Reply #295: But you CAN change that fact. It's YOUR website. Allow me to quote your About section:

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"We welcome Democrats of all stripes, along with other progressives who will work with us to achieve our shared goals. While the vast majority of our visitors are Democrats, this web site is not affiliated with the Democratic Party, nor do we claim to speak for the party as a whole.

Democratic Underground would not be possible without the participation of like-minded individuals from across the country and, indeed, from around the world. The content for the site is provided by people who feel that their views are not represented by the conservative "mainstream" media in the U.S. We accept article submissions from those on the left who wish to write, so that DU represents a variety of progressive viewpoints. We have a particular appreciation for satire and humor.

Visitors may also participate in our discussion forums, which have become one of the most popular places on the Web for members of the political left to share ideas and discuss the issues.

This website exists so our members and guests are assured that there are many others across the country who share their outrage at the unilateral, arrogant, and extreme right-wing approach taken by George W. Bush and his team, the conservative Republicans in Congress, and the five conservative partisans on the Supreme Court. We address the right in harsh terms, and we fully intend to make the word "conservative" absolutely radioactive. In that spirit, DU has already gained countrywide notoriety as the originator of the weekly Top Ten Conservative Idiots list, which is published (almost) every Monday.

Democratic Underground gets lots of visitors and we rely mostly on donations to pay our expenses. We therefore invite you to make a contribution to our efforts in whatever amount you can afford. Democratic Underground is legally a for-profit organization, therefore, you won't get a tax deduction for your contribution. However, you will get the satisfaction of knowing that as long as there are conservative idiots, Democratic Underground will be here to hold them accountable (and maybe even make fun of them)."

DU was clearly intended from the very beginning to be a haven for THE LEFT, not a place where conservatives could come to attack the left. That much is evident from your own About section. How do you square DU's historical support of liberals, left-of-centers and their ideals with the kind of conservative anti-union/anti-choice/pro-corporate/etc nonsense a vocal minority are able to express here?

I get your goal for DUers to fight off the lies and ignorance with evidence -- I'm a rationalist after all -- but I think it's a bit confusing to proclaim this is a site for the left, then say you can't change anything about the faction that by all rights (in accordance with making the word conservative 'radioactive') shouldn't even bother posting here.

(Edited to change 'sight' to 'site'. Stupid spellcheck!)