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In reply to the discussion: I was threatened with rape today, NSFW [View all]IrishAyes
(6,151 posts)273. How awful. I'm glad to see you're receiving so much
excellent advice, to which I have nothing to add except use a vpn so hackers can't locate you as easily. I think Flickr prevents people locating you through your pictures via google.
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That's really messed up. Whoever did that should be ashamed of themselves. nt
Electric Monk
Sep 2014
#1
It is completely and utterly unacceptable. We need to make that clear above all else.
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#43
I always get lured into supporting DU with the Valentine heart give away, but no more.
CrispyQ
Sep 2014
#120
Per the link in the OP, that poster was banned from Discussionist yesterday. (n/t)
Jim Lane
Sep 2014
#180
I think you can have their ISP served with a subpoena (I forget if it's another legal form)
R B Garr
Sep 2014
#17
And that's at least the good thing about having stalkers posting on a related site--
R B Garr
Sep 2014
#40
"I'm a proud, conservative leaning person who can't wait to vote Republican"
pintobean
Sep 2014
#287
".. who can't wait to vote Republican in a couple of months." Sorry, you're not very
Cha
Sep 2014
#319
I am so sorry that happened, and even more sorry that the response was so lacking. nt
LeftyMom
Sep 2014
#22
He used the term "motivation" instead of "motive." The former word implies "being GIVEN a reason."
WinkyDink
Sep 2014
#100
I know, you'd think that he'd not want to bring up stalking, lest anyone notice something, TBH, odd
bettyellen
Sep 2014
#333
Actually he said STOP to CreekDog's post that called him on his perpetual confusion
R B Garr
Sep 2014
#274
OMFG what is wrong with people??? Simple disagreement sends them into a murderous rage
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#28
at a minimum contact the administrator of the site where you saw that online threat. Also, you may
still_one
Sep 2014
#60
Seconding that. This kind of stuff could potentially be life-threatening. nt
AverageJoe90
Sep 2014
#79
Rape is a crime of violence and dominance that uses sex as the weapon.
Half-Century Man
Sep 2014
#84
I am so sorry. That person is disgusting, and if possible, should be reported.
LeftishBrit
Sep 2014
#86
Skinner already knows The Doctor's IP. You can contact him and then launch a complaint to TD's ISP.
chrisa
Sep 2014
#105
It's almost like the jury system has made the obsessive types more bloodthirsty
R B Garr
Sep 2014
#185
Yeah, many seem to wash over the fact that many of them have accounts here.
boston bean
Sep 2014
#112
"I can't imagine... why anyone would feel hostile to you" is your response.....
boston bean
Sep 2014
#128
It may be that more than a few people merely give zero credibility to your sincerity or truthfulness
LanternWaste
Sep 2014
#338
Baines, I am sorry that happened to you. No one should be threatened with bodily harm
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#129
...' the Admins insist that his being banned is sufficient is, IMO, criminal in and of itself. '
JaydenD
Sep 2014
#140
This is beyond sad. If it's Discussionist, then Skinner, et al., need to own this.
NYC_SKP
Sep 2014
#142
Baines, I am sorry you have been threatened with violence which is what rape consists of
kmlisle
Sep 2014
#149
That is bullshit that you got banned from the site while the misogynists are given a pass
Bjorn Against
Sep 2014
#176
They say I was a sock, I had name removed and my post gone from the record...
boston bean
Sep 2014
#177
I do not understand the logic behind that move. The reasoning is unsound.
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#193
It could all be handled so easily. It needs to de-esculate and quickly. I wish Admin would be
Tuesday Afternoon
Sep 2014
#214
In the Montgomery bus strike of 1963, would they just say both sides' incivility...
CreekDog
Sep 2014
#217
Well, you know they had to say "sockpuppet" since that's the most offensive thing to them
cui bono
Sep 2014
#252
At this point it is my opinion that anyone who caters to an atmosphere of hate and
JTFrog
Sep 2014
#194
Who do you think should be held accountable for a banned troll who went 28-0 on 4 juries? nt
msanthrope
Sep 2014
#326
I think the idea is that the atmosphere over there made him comfortable enough
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#327
Well, Death Threat Guy and Library Girl feel comfotable enough here to keep plugging away at it.
msanthrope
Sep 2014
#328
Just that there's been a persistent pattern of insults and veiled threats directed at "feminazis"
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#329
DU does tend to permit more reactionary views on gender than a progressive website should.
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#356
Exactly what was the "disagreement" about? I'd have to know that before I can judge. n/t
nomorenomore08
Sep 2014
#358
I wont speak about discussionist, dont want to get in trouble with admins and mods and unfair juries
randys1
Sep 2014
#159
Not sure, i clicked the links and saw the profile of the criminal but not the comments you reported
randys1
Sep 2014
#166
I do have acct, i may be confused as to how to use these sites, am I able to see a post that
randys1
Sep 2014
#275
In addition to going to law enforcement, you have the option of civil action.
Jim Lane
Sep 2014
#186
Wow, that poster looks to be completely unhinged. How does a man build up that much hate
Rex
Sep 2014
#187
I went there once when it was fairly new, saw what it was, and knew it wasn't for me.
Iggo
Sep 2014
#202
That's wrong on many levels. I'm sorry you have to endure that and other comments.
aikoaiko
Sep 2014
#197
That behaviour comes from knowing you're a man but also knowing that you're an inferior one.
savannah43
Sep 2014
#205
Take online threats seriously. contact your local police. contact the board admin & have them,
Sunlei
Sep 2014
#222
Several years ago I did a big expose on an republican congress turd.
Boudica the Lyoness
Sep 2014
#231
This does warrant an immediate report to police or what ever authorities you can find.
gordianot
Sep 2014
#282
I agree that it is vile for someone to do that and I'm sorry they threatened you
davidpdx
Sep 2014
#294
Yes, alot of white men do get it. But they aren't the ones running this joint
Number23
Sep 2014
#307
Again, not surprising. When the admins had it brought to their attention that GD had lots of crap
Number23
Sep 2014
#322
Yeah, disappointing to see the anger expressed at bringing the Discussionist issues here-
bettyellen
Sep 2014
#348
I think it is clear their business model is incompatible w/ oversight - it doesn't include any
bettyellen
Sep 2014
#354
I hate to jump to the obvious conclusion, but he's clearly anxious about having a tiny cock
LeftyMom
Sep 2014
#330