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In reply to the discussion: They are getting close to silencing 1StrongBlackMan [View all]JustAnotherGen
(31,823 posts)29. Group Host - please back away from this group and this thread
Thanks.
This is due to the 'ratphucker' (basically rat fucker) accusation lodged here. I'm up to five pm's regarding this thread.
Best thing is - if you are a member of the Sanders group would be to do a meta thread there.
Thanks again!
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It's 4:39 AM PST. I am going back to bed ...I will have more thoughts at a more civil time.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2015
#2
Dude, they are really out to shut you up. You've obviously struck an exposed nerve, and they're....
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#40
Above post deleted because I somehow it "post" before I was ready... computer problems.
1monster
Jul 2015
#144
Knowing your history here, your always insightful posts, and the very civil way in which...
Purrfessor
Jul 2015
#59
I am almost always busy and rushed, so I used to refuse about half or more of the
tblue37
Jul 2015
#271
I'm with you. I believe we should only remove posts when they are trolling or just too
JDPriestly
Jul 2015
#293
How are you able to determine who did the alert? I would have thought ...
1StrongBlackMan
Jul 2015
#331
I couldn't tell who did the alert, just who had been alerted on. The one who had been
tblue37
Jul 2015
#371
Oh, and just for the record, 1StrongBlackMan, you are one of the DU members whose
tblue37
Jul 2015
#372
These "personal attack" or "over the top" alert reasons are being abused.
Efilroft Sul
Jul 2015
#209
The disgusting part of this is that anyone would report that, let alone 4 out of 7 vote
randys1
Jul 2015
#229
Oh, please post that to me. I'll cry all night *sniff, sniff* with tears of laughter! n/t
freshwest
Jul 2015
#288
That is alert stalker bullshit there and I say that as someone who disagrees with you more often
TheKentuckian
Jul 2015
#391
I don't know what is happening, and it sure isn't fair. I personally refuse to take part in the
still_one
Jul 2015
#276
For some people it is simply IMPOSSIBLE to conceptually divide the two
The Green Manalishi
Jul 2015
#290
I've said far, far worse about this said candidate than you could ever have.
Liberal_Stalwart71
Jul 2015
#375
Yeah, but the point is - you made peace. And even better, "we are much more civil to one another."
calimary
Jul 2015
#124
You are certainly free to disagree...My response is about those who want to silence him.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2015
#90
Who gives a crap about his "history" other than the Reagan Democrats he's trying to woo?
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#148
You voted to hide a post because "the OP was rushing to judgement without conducting any research"?
thucythucy
Jul 2015
#151
How can Admin know that these attacks aren't coordinated at other sites? I can think of two....
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#190
There's also the tactic of multiple DUers sharing passwords for sock accounts
Major Nikon
Jul 2015
#238
So you think its more likely that someone is coordinating to get a DU member banned? Why?
cstanleytech
Jul 2015
#279
How do you tell how many hides a poster has when the transparency page is not displayed?
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#184
You explained that beautifully. I never knew that. You can teach an old dog......
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#193
Bonobo's "contribution" to that thread was to accuse a black man of "race baiting"
Number23
Jul 2015
#216
Do you think it's safe to let the kids out of their room now?? We wouldn't want the little darlings
Number23
Jul 2015
#357
I cant see another members transparency page, says since there are less than 5 or something
randys1
Jul 2015
#231
See that now, thanks. As to hides, any suggestion that white people in America
randys1
Jul 2015
#236
Now the whole post is gone so "they" can't use it as a pretext to silence me too...
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2015
#18
Thank you for making us aware of this, DSB.. We love 1StrongBlackMan's voice on DU.
Cha
Jul 2015
#21
Thanks for reporting. I switched channels cuz I thought Rev was gonna gush over BS' "crowds".
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#207
1SBM is a huge target. He doesn't "toe the line", if you know what I mean. I had a post hidden...
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#31
You wouldn't think we'd be dragged back to that by a group of enlightened "liberals", would ya?
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#146
Reception to BS will continue to be "lukewarm"; his 55 y.o. civil rights dossier notwithstanding.
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#182
It is a gamble. And if that's a real strategy? I'll go ahead & say GOOD LUCK WITH THAT!
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#195
"{Please note ... I AM NOT SAYING THAT BERNIE OR HIS CAMPAIGN IS RACIST.}"
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#201
Just go to your profile page, and EDIT the "signature line", up to 400 characters. See my sig.....?
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#206
Like I told 1SBM, just because you shut down the conversation here doesn't mean the conversation....
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#232
He'd lose about half his support. That's not what his audiences come to hear. As for the.....
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#340
The fact that Nate Cohn isn't black might help dispel some of the myths & accusations.
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#360
Noticed that, did you. You know like I have said, I dont think Bernie is one bit less concerned
randys1
Jul 2015
#342
He's going where RT, Ed Schultz & Thom Hartmann tell him his "audience" is.
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#322
I've said before...if you took BS off the stage, and put Donald Trump in his place, the audience....
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#380
The question is whether intentionally & falsely framing a person as a racist violates the guidelines
Android3.14
Jul 2015
#37
It not only one would be unacceptable here. It would/should be unacceptable anywhere.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2015
#106
Actually, the gravamen (thanks for the new word) is that Bernie is a racist
Android3.14
Jul 2015
#116
If you think noting THAT is racist, then you really do not understand how awful
bettyellen
Jul 2015
#346
There's definitely a pattern here. I may have to take back an earlier disclaimer.
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#196
Actually seabeyond has got you beat. She actually PM'D ME how she couldn't believe that Sanders
Number23
Jul 2015
#383
Astute observation. My opinion is that BS' audiences mirror those of Ed Schultz & Thom Hartmann.
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#327
This is a group. A group, I might add, where 1SBM is a valued member. Perhaps you should see....
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#44
It's really strange that this question can't be asked of someone running as a "Democrat". You can..
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#53
You don't come into a private sandbox, and kick sand in the face of the host, or you'll be....
Tarheel_Dem
Jul 2015
#143
Best post of the day. I am watching what is happening here to 1stBman in total amazement
randys1
Jul 2015
#233
"It's sickening that people are alerting on and voting to hide his posts. Cowardly and pathetic
Cha
Jul 2015
#54
I got a hide when the alerter--the OP, lied and said it was against the TOS for
msanthrope
Jul 2015
#284
Course the jury bought it.. not bothering to check for themselves.. they're so responsible.
Cha
Jul 2015
#298
You know what's a neat trick with DU's Google? The phrase "personal attack"
msanthrope
Jul 2015
#308
I was Rude, Bernie Sanders has spoken about Race relations. out side of socioeconomic parameters.
imthevicar
Jul 2015
#75
Respectfully, what does that have to do with trying to silence 1StrongBlackMan ?
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2015
#98
I start from the premise they are all pols or politicians, albeit with their hearts in the...
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2015
#101
It really does--the same gaslighting and fostering of straw-men and half-truths
Starry Messenger
Jul 2015
#211
Gotta agree I havent seen any that would appear hide worthy but then again I dont follow his posts.
cstanleytech
Jul 2015
#285
Just finished reading that thread, I've noticed quite a bit of intense bullying from a certain
AuntPatsy
Jul 2015
#99
Precisely, the homogeneity of the audience reflected the homogeneity of the city where it was held.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2015
#225
Large venues, to be sure.... Perhaps I missed something in the text; let's look!
Gore1FL
Jul 2015
#277
He's a voter and he wants the senator to address the issues of his community on his terms.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2015
#278
Also, this a protected forum so it's up to the host if META posts are allowed.
DemocratSinceBirth
Jul 2015
#194
Juror#4 says "no one is trying to silence 1sbm" but then goes on to tell him how to act and "he
Cha
Jul 2015
#268
I can't believe somebody had the nerve to come in here and alert on this OP in the fucking AFRICAN
Number23
Jul 2015
#248
The Alert Police will go anywhere on this board to try to silence 1StrongBlackMan.
Cha
Jul 2015
#270
Thank you, Sheldon! i knew there'd be somebody who couldn't take DSB's OP about Silencing
Cha
Jul 2015
#265
If he goes, I want to know where he writes next. Just to read. I'm ready to learn from an ally. But
freshwest
Jul 2015
#262
As I have pointed out repeatedly, reverse everything past 200 yrs and NOTHING is left
randys1
Jul 2015
#344
Numerous repostings of the "OMG You Guys MLK Said DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISM One Time" threads --
betsuni
Jul 2015
#297
Why do you think that person keeps posting that over and over and over again?
Number23
Jul 2015
#350
"but even just asking a question, especially if you are black concerning certain issues and certain
Cha
Jul 2015
#320
if it's any consolation I think the Manions are done with the "stoking the fire" OPs that "pass for
bettyellen
Jul 2015
#381