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gab13by13

(24,884 posts)
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:16 AM Sep 21

It Appears I Am Not Wanted here, Goodbye.

This discussion thread was locked by EarlG (a host of the General Discussion forum).

I Love Democratic Underground, I will dearly miss it. My detractors have won, congratulations.

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It Appears I Am Not Wanted here, Goodbye. (Original Post) gab13by13 Sep 21 OP
What in tarnation North Shore Chicago Sep 21 #1
What are you talking about? kentuck Sep 21 #2
I wish I could gab13by13 Sep 21 #10
Not sure what this is about. But remember it's just people on the internet. boston bean Sep 21 #3
What? underpants Sep 21 #4
What the hell, Gab. Irish_Dem Sep 21 #5
Huh? orange jar Sep 21 #6
Well, as the kids say, Bye, Felicia! I have no clue what you're talking about, 24K+ posts, what else is there? mucholderthandirt Sep 21 #7
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 21 #45
WTF is that supposed to mean? MarineCombatEngineer Sep 21 #46
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 21 #57
Well, as I say EYESORE 9001 Sep 21 #48
Awww...you ok? LuckyCharms Sep 21 #51
Rude and uncalled for Tadpole Raisin Sep 21 #55
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 21 #58
Maybe you should, you know, delete this offensive post? MarineCombatEngineer Sep 21 #64
Don't know what is going on - but you have to stay rurallib Sep 21 #8
Believe me I want to stay gab13by13 Sep 21 #9
I appreciate you and your input UniqueUserName Sep 21 #13
Same here malaise Sep 21 #27
Thanks, I'll try my best EYESORE 9001 Sep 21 #88
Then stay. bdamomma Sep 21 #14
Then stay. You are needed. cachukis Sep 21 #15
Don't go mollie8 Sep 21 #28
Then stay cally Sep 21 #38
Please do stay relayerbob Sep 21 #53
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 21 #70
+100. nt MarineCombatEngineer Sep 21 #72
Well said... Think. Again. Sep 21 #81
What is it this time? MineralMan Sep 21 #11
There was a post about what happens when Magats fail to certify votes gab13by13 Sep 21 #18
Oh, well. MineralMan Sep 21 #22
Was your post reported and removed? Mossfern Sep 21 #25
4 posts removed in the last 90 days. n/t Ms. Toad Sep 21 #90
Message auto-removed Name removed Sep 21 #31
My general rule is Bettie Sep 21 #33
So you want to leave because people disagreed ? JI7 Sep 21 #34
Pfft! That's nothing! Trying posting that Rachel Maddow isn't The Best Host Ever on MSNBC. CrispyQ Sep 21 #36
Oh well cally Sep 21 #40
I'm hoping that the polls and results all over the rest of the country will make their efforts to steal the election brewens Sep 21 #65
Don't go oswaldactedalone Sep 21 #73
You were not wrong in the facts of your post... Think. Again. Sep 21 #83
Walt Starr, anyone? ms liberty Sep 21 #69
I have my own detractors... Dennis Donovan Sep 21 #12
This isn't remotely true ColinC Sep 21 #16
I'm no detractor and I am urging you to stay. I don't know what happened, but take a pause, enjoy hlthe2b Sep 21 #17
Penguins in three acts Sympthsical Sep 21 #19
Oh, that's funny EYESORE 9001 Sep 21 #44
I too enjoy your posts and comments Diamond_Dog Sep 21 #20
Are trolls stalking you? EYESORE 9001 Sep 21 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 21 #47
This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Sep 21 #52
Most likely this. onecaliberal Sep 21 #56
Yep, me too. Think. Again. Sep 21 #91
Sometimes the stalkers win. Ms. Toad Sep 21 #96
Very true, it's clear to me when that targetting begins, and so I chill out until they move on. Think. Again. Sep 21 #101
You're just having a bad few minutes. I get them here all the time. LuckyCharms Sep 21 #23
Ignore some comments kansasobama Sep 21 #24
I hope you will have a rethink malaise Sep 21 #26
I can't post what I want to say, gab13by13 Sep 21 #29
Luck! orthoclad Sep 21 #61
I have presided over really ridiculous and petty alerts. Just because you've had a post alerted, or removed msfiddlestix Sep 21 #67
This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Sep 21 #74
That's interesting... since the poster I'd isn't included, then I take it you search for the thread? msfiddlestix Sep 21 #79
This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Sep 21 #82
And thank you for researching the context of the alerted posts. Think. Again. Sep 21 #97
If there are people who alert at the drop of a hat, do they have limits too? Tadpole Raisin Sep 21 #76
I don't think there are, but then again I've never looked into it. I suppose MRT might handle those, not sure though. msfiddlestix Sep 21 #80
This message was self-deleted by its author MarineCombatEngineer Sep 21 #85
You're too valuable to kick off, next time use immunity powers. KS Toronado Sep 21 #86
I'm Thinking Hyperbolic ProfessorGAC Sep 21 #93
Being liberal brings the trolls and moderates out in force. ananda Sep 21 #30
Been close, several times. spanone Sep 21 #32
Don't let them bully you. Stay. Polly Hennessey Sep 21 #35
What???? MarineCombatEngineer Sep 21 #37
I feel your pain. multigraincracker Sep 21 #39
Election season generally gets a little more testy than normal. Fla Dem Sep 21 #41
Take a break and get the numbers down. Tadpole Raisin Sep 21 #42
Please stay, I will miss you, debm55 Sep 21 #43
Stay and block anyone who annoys you! This thread shows people want you to stay! Doodley Sep 21 #49
Stay. Breathe deep. orthoclad Sep 21 #50
Every time I post someone implies I'm an idiot. JohnnyRingo Sep 21 #54
What? Don't let a few crabby people chase you off. Ocelot II Sep 21 #59
Debm55 wants you to stay. So that's that. lpbk2713 Sep 21 #60
Maybe Debm55 can do a thread...Reasons Gab13by13 should stay. (I love her ? Threads). lol CincyDem Sep 21 #78
Please stay and please just block the haters. CoopersDad Sep 21 #62
Don't take it personally. For some, it's business. Kid Berwyn Sep 21 #63
Eh, I sure wouldn't NJCher Sep 21 #66
Please reconsider leaving. virgdem Sep 21 #68
If you leave Timewas Sep 21 #71
it might look different ... DoBW Sep 21 #75
We all get piled on every so often. Take a break and come back. Vinca Sep 21 #77
Honestly don't understand why you are still replying to this post. intheflow Sep 21 #84
Every poster is not wanted by some other poster. dalton99a Sep 21 #87
"...don't post that a president can declare martial law you may get in trouble.' J_William_Ryan Sep 21 #89
Like and respect your posts and will miss you if gone. PufPuf23 Sep 21 #92
I don't have you on ignore so you must be a good person. BoomaofBandM Sep 21 #94
Well, "4 posts hidden in 90 days" Tarc Sep 21 #95
It takes 5. n/t Ms. Toad Sep 21 #102
Stay. Just block the detractors. Don't let them win!. n/t iluvtennis Sep 21 #98
It's an internet forum. Stay or don't edisdead Sep 21 #99
Please stay. Aristus Sep 21 #100
We Want You Here, Gab! Deep State Witch Sep 21 #103
FWIW DemonGoddess Sep 21 #104
I would like to give everyone who reads this post some advice EarlG Sep 21 #105

North Shore Chicago

(4,038 posts)
1. What in tarnation
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:18 AM
Sep 21

are you talking about?!

kentuck

(112,654 posts)
2. What are you talking about?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:18 AM
Sep 21

Send me a message.

gab13by13

(24,884 posts)
10. I wish I could
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:24 AM
Sep 21

boston bean

(36,456 posts)
3. Not sure what this is about. But remember it's just people on the internet.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:19 AM
Sep 21

Don’t let it get to you personally.

underpants

(186,434 posts)
4. What?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:20 AM
Sep 21

Irish_Dem

(56,220 posts)
5. What the hell, Gab.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:20 AM
Sep 21

I am more outspoken and on the edge than you are.
They have not run me off yet.

orange jar

(861 posts)
6. Huh?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:21 AM
Sep 21

There are always going to be people who want to be argumentative (then again, I'm not sure what the context here is). That doesn't mean you aren't wanted.

mucholderthandirt

(1,136 posts)
7. Well, as the kids say, Bye, Felicia! I have no clue what you're talking about, 24K+ posts, what else is there?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:22 AM
Sep 21

Response to mucholderthandirt (Reply #7)

MarineCombatEngineer

(14,312 posts)
46. WTF is that supposed to mean?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:12 AM
Sep 21

Response to MarineCombatEngineer (Reply #46)

EYESORE 9001

(27,473 posts)
48. Well, as I say
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:13 AM
Sep 21

LuckyCharms

(18,882 posts)
51. Awww...you ok?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:14 AM
Sep 21

Tadpole Raisin

(1,434 posts)
55. Rude and uncalled for
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:17 AM
Sep 21

Response to Tadpole Raisin (Reply #55)

MarineCombatEngineer

(14,312 posts)
64. Maybe you should, you know, delete this offensive post?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:21 AM
Sep 21

Maybe you're one of the reasons that he's leaving because of comments like this.

rurallib

(63,157 posts)
8. Don't know what is going on - but you have to stay
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:22 AM
Sep 21

if just for the election celebration!

Edit to add - rather than leave, use the blocking function. That is what it is there for!

gab13by13

(24,884 posts)
9. Believe me I want to stay
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:22 AM
Sep 21

UniqueUserName

(253 posts)
13. I appreciate you and your input
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:25 AM
Sep 21

Hope to be reading your input for years to come.

malaise

(277,822 posts)
27. Same here
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:41 AM
Sep 21

Rec

EYESORE 9001

(27,473 posts)
88. Thanks, I'll try my best
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:03 AM
Sep 21

Now, if this guy would stop following me

Good thing I cheat at chess

bdamomma

(66,234 posts)
14. Then stay.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:25 AM
Sep 21

context please???? Every comment here is valuable.

cachukis

(2,599 posts)
15. Then stay. You are needed.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:25 AM
Sep 21

mollie8

(188 posts)
28. Don't go
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:42 AM
Sep 21

I enjoy your posts. Stay with us and don't let those who disagree get to you. Nobody agrees with someone 100 percent of the time. It's good to have different opinions when it can be done in a civil manner. Those who are not civil don't count, just disregard.

cally

(21,704 posts)
38. Then stay
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:56 AM
Sep 21

Believe me I have left many times but I don’t post much The sometimes viciousness, especially during a war and election, require taking a break.

Take a walk, start campaigning in real life and then see what you want to do.

Take care of yourself

relayerbob

(6,989 posts)
53. Please do stay
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:16 AM
Sep 21

There's definitely been a shift in DU, and it isn't very pretty. But we need the good folks to stay around!

Response to gab13by13 (Reply #9)

MarineCombatEngineer

(14,312 posts)
72. +100. nt
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:36 AM
Sep 21

Think. Again.

(17,345 posts)
81. Well said...
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:52 AM
Sep 21

Not only is it important for us all to be able to clearly state our thoughts here (even if they are controversial) but we must also account for (and be patient with) the misunderstandings that arise from the online discussion format, and the differences we all have in our communication habits.

MineralMan

(147,432 posts)
11. What is it this time?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:24 AM
Sep 21

I haven't been looking at your posts, so I have no idea.

gab13by13

(24,884 posts)
18. There was a post about what happens when Magats fail to certify votes
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:29 AM
Sep 21

across the country and the election is turned into chaos. I simply responded, which I guess was wrong, that President Biden could declare martial law. So a heads up to others, don't post that a president can declare martial law you may get in trouble.

MineralMan

(147,432 posts)
22. Oh, well.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:31 AM
Sep 21

I skipped that thread.

Mossfern

(3,095 posts)
25. Was your post reported and removed?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:37 AM
Sep 21

If this is what it's about, don't take it personally. It just means that someone may have had a misunderstanding of your post or its intent and the jury did so as well.

I see nothing wrong with what you said.

Ms. Toad

(35,463 posts)
90. 4 posts removed in the last 90 days. n/t
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:04 AM
Sep 21

Response to gab13by13 (Reply #18)

Bettie

(16,937 posts)
33. My general rule is
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:48 AM
Sep 21

don't let the bastards grind you down. Your opinions are as valid as anyone else's.

So, stick around, block the people who you just can't with, and move along with the rest of us.

After the election, we'll all need each other, to celebrate or commiserate with. I believe it will be celebrating, but I'm not counting those chickens quite yet.

JI7

(90,409 posts)
34. So you want to leave because people disagreed ?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:50 AM
Sep 21

CrispyQ

(38,155 posts)
36. Pfft! That's nothing! Trying posting that Rachel Maddow isn't The Best Host Ever on MSNBC.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:51 AM
Sep 21

I'd recommend a fire retardant suit, first, though.

But seriously, you were the one who posted this & I've never forgotten it. (paraphrasing)

The networks all serve the right's narrative. Fox reports that Obama cheats at golf. CNN reports that it's not conclusive if Obama cheats at golf. MSNBC reports that it's definitely not true that Obama cheats at golf. All three are discussing a right-wing lie instead of what Obama is really doing.


FYI, one option for dealing with detractors is to tell them to fuck off knowing you'll be put in a time out corner.

cally

(21,704 posts)
40. Oh well
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:57 AM
Sep 21

Many of us are brainstorming what to do when magats try to steal the election. Desperate times

 

brewens

(15,359 posts)
65. I'm hoping that the polls and results all over the rest of the country will make their efforts to steal the election
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:22 AM
Sep 21

stink so bad they might not go through with it. If it's obvious that some state like Georgia has all kinds of problems and tries to throw the election, we better not just say, they stole it fair and square and let Trump just take over. Trying to fix it in court after the fact will not work.

oswaldactedalone

(3,555 posts)
73. Don't go
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:38 AM
Sep 21

but declaring martial law is not a good idea.

Think. Again.

(17,345 posts)
83. You were not wrong in the facts of your post...
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:57 AM
Sep 21

...and I did not see the post itself but perhaps the wording was awkward?

Anyway, having posts removed is almost getting to be a badge of honor lately.

It's when your account is suspended that you really need to consider moving on.

Dennis Donovan

(24,964 posts)
12. I have my own detractors...
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:24 AM
Sep 21

I simply remind them that they're welcome to click my handle "Dennis Donovan" and click the "Ignore" button.

FWIW I like your posts and comments.

ColinC

(10,566 posts)
16. This isn't remotely true
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:25 AM
Sep 21

You are loved

hlthe2b

(106,164 posts)
17. I'm no detractor and I am urging you to stay. I don't know what happened, but take a pause, enjoy
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:26 AM
Sep 21

the day and then remember there are many here who do not feel (or very likely do not feel) as your detractors.

I may not know you well, but well enough to believe that you are a fighter. That is what we need right now. Enjoy the day, then come back with a determined outlook. None of us are free from conflict and it is highly likely that if we are opinionated enough (as I know I AM), then we have some staunch detractors. We probably also have some that we have convinced closer toward our opinions on some very important issues. If that happens once--even in a year-- and they go on and convince friends and family on an issue that might "bear fruit" legislative-wise or election candidate choice, we've made even that small difference.

So, take the day.


An addendum: If this is on one specific issue, feel free to PM me. I might have some suggestions as to how to approach posting on a particularly inflammatory issue that can prevent your detractors from having any possible stand to cause you problems with your post. Something I don't always do on my own, but can be dispassionate with others.

Sympthsical

(10,094 posts)
19. Penguins in three acts
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:29 AM
Sep 21

EYESORE 9001

(27,473 posts)
44. Oh, that's funny
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:10 AM
Sep 21

I like this one better

You feeling froggy today? By all means, jump.

Diamond_Dog

(34,533 posts)
20. I too enjoy your posts and comments
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:30 AM
Sep 21

I hope you reconsider.

EYESORE 9001

(27,473 posts)
21. Are trolls stalking you?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:30 AM
Sep 21

I’ve observed stalking behavior on this site occasionally. The problem (troll) always solves itself (FFR).

Response to EYESORE 9001 (Reply #21)

Response to EYESORE 9001 (Reply #21)

onecaliberal

(35,683 posts)
56. Most likely this.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:17 AM
Sep 21

It is known, and allowed.

Think. Again.

(17,345 posts)
91. Yep, me too.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:05 AM
Sep 21

Ms. Toad

(35,463 posts)
96. Sometimes the stalkers win.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:12 AM
Sep 21

The OP is one hidden post away from being FFR. After years of never having a single post removed, I picked up a stalker or two who put me one post away from being FFR at least once.

When the alert swarm begins, the hidden posts can add up within a day or two.

Think. Again.

(17,345 posts)
101. Very true, it's clear to me when that targetting begins, and so I chill out until they move on.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:16 AM
Sep 21

LuckyCharms

(18,882 posts)
23. You're just having a bad few minutes. I get them here all the time.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:32 AM
Sep 21

Stay.

Everything's alright.

kansasobama

(1,450 posts)
24. Ignore some comments
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:34 AM
Sep 21

You will be fine. I have faced many people who have berated me in the past. I still remember people blasting me when I said some Dems do not vote every election and that is why we end up with these SC judges. Off year voting was very bad in the past, especially during Obama years. Some were pretty bad and I decided I am unwanted. Even moderators were saying I cannot speak up against Dems. I had criticized Michelle Obama for not batting for critical Senate candidates. Time moves on. It is 2024.

malaise

(277,822 posts)
26. I hope you will have a rethink
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:39 AM
Sep 21

gab13by13

(24,884 posts)
29. I can't post what I want to say,
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:42 AM
Sep 21

If I am allowed to stay here I will stay absolutely. Believe me I have thick skin, I don't give a darn what a handful of people here say about me, that's their right. Even when I am criticized to the point of it being a personal attack I will never alert on anyone, I will respond to them in public, well, over the keyboard.

Maybe I'm being hyperbolic, we shall see. Wish me luck.

orthoclad

(4,728 posts)
61. Luck!
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:21 AM
Sep 21

msfiddlestix

(7,775 posts)
67. I have presided over really ridiculous and petty alerts. Just because you've had a post alerted, or removed
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:23 AM
Sep 21

doesn't mean you are not welcomed by many of us.
You do have detractors I suggest just put them on ignore or just ignore them.
And of course we know certain subjects might best be avoided altogether.



Response to msfiddlestix (Reply #67)

msfiddlestix

(7,775 posts)
79. That's interesting... since the poster I'd isn't included, then I take it you search for the thread?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:48 AM
Sep 21

I've never considered doing it.. I would expect you might get caught up in a time consuming conflict. ?

Response to msfiddlestix (Reply #79)

Think. Again.

(17,345 posts)
97. And thank you for researching the context of the alerted posts.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:13 AM
Sep 21

I know I have had posts removed that, out of context, fit the conditions for removal but in context should have been acceptable.

It has taught me to be more careful in how I phrase each individual post so as to not lose the opportunity to state my case.

Sometimes it's all in how you phrase what you're saying and not about what you are saying at all.

Tadpole Raisin

(1,434 posts)
76. If there are people who alert at the drop of a hat, do they have limits too?
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:42 AM
Sep 21

Like frivolous lawsuits could their ability to alert be suspended?

Without knowing the numbers it does feel like sometimes people are targeted which could bump up 1 innocuous hide to 5 real quick.

msfiddlestix

(7,775 posts)
80. I don't think there are, but then again I've never looked into it. I suppose MRT might handle those, not sure though.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:50 AM
Sep 21

Response to msfiddlestix (Reply #80)

KS Toronado

(19,491 posts)
86. You're too valuable to kick off, next time use immunity powers.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:00 AM
Sep 21

ProfessorGAC

(69,700 posts)
93. I'm Thinking Hyperbolic
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:09 AM
Sep 21

Just take a deep breath & shrug off the negatives.
No reason for you to leave. Take a couple days away & resume.
You & I don't agree on everything, but I've never found anything objectionable about your posts

ananda

(30,735 posts)
30. Being liberal brings the trolls and moderates out in force.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:43 AM
Sep 21

But if you let them shut you down, you give them
street cred and they will get worse.

When we fight, we win!

spanone

(137,512 posts)
32. Been close, several times.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:45 AM
Sep 21

You should stay.

Polly Hennessey

(7,432 posts)
35. Don't let them bully you. Stay.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:50 AM
Sep 21

MarineCombatEngineer

(14,312 posts)
37. What????
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:53 AM
Sep 21

Please, reconsider, I thoroughly enjoy reading your threads and posts, I may not agree all the time, but you do add your valuable voice to DU.
Do what I've done a few times, take some time off, recharge your batteries and return all refreshened up.
Hope to see you back soon.
Peace out
Dan.

multigraincracker

(33,986 posts)
39. I feel your pain.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:57 AM
Sep 21

I get post pulled for things I see others get away with. Hard not to take it personal.

Fla Dem

(25,635 posts)
41. Election season generally gets a little more testy than normal.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 08:58 AM
Sep 21

Lots of new posters jump on board, and some do not always respect others' opinions and will respond with a nasty comment. They don't seem to realize that for the most part we have a common purpose and insulting and disrespecting other DUer's isn't it.

You also have to expect that there will be intruders trying to disrupt our shared support of the Democratic Party and our candidates. Most of the time the Administrators find them and kick them out, or the MIR team will take action.

So stick around. You've been here for a while so don't let a few disruptors or uncivil folks get under your skin. Your best course of action is to ignore them, or if you feel they are disruptors to report them.

Tadpole Raisin

(1,434 posts)
42. Take a break and get the numbers down.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:04 AM
Sep 21

Like you I don’t like to use ignore. I think it’s too easy a way to avoid opinions you don’t like (unless your bp would go over 200, but then that may say more about how the person handles conflict in general). That said, a free for all is no good either.

Never being on a jury I still realize that this balance is tough to maintain.

It does seem though that once a person crosses some line every post is looked at in the worst possible way and it’s like a snowball going downhill.

I would fight against at least 1-2 hidden posts and get it reversed but after that find the key words to avoid without compromising your position.

STAY!!

debm55

(35,254 posts)
43. Please stay, I will miss you,
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:07 AM
Sep 21

Doodley

(10,262 posts)
49. Stay and block anyone who annoys you! This thread shows people want you to stay!
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:14 AM
Sep 21

orthoclad

(4,728 posts)
50. Stay. Breathe deep.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:14 AM
Sep 21

I agree with many of the things you say. I think you're needed here.

We face extraordinary events, which require extraordinary thinking. Do what you need to do for peace of mind, but I for one would want you to stay.

JohnnyRingo

(19,291 posts)
54. Every time I post someone implies I'm an idiot.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:16 AM
Sep 21

But I'm still here to tell you about it.

Ocelot II

(120,556 posts)
59. What? Don't let a few crabby people chase you off.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:20 AM
Sep 21

This is a political site and people are gonna argue and sometimes it will get a little heated. If somebody is snarky and is getting on your nerves, ignore 'em or let the whole thing go. Don't let strangers on the internet get you down. Stick around!

lpbk2713

(43,201 posts)
60. Debm55 wants you to stay. So that's that.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:20 AM
Sep 21


Stay.

CincyDem

(6,917 posts)
78. Maybe Debm55 can do a thread...Reasons Gab13by13 should stay. (I love her ? Threads). lol
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:46 AM
Sep 21

CoopersDad

(2,832 posts)
62. Please stay and please just block the haters.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:21 AM
Sep 21

Haters gonna hate and they exist on every single topic.

Click on their user name and then block them.

DU becomes much better that way, I'll bet you only need to block 3-5 of them.

Kid Berwyn

(17,832 posts)
63. Don't take it personally. For some, it's business.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:21 AM
Sep 21

For others, screwing with others’ ideas is a passion.

You add to what we know and should consider. For whatever reason, that can be threatening.

NJCher

(37,722 posts)
66. Eh, I sure wouldn't
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:22 AM
Sep 21

Let anybody run me off a discussion board. Especially if I had over 20k posts.

virgdem

(2,204 posts)
68. Please reconsider leaving.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:27 AM
Sep 21

Election season is rough around here. I left for a few years in 2016 during the Bernie/Hillary wars, when the vitriol was too much to bear.

Your voice is too important and valuable and we would be missing that imput.

Timewas

(2,283 posts)
71. If you leave
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:33 AM
Sep 21

They win

DoBW

(1,995 posts)
75. it might look different ...
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:40 AM
Sep 21

in the light of a different day, ... a single stick breaks easily while the bundle cannot be broken

Vinca

(50,953 posts)
77. We all get piled on every so often. Take a break and come back.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:43 AM
Sep 21

intheflow

(28,896 posts)
84. Honestly don't understand why you are still replying to this post.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 09:58 AM
Sep 21

I mean, if you're going to get all dramatic and vague-post about leaving, leave. I'm not saying I think you should go, but this is a lot of drama for you to not leave and keep replying cryptically about why you're leaving. Seems like a personal problem you're passing off on DUers so you can continue to be dramatic. Either leave or delete this. IMHO.

dalton99a

(84,080 posts)
87. Every poster is not wanted by some other poster.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:02 AM
Sep 21

Ignore them

J_William_Ryan

(2,082 posts)
89. "...don't post that a president can declare martial law you may get in trouble.'
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:03 AM
Sep 21

Don’t know about ‘getting in trouble’ but such a statement is in fact wrong, presidents don’t have the authority to unilaterally declare martial law – see Ex Parte Milligan (1866).

PufPuf23

(9,233 posts)
92. Like and respect your posts and will miss you if gone.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:09 AM
Sep 21

Best to you.

BoomaofBandM

(1,922 posts)
94. I don't have you on ignore so you must be a good person.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:10 AM
Sep 21

I do nod in agreement often on your posts, so I would miss you. I have taken breaks often and do not post often but I rec a lot of posts. Do what is best for you.

Tarc

(10,575 posts)
95. Well, "4 posts hidden in 90 days"
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:12 AM
Sep 21

IIRC, that used to get one's account marked as "Flagged for review" and locked during the review process.

You either got lucky or things have eased up over the years.

Ms. Toad

(35,463 posts)
102. It takes 5. n/t
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:18 AM
Sep 21

iluvtennis

(20,792 posts)
98. Stay. Just block the detractors. Don't let them win!. n/t
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:13 AM
Sep 21

edisdead

(3,359 posts)
99. It's an internet forum. Stay or don't
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:14 AM
Sep 21

That is up to you. Not anyone else.

You are valuable and you matter.

Don’t let others take that from you and most importantly don’t take that from yourself.

Aristus

(68,266 posts)
100. Please stay.
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:15 AM
Sep 21

I don’t know if this will help or not. But I got trolled for years by people saying I wasn’t a ‘real’ medical provider (I’m a Physician Assistant), or accusing me of pretending to be a doctor, or ‘poisoning’ my patients with vaccines, etc, etc.

I put them all on block. Years later, I went in to un-block everyone I had blocked, and they had all left DU. They got bored, gave up, and went away. And good riddance.

But don’t you go anywhere!

Deep State Witch

(11,224 posts)
103. We Want You Here, Gab!
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:19 AM
Sep 21

One long-time DUer to another - ignore the detractors. You've been here long enough to know that some people just like to stir shit up. Just keep scrolling. If someone personally threatened you or told you that you're not wanted, report them to the Admins.

DemonGoddess

(5,099 posts)
104. FWIW
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:19 AM
Sep 21

I've been around a long time, but not much of a poster. Sometimes, you just need to step away for a few days.

EarlG

(22,524 posts)
105. I would like to give everyone who reads this post some advice
Sat Sep 21, 2024, 10:20 AM
Sep 21

The reason this thread exists is because the OP has had a couple of kooky posts removed by Jury recently, and I did not grant the appeals.

Those removed posts were removals 3 and 4 in the last 90 days. Each time the OP had a post removed they were sent a notification PM. This means that they should know that one more post removal in the next few weeks will result in automatic account suspension.

Now for the advice: I’ve been asked a few times why we can’t have a cooldown period after five hides, where you are forced to stop posting for a bit and then you can start again when your hides drop off. THIS OPTION ALREADY EXISTS. It exists at four hides, not five. Once you get your fourth hide, you can make the choice to post less, or not at all, or more carefully, until your hides drop off. I am not going to make this decision for you — you have to do it yourself.

The other choice you can make at four hides, as the OP has done, is to start a thread complaining about your treatment, trying to get readers on your side by misrepresenting what actually happened, and further breaking the rules by discussing forum moderation. By doing this it is SIGNIFICANTLY more likely that you will get yourself a fifth hide, at which point your choice will be removed because the system will act for you.

Maybe this is what the OP wants, I don’t know. I do know that the reason they have started this thread is because I did not grant their appeals, and they have taken this to mean that they are “not wanted” at DU. If I don’t grant your appeals it doesn’t mean you’re “not wanted,” it means I agree with the Jury, disagree with the appeal, and I don’t want to put your post back.

I’m going to lock this thread before the OP manages to get themselves another removal, not to mention the number of other people who have opened themselves up to potential removals in this thread by discussing jury decisions. If the OP still wishes to get themselves suspended no doubt they will find another way to do it, but as far as this thread goes, I am going to help them give themselves another chance, and also take the opportunity to counter the misinformation that’s being spread here.

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