have not moved past.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:27 PM
Aug 2016

And that's a shame.

 

KMOD

(7,906 posts)
62. I'm willing to give all a chance to get over
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:32 PM
Aug 2016

any anger they are still harboring.

People are passionate. But I'm certain all will reach a time in the near future where they realize what is a stake.

We must all work together. A potential tRump presidency is not an option.

 

KMOD

(7,906 posts)
68. I just looked at the list of posters the Bernie Sanders group
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:57 PM
Aug 2016

has not unblocked, and I'm LMAO.

Whatever.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
125. From what I understand, there is going to be a general amnesty.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 11:24 AM
Aug 2016

It just takes some time I guess.

 

KMOD

(7,906 posts)
63. There are a lot of different groups on DU.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:42 PM
Aug 2016

There is a Bernie Sanders group, an Al Gore group, a Joe Biden group, a Lincoln Chafee group, (lol), it's not a big deal.

still_one

(91,965 posts)
56. Good, that is nice. So I was thinking maybe there was a similar reciprocation going on with
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:27 PM
Aug 2016

the Bernie Group.

Nope, I am still blocked, because I made a comment that whoever won the primary would still need a Democratic majority in Congress to be effective

oh well, such is life

but good for you, we are all working for the same goal, to defeat Trump

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
59. I was unblocked from there earlier.
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 10:29 PM
Aug 2016

As another poster pointed out, they have to do it one at a time. That's a lot of unblocking.

still_one

(91,965 posts)
75. I am blocked from the Bernie group, but it is their group and their decision. I just thought from
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 11:51 PM
Aug 2016

this OP maybe there was an effort from all the groups to try and unify everyone.

Response to still_one (Reply #75)

SusanCalvin

(6,592 posts)
123. That's what I thought too,
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 11:11 AM
Aug 2016

And should probably have kept my mouth shut except to say "thank you," my grudge notwithstanding. Live and learn, maybe.

I didn't mind being blocked from either group - or unblocked for that matter, now that I have nothing negative to say about Hillary and nothing at all to say about Bernie in this venue.

Well, I'm out of this thread. My last word, officially, is "thank you."

still_one

(91,965 posts)
124. I just checked, and I am now unblocked from the Bernie group. So here's hoping that more meaningful
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 11:22 AM
Aug 2016

discussion can occur between all of us

 

Cali_Democrat

(30,439 posts)
100. I got blocked from the Bernie group for posting an article about Bernie endorsing Hillary.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 02:12 AM
Aug 2016

My only post there.

LOL.

still_one

(91,965 posts)
103. So some of those who believe that their blocking in the Hillary group were perhaps unfair, it looks
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 02:55 AM
Aug 2016

like the same argument applies to some who believe that their blocking in the Bernie group were perhaps unfair


Response to brewens (Original post)

still_one

(91,965 posts)
77. The Bernie group hasn't unblocked me. Also, when you use terms such as "Saint Hillary", what
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 12:04 AM
Aug 2016

do you think that message conveys?

In fact here is what an admin said in that group:

"BERNIE SANDERS GROUP - STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
This discussion thread is pinned.
The 2016 campaign of Bernie Sanders was an amazing experience for us all.

The mission of the Bernie Sanders Group is to discuss information and news about the life, career, accomplishments, and highlights of his 2016 Presidential campaign. The Bernie Sanders Group will provide a haven for those members of Democratic Underground who support Senator Sanders and his policies; to discuss his policy positions, speeches, interviews, and other public appearances and to discuss the causes which Senator Sanders has championed.

The Bernie Sanders Group is not a forum. This group serves as safe haven for members who share similar interests and viewpoints. Individuals who post messages contrary to this group's stated purpose can be excluded from posting, these decisions will be made by the current group hosts. All OPs about the 2016 Presidential campaign and the candidates belong in GD or GD 2016. Any and all posts about supporters of other groups will be immediately locked as will any discussion of other groups. "

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1280215834


Ironically, there are some who frequent another site who enforce rules at the Bernie group who have made it quite clear they will not be voting for Hillary

 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
78. What it conveys is the unthinking
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 12:15 AM
Aug 2016

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total acceptance of her her which is actually a bit dangerous. She's not perfect. She has flaws. But we are not really allowed to acknowledge them here. Which is a shame, because any rational discussion is short circuited.

Keep in mind that her negatives are still a bit north of 50%. What will rescue her in the end is that Donald's negatives are some ten points higher.

Which means that all of those voting are going to be voting mostly for the person they think is truly the lesser of two evils. Not very many will be voting enthusiastically, for the candidate they truly think is wonderful, the best possible choice. Nope. They'll be voting for the person who at least isn't that other one, the worse one.

Me? I am looking forward to someday voting positively, for a candidate I whole heartedly support, who I think is the best possible choice for President of the United States. I can only hope I live long enough.

 

SheilaT

(23,156 posts)
85. Are you suggesting she is the greater of two evils?
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 12:52 AM
Aug 2016

I certainly hope not.

As I've already said, it's no longer possible to post genuine concerns about Hillary Clinton here, but none of the criticisms of her during the primaries have magically disappeared or been mitigated.

Luckily for her, the Donald's negatives are even higher than hers, although there's a genuine danger that her voters will stay home, thinking the election is in the bag (somewhat like the Thomas Dewey voters in 1948), although I do hope that doesn't happen.

still_one

(91,965 posts)
88. No, you did, and you know it. Perhaps you should read what you wrote
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 12:56 AM
Aug 2016

"Keep in mind that her negatives are still a bit north of 50%. What will rescue her in the end is that Donald's negatives are some ten points higher.

Which means that all of those voting are going to be voting mostly for the person they think is truly the lesser of two evils. Not very many will be voting enthusiastically, for the candidate they truly think is wonderful, the best possible choice. Nope. They'll be voting for the person who at least isn't that other one, the worse one.

Me? I am looking forward to someday voting positively, for a candidate I whole heartedly support, who I think is the best possible choice for President of the United States. I can only hope I live long enough."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=8081986

Mojorabbit

(16,020 posts)
154. The post is reality
Tue Aug 9, 2016, 09:14 AM
Aug 2016

and it is something that needs to be addressed so we can win. Creating a bubble without the facts is dangerous. Long time Republicans are endorsing her because Trump is that bad but she needs to run a very good campaign to help overcome her perceived negatives. I am hoping the bulk of the population warms up to her and turns out to vote.

 

KMOD

(7,906 posts)
94. I don't think DU is a good fit for you.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 01:09 AM
Aug 2016

Legitimate criticism is always allowed. But nut job whacko theories are rightfully shut down.

Hillary supporters and democrats are very excited to vote. We know what is at stake.

Find another place to post kooky theories about the election and the reasons why Hillary is winning.. I suggest JPR. You will be happy there.

 

KMOD

(7,906 posts)
90. Dangerous?
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 01:00 AM
Aug 2016

A potential tRump presidency is what is freaking dangerous.

Anyone who doesn't get that is short circuited and irrational.

Oh, and there are millions of us who are enthusiastically voting for Hillary Clinton. I hope you join us, because tRump is not an option.

Squinch

(50,774 posts)
128. Supporting Hillary isn't "unthinking." It is quite deliberate. We have a choice: Hillary or Donald
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 11:46 AM
Aug 2016

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We support Hillary.

We get that you don't, but that discussion is LONG over and no one gives a shit about the fact that you didn't get what you wanted. That kind of thing happens when you live in a democracy. It isn't about you.

If you need to bash Hillary or bemoan the fact that you didn't get your way, you can do that at other sites.

joshcryer

(62,265 posts)
157. Of course the flaws can be acknowledged here.
Tue Aug 9, 2016, 09:48 AM
Aug 2016

The outright lies from hate groups will simply no longer be tolerated.

 

KMOD

(7,906 posts)
87. Saint Hillary!
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 12:55 AM
Aug 2016

Oh ffs.

Look, your choice is tRump or Hillary. This should be a freaking no-brainer.

 

KMOD

(7,906 posts)
91. Thoughts like that are just as dangerous as tRump.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 01:04 AM
Aug 2016

I can't wrap my head around folks who have such destructive thinking. And the fact that they think they should freely post such destructive thoughts here, on a Democratic board,... WTF?

still_one

(91,965 posts)
93. I guess it is tough to accept for such an unpopular candidate she got more than 4 million votes
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 01:07 AM
Aug 2016

over anyone else, and some people can't accept it

MichMan

(11,790 posts)
74. Don't plan on going back anyway
Sun Aug 7, 2016, 11:35 PM
Aug 2016

I got banned for essentially no reason. Made a comment that I was philosophically opposed to superdelegates. Since they helped Hillary I was immediately branded for being a Bernie supporter and blocked.

Oh well, I guess the remainder of my post where I was also opposed to open primaries didn't matter.

I have no intention of ever returning to their little safe spot anyway; I am still opposed to superdelegates and open primaries by the way

Squinch

(50,774 posts)
129. I feel the same about my banning from the BS group. I was banned from the BS group for
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 11:57 AM
Aug 2016

placing a little toe outside their approved script.

RazBerryBeret

(3,075 posts)
86. whew...
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 12:54 AM
Aug 2016

Looks like they un-blocked all 850 people! myself included... I'd forgotten that I was even blocked, actually.

chillfactor

(7,566 posts)
92. and i was unblocked...
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 01:05 AM
Aug 2016

from the sanders group.....never have understood why i was blocked in the first place.

NanceGreggs

(27,813 posts)
105. Funny how some of the replies to this OP ...
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 03:56 AM
Aug 2016

... serve as a reminder as to why some people were ever blocked from the Hillary Group in the first place.

sheshe2

(83,355 posts)
137. Yup.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 10:29 PM
Aug 2016

Funny that.

A few of us went through a lot of effort to unblock every block to help Unify this place. And here we are being ridiculed and vilified.

 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
107. Interesting.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 06:31 AM
Aug 2016

I was unblocked from the Sanders group.

Good news as I will be able to share information more directly related to his senate activities.

 

bigwillq

(72,790 posts)
109. I just got unblocked from the Bernie group
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 07:51 AM
Aug 2016

I voted for Bernie in the CT primary but got blocked from the Bernie group. DU is a funny place.

Iggo

(47,489 posts)
120. Haven't seen either of those groups in a long time, and it's staying that way.
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 10:11 AM
Aug 2016

It's nice you guys are making nice, though. This is a good step.

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
126. NEWS FOR THE HARD OF HEARING...
Mon Aug 8, 2016, 11:27 AM
Aug 2016
Generalissimo Francisco Franco is still dead and the primaries are still over
 

Lazy Daisy

(928 posts)
147. meh
Tue Aug 9, 2016, 12:06 AM
Aug 2016

I've got the group trashed, so don't see it anyways. Personally I found it to be rude and insensitive to block me because of the post I made. I found the person who blocked me to be small minded and petty. So yeah, don't really care. Go ahead and put me back on block.

 

Duckhunter935

(16,974 posts)
152. Agreed
Tue Aug 9, 2016, 06:10 AM
Aug 2016

Many of there blocks were just petty revenge. Even now some of the hosts from that group are just being petty in their complaining.

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
160. "It's a work night so I can't go down and buy the house a round"
Tue Aug 9, 2016, 10:08 AM
Aug 2016

Rain check?

I too have been readmitted, and I thank George II and the Clinton forum for this move in uniting all of us.

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