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How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« on: October 20, 2015, 09:24:32 AM »
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How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?


As per the Wikipedia article on DemocraticUnderground:

Democratic Underground has been criticized by some current and former members for an overly broad censorship policy that extends outside the bounds of its stated terms of service, for banning members with opinions perceived as unpopular among the membership, and for limiting free speech for political reasons... In addition, there is a task force called "The Malicious Intruder Removal Team" (MIRT), which actively and aggressively censors and bans members whose views or expressions of opinion they deem offensive for any reason. The MIRT is made up of discussion forum members who volunteer to serve. Their role is "to keep the discussion forum clear of conservative trolls, spammers, and other undesireables." No defense or appeal from their decisions is permitted."

All this seems rather dictatorial. I agree that regular posters here want a place where they want to hear opinions similar to their own, and indeed if that is their wish they are entitled to have it. But such censorship is not democratic, and the name "Democratic Underground" is misleading, and it is never good to mislead or be misled.

Maybe the name could be changed to "Left Underground"?

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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2015, 09:30:21 AM »
That mole would make himself/herself/itself stand out more if the title to the thread was:

How Democrat is DemocratUnderground?
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2015, 09:31:38 AM »
Quote from: Patriot Guard Rider on October 20, 2015, 09:30:21 AM
That mole would make himself/herself/itself stand out more if the title to the thread was:

How Democrat is DemocratUnderground?

I love using the word democrat in place of the word democratic.
Do you know why ?
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2015, 09:34:59 AM »
Quote from: obumazombie on October 20, 2015, 09:31:38 AM
I love using the word democrat in place of the word democratic.
Do you know why ?

No, and I anxiously await, with eager anticipation, your reason.
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2015, 09:35:47 AM »
Quote from: obumazombie on October 20, 2015, 09:31:38 AM
I love using the word democrat in place of the word democratic.
Do you know why ?

It sounds more like a noun than it does an adjective?
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2015, 09:37:10 AM »
Quote from: Patriot Guard Rider on October 20, 2015, 09:34:59 AM
No, and I anxiously await, with eager anticipation, your reason.


Quote from: FlaGator on October 20, 2015, 09:35:47 AM
It sounds more like a noun than it does an adjective?


Because liberals DISGUST me !
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2015, 09:45:28 AM »
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7. Democrats ARE the left (or should be).

There are quite a few centrists here (some seem to tip over to the right quite a bit, depending on the issue). Also, I have not seen any evidence of the far left on this board.

I don't know why anyone here would not want "to keep the discussion forum clear of conservative trolls, spammers, and other undesireables." I'm sure you will become acquainted with MIRT soon enough, though.

Damn Sparky, I want some of whatever it is you're smoking or drinking. DU sets the standard for the far left.
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2015, 09:46:35 AM »
Quote from: obumazombie on October 20, 2015, 09:37:10 AM


Because liberals DISGUST me !

Heh. Maybe I should trademark that and charge for its use.

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"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams

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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #8 on: October 20, 2015, 09:49:28 AM »
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"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams

Many people do not see evil until the gas is flowing into the chamber. That is why they get on the trains in the first place.

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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #9 on: October 20, 2015, 09:54:54 AM »
Poor RC wasn't aware of the 100-post limit at DU (or is it 200?).

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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #10 on: October 20, 2015, 10:19:34 AM »
Quote from: Chris_ on October 20, 2015, 09:54:54 AM
Poor RC wasn't aware of the 100-post limit at DU (or is it 200?).

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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #11 on: October 20, 2015, 10:31:04 AM »
Quote from: Ralph Wiggum on October 20, 2015, 10:19:34 AM
$kimmer changes those arbitrary rules often.  I can never keep track.
There's supposed to be a NoobNeutralizerTM system in place that monitors anyone with fewer than a couple hundred posts and zaps their comments without the group "hosts" having to lift a finger.

I find it creepy and amusing at the same time.
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #12 on: October 20, 2015, 11:17:00 AM »
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Maybe the name could be changed to "Left Underground"?


I was going to predict that this would be RC's fate, but it's already happened. What a non-shock.

Doubtless that would be my fate, if I posted my opinions openly there. And if I registered with one of the two forum names I commonly use (e.g. "SVPete") I might get banned before getting a chance to post. There's nothing democratic about DU, and if the wrong sort of Democrats post their views there, they might get Alerted into a time-out or Banhood. Charming place, DU.
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #13 on: October 20, 2015, 11:25:40 AM »
Quote from: SVPete on October 20, 2015, 11:17:00 AM
I was going to predict that this would be RC's fate, but it's already happened. What a non-shock.

Doubtless that would be my fate, if I posted my opinions openly there. And if I registered with one of the two forum names I commonly use (e.g. "SVPete") I might get banned before getting a chance to post. There's nothing democratic about DU, and if the wrong sort of Democrats post their views there, they might get Alerted into a time-out or Banhood. Charming place, DU.

Yup. You must pass their purity test. As the old saying goes, "No true Scotsman......".
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Because only the left goes searching for that which is not there in a desperate attempt to be offended about something.

"If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or your arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that you were our countrymen." - Samuel Adams

Many people do not see evil until the gas is flowing into the chamber. That is why they get on the trains in the first place.

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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #14 on: October 20, 2015, 02:53:55 PM »
How about just naming it what it is: I Can't Stand to Have My Tender Sensibilities Offended or Hear Opinions Different From Mine

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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #15 on: October 20, 2015, 03:19:36 PM »
How Democratic is Democratic Underground?

About as democratic as any totalitarian dictatorship running a country with Democratic in its name.
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #16 on: October 20, 2015, 04:16:25 PM »
If basic democracy is mob/thug rule, then The Democrat Underground is a shining example of democracy.
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #17 on: October 20, 2015, 09:26:54 PM »
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How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?


As per the Wikipedia article on DemocraticUnderground:

Democratic Underground has been criticized by some current and former members for an overly broad censorship policy that extends outside the bounds of its stated terms of service, for banning members with opinions perceived as unpopular among the membership, and for limiting free speech for political reasons... In addition, there is a task force called "The Malicious Intruder Removal Team" (MIRT), which actively and aggressively censors and bans members whose views or expressions of opinion they deem offensive for any reason. The MIRT is made up of discussion forum members who volunteer to serve. Their role is "to keep the discussion forum clear of conservative trolls, spammers, and other undesireables." No defense or appeal from their decisions is permitted."

All this seems rather dictatorial. I agree that regular posters here want a place where they want to hear opinions similar to their own, and indeed if that is their wish they are entitled to have it. But such censorship is not democratic, and the name "Democratic Underground" is misleading, and it is never good to mislead or be misled.

Maybe the name could be changed to "Left Underground"?

Pure democracy is mob rule. DU is mob rule.  :mental:
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #18 on: October 21, 2015, 12:53:02 PM »
Quote from: obumazombie on October 20, 2015, 09:31:38 AM
I love using the word democrat in place of the word democratic.
Do you know why ?

I use it because it will send leftists into fits.

Another trait of high IQ people is to act like 5 year old children when you say "democrat party."
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #19 on: October 21, 2015, 01:00:12 PM »
Quote from: Ptarmigan on October 20, 2015, 09:26:54 PM
Pure democracy is mob rule. DU is mob rule.  :mental:

The fact they keep intoning "the USA is a democracy" is all we need to know about both their intelligence and knowledge.
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #20 on: October 22, 2015, 08:21:31 AM »
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How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?

As Democratic as Bill Clinton is faithful to his marriage vows.

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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #21 on: October 22, 2015, 09:07:40 AM »
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Re: How Democratic is DemocraticUnderground?
« Reply #22 on: October 22, 2015, 09:16:36 AM »
Quote from: Zathras on October 20, 2015, 03:19:36 PM
How Democratic is Democratic Underground?

About as democratic as any totalitarian dictatorship running a country with Democratic in its name.

Like the Democratic People's Republic of Korea?
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