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Isoldeblue

(1,135 posts)
Wed Sep 4, 2013, 08:11 PM Sep 2013

Over the past couple weeks, I've waded through

This discussion thread was locked as off-topic by grantcart (a host of the Barack Obama group).

crummy stuff about the Obama administration, here on DU in the GD, but reading little to support him.
I had thought by now the "gang' would go to something else, tiring of flaming Obama. But it just seems to be escalating into a feeding frenzy. It just sickened me.

So I thought that I could voice my feelings safely here.
But I found out that there are some unpleasant people who have no respect for others. Even putting alerts on a couple posters were not respected and left to stand. Much to my amazement. Fortunately, they are now banned from here. So, in the end, they will have some consequence for their rude behavior..

I want to say more about this and DU, so decided to just post what that is, from an earlier post I made in GD today.

I'm having a rough day, but I will never stop fighting for what I believe in, no matter what. This is OUR group - a safe haven and we will keep it so. Thank you boggers!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3598313

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Over the past couple weeks, I've waded through (Original Post) Isoldeblue Sep 2013 OP
We're on your side, Isolde. You posted a great OP, and this is too. IrishAyes Sep 2013 #1
IA, your warm words of encouragement Isoldeblue Sep 2013 #2
Yeah, sorry, Isoldeblue.. Cha Sep 2013 #3
Discussion of DU and bringing frustrations re what is happening in other forums grantcart Sep 2013 #4

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)
1. We're on your side, Isolde. You posted a great OP, and this is too.
Wed Sep 4, 2013, 10:07 PM
Sep 2013

I've pretty much given up on alerting to nasty posts, here or elsewhere. Here we'll get faster action going through the hosts. When bad posts go through the jury process, you can bet the general membership is so clogged with nihilists and even outright plants (I don't mean the green kind) that little if any justice can be expected from them.

I still agree to serve on juries and have quite a few; however, NOT A SINGLE ONE has been adjudicated in a suitable manner. At best I can hope for a draw. We're wasting time and breath to complain outside the BOG, which makes me even more determined to beat the rats' asses when they sneak in here! The best and fastest way to do so is go straight to the hosts. You can count on them for swift justice. We need to be their eyes and ears, though, since they can't be everywhere and see everything all the time by themselves.

You're a good egg. Thanks for hangin' with us and helping out. You're very much needed and appreciated here. Have a blessed evening and be fresh and ready to go tomorrow.

You've probably already heard this elsewhere, but one of my favorite sayings is: Live your life so that every morning the devil shouts the alarm: "Run, she's awake!"

Isoldeblue

(1,135 posts)
2. IA, your warm words of encouragement
Wed Sep 4, 2013, 10:19 PM
Sep 2013

are greatly appreciated!
I've learned some important lessons today. I can't help but feel disappointed in DU and the various shades of democrats, after today. Being a relative newbie here, I suppose it won't be my last.

Btw, that saying is not one I've heard before. Thanks! I like it!

You are a good person to take the time to tell me how it is here. I'll surely know for next time. And there will be a next time.... Thank you.

Cha

(295,901 posts)
3. Yeah, sorry, Isoldeblue..
Wed Sep 4, 2013, 11:20 PM
Sep 2013

the feeding frenzy regarding PBO has been going on since 2009. It just subsided a bit during campaign and election time.

The difference now with DU3 is that we do have a Barack Obama Group on DU that is safe from the usual whines and gripes.. whether they believe we have the right or not. They can rudely intrude but it doesn't last too long.

In the BOG's latest incarnation we have a feature called "super powers" and it gives us the ability to block those who come here to disrupt.

My personal way to deal with GD is just to use that other wonderful feature the Admins set up for us called The Trash 'em function! Which is what they should use for the BOG instead of whining about our Group and insulting its Members.

Good to see you here in the BOG, Isoldeblue,

grantcart

(53,061 posts)
4. Discussion of DU and bringing frustrations re what is happening in other forums
Wed Sep 4, 2013, 11:30 PM
Sep 2013

is not part of the SOP for the BOG.

Let's keep focused on the President and his policies in this group.

If you want to engage DUers in other forums and groups, marshal your facts and arguments and do so there keeping in mind the positive manner the President uses to do the same.

Thanks for your understanding.
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