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18. I don't read the gungeon, but it is a useful quarantine measure for a topic that could be...

Mon Dec 17, 2012, 01:57 PM

Dec 2012

a constant source of GD flamewars that push other content out. Guns are in GD now, but that will subside in a few weeks.

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Motion to the Members of DU [View all] Savannahmann Dec 2012 OP

"no gun topics in the General Discussion"??? ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #1

The rule has been suspended to promote discussion about the Newton School tragedy. Lasher Dec 2012 #3

Yes it has been thrown out. It's not in effect, so it's thrown out. ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #6

It is an admin rule, not a rule that is subject to member consensus. We can debate it all we want stevenleser Dec 2012 #13

Thanks Steven. ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #29

You're Welcome. It will last for a week or so. stevenleser Dec 2012 #36

Can't come soon enough for me. closeupready Dec 2012 #65

The SOP for GD says no posts about guns unless there is really big news.... Little Star Dec 2012 #8

The problem is, it *is* a part of the Party platform... Earth_First Dec 2012 #2

I think it should be left. HappyMe Dec 2012 #4

No debate, no consensus pipoman Dec 2012 #5

Gun discussions belong in the Gun Forum. That is the rule. eom ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #9

But the OP said to get rid of the Guns Forum. axetogrind Dec 2012 #14

Debate can happen in the Gun Forum (while it exists). But I've been schooled ChisolmTrailDem Dec 2012 #22

I agree. axetogrind Dec 2012 #27

Do we have to take the Grover Norquist "purity" pledge too? OffWithTheirHeads Dec 2012 #7

This. +1. n/t intheflow Dec 2012 #33

I am not sure how I will vote and let me say why. stevenleser Dec 2012 #10

Woo woo? (nt) Recursion Dec 2012 #28

The Creative Speculation Forum. 'Woo woo' is a slang term for crazy talk stevenleser Dec 2012 #34

Oh, right. I knew its earlier incarnation Recursion Dec 2012 #45

Conspiracy theory ("creative speculation"!) KamaAina Dec 2012 #38

motion? datasuspect Dec 2012 #11

Oh I understand. Savannahmann Dec 2012 #42

Kick n/t RomneyLies Dec 2012 #12

Removing the forum solves nothing. n/t cynatnite Dec 2012 #15

True. Gregorian Dec 2012 #50

Nice avvie KamaAina Dec 2012 #16

+1 Earth_First Dec 2012 #30

I love the show Family Guy Savannahmann Dec 2012 #95

I do, too KamaAina Dec 2012 #96

So if I change my avatar, then can we discuss the issue? Savannahmann Dec 2012 #98

Fair enough. The Gungeon is far from "an NRA cheering room". KamaAina Dec 2012 #99

Overreaction GermanSmoker Dec 2012 #17

I don't read the gungeon, but it is a useful quarantine measure for a topic that could be... JVS Dec 2012 #18

Let's keep the gun forum Jack Rabbit Dec 2012 #19

Voted to kill it. Cesspool that attracts RWNJs. n/t RomneyLies Dec 2012 #20

If you cannot win the debate....simply ban the topic.... virginia mountainman Dec 2012 #21

hit.nail.head Lizzie Poppet Dec 2012 #92

Somehow you've managed to bring out all the gun-loving freaks. lol nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2012 #23

:manical laugh: Earth_First Dec 2012 #26

I thought the same thing. DocMac Dec 2012 #84

We're gun loving freaks axetogrind Dec 2012 #32

And you're a POF member since yesterday? nt Sarah Ibarruri Dec 2012 #49

So what? axetogrind Dec 2012 #53

I'm not a gun-loving freak. intheflow Dec 2012 #40

Have you ever spent any time in the gungeon? 90% of it's posts are extreme NRA... Walk away Dec 2012 #55

Hell no! intheflow Dec 2012 #57

But what if you have a sincere interest in gun control? What about those of us who... Walk away Dec 2012 #64

I am saying nothing of the sort. intheflow Dec 2012 #71

Believe me, I have other outlets for my interests. It just seems a little sad that a forum... Walk away Dec 2012 #91

I just reread your post and want to add... intheflow Dec 2012 #89

Refusal to discuss something does NOT remove it as a problem. davsand Dec 2012 #24

Even if its hard we need open communication marlakay Dec 2012 #25

+ 1 n/t Still Sensible Dec 2012 #31

I think there needs to be a place for guns to be discussed Marrah_G Dec 2012 #35

Confusing censorship contentions. earthside Dec 2012 #37

Gun fetishism is America's Really Big Disease. FredStembottom Dec 2012 #39

Well put! n/t intheflow Dec 2012 #41

i agree we need more gun control... actslikeacarrot Dec 2012 #43

Keep the gun forum - Remove RKBA SecularMotion Dec 2012 #44

Do you mean... NewMoonTherian Dec 2012 #51

Really? Savannahmann Dec 2012 #56

What is a "pro-gun opinion"? SecularMotion Dec 2012 #60

An opinion that favors relaxing gun restrictions, or opposes new ones. n/t NewMoonTherian Dec 2012 #63

Democrats support gun control SecularMotion Dec 2012 #66

This isn't the place to discuss that. NewMoonTherian Dec 2012 #67

Democratic Party platform on guns SecularMotion Dec 2012 #68

Definitely not. lpbk2713 Dec 2012 #46

One can not ignore divisive, polarizing political issues and hope to win elections. That’s jody Dec 2012 #47

Fair enough, but I ask this question Savannahmann Dec 2012 #54

Holding political power under our form of democracy does not mean a simple majority can impose its jody Dec 2012 #58

Nuts Savannahmann Dec 2012 #97

ah, you don't like the idea. CreekDog Dec 2012 #88

I would have voted to keep it but only as the "Pro-Gun forum" Walk away Dec 2012 #48

Voted... LP2K12 Dec 2012 #52

What will this accomplish? peace13 Dec 2012 #59

I vote no. Springslips Dec 2012 #61

The gungeoneers have a thread asking gungeoneers to Freep this poll RomneyLies Dec 2012 #62

Are you trying to imply that people shouldn't be allowed to speak on an issue PavePusher Dec 2012 #69

No, I'm laughing at people so desperate as to want to freep an internet poll on the same site RomneyLies Dec 2012 #72

"freep" a poll? So glad you came for a rational discussion. PavePusher Dec 2012 #74

Just using the terminology of the average gungeoneer. RomneyLies Dec 2012 #78

RMNJ? Help me out, I didn't get the code book..... n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #93

Call me surprised. nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #75

Yeah, I need a shower RomneyLies Dec 2012 #79

Glad to see that common sense is prevailing on this one... n/t Earth_First Dec 2012 #70

I voted yes nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #73

I agree abelenkpe Dec 2012 #77

Being technically correct matters nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #85

It's an important political topic, going to be more important going forward HereSince1628 Dec 2012 #76

This is a topic that MUST be discussed Rider3 Dec 2012 #80

I did NOT vote either way because I would like to see a second ANTI-GUN forum group in same place graham4anything Dec 2012 #81

Keep the group get rid of the gun nuts so we can have the... Little Star Dec 2012 #82

Can we have a motion to stop bugging everybody with ridiculous motions? renie408 Dec 2012 #83

my vote is related to it being a haven (or is it "hive") for right wingers on DU CreekDog Dec 2012 #86

I abhor guns and would never own one sdfernando Dec 2012 #87

Threadstarter, you have 282 posts under your belt. closeupready Dec 2012 #90

It's the main reason I stopped reading DU for a couple of years.... llmart Dec 2012 #94