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In reply to the discussion: The latest "banning" (NYC_SKP) is an interesting lesson on REPUTATION. [View all]Cha
(297,117 posts)President Obama supporter for starters. We had a strong connection with that, including other members of the Barack Obama Group, that so many scorn on DU. So you make a connection and have a rapport.
And, SKP appreciates Obamacare... and thank goodness he joined! He's posted in great detail about his experiences on here.. how it has helped immeasurably with the medical crisis that he's had, and I'm thinking he appreciates that others have been helped by it, too.
I know SKP is not a "misogynist", a "racist", or a "homophobe". That's not what got him banned. He directed a misogynistic slur at Hillary Clinton for all the board to see..
I think he needs to own it.. admit he was wrong and apologize to the Admin and see what happens. All those who are in denial about this are not helping him. Imv, they are enabling. Of course, he'll probably come to his own conclusion on this, too, in spite, of all those who don't think he did anything wrong.
It's great that you've spoken out for your friend.. that's what friends are for.
I agree that the Admins who run this Board are good and caring people.. who have kept DU up and running through thick and thin.. and it has only gotten better over the years. I really respect them. Even more so now.
I think the "whisper you hear" are people being a little bit paranoid. Are they going to direct a misogynistic slur at Hillary Clinton or anyone else? If not and they maintain a level of civility.. Why would they worry? And, who knows.. maybe it wasn't just one post. Maybe the Admins took more into consideration.. they will have to be asked.. which I'm pretty sure there are questions in ATA doing that very thing. Could be wrong, though.
I was just on a jury where a poster was flirting with the "C" and being oh so clever.. but, it got a 4-3 Leave. The alert was..
"Another man pissed that a long time DU'er was TOS'ed for using the c word on our Democratic candidate. The backlash is strong toward women on DU because administration called out misogyny. This is the fifth post I have seen tonight with men playing with calling a woman a misogynist slur.."
I won't post the rest of the alert as it reveals a name.
This is not going to end well if it keeps up..
Here's what got SKP banned(if more hadn't been taken into consideration) the troll's post and SKP responding..
"Troll"
If she's not ready to handle spontaneous exchanges,
she is not fit for the Presidency. This is all smoke and mirrors, IMO. Yes, I am voting for Bernie but just thinking of her even pulling such a cunning stunt is pretty shockingly appalling.
I'm not sayin'--I'm just sayin'...
"There will be NO opportunities to interview Hillary Clinton; her speech will be her interview."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6775879
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6783979
How SKP responded..
I say that to myself every day, over an over.
It can be a tongue twister!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6775973
Posted it in his journal too..
http://www.democraticunderground.com/~NYC_SKP
EarlG (Administrator)
"Called Hillary Clinton the c-word. Thought he was being clever about it. He was not."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=221412&sub=trans
As you say.. others have been banned, with good reason I will add, and have returned..
I hope he realizes his mistake.. apologizes.. and maybe he can come back to DU. It's up to him first and foremost. Mahalo, Ida~