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In reply to the discussion: I've been thinking about DU and its place in my life... [View all]merrily
(45,251 posts)64. I joined DU because I was tired and bored from debating the same rightist talking points over and
over. You'd go through something with one clown, then three others would show up a few days later with the same talking point. It became tedious. And, since I post for enjoyment as well as to have my say, boring defeats a major reason I post.
I may look in on Discussionist from time to time, but I don't think I will spend a lot of time there.
Been there, done that, got bored with it.
There are talking points at DU, too, but, you're right, somehow, it''s different.
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DU's dear CaliforniaPeggy, you are a treasure here. Count me in the I'm glad you're
ChisolmTrailDem
May 2014
#3
I can't say all DUers ALWAYS engage in honest debate, but I surely don't see the kind of
hlthe2b
May 2014
#7
I suspect a few minutes won't really give you a truly representative sample...
CaliforniaPeggy
May 2014
#18
Yes... nicely said. I focusd on the posters on that other site. You bring up very different content
hlthe2b
May 2014
#43
" I can honestly say I'd not mind meeting-- even those with whom I disagree most-"
defacto7
May 2014
#47
I'd enjoy a site where I could actually exchange ideas with articulate conservatives
Algernon Moncrieff
May 2014
#39
It's an interesting design...probably more appealing for Mobile users than DU-3 is.
KoKo
May 2014
#44
You seemed to have fit in very well over there but should have felt free to say the following here:
seaglass
May 2014
#46
That's fine if you don't find the issues compelling, to each his/her own. I think that's different
seaglass
May 2014
#60
I've been invited/encouraged to participate in other forums by some excellent former DUers
bigtree
May 2014
#55