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let me say thanks to DU!
Back in 2001 when I signed on, you were really, really important to my political wellbeing. Times change.
Today, there is no Bush/Cheney...it's been replaced by a few women/conservative authoritarians who speak for all women at DU. I believe they are a bunch of pseudo-feminists. Some are trolls, for sure...others have been burned by men...but, this is an anonymous board and, if you believe everyone is what they say - I feel bad for you. You are being played. Posters who can say "fuck you" and say stupid shit win the argument while guys, like me, say ...bullshit, that's not the way we think about women" are pariah's - OK, good luck . Throw us off the deck...but, when we're gone, they coming after you! Cuz, you'll never meet the definition of perfect male acquiescence - you always will be the problem. They'll win when there is no one posting at DU anymore. Bank it, as Will Pitt would say...and Will and Trumad will be the last male DUer's to exit the site - how sad - They were ballsy at one time. Anyway, my thinking is about calling bullshit to bullshit arguments - that is descendant and the HoF (and these supposed "feminists" are in control. Watch and remember. careful what you say, DU...there are a dozen "feminists" that now control the conversation. Enjoy! I will miss posting under OAITW, but, who knows?, like many sockpuppets in HoF, I may yet resurrect myself. And for the record, seabeyond is a mother like I'm a sterile old woman. See ya!
36,701 posts...not a bad record!
el_bryanto
(11,804 posts)Actually I like Seabeyond although we disagree on the issues often enough.
Bryant
fishwax
(29,149 posts)I'm going to have to say that much of this OP is rather silly.
ismnotwasm
(41,989 posts)Apologize to Seabeyond. That is completely untrue and unnecessary.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Feel better?
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)lpbk2713
(42,759 posts)Nice 180 there.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Anything else of import you want to say or should I put you down with "I read DU this week and this is the best thing I could come up with"?
Whisp
(24,096 posts)Blanket Statements
(556 posts)Shared some of your sentiments
mercuryblues
(14,532 posts)Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Try it...start a post about something you believe in and see how it goes.
Response to Old and In the Way (Original post)
NuclearDem This message was self-deleted by its author.
demwing
(16,916 posts)that's awfully presumptive of you.
NuclearDem
(16,184 posts)demwing
(16,916 posts)that none of want ass prints on ANY of our doors, regardless of to whom they (the doors or the asses) belong.
Hell I get touchy about finger prints...
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)I can have a conversation with almost anymore here, but silly one liners, not so much. Tell me why I'm wrong and I'll tell you why you are wrong.
liberal_at_heart
(12,081 posts)poster. I agree with what you were saying, and I disagree with seabeyond so strongly that I have her on ignore, but to insult her in your OP like that is uncalled for.
kcr
(15,317 posts)Shame on them.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Should this thread have been banned because I said what I feel? I'd be happy to have a dialogue with you, if you are so inclined.
Matariki
(18,775 posts)That used to be unacceptable around here.
You've been here a long time - don't you think the changes might have anything to do with the DU3 rules? Or is it all just the wimmens making DU suck?
kcr
(15,317 posts)and can't guess? But then again, anyone who thinks this: "And for the record, seabeyond is a mother like I'm a sterile old woman. See ya!" is okay maybe really doesn't have a clue. But I doubt that. I think you knew full well what you were doing. But the posters at HOF is the problem. They're so awful.
BainsBane
(53,035 posts)Since you express an incredible level of anger that some women disagree with you. It must be upsetting to feel so outmatched and unable to deal with debate without the level of vitriol you express in this OP. What is this about? Because you're upset some women about a video clip showing that some women in India don't want to be harassed, assaulted, and raped? The nerve of them, and the nerve of women and men here to care about those lives.
Logical
(22,457 posts)kcr
(15,317 posts)There's no other reason there could possibly be with that pristine post!
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)but we can't debate that person. Not that it's easy...unless you speak word salad. Seriously, seabeyond is a riddle, inside of a box, inside of an eginma. If you get that he/she makes perfect sense.
alcibiades_mystery
(36,437 posts)Your ridiculous martyr complex is showing.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Actually, I've always thought of you as one of the more insightful posters at DU.
Number23
(24,544 posts)Wow.
Those HOF gals sure got to you, huh?
JTFrog
(14,274 posts)I can't believe anything can still shock me here, but there you have it.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)CFLDem
(2,083 posts)Just do what I do and look at it as an opportunity for some fun banter.
But I can commiserate with the grinding predictability of it all.
Good luck with your future endeavors!
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)your time is probably shorter.
CFLDem
(2,083 posts)stevenleser
(32,886 posts)Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Appreciate the comment. Never got one before, but I want you to know - before I'm torched -that you are one of the DUer's that I always respected and had had something to say...thanks for going into the lion's den...few people here have your guts to do it live! Best!
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)Any chance?
Logical
(22,457 posts)Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)as a wise man once told me "it is what it is" . But I appreciate your comment, with thanks.
winter is coming
(11,785 posts)Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Been soberer, too.
closeupready
(29,503 posts)Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Thanks for the awesome reply. I'll bet you keep 'em laughing on Youtube.
Logical
(22,457 posts)PowerToThePeople
(9,610 posts)fail
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Cuz, it's always easy to make a one word comment instead of really engaging with my post. Brilliant!
PowerToThePeople
(9,610 posts)Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Don't lose sleep over it.
Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)I'm gonna respond to everyone on this thread, because they took the time to say something thoughtful! merry Christmas!
Matariki
(18,775 posts)And a lot of folks who seem unable or unwilling to hear what women say about their experiences as women but want to 'mansplain' feminism and female experience to them instead.
Seems to be quite an opposite DU from the one you're on.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)She's 26. Why do you think I'd be doing anything to impede her progress?
Of course I could be lying to you....but, then again, there are a lot of people that could be spreading bullshit. The problem you have , is figuring out, who, on an an anonymous posting board, is telling the truth. Good luck with that.
davidn3600
(6,342 posts)But chances are that when you become hypocritical, people are going to call you out on that.
Look at the fight on here the last couple days of feminists complaining that men stare at women. Yet these feminists completely ignore the fact that most women stare at men!
You telling me that when a heterosexual woman sees a very well-built and attractive man walk past her that she doesn't give another glance and have naughty thoughts? Give me a fucking break.
Matariki
(18,775 posts)what women are talking about in those threads. If you actually listened, instead of knee-jerk name calling, you *might* understand.
Those threads have nothing to do with *looking* at people you think are attractive.
Is it really this difficult to understand what staring is? Staring is rude. I've had guys stare at me non-stop from a block away and then turn and stare some more after I passed. It sucks. It makes women very angry. It has nothing to do with looking at attractive people. It's hostile, or feels that way to me. And it is very often accompanied by cat calling, unwelcome comments, and outright hostility or threats if ignored. If you are unable to understand the difference between that and a glance or a friendly hello to someone (without any further exceptions from the person) then there is little hope for any discussion with you.
quinnox
(20,600 posts)I do tend to take what people say on the internet with a huge grain of salt, I think you have a point in that part. Do some people lie about stuff regarding themselves on the internet? Oh hell yea.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Merry Christmas!
quinnox
(20,600 posts)You kind of said what I was thinking regarding this particular issue. I will leave it at that!
And Merry Christmas to you too!
chervilant
(8,267 posts)(Do you need a little cheese with your whine?)
" ...there are a dozen "feminists" that now control the conversation."
Really? You've made it a point to call out seabeyond; why stop there? Who are the other "feminists" on DU who are so powerful that they "control the conversation"? Why not name them all? And, while you're at it, please provide proof of this alleged "control."
Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)Did you look at GD today? What is the topic du jour about?
hfojvt
(37,573 posts)one way or the other
certainly no worse a topic than yesterday's topic du jour which reduced us to GD-Duck Dynasty.
davidn3600
(6,342 posts)A certain number of them that dont like to answer valid questions or participate in valid debates but instead twist your words so it makes the argument all about themselves.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Feel better? Hey, keep flogging that dolphin about female outrage...there are some DUer's here that still react.
Hey. I'm Joe McCarthy....I've got a list, but I can't prove it - Know what I mean?
A-Schwarzenegger
(15,596 posts)is that lotsa booze is involved.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)You can elect to dismiss me, but I'm not your enemy.
A-Schwarzenegger
(15,596 posts)you do not sound happy, and online stuff should
simply not make somebody as unhappy as you sound.
Peace, Old.
P.S. And by the way, I'm sure sea is not only a mother but a great mother. Please consider an apology.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)My point is, 20 people are tying this board in knots. You have no idea whether they are serious feminists or are people working for the RNC...but we need to have 20 posts a day telling us how rotten the male posters are here? Do you believe this horseshit? Seriously...5 years ago, was this an issue? Or, is a certain number of supposed feminists poisoning DU because, lets face it, Republicans are enacting legislation that is anti-woman? What do you need to tell you what this is all about? I understand the RNC gameplan...do you?
Here's a pro-tip...there's a 'feminist' that swears like a sailor that thinks her kid's buddies are good looking...and that's in a thread that was designed to tell males that you can't look at women and appreciate their beauty. Figure that one out.
Skittles
(153,169 posts)use it
Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin
(108,033 posts)I happen to have the poster he called out on ignore.
That said I've been on this board for about as long as Old and In the Way and hope he stays.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)it works very, very well.
Skittles
(153,169 posts)not at ALL
A-Schwarzenegger
(15,596 posts)To your serious detriment, you have neglected the task of knowing yourself.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Thankfully, that didn't cost me anything.
A-Schwarzenegger
(15,596 posts)than it does now through your drunk.
Matariki
(18,775 posts)I see that as a problem.
I also see a small group of men stirring shit here all the time - posting stuff that is obvious flame bait. I don't see you calling them out.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)Hey, I could give a shit what a few anonymous "feminists" say here. I'll let my IRL record speak for itself. But maybe you'd prefer that DU really speaks for the world you live in? PM me if you need further IRL information.
zeemike
(18,998 posts)and that is what this is about...making us the enemy by putting us in categories that are forbiden...
It has gone on for years now...and really it has not worked as well as some wanted it to.
I say take a break, and don't let them get to you...they are a minority even though they attack in groups.
LumosMaxima
(585 posts)This is just one more example of how women's issues are frequently trivialized and even actively opposed, even by men on the left. You need to do some serious soul-searching and figure out why women trying to end the abuses to which they are subjected every single day of their lives provokes you so much. I don't know if you're just completely clueless about what we deal with, or if you're too attached to your male privilege to care, but you have a problem. Maybe you'd find people who share your views of women in a more conservative-leaning forum.
NuclearDem
(16,184 posts)Exactly what I've been trying to say all day. Without the swearing.
Habibi
(3,598 posts)Matariki
(18,775 posts)It seems so obvious. It's so aggravating to see such obvious misogyny allowed and left in place. I blame the jury system in part. I felt like these issues were often addressed better when DU had moderators. On the bright side, reading these threads do hearten me to see there are plenty of progressive men that really get it - and are willing to speak up.
freshwest
(53,661 posts)Ignore and Trash Thread is a good way to avoid aggravation. People disagree, why talk about people and not politics or issues, why trash other DUers?
Don't like the HoF?
Traxh the Group.
Don't like Seabeyond?
Put her on Ignore.
What's really being pushed in these threads?
As to the holiday, I'm not sure what group to visit to even see a person be happy about anything.
This is very weird stuff going on today.
Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)No problemo. I will continue to watch how DU devolves from what it was 10 years ago. Let me say this...the stronger "HoF" gets, the weaker DU becomes. Some of you, not the posters that torch me on this thread - will understand this.
Response to Old and In the Way (Reply #23)
NuclearDem This message was self-deleted by its author.
pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)demwing
(16,916 posts)didn't you read the post?
A-Schwarzenegger
(15,596 posts)It's not just DU in trouble! Unless somebody does something soon it is going to take over the worrrrrlllllldddddd!
Whisp
(24,096 posts)lol. this is too funny if it wasn't so sad.
PowerToThePeople
(9,610 posts)Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)It'll keep you sane.
Those who are loud will be yelling at themselves if everyone ignores them.
kcr
(15,317 posts)So, goodbye!
Matariki
(18,775 posts)I wasn't even aware of that forum until today, but I'm going to join this amazing power elite pronto. It's like the Illuminati of DU.
MattBaggins
(7,904 posts)the nerve of those uppity women...
sarcasm
Kurovski
(34,655 posts)I liked Your name--it made me laugh, and I said so.
we are aware of past HOF trolls and know they don't always vanish...but I'm hoping to still see you around.
WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)what comes next, who knows:
This will probably do me in, but
http://www.democraticunderground.com/10024221456
REASON FOR ALERT:
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.
ALERTER'S COMMENTS:
so many wrongs. Calling out and insulting a DUer and just being a pity seeker.
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Tue Dec 24, 2013, 12:03 AM, and the Jury voted 2-4 to LEAVE IT.
Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT and said: There's some truth to what OAITW has posted, but it's too personal and callouts are (supposedly) a rule violation. I'd ask that HOF v. MRA be kept out of GD. And that GD become MUCH less Meta.
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: Leave it alone. I am sick of the man-hating that is permitted on DU nowadays. I have blocked a number of the must vocal cadre of aggressive anti-man feministists that post, but new ones continue to pop up...this post is spot on. Leave it.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT and said: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: I'm going to go against the grain and vote to leave this post. I am doing that because when I see a long term member of DU so totally frustrated and angered by a group of posters who have a lot of others riled up too, something is REALLY FUCKING WRONG. Shame on you, Old and In The Way. I am as far from being on your side as anyone. You get no sympathy from me at all, and if you choose to leave, don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Now to the group who angered him so (not Seabeyond, specifically), stop it. This post was not out of the blue. This post was provoked. So, shame on you, too. You're part of the reason we can't have nice things.
Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.
Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)Old and In the Way
(37,540 posts)as much time here as I do. But that's really inconsequential and I appreciate your honest words. My bigger point here is, in the past 3 years we have an increasing number of male vs. female threads. I've always been a strong supporter of women and I've always supported the concept that equal rights is a sexless idea. Where have I gone wrong?
If the other side (those that have a legislative history of hurting the rights of women)...then why are these pro-women supporters suddenly flooding this board with anti-men posts? Maybe because they aren't all women and maybe they want to drive a wedge on an influential liberal/progressive board? Think about it.
Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)I'm not sure you were responding to the right poster, though.
But look how divisive today's topic du jour has been. It's Christmastime, ffs. We're supposed to have peace on earth and all that. Instead, it's one side vs another, with insults and poo flinging. There needs to be a conversation going on, not one side flinging poo at another. Some understanding needs to happen, not accusatory posts. We should be better than that.
CFLDem
(2,083 posts)My favorite part was when juror #6 called out our favorite HoFer by explicitly not calling them out.
Cool story brah!
cui bono
(19,926 posts)The system is broken.
WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)Perhaps a time-out. Or the ol' heave-ho. Who knows.
Logical
(22,457 posts)Skittles
(153,169 posts)this is supreme drama queen behavior
bettyellen
(47,209 posts)jimlup
(7,968 posts)Yeah I generally just avoid such threads and move on these days. Sigh... If I add what I actually think ... well I'm sure you can fill in the rest.
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)K.O. Stradivarius
(115 posts)At least those were more relevant, interesting, timely and dare I say... arousing.
For those that you describe, I pity what their social and love life must be like... even more so, the living hell the people they interact with in real life have to endure.
quinnox
(20,600 posts)other in a sentence.
K.O. Stradivarius
(115 posts)I guess I was a bit premature wishing to revive a thread that is still current and active, but my sentiments
of it being more timely, interesting and relevant, rather than the current spate of feminist activism and foot stomping on DU remains the same.
quinnox
(20,600 posts)Bigfoot sex fantasies are a new craze?
K.O. Stradivarius
(115 posts)Keep in mind, this is erotica written by woman for woman.
I could maybe understand the attraction, but even if I didn't... who am I to condemn or criticize the sexual preferences, peculiarities or interests of others.
NoOneMan
(4,795 posts)And to the OP, exploding is just what they want. You are taking their bullshit seriously. Laugh it off. If you don't think they are real feminists and just trolls (I won't argue that), then its time to make a joke of it. Unless of course, you really don't care about the site being ruined
Riftaxe
(2,693 posts)Many of them think women are something special which is laughable in itself, sure individual women like men can be special. It is ridiculous to assume all women (or men for that matter) are. People who remove His from History care not a whit about the 'man' in dehumanization...yes they are indeed amusing.
aikoaiko
(34,172 posts)hrmjustin
(71,265 posts)BlueCaliDem
(15,438 posts)these days . . . actually, after the 2008 elections when DU splintered and the infestation began.
Libertarians disguising as Liberals (maybe because they actually believe they're the "true Liberals" when nothing can be further from the truth) and right-wing concern-trolls discovered DU and descended upon this place like buzzards on a gut-wagon, and they apparently believe that they and they alone can post anything they like with impunity.
Opinions that don't conform to their myopic view of things tend to be shouted down via angry, ad hominem posts and alerts, while on the other hand, they have zero problem excoriating you for said opinion,not seeing how hypocritical they are. They are not open to debate. They have a opinion and by golly, they're gonna ram it down your gullet or you get alerted!
It's sad, yes, OAITW, but I hope you don't leave on account of them. They are loud but few, and I won't be surprised that they have many sock-puppets to help vote down posts they don't like, which are usually positive posts about this Democratic president, the Democratic Party this site is supposed to support, and anything that supports a strong government - something Democrats are supposed to support, understanding that Gov't does have an important role to play in our society.
Oh, and I'm happy to read that they failed in hiding your post.
progressoid
(49,991 posts)And to all, a good night!
d_b
(7,463 posts)if you leave, they win. the best way to fight back is to head down to the local super market and stare at some hot chick's ass.
quinnox
(20,600 posts)Response to quinnox (Reply #90)
Post removed
quinnox
(20,600 posts)What a scary thought! Kind of like this -
Skittles
(153,169 posts)NoOneMan
(4,795 posts)MisterP
(23,730 posts)JI7
(89,252 posts)DonCoquixote
(13,616 posts)This would have been hidden as an attack on someone personal..That last line should have gotten a suspension, if not a full blown Pizza. Bragging about being a sockpuppet? Of course, Juries do not alert on this stuff now, do they?
Look, Seabeyond and I have engaged on our chess matches in our day, but let me add myself to the chorus and say she has been one of the more civil, intelligent people here on DU. Asfar as your "conservative" argument, I can say she is NO conservative, and I mean that in the best way.
From what you seem to give off, you are one of the people that is mad that your privilege and power is questioned, if so, you are part of the problem, because unless we ALL question our palce in this messed up scheme of things, we are nothing but puppets.
ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)rrneck
(17,671 posts)ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)acronyms stand for.
No Vested Interest
(5,167 posts)I'm a relative newbie and have seen all this hullabaloo today.
Knock it off, please.
I can't spend my time and energy reading and speculating on such nonsense.
ZombieHorde
(29,047 posts)She's punk rock. We don't always agree, but that doesn't matter. I don't think there is anyone on DU that I always agree with. That is one that that makes DU so much fun for me.
I hate sports, so I don't read or post in the sports section. If you don't like what is written in HoF, then just don't read it. Pretty simple in my mind.
Peace.
closeupready
(29,503 posts)I half want to start a Seabeyond Appreciation Thread, but I don't think they are allowed.
BainsBane
(53,035 posts)Because some women dare to disagree with you in public. How traumatic for you.
seabeyond
(110,159 posts)nah... nothing to see here folks.
fair and balanced.
pnwmom
(108,980 posts)What I don't understand are the juries that are letting him get away with this.
I hope you won't let this bother you.
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=4221887
NoOneMan
(4,795 posts)closeupready
(29,503 posts)Or maybe you are trying to be divisive.
Vashta Nerada
(3,922 posts)A lot of divisiveness on Christmas fucking Eve.