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In reply to the discussion: WE LET DKF RUN OFF A LOT OF GOOD MEMBERS [View all]go west young man
(4,856 posts)I actually see the board as a bit too cliquey these days and lacking in meaningful content. That is the biggest turnoff. I liked it when it was more radical and less mainstream. As it's taken on so many moderate members it has become more juvenile in many regards with way too much name calling and arguing over who is a real DU'er. I liked it when all discussion was allowed and far out theories weren't sent to the dungeon. It was more interesting. Peace Patriot and Time For Change have taught me a lot about writing and making solid well backed arguments. I just don't see them or their style of writing around here much anymore. Personally I think the "trending now" needs to go away as it adds to the clique mentality. We need a DU 4 that is more progressive and focuses on where we need to go as liberal democrats especially now that the right has overplayed it's hand and there is a chance for the country to lean more leftward. I hope Skinner and Earl G are seeing this opportunity and working to make the board more mature and cohesive so we can be united in our goals and take the house in 2014. Our own infighting is a big problem right now.