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In reply to the discussion: DU General Election Season Begins Soon: What You Need To Know [View all]PJMcK
(23,126 posts)10. K&R for great plans
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That's a very uncharitable suggestion of all the people who choose not to or cannot pay.
AtheistCrusader
Jun 2016
#211
People used to buy others a star in the past. Usually if the person was a valued member who
kerry-is-my-prez
Jun 2016
#276
I don't have extra $$ to donate to DU like I used to. I don't appreciate the assumption
auntAgonist
Jun 2016
#521
Thank you. And I hope there will be a big ass link to the rules page at the start of each forum!
Native
Jun 2016
#11
I have to agree. It only serves to drive the people we need away from our party and candidate.
kerry-is-my-prez
Jun 2016
#278
The flaw is that some people here are 'organized' and they will keep alerting on a post
-none
Jun 2016
#303
By your standards Bernie would be a conservative as well. Lumping Hillary in
redstateblues
Jun 2016
#427
New Democrats love foreign wars and intervention in conflicts having nothing to do with us.
Ikonoklast
Jun 2016
#489
If they are shot down unanimously, as one would expect to be the case if it is totally frivolous,
Nitram
Jun 2016
#88
Skinner, if the posting of Jury Results was alert-able violation - we'd quickly learn not to do it.
vkkv
Jun 2016
#165
I would be less inclined to pay for a star in order to serve on juries if...
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2016
#272
I just took myself off the willing to serve. If I can't find out what happened....
trueblue2007
Jun 2016
#519
I just served on a jury for the 1st time under new rules, totally unsatisfying!
mentalsolstice
Jun 2016
#520
My first reaction was not to like this too but I think in the new incarnation of the jury system it
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#197
That must have been a great deal of work for Elad! Good luck with this, I really hope it works
MADem
Jun 2016
#23
Sounds good, a lot of us can do better individually, and we can all do better collectively nt
geek tragedy
Jun 2016
#27
I do a lot of SQA IRL if you need help. AND I get the cast off my hand today so I can be effective!!
PeaceNikki
Jun 2016
#32
"The privilege to serve on a Jury ...active Star membership." That's beautiful, man. n/t
jtuck004
Jun 2016
#34
I think the Lounge may still accept non-political kooky content. Don't lose hope!
LonePirate
Jun 2016
#120
A lot are leaving and going to be leaving too after the treatment they've gotten here by...
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2016
#279
Overall I say the changes should be good. I'm looking forward to your tweaks too.
LiberalFighter
Jun 2016
#38
Don't you think one would be able to determine if they were off base or not
notadmblnd
Jun 2016
#285
From what I read there'll no longer be an opportunity for comments when adjudicating offensive posts
notadmblnd
Jun 2016
#408
well I feel there will be no benefit from letting people post their judgemental remarks
notadmblnd
Jun 2016
#415
You are provided a link to the post when you are asked to perform jury service
notadmblnd
Jun 2016
#406
Prior to the required "subscription" model, DUers dis buy stars for other people.
Miles Archer
Jun 2016
#517
Yeah, I mean, I'm not a star member, but I'm also not that concerned about serving on juries...
kjones
Jun 2016
#98
Good idea - those non-star members who have to face the advertising on this site are still playing
vkkv
Jun 2016
#186
Agreed. "Star members who have been members for a year and have at least 100 posts"
Nye Bevan
Jun 2016
#154
You managed to get pretty much the opposite of what Skinner was saying. nt
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#115
Here's a good example. "I don't agree with Bernie's characterization of his history of support or
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#176
Sure, I dont agree with Bernie supporters characterization of the email investigation.
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#348
Calling out bad policies, losing strategies, corruption and outright lying has always been permitted
Renew Deal
Jun 2016
#300
This change: Alerters and Jurors will no longer receive notifications after Jury service is complete
vkkv
Jun 2016
#71
Posts should be able to reference RW pages when demolishing them or posting excerpts as examples.
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#183
A list might be good. & Skinner posted the rule which shows that RW links OK in the way I suggest.
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#245
After I posted, Skinner replied to someone else that there won't be a list
passiveporcupine
Jun 2016
#269
Does "No divisive group attacks" mean no discussion of Third Way vs. traditional Democrats?
senz
Jun 2016
#82
Generally, don't you find that free things and opportunities are less appreciated? Plus,
vkkv
Jun 2016
#97
So, what's legitimate criticism versus "bashing" Democratic public figures? All those names deserve
leveymg
Jun 2016
#209
Take Rahm Emanuel as an example. I would vote to hide this post on the grounds of "bashing":
Nye Bevan
Jun 2016
#261
Agree, those are easy cases. But, it's the hard cases that are the problem, and
leveymg
Jun 2016
#327
"Hard cases" will probably end up with 4-3 jury decisions, one way or the other.
Nye Bevan
Jun 2016
#371
The 'first amendment' is only a protection from the government. (As are all the BoR rights.)
X_Digger
Jun 2016
#458
Yea, no more holding our own's feet to the fire or calling out authoritarian and right-wing...
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2016
#296
Does "the portion of the thread relevant to the alerted post" mean all posts in the 'ancestral line'
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2016
#89
Not having folks like you claim everyone they disagree with is a paid Brock shill is worth doubling
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#129
This is not the Democratic party this is an owner operated web site. Don't bash Democrats here
upaloopa
Jun 2016
#138
I notice that about 98% of the recs to this announcement are members of the HRC group.
panader0
Jun 2016
#117
Don't you have your jack shit or something other web site to keep bashing Hillary? Go there
upaloopa
Jun 2016
#121
I don't think insulting posts like yours will be allowed under the new rules.
panader0
Jun 2016
#126
a lot of people will have to learn the relevant differences between criticism and name-calling
LanternWaste
Jun 2016
#208
As near as I can tell, it's a website that exists for the sole purpose of taking pot-shots ...
NurseJackie
Jun 2016
#366
That's not a site that I visit. If you see someone touting it or encouraging defection ...
NurseJackie
Jun 2016
#405
The objections to the civility rules from one corner is evidence enough. nt
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#225
The objections to the new civility rules from one corner is evidence enough. nt
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#307
Bear in mind Newsmax, where you appear isn't going to be on the approved sources last...
truebrit71
Jun 2016
#361
Sure it will as it will when I appear on Fox. You are twisting Skinners rules
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#367
Good to see. How about not letting people use Polls to create an "enemies list".
mackdaddy
Jun 2016
#119
long overdue. the rules system worked very well, the jury system has proven quite flawed
unblock
Jun 2016
#123
With the new rules, let them, they will lose their juror privileges. I may empty my blacklist
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#360
With the move to GE standing, will Admin permit User Name changes now or after November? . . .
Journeyman
Jun 2016
#141
Q: where is the list of prohibited right-wing publications, authors, or pundits?
john978
Jun 2016
#145
I agree with your analysis - seems DU wants to be the definition of establishment. nt
john978
Jun 2016
#301
Joe Lieberman did become an "Independent" and was elected Senator running against a Democrat. n/t
PoliticAverse
Jun 2016
#191
It seems from your posts in this thread that you have issues with the new rules, and that is fine,
still_one
Jun 2016
#353
Skinner, what about locks aquired during the primary process, will they reset back to 0?
Logical
Jun 2016
#156
I hope that is it, the trouble makers will get 5 soon enough. Thanks for all you do! Nt
Logical
Jun 2016
#201
I am sorry if someone asked and I missed it but are you implimenting the 5 hide rule like
hrmjustin
Jun 2016
#158
So, when do we get the GD-General election forum opened??? I'm ready to bash some trump!
Amimnoch
Jun 2016
#160
I agree with everything, except for "Alerters and Jurors will no longer receive notifications after
lunamagica
Jun 2016
#184
I'll miss serving on juries, but the changes look good -- I have no beef with them. Thanks! . . nt
Bernardo de La Paz
Jun 2016
#189
So nobody can call me a Republican Troll or an uneducated voter again :-)
redstatebluegirl
Jun 2016
#219
We believe that these rules do not disallow any good-faith discussion of issues.
Skinner
Jun 2016
#228
Skinner- A possible suggestion for future consideration on the "jury results" issue.
TygrBright
Jun 2016
#253
Yet you will change nothing on DI? Where homophobia/etc stands (against TOS), anyone can serve, etc?
The Straight Story
Jun 2016
#254
"registered for at least one year - more than 1,000 posts - active Star membership" -- 2 out of 3 ?
eppur_se_muova
Jun 2016
#257
BtA, I have to say I agree with much of your post. Especially the part about transparency and
seaglass
Jun 2016
#344
In an ideal world, alerts regarding bigotry would be sent to jurors from the group in question.
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#416
Enhhh... There've been times when I accepted a jury invite when browsing on my phone ...
NurseJackie
Jun 2016
#369
I'll admit there have been a few when I had to go look at the thread to get context.
Algernon Moncrieff
Jun 2016
#451
Curious as to why, rather than instuting these rules earlier, you opted for a free for all
cui bono
Jun 2016
#338
I know some of you Sanders supporters believe this, I just can't see how you can delude yourself
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#343
If that were true, then all the more reason to enact the rules earlier so as not to show bias.
cui bono
Jun 2016
#420
Keep pretending you didn't control the juries and the overall tenor on DU.
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#421
I forgot to mention what you did. Posted one of the two most vile OPs in DU history.
cui bono
Jun 2016
#465
So? Another DUer who is a PoC posted a racist's rant and an anti-semitic post.
cui bono
Jun 2016
#494
1. We all know that's against the rules. 2. I'm no longer a star member so search is useless.
cui bono
Jun 2016
#505
I'm so glad you raised all of this nonsense. I've been waiting for the opportunity.
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#514
"The worst offenders were Sanders supporters?" I just can't see how you can delude yourself.
Miles Archer
Jun 2016
#518
The Hill does lean right but I find their reporting on factual issues to be rather reliable.
PoliticAverse
Jun 2016
#403
Are all the current hides going to be erased and everyone starts with a clean slate or is everyone..
ChisolmTrailDem
Jun 2016
#370
So many of these are great but I hope you're not opening up a massive can of worms with this one
Number23
Jun 2016
#385
The work that you three must have put into these changes is appreciated, but ...
countryjake
Jun 2016
#418
I am excited Administration. I can do this and the opportunity it is giving to DU. Very exciting.
seabeyond
Jun 2016
#461
I won't be able to serve on a jury until 2 days after the general election...
Silver_Witch
Jun 2016
#462
Very comprehensive. I look forward to implementation; jurying should be interesting.
Hekate
Jun 2016
#469
Probably because every bit of transparency has been abused and provided much more drama
stevenleser
Jun 2016
#491
Pfffft. If by "Echo Chamber" you mean people who hate Democrats are going to be checked, bring on
MADem
Jun 2016
#503
I'm pretty sure they meant the right wing of the Democratic Party fawning over a center-corporatist
cui bono
Jun 2016
#506
Whoa, so this place is becoming a full blown and super loyalist to the Democratic party type site.
One Black Sheep
Jun 2016
#508
Skinner, would you consider leaving the notifications of jury results?
AgadorSparticus
Jun 2016
#509
Suggestion about members with many hides: set those at 5 or more back to 3 or 4
muriel_volestrangler
Jun 2016
#510