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Unity will happen when 2 newcomers emerge for the 2020 presidential election. grossproffit Apr 2017 #1
Yeah, and then it can start afresh. Cha Apr 2017 #4
That won't stop the Republicans and others who want to destroy the Democratic Party. yardwork Apr 2017 #10
And, we have a lot of essential work that we have to join together to do in the meantime. Squinch Apr 2017 #39
Don't Be Naive dlk Apr 2017 #34
You are so correct.. N_E_1 for Tennis Apr 2017 #2
Good idea this out out of control...constant juries. Demsrule86 Apr 2017 #3
How to destroy a troll: Starve & Alert MoonRiver Apr 2017 #5
K&R !!!!!!!!!!!!!! n/t RKP5637 Apr 2017 #6
Amen to this! I believe in progressive policies that empower the citizens of this great nation, Left-over Apr 2017 #9
Trash their threads as well. . . DinahMoeHum Apr 2017 #7
I found a slightly different approach that is working well for me. yardwork Apr 2017 #8
I thought about trashing a topic the other day, but stopped short. phylny Apr 2017 #21
I find it very helpful. yardwork Apr 2017 #33
Since you started a thread to announce what word you were going to use to trash threads. m-lekktor Apr 2017 #29
You may have misunderstood my point. I said that trolls are attracted to the topic. yardwork Apr 2017 #32
thanks for the link i just did the same and WOW WOW WOW. piece and quiet. stonecutter357 Apr 2017 #52
I'm seeing threads on various topics I never saw before. It's great. yardwork Apr 2017 #56
That's good for me and you but trolls poisoning DU for new users sharedvalues Apr 2017 #77
That is a huge problem, I agree. yardwork Apr 2017 #80
I trashed the topic too, but "my" troll seems to want to get around that so he used a Squinch Apr 2017 #41
Fortunately, it's very easy to trash single threads. yardwork Apr 2017 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author Squinch Apr 2017 #51
K&R... spanone Apr 2017 #11
How do we tell the difference between a troll and someone with a different view? Equinox Moon Apr 2017 #12
You're not supposed to ask that question. MadDAsHell Apr 2017 #18
How do I post my progressive Democrat views without being considered a troll? Equinox Moon Apr 2017 #20
Is your purpose to disrupt? If not there shouldn't be a problem. Squinch Apr 2017 #43
I doubt anyone would consider you a troll, EM. JudyM Apr 2017 #59
You aren't a troll. Your posts are never flamebait. emulatorloo Apr 2017 #67
Well, no. I think I was clearly suggesting that each of us ignore the single poster who Squinch Apr 2017 #45
Trolls only post flaimbait. Sole purpose is to get us at each other's throats. emulatorloo Apr 2017 #68
Donald Trump is the greatest threat the planet and humanity has ever faced. gordianot Apr 2017 #13
To be honest I would not object if Skinner and the DU mods took a permanent ban hammer cstanleytech Apr 2017 #14
Trouble is, the trolls sign up under another user name meow2u3 Apr 2017 #16
Aye I know that is a huge drawback so maybe what we need is a larger mirt team cstanleytech Apr 2017 #74
Who are these trolls? NobodyHere Apr 2017 #15
That would violate the rule against accusing other members of being trolls. nt tblue37 Apr 2017 #26
Oh, come on. Really? Squinch Apr 2017 #44
There's a question which usually doesn't come up. "Don't bait DU'ers" is good advice. Judi Lynn Apr 2017 #82
Where's the line between "trolling" and posting a dissenting opinion? NobodyHere Apr 2017 #95
+ 1 million. We must be better than this nt riderinthestorm Apr 2017 #17
I use multiple methods mvd Apr 2017 #19
Ignoring the trolls doesnt have to be perminent either. defacto7 Apr 2017 #22
The Republicans are in full panic mode. This is a good sign. L. Coyote Apr 2017 #23
That's true but I have all the info I need now. yardwork Apr 2017 #24
I think the timing of their shit-stirring is instructive too. There seems to be a real Squinch Apr 2017 #46
The new daily-major-distraction-event is now standard fair, and the media just keeps playing along. L. Coyote Apr 2017 #49
I love Laydeebug's posts here about "Don't let them control the narrative!" It is the key and Squinch Apr 2017 #96
This message was self-deleted by its author Squinch Apr 2017 #97
How do you stop people from accusing you of being a troll just for sharing your opinion The99thTimeLord Apr 2017 #25
you have a point. Welcome to DU! Raster Apr 2017 #27
Another thing to be wary of here, the itchy trigger fingers on the word troll. Demit Apr 2017 #40
You can't make other people do anything. You can only control your own behavior. Squinch Apr 2017 #47
Don't post what trolls post maybe. L. Coyote Apr 2017 #50
Trolls post flamebait to put people at each other's throats. emulatorloo Apr 2017 #70
This all seems reasonable... Until you think about it. lies Apr 2017 #28
I may be wrong, but l think as long as we are wise enough to set Enoki33 Apr 2017 #35
The problem with that is... lies Apr 2017 #53
There has never really been agreement at the local level about what the Democratic Party Squinch Apr 2017 #58
Completely agree with you, except as to the matters that bring out aggressive attacks. JudyM Apr 2017 #61
Some of us have already stopped responding radical noodle Apr 2017 #30
I have to admit, sometimes I take the bait. I even do it when I KNOW that guy who started the Squinch Apr 2017 #48
It's chocolate to me but radical noodle Apr 2017 #66
About 90% of the time, I don't take the bait ms liberty Apr 2017 #31
Alt-right going after Maddow. They are sweating bullets over poor Trumpkin's new corruption scandal L. Coyote Apr 2017 #36
Great idea! Me, I just don't read their stuff, much less reply to it. Mister Ed Apr 2017 #37
You seem to see the two camps as either Hillary supporters or Bernie supporters. Demit Apr 2017 #38
You're missing my point. My point is for YOU to determine what YOUR definition of a troll is. Squinch Apr 2017 #55
I didn't miss your point about there being a Hillary camp and a Bernie camp. Demit Apr 2017 #62
Well, good for you! Squinch Apr 2017 #65
I ignore the ignore button. I can't agree with your suggestion. aikoaiko Apr 2017 #42
One ignored poster does not an echo-chamber make. But YMMV. Squinch Apr 2017 #75
I have used it a lot, but not on everyone with a different opinion mvd Apr 2017 #76
K and r. cwydro Apr 2017 #57
I ignore it MFM008 Apr 2017 #60
Great topic, Squinch.. Permanut Apr 2017 #63
Along with what you have said, I believe that Russian TROLLS have been visiting this TheDebbieDee Apr 2017 #64
Given what we have learned about the extent of Putin's efforts to undermine the election, and Squinch Apr 2017 #69
Oh, I know there are Russian trolls here - I can't PROVE it, but I know it! TheDebbieDee Apr 2017 #72
Lol. Great reply. Squinch Apr 2017 #73
So many juicy right wing dRumpf targets, no need for intramurals. nT Mc Mike Apr 2017 #71
Exactly. We need to put our efforts elsewhere. For you know, like, the survival of democracy and Squinch Apr 2017 #79
I don't use the ignore function. But my answer is, I stopped taking DU too seriously a long time ago Warren DeMontague Apr 2017 #78
yep you nailed it steve2470 Apr 2017 #86
So glad to have found this thread! Worktodo Apr 2017 #81
Don't give up on us! I had actually previously done the trash keyword thing and it worked Squinch Apr 2017 #83
My ignore madokie Apr 2017 #84
I have to say, I only have two names on mine. One is "my" troll who I put on only a few Squinch Apr 2017 #85
You seem to have missed the Obama years madokie Apr 2017 #87
Joined in 2012. Hey! I just noticed! My 5 year anniversary was last month. THAT went fast! Squinch Apr 2017 #89
Time flies madokie Apr 2017 #90
To you too. Happy Sunday. Squinch Apr 2017 #91
Are you calling Obama "the anointed one"? betsuni Apr 2017 #93
When I see my favorite DUers savaged for years by trolls and they fight back a little, betsuni Apr 2017 #88
good ideas - all peasant one Apr 2017 #92
Vote Democratic Squinch Cary Apr 2017 #94
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