Did you know that arguing about candidates on DU will not affect who will win the nomination?

[LiberalLovinLug]

16. It seems uncertain what is considered "divisive shitposting" and what is honest criticism

I suppose that is to be expected as we all have our own definitions of where the boundary is between them. And it will work itself out.

I can understand, of course, not allowing personal attacks or rudeness etc.. against fellow DUers in posts. But where does that go in speaking up for your candidate by criticizing some of the others by comparison? Is "that candidate caters to Wall Street" (and by that question that candidates loyalties and principles) constitute overly critical? Or conversely, "that candidate is living with rainbows and unicorns if they think single payer will ever go over" (And thus question that candidates honesty and integrity)

I agree with the Professor. But also that what we say in here, is a reflection of what is being said by others in the news elsehwere as well. This site is only a reflection of the bigger world. The good, bad, and the ugly. It should be "what goes on in primary discussions, stays in primary discussion." And everyone that is a part of this Primaries Forum should be required to pledge that they will support whomever the eventual Democratic nominee is, before they are allowed to participate in it. (Maybe you could even attach a sig line on everyone in here automatically that reads that way.)

But I promise to try and not be as jerky as I'm sure some think I can be. Its a good principle.