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In reply to the discussion: Why was Brooklynite kicked off of this site? nt [View all]
Alliepoo
(2,701 posts)67. You've got to be joking...
Seriously? I enjoy hearing what he has to say. He has access to political people and events that most of us don’t. He states hard truths sometimes and seems to rub some folks the wrong way sometimes but so do others here on DU sometimes. I don’t understand why he was kicked off.
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Yes, that's the long-standing jury rule that has gotten a lot of posters FFR'd
Prairie Gates
Jul 2024
#18
He has been FFR'd before and was let back in, a couple of years ago, if memory serves.
Celerity
Jul 2024
#36
if you get five posts hidden in 90 days your account is flagged for review, I believe
fishwax
Jul 2024
#8
Huh, really? I wasn't all that fond of the poster but I don't think he should be gone?
boston bean
Jul 2024
#19
Yes, why? He could be contrary at times but he usually made his point of view clear
Deuxcents
Jul 2024
#21
His very important connections, and the very important rumors he heard, and his very important donations . .
hatrack
Jul 2024
#68
That is crazy. We need to be able to debate without fear of being kicked off a democratic site during an
Pisces
Jul 2024
#38
I agree, I have posted in the help section for some relaxation of rules during the election. These viewpoints
Pisces
Jul 2024
#59
True. Most people when they get a couple of hides cool it for a short time before re-engaging .
JohnSJ
Jul 2024
#170
And to think, so many positive things have been happening the past month
BeyondGeography
Jul 2024
#159
Why would you take it personally? This is a political support online discussion site.
Think. Again.
Jul 2024
#86
Of course I'll be alright, he wasn't a real-life personal friend or family member
Polybius
Jul 2024
#166
That's a surprise. He added a lot of content here, was often a contrarian with odd points of view at times.
brush
Jul 2024
#48
He didn't post that, he just posted news of people who wanted Biden to step aside
Polybius
Jul 2024
#175
I think the admins are making a mistake when they enforce a type of group think.
totodeinhere
Jul 2024
#154