So what would Pope Francis be banned from DU for?

[Goblinmonger]

Given some of his new statements that are getting traction, what things that the Pope has said would get someone PPR'd from this progressive site. I think think is an interesting concept given the way so many progressives here fawn over this new Pope.

My first thought, "Catholics shouldn't breed like rabbits."

[trotsky]

1. Well, this could get interesting.

Rabbits, fuck yeah.

His statements on marriage equality.

Even his statements on homosexuality - nobody seems to want to acknowledge that they were made specifically in the context of a gay priest. "Who is he to judge" refers only to a PRIEST who is refraining from homosexual sex, or being in a same-sex relationship. That's who he won't judge. In other words, it's the equivalent of "love the sinner, hate the sin."

I thought about his grotesque statements on Charlie Hebdo, but then I realized that DUers in evidently good standing said the same thing (blaming the blasphemers for provoking the attackers) and realized that's not enough to get banned.

[AlbertCat]

2. How about:

the... if you insult momma mia (even if she is Lizzie Borden) you are asking for it!... sentiment

[trotsky]

3. A prominent DUer was once banned for threatening physical violence to another DUer.

They have since been reinstated, but there is definitely precedent.

[kdmorris]

4. Well, I've seen some people get away with saying some pretty egregious stuff

and they are not PPR'd so probably nothing the Pope says would get him PPR'd as long as he flew under the radar for the first 100 posts.

[mr blur]

5. Bigotry? Misogyny? Homophobia? All against the "rules", aren't they?

Oh I forgot, it's OK when Pope Awesome does it.

[trotsky]

6. Hey, that was from a 4-month-old quote.

You have no proof he thinks the same right now.

[mr blur]

7. Proof? Pah! I have faith that he does, surely that's enough?

Begone, with your "Gotcha!" posts!

[Arugula Latte]

11. Misogyny seems to be largely tolerated here.

People get banned if they say they don't support gay marriage. But if you say you are against a woman's right to have an abortion, you won't be banned.

Go figure.

[Act_of_Reparation]

8. It would depend on who his friends are.

Know the right people, and you can get away with mountains of shit. Even on DU.

[trotsky]

9. Hey!

DU is a great place. I get exposed to many viewpoints, including those of people who are considered basically homeless. Can't help but feel for them and their rough lifestyle.

[JDDavis]

10. I just love the way Pope Frank dresses.

I would like to dress like he does, and talk about people having sex only to have babies.

Who is Pope Frank's tailor? I need some new dresses and head gear.

Can I order it on-line from Amazon?

Pope: you are a fasion statement, just like all those that came before you.


To misquote My Fair Lady:

"it doesn't actually matter what the Pope says, as long as he is dressed well"

[LostOne4Ever]

12. Can you even get PPR'd anymore after a certain amount of posts?

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[font color=teal size=4 face=papyrus] At least for something other making a sock to get around a suspension? I am not certain you can since they added the 90 day rule.

If things were the way they were prior to that his comments on LGBTQ people would have earned him a tombstone fairly quickly...but being as popular as he is they would probably reinstate him like another DU celebrity I won't name.[/font]

[Warren Stupidity]

15. yes but you really have to work at it.

[Curmudgeoness]

13. I don't think he could get PPR'd,

at least not with anything we know that he has had so far. I agree with the comment about it depends on who he knows, and hey, he is the pope. But he also will have to make it past 100 posts, or a few days, before he gets into anything controversial. I suggest that he wet his feet in the Lounge before hitting the forums.

[PeaceNikki]

14. Nothing. DU often allows homophobic, misogynistic tripe.

You asked "would" not "should".

[AtheistCrusader]

16. Only when it's hidden behind religious human shields.

[trotsky]

18. Your post is sad but true.

[AtheistCrusader]

17. The 'what wouldn't he be banned for' list is shorter.

His stance on poverty. His stance on Cuba/US relations.

....

His stance on puppies.


Um.