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There is now a ban the bug, swatter, spray, etc poll in GD CLOSED!! (Original Post) Omaha Steve Nov 2015 OP
Thanks just voted. leftcoastmountains Nov 2015 #1
I believe it started as an homage to a tombstoned DUer who had it in her sigline. Gidney N Cloyd Nov 2015 #2
The bug SandersDem Nov 2015 #3
the only swatter I see is yours: I have hereditary high blood pressure and have to manage ignore MisterP Nov 2015 #4
Thanks all for the explanation. leftcoastmountains Nov 2015 #5

leftcoastmountains

(2,968 posts)
1. Thanks just voted.
Mon Nov 23, 2015, 12:57 PM
Nov 2015

Personally I say leave it. There's too much regulation, alerts,etc. here.
The fly wandering around drives me a little crazy but what the heck. By the
way what started it? It must have been a confrontation between Hill supporters
and Bernie people? Did they complain that Bernie people are like flies or something?
I'm guessing it started as an insult? Actually if that's the case then flies multiply
like crazy. The Hills are going to be inundated soon!

Gidney N Cloyd

(19,841 posts)
2. I believe it started as an homage to a tombstoned DUer who had it in her sigline.
Mon Nov 23, 2015, 01:24 PM
Nov 2015

The versions with the swatters and bug spray followed shortly thereafter.

SandersDem

(592 posts)
3. The bug
Mon Nov 23, 2015, 01:30 PM
Nov 2015

in my view the bug represents more than just the Loonix ban, it is a statement of support of all of those who have been run off from the site, whether is due to infamous trollers or the admins and individuals becoming so frustrated, they act before counting to ten.

So in essence, the bug is about free speech.

I think many of those who post the swatters don't understand that the bug is not about any of the candidates, but view it that way now. The origin of it was simply a very uncool message of 'good riddance' in regards to Loonix. Not cool.

So in essence, the messaging of the bugs have morphed away from the origin.

Simple solution to ending it in my mind, is for admins to take another look at Loonix's post, and reconsider a reinstatement. Sort of an instant replay after a week on any ban. I felt he was banned unjustifiably, but that is the admin decision to make, still my bug stands in support of Loonix, a reconsideration and a sign of my freedom of expression here.

When I have been selected for juries, I will almost always vote to leave it alone unless it is simply beyond the pale.

MisterP

(23,730 posts)
4. the only swatter I see is yours: I have hereditary high blood pressure and have to manage ignore
Mon Nov 23, 2015, 03:14 PM
Nov 2015

lists accordingly!

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