Consider ending the GD:2004 primary rules

[imhotep]

since it is clear that DU has zero effect on national politics.
There is no reason to control speech now that we know it doesn't matter.

[trotsky]

1. Control speech?

You should make your request in the Ask the Admins forum.

But I don't think we need to read any further than rule #1, which is: "The moderators have the authority to remove any post of any kind, which they consider to be contrary to our goal of civil discourse."

Our goal of civil discourse - not speech control.

[underpants]

2. It's a long way from over but thanks for being so positive

Feb 10th Va. and Tenn at the earliest probably into March 9th southern states primaries.

[PVnRT]

3. ?

Good grief, am I the only Dean supporter who doesn't think it's "over"?

Yeah, let's get rid of the rules, because who needs idiotic things like civility?

[Paragon]

4. Consider posting this in Ask the Admins

It may be headed there, anyway.

[truth2power]

5. Oh, for heaven's sake! Before this gets locked.

Isn't there anyone here who can look at the emotional tone of Imhotep's post. Maybe s/he is just feeling temporarily down.

I woke up this morning wondering how many Republicans switched their registration and skewed the results in Iowa. Not to be too cynical.

I think we're all going to be on the raw edge for the next few months.

[Padraig18]

6. No. n/t

[Moderator]

7. Please post suggestions in the Ask the Administrators forum

DU Moderator