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For Will Pitt: (Original Post) 11 Bravo Jan 2013 OP
Poor Will is taking a thrashing. NYC_SKP Jan 2013 #1
Will Pitt is DU trumad Jan 2013 #2
Yup, pretty much so. madokie Jan 2013 #12
yep trumad kpete Jan 2013 #81
I dig Will Pitt! warrprayer Jan 2013 #3
This isn't a thrashing. WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #4
Hey, bro ... when the going gets tough, the tough get weird. 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #8
If it's the same fellow as last night, WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #9
And now he, like Luca Brasi, sleeps with the fishes. (But in my opinion, Luca had ... 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #13
Don't be so sure. WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #16
I just juried a post where the alerter quoted some drivel about you KitSileya Jan 2013 #75
I was juror #1 on that same panel. Some serious WTF with that one! 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #76
Actually, I was juror #1 on mine, KitSileya Jan 2013 #77
Damn, there must have been two posts with the same intent. 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #78
Wow, the seriously disturbed are coming out of the woodwork today. KitSileya Jan 2013 #80
same here totaly wierd kydo Jan 2013 #83
Will, take 2 Troll House Cookies & a glass of milk. But don't call me in the morning. Berlum Jan 2013 #19
Spam deleted by cyberswede (MIR Team) riversing Jan 2013 #18
how about this piece of shit ,you are sad! stonecutter357 Jan 2013 #21
Dude, take a Valium. Then take, oh, I don't know, a couple of dozen more. 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #25
At least stonecutter357 Jan 2013 #30
Kudos for so much brilliant writing tblue Jan 2013 #29
Masturbating to Ayn Rand? tclambert Jan 2013 #40
That one caught me too.. what a visual! Like the Rude Pundit, can't help but laugh. mountain grammy Jan 2013 #54
You just went up a couple of notches with that clear headed perspective... FailureToCommunicate Jan 2013 #60
being pregnant by rape and no access to safe abortion, or attacked at the clinic.... BlancheSplanchnik Jan 2013 #62
I like Will. Whovian Jan 2013 #5
Indeed. For Will Pitt . . . In_The_Wind Jan 2013 #6
Indeed, thank you, Will. longship Jan 2013 #7
What'd I Miss? What's MIRT? Skraxx Jan 2013 #10
MIRT is DU's Malicious Intruder Removal Team pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #14
Is Hugh on that team? Coyotl Jan 2013 #31
Huh? What'd I miss? n/t FourScore Jan 2013 #11
Will Pitt. No, not always in agreement with him, but sure am glad he's on this side...... wandy Jan 2013 #15
yes. and you don't always like someone who disrespects you either. Laura PourMeADrink Jan 2013 #79
Looks like this particular troll has been under our bridge for quite a while KamaAina Jan 2013 #17
I just alerted on another one here in GD. madinmaryland Jan 2013 #20
I did too. n/t LeftofObama Jan 2013 #23
You mean I will have to break personal rule and alert? nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #44
I'll add my support, too. Flaxbee Jan 2013 #22
You're a good man, HappyMe Jan 2013 #24
The single most infuriating thing I can do WilliamPitt Jan 2013 #26
If they're making up fake accounts just to smear you, then you've already won. JaneyVee Jan 2013 #41
Kick and big rec. lamp_shade Jan 2013 #27
which thread? Liberal_in_LA Jan 2013 #28
I must have missed something.... blackspade Jan 2013 #32
Way recommended. H2O Man Jan 2013 #33
Will Pitt is a great poster and does not deserve this crap. hrmjustin Jan 2013 #34
Is this Will Pitt the same William Rivers Pitt? rightsideout Jan 2013 #35
Yeah, that's the man. Same guy, same incredible wordsmith. 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #37
K&R Xipe Totec Jan 2013 #36
William Pitt is the Greatest! ybbor Jan 2013 #38
I got your back also buddy Will you're not alone Coolest Ranger Jan 2013 #39
I did not realize the spelunking team was at it. nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #42
It does kinda reek of bat guano, doesn't it? pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #45
I'm a WillPittster, man. byronius Jan 2013 #43
they have taken pn Mr. Pitt in a game of wits rurallib Jan 2013 #46
Haven't seen any trashing michigandem58 Jan 2013 #47
It's not really trashing ck4829 Jan 2013 #56
Pitt has the courage and convicition to use his real identity online. Mister Ed Jan 2013 #48
Kind of says it all, doesn't it? 11 Bravo Jan 2013 #49
^^^_____^^^ nail meet hammer. nadinbrzezinski Jan 2013 #51
Spam deleted by Ms. Toad (MIR Team) popinfresh Jan 2013 #59
+1 Hissyspit Jan 2013 #64
Apparently I've missed something, but K&R for WP... ms liberty Jan 2013 #50
True. loudsue Jan 2013 #52
Couldn't agree more. You are a main reason I come to DU. A force for reason and honesty. nolabear Jan 2013 #53
K&R! octoberlib Jan 2013 #55
A Badge of Honor MannyGoldstein Jan 2013 #57
I agree with Manny Laochtine Jan 2013 #58
Pitt has my support kairos12 Jan 2013 #61
Like the Energizer bunny, he just keeps chargin' ahead....Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead! Rowdyboy Jan 2013 #63
LMAO Berserker Jan 2013 #65
To each his (or her) own....I have no shyness in saying that Will Pitt speaks for me.... Rowdyboy Jan 2013 #66
Did not mean Berserker Jan 2013 #67
To quote the great Vonnegut...So it goes.... Rowdyboy Jan 2013 #68
I guess now I got jump on the bus too Ellipsis Jan 2013 #69
Oh I've only responded to a dozen or so of his posts over ten years...Don't need to.... Rowdyboy Jan 2013 #70
I agree I've been watching the thread skate by all night. Ellipsis Jan 2013 #71
Kick for Mr. Pitt. (Starting the rumor he is Brad) grahamhgreen Jan 2013 #72
Dammit salinen Jan 2013 #73
Michael Moore introduced me to DU, Will Pitt kept me here. RagAss Jan 2013 #74
Whatever's going on I just juried another one. Fearless Jan 2013 #82
Oh noes!! That troll is laying bare the awful truth about DU'ers!!11! Mister Ed Jan 2013 #84
They're pissed off about Obama's second term and are taking it out on one of the most prominent stevenleser Jan 2013 #85
Will Pitt is brave and true Democrat who is unafraid to say what he thinks. Octafish Jan 2013 #86
Caver troll is obvious pinboy3niner Jan 2013 #87
Message auto-removed juju bean Feb 2013 #88
 

NYC_SKP

(68,644 posts)
1. Poor Will is taking a thrashing.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:12 PM
Jan 2013

But fighting back admirably.

The troll(s) are sure insistent on being a royal pain.

MIRTs doing a good job too, as are the juries.

 

WilliamPitt

(58,179 posts)
4. This isn't a thrashing.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:20 PM
Jan 2013

Getting deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan multiple times is a thrashing. Having to wait for PTSD treatment is a thrashing. Not having a job is a thrashing. Not having health insurance is a thrashing. Watching your house get washed out to sea by a hurricane and then being told there is no emergency aid funding because a few members of the House GOP masturbate like monkeys to Ayn Rand while counting the aid money they got for their districts is a thrashing.

This?

This is some birdbrain in his mom's basement with nothing better to do with his life. He wakes up every morning, looks in the mirror, and says, "Fuck. I'm still me."

That's a thrashing.

But hey, thanks.





P.S. to 11 Bravo, nice way to bait a hook.

Seriously, thanks to everyone who's had to deal with this avalanche of Derp. I really appreciate it.

11 Bravo

(23,922 posts)
8. Hey, bro ... when the going gets tough, the tough get weird.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:30 PM
Jan 2013

(And seriously, at least one of those posters should be in restraints!)

11 Bravo

(23,922 posts)
13. And now he, like Luca Brasi, sleeps with the fishes. (But in my opinion, Luca had ...
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:39 PM
Jan 2013

better people skills.)

 

WilliamPitt

(58,179 posts)
16. Don't be so sure.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:49 PM
Jan 2013

He burned through something like eight sock puppets between last night and today. I'd assume he's got more.

Like I said, sad.

KitSileya

(4,035 posts)
75. I just juried a post where the alerter quoted some drivel about you
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 12:08 PM
Jan 2013

Made it look like a copy and paste from a message from EarlG, stating that you'd sent death threats to someone in '10.

I got the jury duty first thing as I logged on, so hadn't seen the controversy.

KitSileya

(4,035 posts)
77. Actually, I was juror #1 on mine,
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 12:15 PM
Jan 2013

Does that mean that there were more than one?

At Wed Jan 23, 2013, 10:00 AM an alert was sent on the following post:

John McCain...
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022245030

REASON FOR ALERT:

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate. (See <a href="http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=aboutus#communitystandards" target="_blank">Community Standards</a>.)

ALERTER'S COMMENTS:

EarlG ADMIN Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Mon May-10-10 04:53 PM
Response to Original message
7. For the record

Edited on Mon May-10-10 08:50 PM by EarlG
Last night Will Pitt repeatedly threatened another member with physical violence. After the moderators deleted those messages he sent the threats again to the member via private message, during which he challenged the member to report his behavior to the moderators, implying that he would not be held accountable for his actions.

We don't enjoy banning people, particularly people who have been here a long time. WilliamPitt left us absolutely no choice in this matter. This is entirely his own fault and responsibility.

Locking.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Wed Jan 23, 2013, 10:10 AM, and the Jury voted 0-6 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: What on earth does the comment of the alerter have to do with the alerted post? The post itself is crude, and doesn't explain the trigger for the anger it displays, but other than that, not something to be locked, I think.
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: The use of "fuck" is nothing new or shocking on DU. The alert is not OK, however. Now our latest repeat troll is starting to use the alert function to trash Will Pitt.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: Make sure the condom is intact
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: It is a naughty word, but understand why that word was used. McCain gave us Sarah!

11 Bravo

(23,922 posts)
78. Damn, there must have been two posts with the same intent.
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 12:17 PM
Jan 2013

The one I adjudicated also had a cut and paste of some shit about Will threatening somebody.

KitSileya

(4,035 posts)
80. Wow, the seriously disturbed are coming out of the woodwork today.
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 12:24 PM
Jan 2013

Seems like the inauguration has completely unhinged them. Most likely it's because they know that now that Obama is a "lame duck", he can be more aggressive in getting his policies through.

(No offense to those with mental issues and psychological problems - I seriously think these trolls have huge issues and problems that need the aid of mental health care professionals, not that all people with mental issues are trolls.)

kydo

(2,679 posts)
83. same here totaly wierd
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 12:34 PM
Jan 2013

I was on the same jury - I didn't leave explanion but voted leave it alone. The thing made no sense. And right before that there was another jury I did and will's name came up by a single digit post person. Crazy stuff.

Hang in there Will

Will is one of those that I have followed (not stalked) for years on DU, just like n2doc and the toons everyday since sometime around the end of 2004 begining of 2005 (getting old sucks exact dates sometimes elude).

Berlum

(7,044 posts)
19. Will, take 2 Troll House Cookies & a glass of milk. But don't call me in the morning.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:59 PM
Jan 2013

But do shrug the RepubliWanker trolls off your back, and keep on keeping on...

Response to WilliamPitt (Reply #4)

11 Bravo

(23,922 posts)
25. Dude, take a Valium. Then take, oh, I don't know, a couple of dozen more.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 07:18 PM
Jan 2013

If that doesn't work ... lather, rinse, and repeat.

(And if Will boned your girlfriend before he met his lovely wife, trust me, he's forgotten it by now, so you should do the same.)

In any case, you are now officially patholigcal. Seek help.

tclambert

(11,080 posts)
40. Masturbating to Ayn Rand?
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 07:51 PM
Jan 2013

Why did you have to say that? Now my brain is retching. (In other words, that was a really good line.)

So, has Paul Ryan gone blind yet?

FailureToCommunicate

(13,989 posts)
60. You just went up a couple of notches with that clear headed perspective...
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 10:50 PM
Jan 2013

(And you were pretty near the top anyway)

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)
62. being pregnant by rape and no access to safe abortion, or attacked at the clinic....
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 01:35 AM
Jan 2013

PTSD from the violence against women and forgotten in the focus on everything else

That's a thrashing.



Just didn't want to leave out such a large percent of the population that is targeted in the sights of their laser hate beams.

 

Whovian

(2,866 posts)
5. I like Will.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:23 PM
Jan 2013

He doesn't always see things the way I do but he seems to voice his opinion in a genuine way. I appreciate that and I'll kick a clod of red dirt in the face of those who try to quiet him.

longship

(40,416 posts)
7. Indeed, thank you, Will.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:25 PM
Jan 2013

However, we all realize that the recent attempted fusillade against our dear Mr. Pitt would not in any way make him give up the ghost.

I watched it happen in real time, but I did not have the honor of catching the slimy slugs in the act. As always, there were many before me with more finely tuned antennae. I also did not get to serve on a jury.

Regardless, MIRT had our back, as they always do.

Raise a glass to Will Pitt, and MIRT and all those who stood up!



I only wish I could have had the bandwidth to be part of it.

The score?

Lions: 10,758
Zebras: 0

It's part of the natural order. Freeper disrupters? Get used to it. (Hint: You're the zebras.)

And, as always,
Thank you Will Pitt

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
14. MIRT is DU's Malicious Intruder Removal Team
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:46 PM
Jan 2013

Maybe someone else will supply a link to the current trolling. Sounds like it may be the one from last night returning:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022233716

wandy

(3,539 posts)
15. Will Pitt. No, not always in agreement with him, but sure am glad he's on this side......
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:47 PM
Jan 2013

You don't always have to agree with someone to respect them.

 

KamaAina

(78,249 posts)
17. Looks like this particular troll has been under our bridge for quite a while
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 06:53 PM
Jan 2013

it demonstrated some knowledge (not exactly accurate, but hey, it's a troll) of a sordid bit of DU history.

Flaxbee

(13,661 posts)
22. I'll add my support, too.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 07:10 PM
Jan 2013

I think Will has a tough skin. But I hope he also knows how appreciated, liked and admired he is.

HappyMe

(20,277 posts)
24. You're a good man,
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 07:14 PM
Jan 2013

and a really good writer.

Please be careful, this one is particularly vicious and creepy.

 

WilliamPitt

(58,179 posts)
26. The single most infuriating thing I can do
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 07:18 PM
Jan 2013

is ignore them. Been doing it for years.

Time for dinner with the wife. It's fajita night.

Thanks.

rightsideout

(978 posts)
35. Is this Will Pitt the same William Rivers Pitt?
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 07:31 PM
Jan 2013

I've enjoyed reading his articles but I've always heard of him as William Rivers Pitt. Is he "Will Pitt" here because he's a friend of DU?

Thanks and kudos to William!

11 Bravo

(23,922 posts)
37. Yeah, that's the man. Same guy, same incredible wordsmith.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 07:35 PM
Jan 2013

William Rivers Pitt ... kicking ass and taking conservative names for over a decade!

Xipe Totec

(43,872 posts)
36. K&R
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 07:31 PM
Jan 2013

From someone who's been on the opposite side of an argument with Will, my deepest respect and warmest regard.

Mister Ed

(5,896 posts)
48. Pitt has the courage and convicition to use his real identity online.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 08:26 PM
Jan 2013

His recent admirer, by way of contrast, is an anonymous troll with a huge underwear drawer full of sock puppets.

Response to nadinbrzezinski (Reply #51)

ms liberty

(8,478 posts)
50. Apparently I've missed something, but K&R for WP...
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 08:33 PM
Jan 2013

One of our best. If he's getting trolled that hard, he must be doing something right!

nolabear

(41,915 posts)
53. Couldn't agree more. You are a main reason I come to DU. A force for reason and honesty.
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 08:56 PM
Jan 2013

If I disagree with you, which I seldom do, then I know you will give me good reasons for your thoughts and hear mine. Trolls hate that kind of thing. Keep plenty of oil on those feathers, my friend.

 

MannyGoldstein

(34,589 posts)
57. A Badge of Honor
Tue Jan 22, 2013, 10:08 PM
Jan 2013

They only attack if they're taking you seriously - Will must be making a dent and the cognitive dissonance is too painful.

Go Will!

Rowdyboy

(22,057 posts)
63. Like the Energizer bunny, he just keeps chargin' ahead....Damn the torpedoes, full speed ahead!
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 01:44 AM
Jan 2013

May he keep it up!

Rowdyboy

(22,057 posts)
66. To each his (or her) own....I have no shyness in saying that Will Pitt speaks for me....
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 02:23 AM
Jan 2013

and most other Democrats. Your mileage may vary....

Ellipsis

(9,123 posts)
69. I guess now I got jump on the bus too
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 02:30 AM
Jan 2013

I'm a Pitt sycophant... don't always agree with him, don't kiss his ass, but I support him.

No harm no foul.

Rowdyboy

(22,057 posts)
70. Oh I've only responded to a dozen or so of his posts over ten years...Don't need to....
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 02:46 AM
Jan 2013

He makes sense and doesn't really need me to back him up.

It is what it is, much like DU.

Ellipsis

(9,123 posts)
71. I agree I've been watching the thread skate by all night.
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 02:54 AM
Jan 2013

just felt a need to weigh in after the cartoon...

I enjoy most posters here. "I got no bone to pick" with berserker, just the sentiment.

 

salinen

(7,288 posts)
73. Dammit
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 11:05 AM
Jan 2013

I missed it, went camping with the Missus. Sorry to say I enjoy watching Will battle it out with some squid. There's nothing better than Will pounding the opponent with an open tongue. I'm not proud of my bloodlust.

Mister Ed

(5,896 posts)
84. Oh noes!! That troll is laying bare the awful truth about DU'ers!!11!
Wed Jan 23, 2013, 11:37 PM
Jan 2013

He's even exposed our dear California Peggy as a septuagenarian! A septuagenarian!

I don't know how the poor woman will ever show her face in public now that the truth is known. Indeed, I fear Skinner may have to close down the site, now that it's been revealed he hosts an online meeting place for septuagenarians, and - dare I say it? - perhaps even sextagenarians as well.

 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
85. They're pissed off about Obama's second term and are taking it out on one of the most prominent
Thu Jan 24, 2013, 12:12 AM
Jan 2013

members of DU.

Let's not all forget that. This is all sore loser stuff about Obama.

Octafish

(55,745 posts)
86. Will Pitt is brave and true Democrat who is unafraid to say what he thinks.
Thu Jan 24, 2013, 12:15 AM
Jan 2013

What does that say for his anonymous attackers?

pinboy3niner

(53,339 posts)
87. Caver troll is obvious
Thu Jan 24, 2013, 12:22 AM
Jan 2013

Zapped again and again. Still slow in getting the message, keeps coming back in multiple socks/zombies. MIRT doing GREAT!

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