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Current Events => The DUmpster => Topic started by: dutch508 on January 04, 2015, 12:02:30 PM
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The troll of Allan Greyson comes to mind...
Douglas Carpenter (19,222 posts) http://www.democraticunderground.com/10026039318
Does ANYONE here SERIOUSLY believe that DU is full of paid trolls?
It is no secret that there are people who work for candidates and causes who post on Internet forums to advance their candidates and causes. But there seems to be a suggestion from some quarters that there are a number of people here who either work for corporate interest to advance a pro-corporate Democratic agenda or who secretly work for the Republicans to try to suppress voter turnout by undermining support for the Democratic Party and its leadership.
Is it not possible that people can be wrong for free? Maybe there are some paid trolls - But I doubt it. At least not very many.
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hlthe2b (53,395 posts)
2. Some try to come here, but I do think we have a pretty good system of weeding them out Serve a tour on MIRT if you think that is not the case.
I did two tours in MIRT...
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKcAYMb5uk4[/youtube]
Autumn (19,126 posts)
3. I don't think they are paid for it, but yeah and I don't think they are working for the candidates.
But I can recognize shit stirring trolls when I see them. I have found that not responding and trashing their threads helps. Having served on MIRT helps.
Feral Child (2,024 posts)
9. Pass.
It isn't an accurate statement, but the suspicion isn't ridiculous. The sheer numbers of them is pretty overwhelming.
Personally, I think very few are paid, but there probably are some. The most efficient and long-lasting seem to have been schooled in how to nuance their posts to avoid disclosing their intent. Most, especially the short-term repeaters, are just interfering assholes with no purpose in life. They're weaklings spouting rage because they fear losing control--as well they should.
Some of us have been there for 9 years and counting...
Atman (28,290 posts)
11. I worked for a political ad agency: Yes
You can be absolutely certain that there are people paid to monitor sites like DU, and to post cointel to support their organization. Is DU "full of paid trolls"? No. But they are a real thing, especially at election time.
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hrmjustin (50,559 posts)
14. I have seen several Hillary supporters like myself called paid shills.
Not very pleasant when you are called a paid shill.
You'd be called Paid Shillary's...
LWolf (39,960 posts)
19. There are at least a few.
I could name a couple; those that show up for primaries with very well organized points, then disappear for 4 years...until the next presidential primary.
Pro-corporate trolls? I never considered it. I suppose it's possible.
Pro-Barry and Pro-Hillary retards. Allan Grayson's troll. Ronulans...
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The population of the DUmp is made up of trolls, moles and assholes.....only the DUmmies know which they are.
BTW: Can I get my pay by direct deposit? Checks are so 1980's.
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Or those of us that take great amusement in showing the DUmp to be the insane 7th level of hell that it is. :)
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BTW: Can I get my pay by direct deposit? Checks are so 1980's.
You know, JohnnyReb, that your request will summon the Great MIRT from its slumber, wracking fear and the shivers amongst the poor moles and probably a troll or two.
Being a Paid Shill is never easy work, especially if you're running in excess of 3 dozen moles. Last thing we here at Byteme Corp want is for our people to have to take the time running to the bank to deposit their checks when that time can be more productively used spamming the morans at DU..
As for your request for Direct Deposit of your VERIFIED POSTs. Just go to the corporate website (Bytemecorp.com). No need to set up an account, we can't afford to defend from unwanted access so we let everyone in. The HR people will gladly help you. Just remember that you are one tiny tooth in the great wheel of the VRWC Machine, so it may take a month or two to get to your request.
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hrmjustin (50,559 posts)
14. I have seen several Hillary supporters like myself called paid shills.
Not very pleasant when you are called a paid shill.
Paid shill no. Paid asshole, yes.
Only a paid asshole would shill for shillary (thanks for the name, Dutch!)
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The population of the DUmp is made up of trolls, moles and assholes.....only the DUmmies know which they are.
BTW: Can I get my pay by direct deposit? Checks are so 1980's.
Ask for Bitcoin...
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What are they paid in?
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If there are I want my cut. Been there since 2003, I want back pay.
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Autumn (19,126 posts)
3. I don't think they are paid for it, but yeah and I don't think they are working for the candidates.
But I can recognize shit stirring trolls when I see them. I have found that not responding and trashing their threads helps. Having served on MIRT helps.
Trust us. You're not as good as you think you are. Not even close.
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What are they paid in?
Extra EBT credits and SSDI, for the longer serving true believers.
Atman (28,290 posts)
11. I worked for a political ad agency
Posted for the 400th time.
The most efficient and long-lasting seem to have been schooled in how to nuance their posts to avoid disclosing their intent.
Oh.....very good, CPT Obvious. One quibble. We don't have to be "schooled" to trick elementary school children.
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ANYONE that still supports Obama has to be a paid troll. There is no reason but $$ or insanity to keep supporting him. NO REASON!
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hrmjustin (50,559 posts)
14. I have seen several Hillary supporters like myself called paid shills.
Not very pleasant when you are called a paid shill.
Truth hurts?
Democratic Underground Directly Tied to the Democratic Leadership Council and Insidious Triangulation
It's not like the owners of DU want the general public to know this. It's not common knowledge they're an insidious organisation. While many have had suspicions, it's not easy to find proof of such. One needs the wayback machine (archive.org) to locate direct ties between DU and the DLC. One other bit of internet proof can only be located now through this blog. DU's registered agent used to be the right wing Law Firm of Howe, Anderson, and Steyer. I will cover both of these angles. I'll then wrap it up by briefly discussing DU's hypocritical selling of merchandise affiliated with sweatshop production.
http://davefromqueens2.blogspot.com/2010/03/democratic-underground-directly-tied-to.html
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BTW: Can I get my pay by direct deposit? Checks are so 1980's.
...Said the guy with a CJ7 up on blocks in his yard.
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ANYONE that still supports Obama has to be a paid troll. There is no reason but $$ or insanity to keep supporting him. NO REASON!
There is one reason...TREASON!!!
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...Said the guy with a CJ7 up on blocks in his yard.
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No. It's WW2 surplus with apple crate seats.
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:-)
Just guessin'. And kidding.
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Just guessin'. And kidding.
The JEEP is only on the blocks during the holidays and special occasions when the tires and wheels are on the family vehicle....the STUDEBAKER pickup.
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The JEEP is only on the blocks during the holidays and special occasions when the tires and wheels are on the family vehicle....the STUDEBAKER pickup.
Well, Hell, family DOES come first.
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