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Leme

(1,092 posts)
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Tue May 27, 2014, 05:22 PM
May 2014

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Keep it. The bullies have taken over DU and have made it a crueler, stupider place than it was just a short time ago. Now they want to silence those who point out their cruelty and stupidity. I won't go along with that. Bjorn Again is right--there is shocking prejudice against the mentally ill here.
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: A ridiculous alert.

Mercy shenmue May 2014 #1
The more who participate at DU, the better. You should reconsider. randome May 2014 #2
I agree! burrowowl May 2014 #104
Don't let a few clueless people stop you from posting here...... Logical May 2014 #3
I have to support Skinner's viewpoint on this.... msanthrope May 2014 #4
You're misreading what Skinner said. pintobean May 2014 #5
There was a link to those posts in the question. Jamastiene May 2014 #77
You're both putting words in Skinner's mouth. pintobean May 2014 #78
No, that is what came out of his mouth. Jamastiene May 2014 #79
No, this is what he posted pintobean May 2014 #80
Putting words in people's mouths is a vital part of the game of DU JVS May 2014 #84
Spot on LittleBlue May 2014 #87
That's it, in a nutshell. 1000words May 2014 #92
Exactly so, and aptly put. n/t X_Digger May 2014 #108
Sad, but true (nt) Captain Stern May 2014 #120
I agree n/t Aerows May 2014 #90
Nope. Here's link, and Skinner is exactly right. OP started it by using his family as an example Bernardo de La Paz May 2014 #139
I'm sorry to see you go. Best wishes to you and your family... (nt) petronius May 2014 #6
i didn't read any of those threads Leme May 2014 #7
Please stay democrank May 2014 #8
We need you. We have to nilesobek May 2014 #9
This ^^^^ calimary May 2014 #115
Good luck with everything; and I hope this becomes a break rather than el_bryanto May 2014 #10
Peace be with you. hunter May 2014 #11
I definitely see and understand the need to back away from this site. Crunchy Frog May 2014 #12
Let me second everything Crunchy said, and add to it that I will be very sad to see you go. stranger81 May 2014 #16
This is so true which is why I spend less and less time here: sabrina 1 May 2014 #26
"Maybe they never were what they purported to be" zeemike May 2014 #53
Well said. nt woo me with science May 2014 #71
That's it, exactly. Enthusiast May 2014 #116
Spot on! City Lights May 2014 #41
Agreed. Jamastiene May 2014 #76
Thats quite a post. Rhinodawg May 2014 #13
I'm sorry to read about what happened Marrah_G May 2014 #14
Sorry that you had to go through that. I understand where you are coming from and... stevenleser May 2014 #15
this was your opportunity KT2000 May 2014 #17
This is the best advice I've read in this post. Please heed it if you are strong enough. You can The Wielding Truth May 2014 #49
I support Skinner's decision on this. Laelth May 2014 #18
Trust me, you don't need DU. Puzzledtraveller May 2014 #19
You won't be missed if I never see you again ... sunnystarr May 2014 #130
I would hope not. Puzzledtraveller May 2014 #141
... ismnotwasm May 2014 #20
Sorry to see you go, Bjorn. You seem like a decent fellow. AverageJoe90 May 2014 #21
That's some cold shit from Skinner. Gormy Cuss May 2014 #22
Thanks for saying that. I was thinking of how to word what you said. Whisp May 2014 #25
Bjorn there's lots of idiots on DU who JUST.DO.NOT.GET.IT. Skittles May 2014 #23
Skinner's feedback was spot on. aikoaiko May 2014 #24
ahh, yes they were attacking his brother Leme May 2014 #33
Yes. OP started a thread & wrote about brother in second paragraph: Bernardo de La Paz May 2014 #138
Does it seem like Skinner is becoming an apologist for every jury decision? CreekDog May 2014 #27
I respect your courage in posting about something so personal to you. hlthe2b May 2014 #28
I'm sorry to see you leave. TDale313 May 2014 #29
DU has become hostile to many minorities CreekDog May 2014 #30
du has a lot of Niceguy1 May 2014 #55
I wish you had Skinners support, because in the end, YOU are advocating not only for your brother Jefferson23 May 2014 #31
this Leme May 2014 #34
even progressives can be jerks sometimes. There's alot of people on this site that don't care if our liberal_at_heart May 2014 #32
Shame on them for posting such ignorance..sorry to hear that occurred at DU. n/t Jefferson23 May 2014 #36
I went through a couple of the threads Leme May 2014 #35
Sorry to see a long time, positive contributor like you leave Bjorn. bluesbassman May 2014 #37
I'm sorry your brother was attacked. I enjoy your posts and octoberlib May 2014 #38
Good luck to you. I'm sorry ballyhoo May 2014 #39
I'm sorry this happened to you, Bjorn. City Lights May 2014 #40
I'm sorry I didn't jump into your earlier threads to help defend you and your family. dawg May 2014 #42
This message was self-deleted by its author DeadLetterOffice May 2014 #44
I am sorry to see you leave. Half-Century Man May 2014 #43
Thank you for standing up against bigotry. DeadLetterOffice May 2014 #45
You might be taking what is said on an Internet message board way too seriously. totodeinhere May 2014 #46
Some people are just jerks... Blanks May 2014 #59
Don't leave. Your experience and insight is needed. deurbano May 2014 #47
That was extremely presumptious of that poster AtheistCrusader May 2014 #48
Please do not leave donnasgirl May 2014 #50
Sadly, we really are considered replaceable and expendable by the admins. Starry Messenger May 2014 #51
It's been a long time since they seemed to care about what goes on here. QC May 2014 #64
Actually, they put it in our hands with DU3 pintobean May 2014 #68
I see more DUers now on Facebook than here, from those days. Starry Messenger May 2014 #74
You said it nadinbrzezinski May 2014 #122
they aren't even here CreekDog May 2014 #82
Just curiouss smallcat88 May 2014 #52
Why would you let these people drive you away? ... Demo_Chris May 2014 #54
Perhaps you did not read the posts in question ... ? etherealtruth May 2014 #98
Many Blessings for your family, take care. ADW n/t AnotherDreamWeaver May 2014 #56
Your posts and messages are important etherealtruth May 2014 #57
Ask your brother sellitman May 2014 #58
I'm sorry this happened to you, you stood up well for your brother. n/t seaglass May 2014 #60
I am sorry, and you are right. I'm sure if my brother bettyellen May 2014 #61
DU is largely a clown parade Egnever May 2014 #62
Bjorn, I have always enjoyed your posts. Squinch May 2014 #63
Message auto-removed Name removed May 2014 #65
I can't believe this actually got alerted on. (1-6 LEAVE IT) PoliticalPothead May 2014 #66
.... Leme May 2014 #69
whomever alerted made a familiar mistake, they called the SOP of this forum, the "TOS" CreekDog May 2014 #81
I've noticed a lot of people do that. pintobean May 2014 #83
Thuggy McPunitive must've been in an alerting mood today. DisgustipatedinCA May 2014 #96
I wouldn't let a few usernames run me off this site. Rex May 2014 #67
I'm very sorry this happened to you! Please consider a break instead. cyberswede May 2014 #70
Post #46 echoed my thoughts. The only thing I would add, is I generally don't think its a good idea quinnox May 2014 #72
Nor do I "think it's a good idea to talk about very personal information... Surya Gayatri May 2014 #133
Peace to you and yours Hekate May 2014 #73
Good luck Bjorn... Ohio Joe May 2014 #75
may you never again experience the cruelty and hate that has become typical of DU carolinayellowdog May 2014 #85
Very well said. JNelson6563 May 2014 #89
Your quality of life will likely improve roody May 2014 #86
Your post is heartbreaking on multiple levels. salin May 2014 #88
Beautifully said. (nt) scarletwoman May 2014 #97
Luckily, I'm friends with you outside of DU/Discussionist Aerows May 2014 #91
I'm very sorry you're leaving. polly7 May 2014 #93
I wish you the best and hope you stick around rather than letting the assholes carry the day. TheKentuckian May 2014 #94
This makes me sad. herding cats May 2014 #95
Bye. Don't let the door ...... oldhippie May 2014 #99
LOL. eom TransitJohn May 2014 #100
No offense, but that GBCW was TLDR. MADem May 2014 #101
I so hope you reconsider - please read this post Samantha May 2014 #102
Don't leave. deathrind May 2014 #103
Please don't leave steve2470 May 2014 #105
Bjorn Against, I am right there with you, and believe me, I understand 100%! I took a long break Liberal_Stalwart71 May 2014 #106
love your post barbtries May 2014 #119
People see what they want to see Common Sense Party May 2014 #107
i don't think you get guilty by innuendo/rhetoric Leme May 2014 #109
This poster certainly did not use the word "if" when they needlessly attacked Bjorn. Jamastiene May 2014 #110
The gun and MRA bullies are ever more strident and disgusting because they are loosing. greatlaurel May 2014 #111
IMO, Skinner is correct; however, do what you have to do. Algernon Moncrieff May 2014 #112
Now is exactly the time to have this discussion, later on nobody will be listening... slipslidingaway May 2014 #113
when people are being insulting and attacking Leme May 2014 #114
People don't generally discuss mental health rationally after a mass murder Algernon Moncrieff May 2014 #140
my opinion, usuallyone needs to addreess misinformation and such when it occurs Leme May 2014 #143
i'll miss you. barbtries May 2014 #117
Yea, it might be a good idea, sometimes this is not the place to hang out on nolabels May 2014 #118
The DU is FULL of conservative trolls Omaha Steve May 2014 #121
That is probably true. But I suspect that there are those who consider totodeinhere May 2014 #144
I agree Omaha Steve May 2014 #148
But the difference is that most good progressive are at least trying. totodeinhere May 2014 #149
I wish you and your brother well nadinbrzezinski May 2014 #123
I completely understand withdrawing and protecting family. Sheepshank May 2014 #124
This is a blow to DU. DanTex May 2014 #125
I don't think Skinner said anything wrong. When one posts a topic there will be good and bad RKP5637 May 2014 #126
YOU chose to take it that way, imo. The posts WERE describing MY FAMILY and the 4 decades of danger blm May 2014 #127
His, and your family was under attack Leme May 2014 #137
Baloney. Your broad brush is as wrongheaded as his. If YOUR falsehoods are allowed and condoned blm May 2014 #145
Please don't leave. No one knows your journey, but we don't want you to do it alone, either. There ancianita May 2014 #128
Good luck. Your love for your brother is inspiring n/t taught_me_patience May 2014 #129
An option would be to start with a new account. ErikJ May 2014 #131
Stay in the fight. davidthegnome May 2014 #132
Vaya con dios CFLDem May 2014 #134
I'm sorry that words of kindness and encouragement have been drowned out klook May 2014 #135
All I can say is I believe the voiceless need you to speak for them. joanbarnes May 2014 #136
Hugs and peace to you. Ilsa May 2014 #142
Response from a DUer who did not give you comfort and support Jim Lane May 2014 #146
You are sadly missed. Lasher May 2014 #147
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