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merrily

(45,251 posts)
127. HUH? I forgot to mention? The poster raised a specific rule with me and I replied about that rule.
Wed Jun 1, 2016, 06:30 AM
Jun 2016

Last edited Wed Jun 1, 2016, 07:01 AM - Edit history (1)

No one pretended to be having a discussion about the totality of the board. So, "forgot" has absolutely nothing to do with anything. If you wanted to interject yourself into a discussion I was having with another poster to bring up a point totally unrelated to my discussion with the other poster, fine. Things like that happen on discussion board. No need to pretend that I "forgot" to mention something that had no relation whatever to a discussion I was having with another poster about one specific rule.

As to the point you brought into the discussion for the first time, though: One poster's and one board's "standards of discourse are another poster's and another board's censorship. I just try to follow the rules and my own rules wherever I happen to be posting. And the fact that a board does not believe in many rules or much censorship does not mean a board is "perfectly fine" with everything posted there. I just means the board has chosen to censor less than other board.

I don't agree with every post at JPR or at DU. I am sure you don't agree with every post on DU, either. For that matter, there have been specifically a few "standards of discourse" I have alerted on at DU as in violation of DU's TOS because of sexism, or racism, or homophobia that juries have not only allowed to stand, but have mocked me for alerting on them. I would not call you or any DUer not involved out because of that either.

I find it very odd that anyone would seek to hold me accountable for every thing posted on DU or on JPR by any poster that does not suit them. I don't own either board or make the rules for either board and I am not even a mod or host for either board, though I do jury here. I would not dream of pretending you are accountable for everything I don't like about DU because of some post you did not make.



(Journaling because this is by far not the first time, and likely won't be the last time, that someone reproaches me about a post made here by another Bernie supporter or a post made at JPR.)


We know that; DU is not the government. elleng May 2016 #1
Some folks seem to think they are being censored bravenak May 2016 #2
They/we need a different term. elleng May 2016 #7
They will still be able to do it at many many sites around the web bravenak May 2016 #9
There are lots of sites where people can trash Hillary DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #15
Makes perfect sense to me bravenak May 2016 #18
Reddit LoverOfLiberty May 2016 #75
Better... DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #77
I keep seeing this "Site Which Shall Not Be Mentioned". barrow-wight Jun 2016 #100
That was simply to keep the paid trolls from concern trolling. DU welcomes the Brock trolls. merrily Jun 2016 #102
JimJonesRadicals is CRAAAAAZY. barrow-wight Jun 2016 #104
I think your perception is the problem. I see cults of personality on DU all the time and also the merrily Jun 2016 #105
I have never worshipped any person (or religion) the way that people do this candidate. barrow-wight Jun 2016 #106
I felt the same way about Obama, though I supported him as much as I legally could, and Hillary. merrily Jun 2016 #109
The real circus comes on the 16th. :) barrow-wight Jun 2016 #116
Same tune, different lyrics. "Send in the Drones" (Charlie King) stone space Jun 2016 #134
I can hear the video. That likely means you should be clapping much louder. merrily Jun 2016 #135
Well, I am a bit of a Charlie King fan, I'll admit. stone space Jun 2016 #137
That was great. Thank you. merrily Jun 2016 #138
De nada. There was a movie made about the Plowshares 8 Action. stone space Jun 2016 #148
If only merrily Jun 2016 #150
You forgot to mention DU has standards of discourse mythology Jun 2016 #125
HUH? I forgot to mention? The poster raised a specific rule with me and I replied about that rule. merrily Jun 2016 #127
Oh! I forgot to mention: merrily Jun 2016 #124
I do not know what a Manny Goldstein is. barrow-wight Jun 2016 #158
That can explain it. merrily Jun 2016 #162
I am sure you are right. barrow-wight Jun 2016 #172
I'm lost. I thought we were discussing posters on JPR, not you or Bernie. merrily Jun 2016 #174
Which, no doubt, some will. It does not negate the fact that some posts will be Luminous Animal May 2016 #17
It was agreed to at sign up bravenak May 2016 #24
If that expansion bothers people, they need to examine why they are posting here. LonePirate Jun 2016 #111
You have talked a lot about rules, re Hillary. sheshe2 May 2016 #23
There are one billion websites on the internet. DemocratSinceBirth May 2016 #30
I am sure they can, DSB. sheshe2 May 2016 #45
First Amendment rights and censorship are not synonymous. An organization Luminous Animal May 2016 #11
And people can say what they want to say anyway, elsewhere bravenak May 2016 #14
Crazy, isn't it? melman May 2016 #20
Completely. n/t bvf May 2016 #89
Guffaw! AlbertCat Jun 2016 #145
I'M BEING OPPRESSED Gomez163 May 2016 #57
They shall overcome bravenak May 2016 #58
An inability to reveal truths is in fact censorship EndElectoral Jun 2016 #95
Um if the DU site is saying you can't post XYZ TimPlo Jun 2016 #163
You can still post what you like elsewhere bravenak Jun 2016 #165
Yea so? TimPlo Jun 2016 #167
The entire site censors rightwing drivel bravenak Jun 2016 #169
Post removed Post removed Jun 2016 #170
Some, apparently, do not ... 1StrongBlackMan May 2016 #5
I assume 'standing on their right' won't get them far. elleng May 2016 #8
It doesn't ... But that doesn't give them pause. 1StrongBlackMan May 2016 #28
We don't have any rights on DU at all. Philly-Union-Man May 2016 #3
Exactly bravenak May 2016 #4
Exactly. sheshe2 May 2016 #25
Hey. Almost over... bravenak May 2016 #26
True. This is the problem with the internet. It gives you the *illusion* that you have free speech. reformist2 May 2016 #74
There will be no nominee until the convention ends AgingAmerican May 2016 #6
Whatever happens, I hope you'll vote a straight Democratic ticket PJMcK May 2016 #13
Your allegation of hope almost sounds sincere. LanternWaste Jun 2016 #155
Well technically we do. The governent can't censor our political discusssions with few exceptions aikoaiko May 2016 #10
Sigh bravenak May 2016 #12
I know. I was trying to make a joke. aikoaiko May 2016 #34
Sorry. bravenak May 2016 #36
I will fight Trump, I just won't be voting for Hillary... Yurovsky May 2016 #16
Ok. June 15 is the day bravenak May 2016 #22
What will you do if the FBI recommends an indictment? Yurovsky May 2016 #39
Same thing I been doing bravenak May 2016 #41
I think that has already been pointed out numerous times but thanks. chwaliszewski May 2016 #44
Just trying to help out any way I can bravenak May 2016 #48
If you're trying to help, I have a few suggestions. chwaliszewski May 2016 #50
Did they move the convention date up? bvf May 2016 #91
Where have you been it was Sat, Feb 20 TimPlo Jun 2016 #164
True. And for some others bvf Jun 2016 #173
You really can't hurt Trump's chances without helping Clinton's chances, zero sum game nt geek tragedy May 2016 #70
How nice. GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #92
George Wallace was a Democrat too... Yurovsky Jun 2016 #153
The French Revolutionaries had no liberty to debate the Vichy government either. You make due. Vote2016 May 2016 #19
Oh good grief! The french revolution comparisons are outrageous! bravenak May 2016 #21
Especially when the French Revolution is magically conflated with WWII annavictorious Jun 2016 #128
No one is TRASHING the NOMINEE on DU Autumn May 2016 #27
For the purposes of DU, we will on June 15 bravenak May 2016 #29
Not June 15 yet, are ya running back and forth from now to June 15 in your time machine? Autumn May 2016 #32
Yes they are. Hillary is the nominee. 74 more delegates and it is a done deal. bravenak May 2016 #33
It all depends on the meaning of the word "is "in your post, Autumn May 2016 #42
Is. As in she IS so far ahead that by the time NJ is closed, she will have enough delegates for the bravenak May 2016 #46
Awesome! You used the word *will* Autumn May 2016 #49
I'm givin folks that time they need to get it all out bravenak May 2016 #52
You are? How very odd, I could swear that I read that Skinner is the one doing that. Autumn May 2016 #55
It's why I don't write my own ops about Bernie anymore. Only Hillary for the most part. bravenak May 2016 #56
Yeah we know Autumn May 2016 #59
+1000 MelissaB May 2016 #31
yep AtomicKitten May 2016 #86
Pretty darn good point if saltpoint Jun 2016 #129
Thx. I will watch the Hildenburg without commenting specifically. jack_krass May 2016 #35
I am certainly not going to miss those who make disgusting comments such as yours. nt JTFrog Jun 2016 #101
Disgusting is as disgusting does. You may not like my comments but... jack_krass Jun 2016 #123
What criticism of Clinton will still be OK (if any)? NT Eric J in MN May 2016 #37
I think he said reasonable. Not just using stuff as a club to damage her chances. bravenak May 2016 #43
"I can't wait until Bill is in charge of the economy." chwaliszewski May 2016 #47
Not to most democrats bravenak May 2016 #51
Until the tech bubble burst. chwaliszewski May 2016 #85
yes some of us do cherish what would be our childhood memories - things seem better back then azurnoir Jun 2016 #119
June 7 they run out of states MFM008 May 2016 #38
Yes!!!!!! bravenak May 2016 #40
Lol, but hillary now nervous about CA! She really knows how to seal the deal! Logical May 2016 #80
See you at the convention! Lordquinton May 2016 #53
Or not bravenak May 2016 #54
Lots of berners don't get that workinclasszero May 2016 #60
They will bravenak May 2016 #67
On the 16th workinclasszero Jun 2016 #94
We're not even supposed to have the right to be sexist or racist but.... bettyellen May 2016 #61
Things sure changed here very quickly bravenak May 2016 #62
Well the Manny era was something- he was like a pied piper for a lot of folks.... bettyellen May 2016 #68
I swear he was a caver bravenak May 2016 #69
Biggest rat fucker ever- fooled lots of people though. bettyellen May 2016 #72
He's still up to it over there bravenak May 2016 #76
Ugh, dark days at DU bettyellen Jun 2016 #93
some are still blowing the "democracy" blather with regard to DU TOS Sheepshank May 2016 #63
Their idea of democracy includes winning the primary without winning the votes bravenak May 2016 #65
The Democratic Party will not pick their nominee for President before the convention starts. imagine2015 May 2016 #64
Doesn't matter one bit. bravenak May 2016 #66
What than is the purpose of having a delegated decision making convention? imagine2015 May 2016 #88
Yep, it's a private site and the owners can make any rules they like. Nobody is forcing us m-lekktor May 2016 #71
Best answer yet bravenak May 2016 #73
It's ridiculous to complain on a privately run site. m-lekktor May 2016 #83
They have the right to turn DU into a Clinton operation to defeat Sanders at the national convention imagine2015 May 2016 #90
The problem is the hill loyalist cannot distinguish morningfog May 2016 #78
Best to err on the side of caution bravenak May 2016 #79
Or not worry about those incapable of critical thought. morningfog May 2016 #82
This is like the Berniecrat attitude towards the Democratic Party... brooklynite May 2016 #81
They want the rewards without all that work stuff and coalition building bravenak Jun 2016 #107
So GRhodes May 2016 #84
You can say whatever you want, just not here bravenak Jun 2016 #99
Great GRhodes Jun 2016 #156
Pretty much. alarimer Jun 2016 #157
I hear ya. Turin_C3PO May 2016 #87
I agree, good post! bravenak Jun 2016 #97
Great organization - NCAC - National Coalition Against Censorship EndElectoral Jun 2016 #96
Oh well! Waiting For Everyman Jun 2016 #98
What is it called when a poster boldly denies something no one claimed in the first place? merrily Jun 2016 #103
One person's trash is another's truth bbgrunt Jun 2016 #108
I haven't seen much trashing of Biden going on Fumesucker Jun 2016 #110
I cannot wait until the new rules are in place! Rex Jun 2016 #112
Can't come too soon! bravenak Jun 2016 #114
June 15th is St. Vitus' Day betsuni Jun 2016 #113
I feel like rejoicing, it has been so bad bravenak Jun 2016 #115
It has been bad. But that makes the joicing and rejoicing all the sweeter. betsuni Jun 2016 #117
and what is it you'll be sacrificing ? azurnoir Jun 2016 #118
Oh, haven't decided. betsuni Jun 2016 #120
be sure to let us know ummmkay? azurnoir Jun 2016 #121
K betsuni Jun 2016 #122
I was actually thinking something like goat the sacrificial type azurnoir Jun 2016 #161
Ever done a pig in a fire pit? VulgarPoet Jun 2016 #140
I wish. Nothing better than roasted pigs, nothing. betsuni Jun 2016 #147
I did it once. VulgarPoet Jun 2016 #149
Have you ever seen the televised Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #136
No, haven't! betsuni Jun 2016 #146
investigation dance, those ants-in-pants glances Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #159
Yes it would be nice to come together. So until Bernie official loses/drops out and Hillary B Calm Jun 2016 #126
skinner will be busy house cleaning everyday I think beachbum bob Jun 2016 #130
Or be antisemitic Android3.14 Jun 2016 #131
I considered putting that little bit of nastiness in my sig bar. VulgarPoet Jun 2016 #142
The irony of that coming from you. hobbit709 Jun 2016 #132
Ach! You VILL luff Hillary. Ve demand it! Vinca Jun 2016 #133
Amen. You said it all. Bring on Trump! All we need is either Bernie or Hillary! marble falls Jun 2016 #139
Ain't you sweet. berni_mccoy Jun 2016 #141
We don't have a nominee yet. And California will vote in a few days. Betty Karlson Jun 2016 #143
There is no state actor on DU and so the First Amendment does not apply Gothmog Jun 2016 #144
What nominee? Shadowflash Jun 2016 #151
..bubble initiative... HumanityExperiment Jun 2016 #152
I already miss Obama he had class. gordianot Jun 2016 #154
Saying that President Obama made a deal to make Hillary Secretary of State is accusing him StevieM Jun 2016 #166
I disagree but so be it call it an understanding. gordianot Jun 2016 #175
I believe that historians will accept President Obama's version in its entirety, which is that StevieM Jun 2016 #176
I solemnly promise Prism Jun 2016 #160
Oh dear. ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #171
At which time 'forced vacations' will come back AgingAmerican Jun 2016 #168
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