poll: should primitives be allowed to post here?

[franksolich]

This is a poll merely to check public sentiment, not to make any changes to the policies and practices of conservativecave.

Should primitives be allowed to register and post here?

The policy of conservativecave is that anyone is allowed to register and post here, unless and until such time that the member proves rude, disruptive, or in other ways malicious.

I, personally, think it's the only policy possible.

However, occasionally there seems discontent in our ranks, that a primitive's among us.

I, personally, think it's an exaggerated problem, because primitives never seem to last long here.

Which flummoxes me, because on this side, our moles appear to enjoy long life-spans on Skins's island--several years, tens of thousands of posts--gaining access into the most-secret chambers of Skins's island, the darkest secrets of the primitives.

We succeed because our moles are cordial to, and respectful of, the bona fide primitives.

The latest primitive coming here and not lasting long, is of course franksolich's now-evaporated literary muse.

I feel as if I'd set out on a date that was to last until midnight, but it was already over before the main course was served, say, circa 6:30 p.m., when she abruptly walks out--in what one'd hoped to be an, uh, interesting evening.

I surely hope any primitive coming here to register and comment--and there's nothing holding any of them back; the door's not locked or anything--first takes the time to read Dale Carnegie's How to Win Friends and Influence People, so that the primitive can hang around longer.

[Purple Sage]

Primitives are fine due to their entertainment value.  Moles no.  Whack-a-mole is almost as entertaining as "enlightening" a professed primitive.

[whiffleball]

I said Not Sure since there wasn't an I Don't Care option.  

Edit:  You know, that sounded kind of snippy.  I mean that it doesn't matter to me whether they post or not.  I can always row over there to read their insanity.  Sometimes they become very tiring when they post here.  In the end, it doesn't matter to me either way.

[obumazombie]

You overlooked a category.
As for primitives, they should be allowed...with the same exact online name they use from the DUmp. They should have to be transparent in that fashion, as their messiah would say. Add to that, there's no reason for them to attempt subterfuge. It would be discovered in short order, it wouldn't accomplish anything of value to the DUmmy, and there's no downside for any admin action if they behave.

[USA4ME]

Sure, why not.

Take our latest reincarnation. The only thing I got from PhDD out of pages and pages of her ramblings was that she really wanted to know who pintobean and some others were because they get under the skin of the feminazis. That message came through loud and clear. The rest was just the regular liberal talking points I can either read over there or see and hear watching Triumph of the Will.

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[franksolich]

The only thing I got from PhDD out of pages and pages of her ramblings was that she really wanted to know who pintobean and some others were because they get under the skin of the feminazis.

I must've missed that, although I vaguely recall I'd been alerted that was what she was up to.

The pintobean primitive, who doesn't like us, is a nice guy, but light in the loafers, if you know what I mean.

[diesel driver]

Sure, let them post, but I agree with obumazombie, they MUST register under the same name they use at the DUmp.

Even when they don't, we still find out who they really are.  We always do.   

[miskie]

I have no problem with it.

Interacting with them outside of the hive is the only way to determine who they really are

[Doc Savage]

Hell YA!.  The more crazy liberal the better.  It is the enjoyment of the deer in the headlight look and the image of their quick departure with a piece of paper floating in the air like in a bugs bunny cartoon. 

[Carl]

Sure,let them post as long as they engage in actual discourse...when it devolves into them throwing out talking points and refusing to address the stupidity of them then **** em.

[hillneck]

Sure why not.  If anything else for the entertainment factor.  Then again if you happen to run into a DUmmie with one brain cell still working, they may actually think about the company they have been keeping.

[Bad Dog]

Now that the Paulites seem to be on the wane, seems like DUmpsters are the only source of chew toys.  Although they don't seem as durable as Ronulans, they provide a modicum of satisfaction.  I likes me some chew toys.

[Gern]

Absolutely.


One of my long standing criticisms of the DUmp, and one that exposes their incredible liberal hypocrisy, is that they don't allow Conservative rebuttals posted to contradict their tripe.

To Wit:

Liberals argue that private institutions such as country clubs and the like must be legally required to allow all people to join; they cannot exclude women, minorities, gays, transsexuals, green haired nudists, etc, because those institutions believe that such members may affect the camaraderie and harmony of their organization.  However, they see nothing wrong with excluding members who hold conservative viewpoints to register and post at Democratic Underground because they may affect the camaraderie and harmony of DU.

In a decade of posing this question to various members of DU on different forums around the web, I have NEVER received an answer to this question:  

If it is wrong for certain private organizations to restrict their membership to certain people, why is it OK for a private organization like DU to restrict its membership to certain people?

By allowing them to post here, Conservative Cave stays free from this type of abhorrent censorship and allows the free exchange of ideas, no matter how heated they may get.  

DU cannot say the same.  As a result, they are hypocrites of the most blatant and despicable kind.

[b-ONE-b]

every cat needs a mouse to play with

[GOBUCKS]

I voted "No".

As I've said before, when I log on here and find a post from a DUmp democrat, it's like coming home and finding your dog has shit on your brand new carpeting.

It's embarrassing how some folks here seem excited to trade comments with a DUmpmonkey.

[Dori]

I'm fine with it, with one caveat.  When we attack them with crude uncalled for remarks and name calling, then we don't look any better than they do. 



 

[IassaFTots]

Absolutely.


One of my long standing criticisms of the DUmp, and one that exposes their incredible liberal hypocrisy, is that they don't allow Conservative rebuttals posted to contradict their tripe.

To Wit:

Liberals argue that private institutions such as country clubs and the like must be legally required to allow all people to join; they cannot exclude women, minorities, gays, transsexuals, green haired nudists, etc, because those institutions believe that such members may affect the camaraderie and harmony of their organization.  However, they see nothing wrong with excluding members who hold conservative viewpoints to register and post at Democratic Underground because they may affect the camaraderie and harmony of DU.

In a decade of posing this question to various members of DU on different forums around the web, I have NEVER received an answer to this question:  

If it is wrong for certain private organizations to restrict their membership to certain people, why is it OK for a private organization like DU to restrict its membership to certain people?

By allowing them to post here, Conservative Cave stays free from this type of abhorrent censorship and allows the free exchange of ideas, no matter how heated they may get.  

DU cannot say the same.  As a result, they are hypocrites of the most blatant and despicable kind.

All of that above.  I agree with Gern. 

[seahorse513]

I like me some squeaky toys that I can laugh at...

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

Yes.

Even if the first words off their keyboard is, "American troops are raping baby-killers."

I'd rather confront those idiots rather than ban them and give them a chance to say we were unable/too scared to refute their accusations.

I'm fine with it, with one caveat.  When we attack them with crude uncalled for remarks and name calling, then we don't look any better than they do.

When I called PhDDs the c-word it was immediately after I told her playing the victim is a losing proposition and you should never let someone else's harsh opinion ruin your life.

IOW it was intentional within the context of what I wrote.

If she chose to allow the comment to ruin her ability to compete then she deserves her victim status; but if she moved past it then she proved my point that grievance mngering is chosen self-inflicted weakness.

[SSG Snuggle Bunny]

I voted "No".

As I've said before, when I log on here and find a post from a DUmp democrat, it's like coming home and finding your dog has shit on your brand new carpeting.

It's embarrassing how some folks here seem excited to trade comments with a DUmpmonkey.

What if we had a Dungeon forum where they were confined?

[GOBUCKS]

What if we had a Dungeon forum where they were confined?

A solution worth of Solomon!

We already have the "Mind Numbing Stupidity" forum.

I'm sure the Paultards and Occupoopers would be willing to share their turf.

The DUmpster could then continue to fulfill its mission without being smeared and befouled by DUmpmonkeys squatting down and taking residence:

This is the section for bringing over illuminating posts from places like DU or other sites that specialize in liberal lunacy and other assorted shenanigans.

[Carl]

I'm fine with it, with one caveat.  When we attack them with crude uncalled for remarks and name calling, then we don't look any better than they do. 



 

I understand what you say but when (as jugs did) one makes the statement that democrats don`t want redistribution of wealth it is hard to respond without calling lying stupidity and idiocy for what it is.

[Mr Mannn]

Sure,let them post as long as they engage in actual discourse...when it devolves into them throwing out talking points and refusing to address the stupidity of them then **** em.

Yes, I agree. I would suggest a much shorter fuse. Discourse is the key. talk to us. being snarky, starting fights or mindless talking points repeated over and over should be Ban-worthy.

Anyone who reads their posts can tell after 20 or so if they are actually going to talk to us.

If a DUmmy tries coming here incognito, the mods should be free to change their handle to their DU name.

Bottom line for the Mannn: Discourse, or their out-chew toy or not.

[Mr Mannn]

What if we had a Dungeon forum where they were confined?

A solution worth of Solomon!

We already have the "Mind Numbing Stupidity" forum.

I'm sure the Paultards and Occupoopers would be willing to share their turf.

The DUmpster could then continue to fulfill its mission without being smeared and befouled by DUmpmonkeys squatting down and taking residence:

YES! I like this, They cannot disrupt and take over threads all over the board and members who wish can avoid them.

[dandi]

I don't have a problem with them posting here. Their membership at conservative sites is self-limiting because they don't do well in open debate, so they tend to avoid us, whereas conservatives will flock to liberal sites because it's so easy to take down their bullshit arguments (those that don't ban conservatives outright, that is).

Those few who are obvious trolls just here to spam the board and insult can be done away with quick enough.