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Lucinda

(31,170 posts)
Tue Dec 13, 2011, 05:59 PM Dec 2011

If an option did exist for this group to Opt-Out of being listed in the latest pages [View all]

Last edited Tue Dec 13, 2011, 06:50 PM - Edit history (1)

would you want to be removed?

You may have seen this post today:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1220439

The groups statement of purpose is:
Positively explore issues having to do with Astrology, metaphysics & spirituality, homeopathy/alternative medicine and healing, Ascension, and other subjects having to do with holistic physical and spiritual growth & traditions.

"Positively" is pretty specific.

The problem is that some posters may not even realize they are in a spirituality based group until they find themselves chided for rudeness. I am happy to see new faces, and discuss what I believe in with people who are respectful, but I do understand ASAH is also safe haven.

So, I'll ask the admins about the option, and wanted to ask everyone what they think about this.

Lucinda

I came back in to say that I have every faith that we could handle these situations without too much fuss if it turns out that we need to due to an inability to Opt-Out, or if the majority wants to encourage new visitors. I'll post as soon as I get an answer.


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Good idea LiberalEsto Dec 2011 #1
Yes, please Missy Vixen Dec 2011 #2
We do currently have the option to block disruptive posters Lucinda Dec 2011 #4
Yes. Please. Matariki Dec 2011 #3
You and OGR handled it beautifully earlier and the jury hid the really bad post Lucinda Dec 2011 #5
Thanks Lucinda Matariki Dec 2011 #6
Thank you. We aren't a group that needs hosts, until we do. Lucinda Dec 2011 #7
Yes, earlier, I was wondering about that. kimmerspixelated Dec 2011 #8
I really think the person that responded just had no idea where they were Lucinda Dec 2011 #9
I would vote to opt out if it turns out that it's an option MorningGlow Dec 2011 #10
I don't involve Why Syzygy Dec 2011 #11
I agree as a rule. I appreciate you speaking up. Some people do respond quite negatively to the Lucinda Dec 2011 #12
Unless it turns out to be a huge problem Celebration Dec 2011 #13
I agree with you even though I do understand the concerns being aired Lucinda Dec 2011 #14
I like the idea of opting out.... GardeningGal Dec 2011 #15
it's been handled beautifully so far magical thyme Dec 2011 #16
I am all for opting out. rosesaylavee Dec 2011 #17
I vote to opt out... OneGrassRoot Dec 2011 #18
yes, no question FirstLight Dec 2011 #19
I haven't received an answer from an admin yet, but please feel free to follow up too Lucinda Dec 2011 #20
It used to be this way on DU2 as well, until we asked for it to be changed Matariki Dec 2011 #22
I hope so. I have asked and am still waiting, but the admins are crazy busy. Lucinda Dec 2011 #24
Yes. Fire Walk With Me Dec 2011 #21
My vote is to opt out Digit Dec 2011 #23
I wouldn't mind libodem Dec 2011 #25
I vote for opt out hermetic Dec 2011 #26
I vote to opt out sandyshoes17 Dec 2011 #27
I vote for opt out. PADemD Dec 2011 #28
Yes, opt out. japple Dec 2011 #29
I vote with the majority here. Howler Dec 2011 #30
Thanks for speaking up everyone! Lucinda Dec 2011 #31
opt out. NuttyFluffers Dec 2011 #32
I want to shut off my link Ricochet21 Dec 2011 #33
Go to "My Account" MorningGlow Dec 2011 #34
Editing because it's already been answered. Lucinda Dec 2011 #36
Yes to Opt-out Sanity Claws Dec 2011 #35
I vote "opt out" get the red out Dec 2011 #37
I'd vote to opt out too. RainbowSuperfund Dec 2011 #38
Same here. I don't post much, but it's my sanctuary n/t freeplessinseattle Dec 2011 #40
Yes for me. I don't think the group should appear in latest pages. Many people RKP5637 Dec 2011 #39
I've yet to get an answer on the full opt-out, but I will keep asking. Lucinda Dec 2011 #41
Let's opt out if we can! BlueToTheBone Dec 2011 #42
opt out ASAH Melissa G Dec 2011 #43
opt out if possible Tumbulu Dec 2011 #44
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