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Wed Feb-11-09 04:31 PM
Response to Reply #7 |
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You don't have to hang a sarcasm flag on everything.
lololz!!!
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| -Are DU standards falling? |
Cyrano |
Feb-11-09 01:02 PM |
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U R so00oo dumm |
Bicoastal |
Feb-11-09 01:04 PM |
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Thank you for helping to make my case. |
Cyrano |
Feb-11-09 01:05 PM |
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Please tell me you didn't take that seriously. |
Bicoastal |
Feb-11-09 01:07 PM |
#7 |
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I didn't... |
Lagomorph |
Feb-11-09 04:31 PM |
#86 |
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you know better.... so all you can do is smile. ha |
Divine Discontent |
Feb-12-09 01:37 PM |
#175 |
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Intellectual underground is that way -----------> |
cliffordu |
Feb-11-09 01:06 PM |
#3 |
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Um, that arrow should point to the left ... nt |
eppur_se_muova |
Feb-11-09 06:48 PM |
#112 |
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It is pointing to the left when I'm inside your computer looking at you.... |
cliffordu |
Feb-11-09 07:10 PM |
#116 |
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D'oh! :^D |
eppur_se_muova |
Feb-11-09 07:16 PM |
#118 |
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Huh? what u mean? |
Hardrada |
Feb-11-09 01:06 PM |
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Hope this doesn't get 200 responses... |
Spike89 |
Feb-11-09 01:06 PM |
#5 |
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Really? There's a difference between quantity and quality. |
Cyrano |
Feb-12-09 01:24 PM |
#174 |
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Understood, just joking a bit |
Spike89 |
Feb-12-09 03:07 PM |
#181 |
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I think Bush makes us stupidd |
AngryAmish |
Feb-11-09 01:07 PM |
#6 |
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Fuck * Fuck vader |
Xenotime |
Feb-12-09 09:42 AM |
#158 |
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When I was a member here in '04... |
bunnies |
Feb-11-09 01:08 PM |
#8 |
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You forgot the 'rec this if you agree'... |
azmouse |
Feb-11-09 01:08 PM |
#9 |
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K/R |
emilyg |
Feb-11-09 01:08 PM |
#10 |
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Yes. |
Captain Hilts |
Feb-11-09 01:08 PM |
#11 |
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Do you have a link? |
laconicsax |
Feb-11-09 01:13 PM |
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Here...let me see if I can find it...here you go! |
Captain Hilts |
Feb-11-09 01:14 PM |
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Perfect, thanks! |
laconicsax |
Feb-11-09 02:50 PM |
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More often than not, a link isn't necessary. Refer those demanding |
Cyrano |
Feb-11-09 02:55 PM |
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Thanks. nt |
Captain Hilts |
Feb-11-09 03:00 PM |
#57 |
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I've found this is almost exclusively a tactic, not an honest inquiry. |
Greyhound |
Feb-11-09 03:45 PM |
#72 |
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the "provide a link" gambit is used by often stupid people |
datasuspect |
Feb-14-09 08:36 AM |
#187 |
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Unfortunately, people have short attention spans these days |
Hello_Kitty |
Feb-11-09 01:09 PM |
#12 |
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i`ve been here since jan 2002 and not much has changed |
madrchsod |
Feb-11-09 01:09 PM |
#13 |
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Agree. |
wtmusic |
Feb-12-09 09:59 AM |
#161 |
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For the most part it's always been like that. |
underseasurveyor |
Feb-11-09 01:10 PM |
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I find the thoughtful posts are still there. They are just lost in the dross. |
Cleita |
Feb-11-09 01:11 PM |
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Hey Cyrano. |
Cerridwen |
Feb-11-09 01:11 PM |
#16 |
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Yep. I couldn't agree more. |
Cyrano |
Feb-11-09 02:45 PM |
#50 |
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yes short posts are easier for the wankers |
omega minimo |
Feb-11-09 07:53 PM |
#125 |
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K & R If you think (insert name SUCKS) FUCK EM |
DS1 |
Feb-11-09 01:14 PM |
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I haven't noticed a big difference since I joined in 2002... |
Spazito |
Feb-11-09 01:14 PM |
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I have actually posted variants of the same thread |
Jackpine Radical |
Feb-11-09 01:23 PM |
#29 |
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I agree, timing has a lot to do with it as well as who is logged on at the time... |
Spazito |
Feb-11-09 01:53 PM |
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Yep. They are adequate. "Adequate." Now that's an enviable standard. |
Cyrano |
Feb-11-09 02:39 PM |
#48 |
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LOL, I guess by your standards, I can then deem your response as.... |
Spazito |
Feb-11-09 02:54 PM |
#54 |
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No insult intended. I'm just spitting down on the term "adequate" from my |
Cyrano |
Feb-11-09 03:01 PM |
#58 |
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Must Stop Krugmannn!1!1111 |
kenny blankenship |
Feb-11-09 01:14 PM |
#21 |
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Lot more freepers posting here that's for sure |
durablend |
Feb-11-09 01:16 PM |
#22 |
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After solemn and fastidious pondering |
Mari333 |
Feb-11-09 01:16 PM |
#23 |
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I couldn't agree more. |
Cyrano |
Feb-11-09 03:05 PM |
#59 |
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Love your jocose, polysyllabic sesquipedalianism. |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Feb-12-09 12:50 PM |
#166 |
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Generally, if you post something most agree with, it dies... |
Junkdrawer |
Feb-11-09 01:17 PM |
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I don't think it's a matter of "division" |
pipi_k |
Feb-12-09 09:10 AM |
#155 |
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It's all my fault, sorry... |
Sandrine for you |
Feb-11-09 01:18 PM |
#25 |
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any threads asking for rec's and the one hit wonders, OMG TWEETY SAID WHAT? |
AlCzervik |
Feb-11-09 01:19 PM |
#26 |
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General Discussion |
QueenOfCalifornia |
Feb-11-09 01:21 PM |
#27 |
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Dean's List; High Honors don't mean sheet.... |
bobthedrummer |
Feb-11-09 01:25 PM |
#32 |
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It's that way in every forum I read. Two different worlds. |
Kaleva |
Feb-11-09 01:22 PM |
#28 |
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There are standards? |
smoogatz |
Feb-11-09 01:24 PM |
#30 |
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Sometimes a post is so well thought out and executed that |
Jane Austin |
Feb-11-09 01:24 PM |
#31 |
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let me help |
Froward69 |
Feb-11-09 01:26 PM |
#33 |
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Hell Yeah. |
OPERATIONMINDCRIME |
Feb-11-09 01:27 PM |
#34 |
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Nice post, hitler. nt |
Javaman |
Feb-11-09 01:39 PM |
#35 |
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A lot of folks here are inclined to shoot from the hip. |
Terran |
Feb-11-09 01:41 PM |
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Falling? I'm sorry, but that's the way it's always been. |
ConservativeDemocrat |
Feb-11-09 01:44 PM |
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Damn |
NeedleCast |
Feb-11-09 01:47 PM |
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Mirror image? How DARE you?!? |
Lance_Boyle |
Feb-11-09 02:57 PM |
#56 |
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Ouch! But very apt. n/t |
QC |
Feb-11-09 04:42 PM |
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I'll take self-defeating topic for 500, Alex |
NeedleCast |
Feb-11-09 01:46 PM |
#38 |
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Yes, they have. |
Hell Hath No Fury |
Feb-11-09 01:47 PM |
#39 |
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There is also the cult of personality phenomenon |
timtom |
Feb-14-09 07:41 AM |
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Agreed completely. |
snot |
Feb-11-09 01:48 PM |
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Depends on how long it takes to get this thread moved to the Lounge. n/t |
gkhouston |
Feb-11-09 01:50 PM |
#42 |
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Since you've been around so long- you should know |
snooper2 |
Feb-11-09 01:56 PM |
#44 |
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Yes there has been a change. |
rosesaylavee |
Feb-11-09 02:00 PM |
#45 |
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I posted something like this about |
4 t 4 |
Feb-11-09 02:10 PM |
#46 |
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Yep, I expected it. I'm wearing my flame retardant suit. |
Cyrano |
Feb-11-09 03:12 PM |
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Ah, but you wear it well. |
rosesaylavee |
Feb-11-09 06:44 PM |
#110 |
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what standards? |
spanone |
Feb-11-09 02:11 PM |
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I don't reply to every post I read, intelligent or other wise. |
madmom |
Feb-11-09 02:45 PM |
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I think so. |
H2O Man |
Feb-11-09 02:47 PM |
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I often nominate the thoughtful posts for the "greatest" page. |
devilgrrl |
Feb-11-09 02:50 PM |
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Victim of it's success IMO. |
Greyhound |
Feb-11-09 03:07 PM |
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I guess you're right, Greyhound. |
Cyrano |
Feb-11-09 03:16 PM |
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It's a hard truth to accept. I don't know if it's people everywhere or just America. |
Greyhound |
Feb-11-09 03:37 PM |
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This is exactly my thought. |
intheflow |
Feb-11-09 07:27 PM |
#121 |
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They Don't Exist |
NashVegas |
Feb-11-09 07:54 PM |
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Deleted sub-thread |
Name removed |
Feb-11-09 03:08 PM |
#61 |
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Kids these days. |
cottonseed |
Feb-11-09 03:10 PM |
#62 |
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Get off my lawn. |
Cyrano |
Feb-11-09 03:21 PM |
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I think someone asks this question every few years... |
Starry Messenger |
Feb-11-09 03:16 PM |
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When I read an especially long, thought provoking peice, I am usually |
tavalon |
Feb-11-09 03:19 PM |
#66 |
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I find that I get good stuff |
hfojvt |
Feb-11-09 04:56 PM |
#99 |
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Well, here's one thought: |
JerseygirlCT |
Feb-11-09 03:21 PM |
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I've thought about that, but many of the more intelligent posts I'm |
Cyrano |
Feb-11-09 03:24 PM |
#69 |
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Just wanted to say... |
pipi_k |
Feb-12-09 08:38 AM |
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I was thinking today that another reason those posts might |
JerseygirlCT |
Feb-12-09 03:03 PM |
#180 |
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More than a mere 2 years, but I agree |
Deja Q |
Feb-11-09 03:41 PM |
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Or how bout the "K & R if"'s or the "This post will probably sink like a rock BUT..."... |
newtothegame |
Feb-11-09 03:58 PM |
#73 |
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Here you go... |
Skinner |
Feb-11-09 04:09 PM |
#74 |
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I am STILL waiting for my pony. |
wakemeupwhenitsover |
Feb-11-09 04:17 PM |
#76 |
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Not to change the subject, but....... |
Dr.Phool |
Feb-11-09 04:25 PM |
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I took a poll & most were on the side of not changing it. |
wakemeupwhenitsover |
Feb-11-09 05:14 PM |
#103 |
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With all the meta issues... |
JuniperLea |
Feb-11-09 04:24 PM |
#80 |
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The fun is over. |
AlCzervik |
Feb-11-09 04:29 PM |
#85 |
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woah...haha |
Regret My New Name |
Feb-12-09 12:52 PM |
#167 |
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Good post, Skinner |
mogster |
Feb-11-09 04:33 PM |
#87 |
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That's exactly when it started |
4 t 4 |
Feb-11-09 04:35 PM |
#90 |
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Steadily, for the past 8 years. |
Le Taz Hot |
Feb-11-09 04:16 PM |
#75 |
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Falling? No. In many ways DU is like the weather in San Diego...it seldom ever changes ~ |
bridgit |
Feb-11-09 04:18 PM |
#77 |
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Hey! |
QueenOfCalifornia |
Feb-11-09 07:22 PM |
#120 |
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heh-heh, well, I mean, cept for that global warming stuff... |
bridgit |
Feb-11-09 07:57 PM |
#127 |
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You stay classy San Diego... |
MajPayne2 |
Feb-14-09 08:14 AM |
#186 |
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I've actually been in the habit of citing... |
LanternWaste |
Feb-11-09 04:19 PM |
#78 |
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yes, conversation or lack of has shifted. but it isnt totally gone |
seabeyond |
Feb-11-09 04:20 PM |
#79 |
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I've noticed that people tend to be a little more thin-skinned recently. |
Vickers |
Feb-11-09 04:26 PM |
#82 |
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They let me in. |
MrPerson |
Feb-11-09 04:27 PM |
#83 |
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Blame it on the past 8 years, we were dumbed down by what's his name Bushed! |
skeewee08 |
Feb-11-09 04:29 PM |
#84 |
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Add to that.. the level of AUTHORITARIANISM has gone Waaaaay up, too! |
bobbolink |
Feb-11-09 04:34 PM |
#88 |
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Have been since DU got big enough to attract paid shills to push agendas around here. |
Runcible Spoon |
Feb-11-09 04:35 PM |
#89 |
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Way to many gatekeepers here. |
conscious evolution |
Feb-11-09 04:49 PM |
#95 |
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True. After a while the shills become pretty obvious. |
donco6 |
Feb-11-09 10:27 PM |
#139 |
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Far less information lately, and far more groupthink. |
QC |
Feb-11-09 04:39 PM |
#91 |
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And then there are all those annoying "K&R this thread" threads. |
tblue37 |
Feb-11-09 04:45 PM |
#93 |
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Thank you. It has gotten noticeably worse in the past month. |
Fly by night |
Feb-11-09 04:47 PM |
#94 |
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Both arrested development and a need to sound "tough". |
pacalo |
Feb-11-09 06:14 PM |
#108 |
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We're missing the news followers that we used to have. |
donco6 |
Feb-11-09 10:31 PM |
#140 |
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Sorry, Don't Agree |
ProfessorGAC |
Feb-11-09 04:50 PM |
#96 |
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You raise many critical questions that deserve a thoughtful response. |
Mike 03 |
Feb-11-09 04:52 PM |
#97 |
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Thanks for the post Mike. |
Cyrano |
Feb-12-09 02:43 PM |
#177 |
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I have an idea that may help. |
conscious evolution |
Feb-11-09 04:55 PM |
#98 |
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Reminds me of "Jeopardy." |
Faygo Kid |
Feb-11-09 04:57 PM |
#100 |
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Pff, you're just upset you didn't know the Miley Cyrus answers. |
Runcible Spoon |
Feb-11-09 05:05 PM |
#102 |
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Deleted message |
Name removed |
Feb-11-09 05:03 PM |
#101 |
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Explains why |
slay |
Feb-11-09 05:16 PM |
#105 |
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Only reason I still stop by is because I end up bored at work and at home. |
zonmoy |
Feb-11-09 05:37 PM |
#106 |
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Awww... youz knowz youz lovez us... |
slay |
Feb-11-09 08:17 PM |
#134 |
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Oh, yeah. |
HiFructosePronSyrup |
Feb-11-09 06:16 PM |
#109 |
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I especially like the misspelling of "independent", too. |
Warren DeMontague |
Feb-11-09 08:00 PM |
#129 |
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Is that the place where all the anti-semites go after they get tombstoned? |
Warren DeMontague |
Feb-11-09 08:03 PM |
#130 |
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I guess, but that doesn't mean there aren't tons here |
inthebrain |
Feb-12-09 05:47 PM |
#183 |
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Quick - call the DU office of standards and practices and file a complaint immediately!!! |
slay |
Feb-11-09 05:14 PM |
#104 |
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Not long ago, there was a post on the Greatest Page that had umpteen rec's & stayed there over the |
pacalo |
Feb-11-09 06:00 PM |
#107 |
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I agree. K&R n/t |
ms liberty |
Feb-11-09 06:45 PM |
#111 |
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agree completely |
amborin |
Feb-11-09 06:50 PM |
#113 |
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You are absolutely correct. Its rather discouraging. I now try to use the F-word in the title to |
K Gardner |
Feb-11-09 06:53 PM |
#114 |
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Things ain't what they used to be, and probably never was. |
eppur_se_muova |
Feb-11-09 06:56 PM |
#115 |
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You're correct, though to be fair, I've seen that trend in various internet forums |
ProgressIn2008 |
Feb-11-09 07:11 PM |
#117 |
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Hide thread is your friend. |
Earth Bound Misfit |
Feb-11-09 07:20 PM |
#119 |
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Well, you are right, but I can see your thread is going to drop |
Mike 03 |
Feb-11-09 07:38 PM |
#122 |
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it's trolls trying to rack up posts so they look credible when they post their... |
yurbud |
Feb-11-09 07:41 PM |
#123 |
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Lots of vanity posts, weather reports and |
JNelson6563 |
Feb-11-09 07:48 PM |
#124 |
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Rec if you like me, rec if you really, really like me! |
bridgit |
Feb-11-09 08:08 PM |
#131 |
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Standards? |
Warren DeMontague |
Feb-11-09 07:58 PM |
#128 |
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DU goes in cycles....and most of the time yelling "FUCK YOU! POS...THIS LIE" |
KoKo |
Feb-11-09 08:15 PM |
#132 |
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It's always been that way as far as I know... |
BlooInBloo |
Feb-11-09 08:16 PM |
#133 |
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The Law Of Large numbers, maybe? |
Iggo |
Feb-11-09 08:22 PM |
#135 |
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Recently I wrote a rather involved and researched post on Davos |
Subdivisions |
Feb-11-09 08:46 PM |
#136 |
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It is just as important to say what you have to say. |
.... callchet .... |
Feb-12-09 06:38 AM |
#147 |
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IMO, weekend readers/posters are more open to |
Cyrano |
Feb-12-09 03:00 PM |
#179 |
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Admittedly, mainly a lurker here |
Irish Girl |
Feb-11-09 09:08 PM |
#137 |
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Well...ummm...errr...what the hell...why not? |
ScreamingMeemie |
Feb-11-09 09:13 PM |
#138 |
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Yes its like uploading a 10sec video on youtube that gets 1mil hits and a video that took 3hrs |
democracy1st |
Feb-11-09 10:43 PM |
#141 |
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I'm glad you brought it up... |
MrMickeysMom |
Feb-11-09 10:58 PM |
#142 |
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I admit, I always read the posts that begin with "Fuck " |
Canuckistanian |
Feb-11-09 11:15 PM |
#143 |
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I don't mind the short exclamatory posts, |
Norrin Radd |
Feb-12-09 04:49 AM |
#144 |
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Exactly... |
pipi_k |
Feb-12-09 08:43 AM |
#153 |
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Here's the ultimate post saying essentially what you just said |
Canuckistanian |
Feb-12-09 09:54 AM |
#159 |
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Unquestionably the quality has gone down -- but there are specific areas of dumb nt |
HamdenRice |
Feb-12-09 06:11 AM |
#145 |
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It's about the same as it ever was. |
Lex |
Feb-12-09 06:14 AM |
#146 |
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I agree. n/t |
Beam Me Up |
Feb-12-09 11:47 AM |
#162 |
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Boards like this.. |
sendero |
Feb-12-09 06:43 AM |
#148 |
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The collective intelligence of any population is a constant |
Creideiki |
Feb-12-09 07:41 AM |
#149 |
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Hee hee hee! |
sofa king |
Feb-12-09 07:53 AM |
#150 |
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I have learned more here than any other singular source in my life. |
.... callchet .... |
Feb-12-09 08:06 AM |
#151 |
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I don't see many "Fuck Bush!!! Fuck Cheney!!! posts around here. Never have |
NNN0LHI |
Feb-12-09 08:48 AM |
#154 |
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PS...this is why |
pipi_k |
Feb-12-09 09:29 AM |
#156 |
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Too many people like the adrenalin buzz that conflict provides - its like that everywhere Im afraid |
Kashka-Kat |
Feb-12-09 09:34 AM |
#157 |
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Rather than DU's standards falling, I believe yours are rising. |
Occam Bandage |
Feb-12-09 09:58 AM |
#160 |
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You are 100% correct,Cyrano. |
Kajsa |
Feb-12-09 12:15 PM |
#163 |
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DU standards are not falling... |
ElboRuum |
Feb-12-09 12:31 PM |
#164 |
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Yes. Especially after the botched way the primaries were handled here. |
onehandle |
Feb-12-09 12:35 PM |
#165 |
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agree 100% and i'm new. N/T |
dcsmart |
Feb-12-09 12:53 PM |
#168 |
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thought out posts take alot of time and energy |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Feb-12-09 12:53 PM |
#169 |
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Sometimes, the key is a catchy title |
BlancheSplanchnik |
Feb-12-09 12:54 PM |
#170 |
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One thing I've noticed |
4 t 4 |
Feb-12-09 01:02 PM |
#171 |
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I agree Cyrano, but |
JitterbugPerfume |
Feb-12-09 01:04 PM |
#172 |
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You're right, and it's symptomatic of our society... |
veganlush |
Feb-12-09 01:12 PM |
#173 |
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Ah, in the old days the vegans weren't so preachy. |
Warren DeMontague |
Feb-12-09 01:40 PM |
#176 |
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the original post was condemning simplistic, short.. |
veganlush |
Feb-12-09 02:51 PM |
#178 |
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Okay, I take it back. |
Warren DeMontague |
Feb-12-09 03:32 PM |
#182 |
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stretch happens. |
veganlush |
Feb-12-09 06:40 PM |
#184 |
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When I first started reading DU posts (before posting myself), I didn't know that |
ifuseekamy |
Feb-14-09 10:36 AM |
#188 |
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Boy, are they ever. |
saltpoint |
Feb-14-09 10:38 AM |
#189 |
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