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timdog44 (63 posts)

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Members of Democratic Underground,
I posted the other day, and unfortunately being new, made several errors and was made to believe I had made others. I think I was OK until I said "Cock" brother instead of Koch brothers. At that I was jumped on for being homophobic. I was told saying that is being as disrespectful as using "*****" "bitch" or "****". Instead of being informed that that language was offensive in a polite way, I was, I think, unjustly put to the hot iron. The only reason I used the "Cock" brother terminology was that this is the site I learned that term. If, for those of you, who are so incensed by that term would go to the top of the page and put that into the search engine and search the site, you will see page after page after page of the term "Cock" brother being used. If I was so terrible for using it, why has it been used so extensively on this site with out the all the hoopla that was made of it when I said it.

I was then told it was as bad as using the other terms I mentioned above. Again I can only say, go to the search engine at the top of the page and search for those terms on this site. They are also used extensively. And shame on them, because those are without a doubt, offensive terms. But where were the juries on those posts.

I did at one point make the error of saying I vote republican. That certainly was a mistake on my part. I find it very difficult that I could have done that, other than what I explained. I am on drugs for a back condition and my thoughts are forward and backward of my fingers on the key board. I vote Democratic, exclusively, and I have voted in every election since I was able to vote. I dare say there are not many who farther left than I am. I apologize for that error of writing r_____________ instead of Democratic.

There have been a number of people on this site who have been sympathetic to my plight. And they have offered encouragement, and advice, and explanations. But there have been a few who feel it their goal in life to pile on the new guy. I was put through some kind of jury system (that I still do not understand) until they found a jury to convict me. Jury until found guilty, just like guilty until found innocent. I admit to being new and innocent of the nuances of using Democratic Underground, even though I have read it for several years. It was explained to me by one nice member to not write lazy posts. I understand that he/she means to use paragraphs, reread the post, and I would suggest, not to use abbreviations.

I understand the "fear" of having a troll on the site. I really do not think I fit that mold. I only wanted to start posting because I think I have some things to offer. My original post started out to talk about the pit bull and baby nanny story that was a headliner here and on Alternet (in their political arena). It just seemed to me that was too coincidental because that is a trick of the main stream media when they want to fill space with something other than what is truly important, especially in this instance, on a political site. I believe I used the term conspiracy, which I regret.

I was told to edit my post. Sorry that I did not do that, but did not know how other than to make another post and say I made a mistake, like when I said I voted r____________ instead of Democratic. I was then criticized for doing it that way. It would have been helpful for someone to point out the way to do edit correctly. I would think being helpful to a new person much preferable to being mean and vindictive. (and that is not directed at Angry Dragon and rug and others, who have been nice throughout). Hoping this does not get you guys in trouble.

I am not a misogynist. I am not homophobic. I am not republican. I am a proud Democrat and only ask that I be treated better than I was. Again I have to say that there have been a number of people who have been kind and helpful and my only regret is that I am not taking all of their advice but instead am going to plunge ahead and post my thinking and feelings. I am not going to take my ball and go home because I was called homophobic, as someone suggested.

Lastly, anyone who thinks "Cock" brothers is a homophobic term in the context in which I used it, is really having a problem. My home is open to anyone of any color, religious persuasion, sexual persuasion, or even political persuasion. And if I missed anyone they are invited also. The only people I really do not invite are the stupid or unfeeling.

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JustJoe (642 posts)
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is being read by a very tiny crazy person, a very crazy tiny fragile person whose hair is sticking up all over the place and cheeto stains on their shirt and who has their finger on a button that could blow up the entire universe. That's what I do anyway, and so I always go to bed at night with a clear conscience, knowing that if the universe does blow up because of a post on the internet, I didn't have anything to do with it.

I couldn't help but bring this over.  Not much going on over there except 100 posts on Beyonce.

[franksolich]

Damn.

That is hilarious.

Thanks!

[Gina]

Is he like insulting the DUmpmonkeys?  

[Karin]

How much can there be to say about Beyonce? 

Anyway, it's interesting to watch, how the paranoia feeds itself.  Lord of the Flies.  I think all of our moles deserve hazard pay.   

 

[Traveshamockery]

JustJoe (642 posts)
30. Try to imagine that every word you write

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is being read by a very tiny crazy person, a very crazy tiny fragile person whose hair is sticking up all over the place and cheeto stains on their shirt and who has their finger on a button that could blow up the entire universe. That's what I do anyway, and so I always go to bed at night with a clear conscience, knowing that if the universe does blow up because of a post on the internet, I didn't have anything to do with it.

 

[GOBUCKS]

Worse than Dennis the Menace.

TLDR

[Aristotelian]

From the supper secret Meta forum, so no link.

valerief (34,617 posts)

All Republican voters and Republican jurors welcome to DU WITH OPEN ARMS!!!!

   
DU IS NOW AN OFFICIAL RIGHT WING, REPUBLICAN WEB SITE.

Timdog 44
http://www.democraticunderground.com/12566099

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This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate. (See <a href="http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=aboutus#communitystandards" target="_blank">Community Standards[/url].)

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the author does not vote for Democrats

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A randomly-selected Jury of DU members completed their review of this alert at Sun Feb 3, 2013, 09:57 AM, and voted 3-3 to LEAVE IT ALONE.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: Could be interesting. And I believe in 2nd chances.
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Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT and said: In some other posts, the poster is adamant that he votes for Dems. But, since he says here that he "vote{s} republican without fail", I'm voting to hide. I think this poster is a sock because here (http://www.democraticunderground.com/1240215461) he responds to himself as if he's forgotten which account he is logged in with.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to HIDE IT and said: For ****s sake, would MIRT ban this troll already? His last two hides were over the top.
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE and said: While the poster not voting for Democrats is different, I do not see any violation of CS.

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[BlueStateSaint]

They've officially crossed the Rubicon . . .

[JohnnyReb]

Greeted with open arms.....uh.....what size or caliber are those arms?

[DLR Pyro]

What prompted this mental meltdown?

[Maxiest]

Yeah, I have timdog's begging for mercy here:

http://www.conservativecave.com/index.php/topic,83658.msg1035598.html#msg1035598

[delilahmused]

I'm confused. What the hell is this about?

Cindie

[MOKOFACE]

They've gone full Stazi since I bailed  . I was able to use various permutations of "running his cockholster" on many occasions with no ill effect . 

[wasp69]

They've gone full Stazi since I bailed  . I was able to use various permutations of "running his cockholster" on many occasions with no ill effect . 

There has never been a time that $kinner's shithole didn't look like a fascist state.  It's only gotten worse.

[Delmar]

I apologize for that error of writing r_____________ instead of Democratic.

Timdog might be sincere, he knew enough not to say Democrat.

[BattleHymn]

 Just keep repeating to yourselves, primitives:

There are no moles at DU.

There are no moles at DU.

There are no moles at DU.

[Chris_]

mergerated.

[Chris_]

I did at one point make the error of saying I vote republican. That certainly was a mistake on my part. I find it very difficult that I could have done that, other than what I explained. I am on drugs for a back condition and my thoughts are forward and backward of my fingers on the key board. I vote Democratic, exclusively, and I have voted in every election since I was able to vote. I dare say there are not many who farther left than I am. I apologize for that error of writing r_____________ instead of Democratic.

That's some weak-assed backpedaling worthy of John Kerry's 2004 campaign.

Congratulations.

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

JustJoe (642 posts)
30. Try to imagine that every word you write

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is being read by a very tiny crazy person, a very crazy tiny fragile person whose hair is sticking up all over the place and cheeto stains on their shirt and who has their finger on a button that could blow up the entire universe. That's what I do anyway, and so I always go to bed at night with a clear conscience, knowing that if the universe does blow up because of a post on the internet, I didn't have anything to do with it.

He's right and it's pathetic and weak and reeks of people who can't endure a simple challenge of words from the internet. It's not like there is any genuine threat.

We need to make sure we don't acting that way.

[beholden]

How much can there be to say about Beyonce? 

Anyway, it's interesting to watch, how the paranoia feeds itself.  Lord of the Flies.  I think all of our moles deserve hazard pay.   

 

They've gone crazy over there, there's a full on witch hunt going on and alot of long time primitive's have been given the banhammer, OneTenthOfOnePercent got it last week.
I'm LMAO watching this. 

[Karin]

I remember onetenth.  He would challenge them, make sarcastic remarks, and stir the hive.  I think he went quiet for a while. 
You're right, they're starting to eat their own.  There won't be anyone left on the island.  And at the end of the day, what exactly does that accomplish?  They're isolating themselves more and more, just underlining their initial purpose as an experiment to be observed.