poll for name of group

[marym625]

Last edited Thu May 14, 2015, 01:35 PM - Edit history (2)

I didn't realize there are no hosts in this group. I asked Skinner about changing the name of the group to:

Omaha Steve's Labor Group.

He said, "ask the group "

So, let's vote!

I will keep the poll open for 24 hours

Edit to add yellerdawg's great explanation for this

Post #5

 It's not to make this his "group."

"Omaha Steve's Labor" is a tribute to a working man who toiled for years supporting labor - regardless of views, recs, replies. 

He has demonstrated a rare personal dedication and commitment, a passion of the highest order. He has shown us a thing is only as small as we let it be. For these reasons, Steve has made his labor posts and other contributions a critical element of Democratic Underground. Steve did this. 

We have a chance to recognize Steve and the example he has set. We have a chance to do something he will remember and treasure, even if only for a short time. 

We have a chance to tell Steve, "We will remember." 

And we will need more Omaha Steve's in the future. 

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[yallerdawg]

1. Labor is the beating heart of the Democratic Party.

No one has reminded us of this like Omaha Steve. Not just at "Labor Movement" but cross-posted wherever he finds people who could and should care.

And, as American labor has always done, he has enriched us with so much more than just showing up for work!

Omaha Steve is the beating heart of DU labor!

[marym625]

2. +a bazillion

Absolutely! Well said

[Smarmie Doofus]

3. Uhhhhh.Eerrrrrrhhhhh. No.

As much as I appreciate Omaha Steve, (and believe me, I do) since when does DU "personalize" groups and forums this way?

To me, it's trivializing the topic ( i.e. Labor) . It's bigger than one person. WAY bigger.

I vote for Steve for host/moderator/leader.... maybe even dictator. But no.... it is not any sense any one person's "group".


Nice sentiment. But BAD idea.

[marym625]

4. This is why I am asking for votes

I respect your opinion. I completely disagree with you but I respect your opinion

There is no one, and never has been, anyone that has contributed to labor on DU like OS has. Honoring him with a part of the group name is well deserved. IMHO

[yallerdawg]

5. It's not to make this his "group."

"Omaha Steve's Labor" is a tribute to a working man who toiled for years supporting labor - regardless of views, recs, replies.

He has demonstrated a rare personal dedication and commitment, a passion of the highest order. He has shown us a thing is only as small as we let it be. For these reasons, Steve has made his labor posts and other contributions a critical element of Democratic Underground. Steve did this.

We have a chance to recognize Steve and the example he has set. We have a chance to do something he will remember and treasure, even if only for a short time.

We have a chance to tell Steve, "We will remember."

And we will need more Omaha Steve's in the future.

[marym625]

9. beautiful

Truly beautiful

[TBF]

22. I agree - the cult of personality has gone too far on this site. nt

[marym625]

23. We have no one on DU

That has posted as much for labor. We have no one that has posted as long for labor

Just like streets have names in honor of people, it's a way to honor what he has done. Well know we won't have him much longer and what he will remember will be lost sooner.

I totally respect your opinion. Just explaining why I think what I think

[TBF]

28. We have so many amazing members of DU that post every day

on behalf of workers, poverty, economic inequality. Steve knows I think he should be the head host of the Labor Forum - I have pm'ed that to him in the past. But in terms of actually naming forums/groups after folks it seems like that should be a really well thought out process rather than give in to emotion because someone happens to be ill. For example, we lost SmileyRose last year - she posted every damned day for single payer. Nobody named anything after her. I dunno, I just feel like everyone who is actively working on these issues is important. I guess that's the socialist in me talking.

[marym625]

29. As I said, I respect your opinion

And she should have received some honor IMHO.

There are many that do much. But there are few that stand out. And when someone stands out for a decade or more, in a certain area, I think we should honor that

[TBF]

30. Thank you for your respect.

Just noting there are many other hard-workers on this site as well. Judy Lynn on Latin American issues and Good Reads. K Pete in GD.

Should we name the lounge after SalmonChantedEvening? I look for the kittens every Sunday morning. If so do we still remember

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Just musing. I'm not a subscriber to this group so it really doesn't matter.

[yallerdawg]

6. We're polling!

Come on with us!

[marym625]

7. +1000

[marym625]

8. kick kick

[Enthusiast]

10. Thanks, marym625. Ya done good.

[marym625]

24. Thanks!

[yallerdawg]

11. Yes, thank you, mm625!

You got the ball rolling!

You've done a good thing. And not just this!

[marym625]

13. Thank you!

[yallerdawg]

14. You're welcome!

Just between me and you, the 2 Democratic Senate bills passed cloture.

Now Senate reconsidering TPA and TAA, the other 2 bills of the Democratic package rejected Tuesday.

Will the 2 or 3 new bills be enough to add some "progressive cover" on TPP?

We shall see...

[marym625]

15. nope

And the the bill to stop currency manipulation will never pass the house. But the TPA will, which basically passes the TPP.

[yallerdawg]

25. TPA and TAA get cloture, move to debate and amendment.

Miles to go, either way.

[marym625]

26. Just sorta wanna cry

[yallerdawg]

27. For what it's worth...

this is far from over.

And the drone attack on the White House was thwarted!!!!

[marym625]

12. kick kick

[KG]

16. first time i've voted in a DU3 poll

[marym625]

17. Cool. honored to break your DU3 voting cherry

[Lifelong Protester]

18. I give this a K & R today, but I voted yesterday!

I, of course, vote to honor Omaha Steve with this name change.

[marym625]

19. Thank you for both the kick and the vote!

[Agnosticsherbet]

20. I say change the name or we will strike against management...

He deserves the recognition.

[marym625]

21. LOVE IT!

I don't think we'll have to if the trend in votes continue

[Starry Messenger]

31. Sorry I missed the poll.

You can add me by hand as a yes.

[marym625]

32. Thank you

I sent the link to Skinner so, if he reads the replies, he will see your vote

Thank you

[Eleanors38]

33. I vote for the change, even though the poll won't record my vote.

[marym625]

34. I sent to Skinner

He told me to ask the group. Waiting for the change!

Thank you

[Hekate]

35. I just found this by accident. What a dear thing to do.

To you all -->.

[marym625]

36. I'm very happy

I am so glad this was done. Especially so that when OS can't remember all he's done and how much we appreciate it, he can see this and he will know.