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In reply to the discussion: Has the banning of dkf made you more reluctant to criticize certain things on DU? [View all]demwing
(16,916 posts)Is there a list of things that one is required to believe in before they can carry that flag? Who wrote that list? You?
The TOS lists only a handful of requirements regarding political orientation:
1. Don't be a right-winger:
No Teabaggers, Neo-cons, Dittoheads, Paulites, Freepers, Birthers
2. Don't be an extreme-fringe left-winger:
No advocates of violent political/social change, hard-line communists, terrorist-apologists, America-haters, kooks, crackpots, LaRouchies, and the like.
3. Do be a loyal Democrat:
During election seasons, do not advocate voting for the "other guys."
However, "When we are not in the heat of election season, members are permitted to post strong criticism or disappointment with our Democratic elected officials, or to express ambivalence about voting for them."
4. Don't use hate speech
This one depends more on interpersonal respect than on any individual political stripe.
So again, please provide a list for all acceptable liberal thoughts and actions, and I'll be glad to file it in the appropriate receptacle. In the interim, simply ignore or alert on those that offend you, instead of presuming to tell people to shut the fuck up just because they don't meet your standard.