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surfered

(3,725 posts) Mon Sep 30, 2024, 08:34 PM Sep 30

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I'm relatively new here and don't even know if I'm allowed to discuss this. [View all]

But I volunteered for jury service for this forum. Lately, there have been a lot of cases before me for inflammatory, personally insulting. and bigoted remarks.

I understand that we are all passionate in our beliefs, but we should promote and defend them in a factual and respectful manner.

Just like dealing with a Trump supporter, disparaging remarks are not going to advance your side of the argument.

Interact with your fellow DUer the way you would wish to be treated.

Peace

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I'm relatively new here and don't even know if I'm allowed to discuss this. [View all] surfered Sep 30 OP

thumbs up Ranting Randy Sep 30 #1

I've gone over the top once (or twice) Aussie105 Sep 30 #2

Ain't that the truth ArkansasDemocrat1 Sep 30 #33

BOJO? wnylib Oct 1 #58

Am I more basic and cruder, politically speaking, than I was 25 years ago? OAITW r.2.0 Sep 30 #3

As am I. There wasn't an evil person trying to overthrow our government 25 years ago Deuxcents Sep 30 #4

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Sep 30 #15

Most definitely love ya for that!! AKwannabe Sep 30 #51

I'd thought the same, and reconsidered on a particular point: it's a really effective way to separate chaff and wheat, Torchlight Sep 30 #5

You may be dealing with trolls, too. Lunabell Sep 30 #6

But mostly for not too long. They all get caught up between admin, MIRT and alerting. marble falls Sep 30 #36

Thank you 😊 Clouds Passing Sep 30 #7

I one time started my post with sab390 Sep 30 #8

Yup AKwannabe Sep 30 #52

K&R Picaro Sep 30 #9

Right there with you Picaro. Lochloosa Sep 30 #13

I have actually cancelled out also Tree Lady Sep 30 #24

I agree. We are of like minds to be visiting this community in the first place, but surfered Sep 30 #29

I try to make a ruling on these ME arguments, even though I'm at a total loss to understand the issue. NNadir Oct 1 #61

We used to have mods on DU back in the old days, TBF Sep 30 #10

I think the jury system works well 95% of the time, which is remarkable. And one can appeal to Admin ... marble falls Sep 30 #35

I had a hide reversed too. LiberalFighter Sep 30 #47

One was I posted an op on a TFG campaign event in 2016 that was done in an AZ bar out in the middle of no where ... marble falls Sep 30 #50

I'm grateful to you and for your service duhneece Sep 30 #11

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not everyone has a family Skittles Sep 30 #22

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I'm not your BRO Skittles Sep 30 #25

Right on John Shaft Sep 30 #26

Show some respect in a community Hekate Sep 30 #43

They're bring removed just about as quick as they can write them. Xavier Breath Sep 30 #48

Good to see that Hekate Sep 30 #54

Well he was a piece of work. marble falls Sep 30 #34

First obligation is to read the specific DU Rule of Conduct. The jury format dobleremolque Sep 30 #12

Post removed Post removed Sep 30 #19

Funny how that works: I take jury duty seriously and read the whole thing several times to be sure I "get" it. marble falls Sep 30 #38

ty for your service. Welcome Tetrachloride Sep 30 #14

I was the target of a very long time and now deceased Klarkashton Sep 30 #16

Yeah, there are a few old timers Farmer-Rick Sep 30 #27

It was shocking that an old time highly respected Klarkashton Sep 30 #41

Yeah, I don't know how they get away with it Farmer-Rick Sep 30 #44

The "Ignore" feature doesn't block, it does nothing to prevent being stalked JoseBalow Oct 1 #55

Yeah that's true Farmer-Rick Oct 1 #60

And you've only been here a few weeks JoseBalow Oct 1 #56

Service on a court jury is a cost of citizenship. TomSlick Sep 30 #18

Agree. LoisB Sep 30 #20

nah Skittles Sep 30 #21

You're no "biter" True Dough Sep 30 #28

I've tamed it a bit but.... Skittles Sep 30 #46

I agree that it's difficult not to bite back sometimes... Think. Again. Sep 30 #30

The only way to get to a troll who walks the line is to push them off the line. Some MIRTers are expert at it ... marble falls Sep 30 #40

Being selected for jury duty is a good thing. It helps you understand the underlying philosophy of this site. patphil Sep 30 #31

Nice post, Hitler Renew Deal Sep 30 #32

Underrated post. flvegan Sep 30 #45

lol Renew Deal Sep 30 #49

Not that I disagree with your conclusion, but I am curious Abolishinist Sep 30 #37

Relative to the 20 year members surfered Oct 1 #59

HI, I agree, but your post may get deleted. One of mine did in the past. Peace. Joinfortmill Sep 30 #39

Agree. But there are also some Alerts that are uncalled for. I don't see a lot of insults here except Silent Type Sep 30 #42

Absolutely, I'm with you 100% wendyb-NC Sep 30 #53

Don't be a hanging judge Warpy Oct 1 #57