Jeez, people!

[Bayard]

I just got back in, and checked DU to find many are saying--Off with her head! Over an honest question I had about MSNBC suspending some hosts because it was the first I'd heard of it. I couldn't find an answer, so that's why I was asking. I like all 3 of these guys.

Thanks for the people who stood up for me, although I was unintentionally misled. Mea culpa.

[Walleye]

1. Seems like even some of our members are getting on edge here

You did nothing wrong, I didn’t know the answer to your question either, I don’t get cable news. Keep on asking questions

[emulatorloo]

8. FWIW The answer is a DEFINITIVE NO. It was disinformation that had been debunked a couple of times

on DU already. Just so you know.

[Trueblue Texan]

25. Maybe so, but sometimes folks don't read the same info as you and might not know.

All I'm saying is people on here can be a little kinder when they correct someone. Sometimes mistakes truly are innocent.

[emulatorloo]

27. I'm not trying to be unkind, just trying to make sure we're all aware of the truth.

[cilla4progress]

2. Had something similar recently..

So, I hear ya!

I just shook it off...

[snowybirdie]

3. Some folks

can be a tough audience. Passions are running high. Keep on questioning.

[BootinUp]

4. It doesn't take much

these days. lol.

[hlthe2b]

5. Yup...

[mopinko]

6. ppl r frustrated w bullshit coming here from xitter.

i suspect that was about half the problem. when i see something hard to believe there, i just dont any more. unless it’s someone i know there and trust. kyrstal ball is not on that list.
we rly have to b careful about giving oxygen to bullshit.

we all fall for shit sometimes, tho.

[erronis]

15. Bullshit excreted by xitter (pronounced shitter, just like Chairman Xi's name)

And still, a huge percentage of posts at DU use the xitter as a source - frequently without bothering to do any context or analysis. They are really just spouting what musk-rat wants us to see.

[prodigitalson]

17. xitter

[emulatorloo]

7. It is fine. People are very touchy about disinformation, and what you posted had been debunked

and exposed as an outright lie a couple three times already.

[MyMission]

9. I thought you asked an honest question

And I appreciated it, but didn't appreciate the hostile replies you got. That's why I didn't jump into that thread

I hadn't heard the bit of misinformation you asked about, but because you asked I was made aware it was circulating. Now I know it's not true.

Thanks for asking.

[Hekate]

10. KnR. I'm sorry that happened to you...

And personal apologies to you for having jumped in to the fray, even tho it was a one-liner. That previous thread that you did not see was a fist-fight — not your fault.

[emulatorloo]

11. Would you consider adding to this OP that the hosts were NOT suspended and the rumor was a lie?

As it is, it sorta sounds like you never found out what the answer to your question was.

Thanks in advance!

[erronis]

16. Excellent idea. Would also be nice if DU had a "pin to top" on replies to a post.

Obviously a sensitive subject.

[demmiblue]

12. No kidding.

Also, big whoop... it was just a question! Perhaps others were also misinformed and could have benefited from the info in the thread. People act like fellow DUers are tuned in 24/7. Ignore 'em, we got your back!


#AliVelshiFanClub!

[Trueblue Texan]

13. Say the wrong thing and this place can be pretty brutal.

It can be an innocent mistake and yep, it does feel like, "Off with yer head!" Makes one very careful about what they post. But maybe that's the way folks want it.

[birdographer]

22. Yep

The reason I almost never put up an OP. My head has been offed enough for just putting an innocent question out there. It's too bad that in a MAGA-free place we still have traces of Karen. (Uh oh, wrong thing to say?)

[Polly Hennessey]

14. I'm with you, Bayard. Shame that asking a simple question

brings forth such wrath. Remember, there are more of us than them. Some DUers are overly eager pouncers.

[Clash City Rocker]

18. Yeah, they've done it to me too

There’s a mean-spirited group here that just waits to dispute something so they can attack the person who posted it. They’ll even look for you on other threads to jump down your throat. Lately I self-delete a lot just to keep from being attacked. Those people are taking the fun out of DU.

[AntivaxHunters]

24. Hard agree

[Silent3]

19. Let's play "Spot the infidel!"

It's annoying as hell.

Yes, I've found that even if you add disclaimers that you aren't sure of something, there are still people here who insist on playing "spot the infidel!", as if they win some prize for identifying anyone they think might be a troll and jumping down their throats.

[ms liberty]

20. Don't worry about it. People are jumping on people all over this place right now

Everyone's emotions are running high, and the disinformation and misinformation are permeating everything.

[Iggo]

21. Sometimes the subject line is everything.

I’ve made the mistake of stating something in the subject line, and then asking “Is this true?” in the body of the post, and then getting righteously hammered in the replies…lol.

Not saying that’s what happened here. Just that that’s what happened to me.

[EarnestPutz]

23. No mea culpa required. I like the fact that you're not responding to every comment here.

[Fiendish Thingy]

26. Thanks for doing the right thing and deleting the thread

It’s a good lesson for all of us to learn - to pause before repeating a dubious report/tweet/FB post.

I know you were just asking DU whether the story was true, but for those who hadn’t read the previous threads debunking the rumour, it could potentially spread misinformation.

Tip for the future: if you come across a story that seems dubious or hard to believe, before posting/retweeting, etc, Google it and see if any reputable outlets are carrying it. If not, then don’t repeat the story, instead, wait and see if any verification emerges.

Remember: a lie can travel around the world before the truth gets it’s pants on.

[Duppers]

28. And I, who apparently gave you false info, was mislead...

Here and other places.

Lesson: Always ck sources, even if they're numerable.

For instance, one I did ck was from: "The Business Standard" - sounds legit, right?
BUT...Research revealed:

The Business Standard is a Bangladeshi daily newspaper published in English and Bengali. The newspaper was founded by The Horizon Media and Publication Ltd. More ... Wikipedia

I AM VERY SORRY TO HAVE BEEN ONE WHO MISLED YOU.