Poll: do we intimidate the primitives?

[franksolich]

I'm wondering about something.

There's been two things going on, on Skins's island lately.

One is that many primitives of prominence, some of them in the soon-to-be-released Top 10 DUmmies of 2008, seem to be missing in action, or showing up less and less.

Pedro Picasso's been away for some days, and is missed.

The subway cat's considerably less loquacious.

Even the sparkling husband primitive seems less talkative than he used to be.

One looks long and hard for Chief S itting Bull, the bird-smacking stoned red-faced primitive.

And so on it goes.

The other thing is that forums from Skins's island getting highlighted here--the rural folks' forum, the mentally-ill forum, the do-it-yourself forum, the cooking forum, and somesuch--appear to have decreased in traffic and comments.

These used to be reasonably active forums, but they've been pretty dead lately.

I'm wondering if we're to blame for this, the primitives becoming hesitant about supplying us with material.

If so, it's really stupid of the primitives to be this way; it's not like if they say something we don't care for, or think is ridiculous, a fist will come slamming at them through the monitor of their computers.

[DumbAss Tanker]

I'll go with "Not sure" as closest to my real answer, which would be "Some of them certainly, although for no good reason."  Many of them are rather like cockroaches scurrying around trying to avoid the light, once they realize someone besides the other insane moonbats might be reading their vile and hate-filled rants.

[thundley4]

I'm wondering about something.

There's been two things going on, on Skins's island lately.

One is that many primitives of prominence, some of them in the soon-to-be-released Top 10 DUmmies of 2008, seem to be missing in action, or showing up less and less.

Speaking of the "Top 10 DUmmies of 2008", what's up with Ralph? Is he okay?

[Eupher]

I think it's mainly because their Obamagasm has left them exhausted and very confused.

 

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[bijou]

I hope we do.  

[Splashdown]

I went with not sure; I'm thinking that part of the reason that so many prolific posters are MIA or AWOL is attrition. So many greats have been tombstoned.

Another reason, I think, is they have significantly less to complain about. Bush is leaving, Obama is in, and it's starting to look like impeachment may be off the table.

[dutch508]

Yes. But then again, a slice of lemon pie pie intimidates the DUmpmonkies.

[Carl]

I said not sure because I think with some they don`t care..they are enraged that there is air and nothing will shut em up.

Others perhaps like greenbriar who are so terribly insecure that they crave positive attention it may.
Not to mention that they have made laughing stocks of themselves to the point we accurately predict their every move.

[Chris_]

Any reasonably self-possessed, self-aware, and self sufficient individual with a fairly set concept of right and wrong scares the piss right out of your average DUmp monkey.

Of course they're scared spitless of the likes of us.

[whiteguyPI]

I've noticed that the impending change in the executive is quickly whipping the primitives into a hateful frenzy not seen before on the island.  They appear to be torn between orgasmic and gushing love for their Furher and bitter, seething hated for our current President.  I see thread after thread of hateful rhetoric directed at an innocent man followed almost to a poster by thread after thread of puppy-love and gooey insides for the truly child-like Big Zero.  What does it all mean?  I believe it will lead them to strong episodes of indecision and tears.

[LC EFA]

I'm wondering about something.

There's been two things going on, on Skins's island lately.

One is that many primitives of prominence, some of them in the soon-to-be-released Top 10 DUmmies of 2008, seem to be missing in action, or showing up less and less.

Pedro Picasso's been away for some days, and is missed.

The subway cat's considerably less loquacious.

Even the sparkling husband primitive seems less talkative than he used to be.

One looks long and hard for Chief S itting Bull, the bird-smacking stoned red-faced primitive.

And so on it goes.

The other thing is that forums from Skins's island getting highlighted here--the rural folks' forum, the mentally-ill forum, the do-it-yourself forum, the cooking forum, and somesuch--appear to have decreased in traffic and comments.

These used to be reasonably active forums, but they've been pretty dead lately.

I'm wondering if we're to blame for this, the primitives becoming hesitant about supplying us with material.

If so, it's really stupid of the primitives to be this way; it's not like if they say something we don't care for, or think is ridiculous, a fist will come slamming at them through the monitor of their computers.

I think it's more that the primitives are experiencing a bit of an mental overload.

They know they're supposed to be happy and dancing over the recent Republican loss, but on at least a subconscious level they know their Messiah isn't going to save them, despite months of cheering him on. This is resulting in a melancholy type feeling.

It should pick up again after Obama is sworn in as POTUS, when their melancholia turns to white hot rage as they realize they've been cheated.

While there are some extremely paranoid posters there I don't think that they are influenced by any specific coverage they get here or at TOS.


 

[TheSarge]

Yeah we scare the hell out of them.

I can think of at least three of them that I can say for certain are scared of me personally.

[miskie]

I'm voting 'no' - If we intimidated them in any way, I suspect the effect would have presented itself sooner. I also suspect that cold, hard, reality has struck them - They own it now. When things go wrong, its the Democrats fault. Sure, Some will Blame Bush anyway, but they know deep down inside that in just over a week from now that when the United States tracks far more centrist than they want, and Obama makes calls that are entirely against their principles, that they will end up eating their own.

And that's what scares them.

To maintain their impossible positions and their internet gravitas, they are going to need to become critical of Obama, his cabinet, allies and advisers. Once Obama is pulled into a forceful response by a foreign nation, they will need to call for his impeachment. -- Else they will look like hypocrites to others, and more importantly, to themselves.

[comradebillyboy]

I answered "not sure" because I was unaware of this site until I had departed the Island for good. In any event, Skins and his flock ran off all but the most ardent and crazed O-bots. Now no one is left except for the most obnoxious retards, and they can't even stand each other. IMO there used to be some reasonable and pleasant folks one could have a nice civil chat with. But Skins got rid of them.

Not very clever of Skins to alienate or TS so many financial supporters.

[USA4ME]

I said no, though it's not universally true.  There's no doubt we get under their skin, because when the B/W forum started at CU several who came over admitted they didn't like us poking fun at them.

I like what miskie said with some variations; I just never understimate their ability to continue to blame anyone other than themselves, they will invent new ways to make excuses for Il Duce, and looking like hypocrites is beyond them because they view themselves as unable to be that way.

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[JohnnyReb]

No. They just woke up to the fact that Washington is no longer controlled by the adults......but moonbats like themselves......they're scared.

[miskie]

I said no, though it's not universally true.  There's no doubt we get under their skin, because when the B/W forum started at CU several who came over admitted they didn't like us poking fun at them.

Indeed - there will always be a few who are annoyed by what we, as well as other forums and blogs do to highlight their stupidity. However, as a whole, I feel DU is indifferent to us.

I like what miskie said with some variations; I just never understimate their ability to continue to blame anyone other than themselves, they will invent new ways to make excuses for Il Duce, and looking like hypocrites is beyond them because they view themselves as unable to be that way.

As I said, I think its part of DU gravitas - There are unwritten codes among them about proper decorum for dancing, armpit waggling, and bonfire building - many of the more prominent primitives will have a hard time adjusting. Some will never be able to adjust.

For example - the indications seem to be that Although Obama has announced the Gitmo detention closing out of one corner of his mouth, out of the other he indicated it may take months or years to deal with the inmates - effectively 'not' closing gitmo. And Hillary, as Obama's SoS, has come out in support of Israel & blamed Hamas for the current fighting - which by definition is Obama's policy, since she speaks on his behalf. As for Iraq, Obama has suggested withdrawing troops as quickly as possible while maintaining order, and safety.. This is exactly Bush's withdrawal policy.

Quite the conundrum for the primitives....

[Chris_]

Yes. But then again, a slice of lemon pie pie intimidates the DUmpmonkies.

And cabbage. They are terrified of cabbage.

[ReardenSteel]

Not sure. I'd guess, end of election, not a lot of big stories in the news (that don't involve Dem scandals anyway) etc and that there is just less that they have to say.

I bet the inauguration gives them a big bump but it will quickly return to it's present state.

[BlueStateSaint]

I also voted "not sure," but more along the likes of DAT's reasoning.

Dutch, IYRC, it's a cabbage that really intimidates the DUmb****s.

[The Village Idiot]

This is my first post here in the cave!! Welcome to me!!

The DUmmies are definitely afraid of shadows and especially the shadows of cabbage.

 

[Mr Mannn]

I answered "not sure" because I was unaware of this site until I had departed the Island for good. In any event, Skins and his flock ran off all but the most ardent and crazed O-bots. Now no one is left except for the most obnoxious retards, and they can't even stand each other. IMO there used to be some reasonable and pleasant folks one could have a nice civil chat with. But Skins got rid of them.

Not very clever of Skins to alienate or TS so many financial supporters.

Now this got me to thinking.
are we seeing the natural demise of DU? Is the forum on its death bed?

Edit to add a H5 for ComradeBilly

[franksolich]

Now this got me to thinking.  Are we seeing the natural demise of DU? Is the forum on its death bed?

It very well could be.

Remember the rationale for its existence, its being, was a pure blind Hatred of George Bush.

The primitives got only five more days to Hate George Bush, and then what?

It's going to be interesting to find out as it happens.

[Duke Nukum]

I voted "yes" but I really think we make the prims "feel" intimidated, which is easy to do and if we didn't exist, Skinner would have to set up more mole trap polls.  I actually think they like to feel intimidated.

For instance, let's say that "free speech" was a crusade of yours and nobody was repressing your free speech, you'd have to invent enemies.

[delilahmused]

I said not sure but even if we did they'd probably enjoy it. Wallowing in victimhood and intimidation is as orgasmic to them as normal people having...well, orgasms.

Cindie