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EarlG

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111. DU has never, ever been a "free speech" forum

Mon Dec 9, 2024, 05:36 PM

Dec 9

It has always been moderated to one degree or another.

That said, I agree that people posting in a forum specifically set up to discuss the future direction of the Democratic Party should probably need to be prepared to have a thicker skin. If alerts are a problem, my initial solution would simply be to be more lenient approving appeals (depending on their nature) in that forum. Personal attacks would still not be acceptable, but stronger criticism of Democrats should be allowed. If that doesn't work out, I'd consider other solutions.

I think we should all understand that the next four years are likely to be more contentious than the last eight, since the party needs to reassess and rebuild. But DU survived through all those difficult conversations in the past. We can handle this.

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THANK YOU FOR REMOVING XHITTER!!!!!! Maru Kitteh Dec 9 #1

Yeah a Big FU to mskhead... I like it! Cha Dec 9 #20

At last! Thank you. Jit423 Dec 9 #117

I DISAGREE, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Those who dislike the Twitter embeds Jack Valentino Dec 9 #161

I agree. There's still a lot of good stuff on X.a lot of prominent people still use it. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 10 #175

I would like to see a separate forum in where the Party should go next kerry-is-my-prez Dec 10 #176

Dont support fascism by supporting X-itter Flatrat Dec 10 #182

You support the global oligarchy of Musk as you wish. Democrats should not help you, and Maru Kitteh Dec 10 #187

Oopsy ... kooth Dec 9 #2

Fixed EarlG Dec 9 #7

Dec 11 dweller Dec 9 #3

I like the idea of the Democratic Party Forum separate from General relayerbob Dec 9 #4

Not very nuanced about Blue but you're right... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #65

Here it is relayerbob Dec 9 #121

Got it! ... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #139

I don't even know what that is relayerbob Dec 9 #157

Interesting! I'm glad... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #160

The only reason I originally joined Xitter relayerbob Dec 9 #163

A question for you relayerbob Dec 10 #186

Hi! 👋 littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #188

Understood relayerbob Dec 10 #189

Ok, then... littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #190

Thanks, but .... relayerbob Dec 10 #192

I don't want Threads Facebook or IG embeds -- those platforms censor Dems. live love laugh Dec 9 #74

what is IG? nt orleans Dec 9 #98

Probably Instagram. nt Shipwack Dec 9 #119

I've never once had a post blocked on either FB or Threads (I don't use IG) relayerbob Dec 9 #122

It's not blocking that matters on algorithmic platforms. Voltaire2 Dec 9 #138

All great info, BUT - Tuesday is the 10th, not the 11th. n/t intheflow Dec 9 #5

Thank you, EarlG. Elessar Zappa Dec 9 #6

Thank you guys, you are all awesome. n/t SheilaAnn Dec 9 #8

First of all Thank You for all your work... MiHale Dec 9 #9

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Yes, I think providing a new forum for the future of the Democratic NewHendoLib Dec 9 #11

Agree, but I'd like to see it in General Discussion n/t leftstreet Dec 9 #19

I'm not sure what you mean. ShazzieB Dec 9 #89

Doggone changes keithbvadu2 Dec 9 #12

Thank you, EarlG and elad, as always, for everything. You guys rock. Aristus Dec 9 #13

Thank you for the updates! ZDU Dec 9 #14

Cool beans! 2naSalit Dec 9 #15

Thanks for the update BumRushDaShow Dec 9 #16

I support the proposed changes! cilla4progress Dec 9 #17

Thank you for all you do! When looking at the button updates woodsprite Dec 9 #18

I would prefer a separate forum for the "new direction" discussions. W_HAMILTON Dec 9 #21

Count me in on being for the new forum for discussing the Democratic Party's future. ificandream Dec 9 #22

Any plans to allow TikTok embeds, like with YouTube videos? JoseBalow Dec 9 #23

Thanks, Guys orangecrush Dec 9 #24

This place keeps me sane, too! calimary Dec 10 #177

Thank you for your hard work! Dennis Donovan Dec 9 #25

Thanks for all the hard work. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 9 #26

What is your Bluesky handle? /nt Sweet Freedom Dec 9 #27

Look for the logo... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #69

Thanks for posting that link red dog 1 Dec 9 #82

Yes it's @demunderground.bsky.social EarlG Dec 9 #106

Got it, thanks. red dog 1 Dec 9 #110

You should edit your profile and put Democratic Underground as the display name. nt. Voltaire2 Dec 10 #193

Thanks! Followed. :) /nt Sweet Freedom Dec 12 #205

Mahalo for DU, EarlG & Elad and Cha Dec 9 #28

Count me in on being in favor of the new forum! Polybius Dec 9 #29

Good to read this as when I started, I was fearing something else entirely... hlthe2b Dec 9 #30

Yes, I think we should have a new thread to discuss where the Democratic Party is going h2ebits Dec 9 #31

great work, amazing DoBW Dec 9 #32

There are good rightful people that are staying on X. The Grand Illuminist Dec 9 #33

She's on blue. littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #70

She still posts on X as well. The Grand Illuminist Dec 9 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #87

It is literally a fascist propaganda organization. Voltaire2 Dec 10 #180

It can also be a great tool The Grand Illuminist Dec 10 #185

Yes of course you are off 'fighting the good fight'. Voltaire2 Dec 10 #191

👍 underpants Dec 9 #34

Under POWERS/OPTIONS can we have a "Delete Trump" option? Thanks in advance. usonian Dec 9 #35

Keep it all in GD for now Renew Deal Dec 9 #36

Disagree. GD moves too fast... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #73

The problem is that if you move it out, people won't see them Renew Deal Dec 9 #90

They will if you make it a main board Polybius Dec 9 #93

Sinking and dying on the vine... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #112

I agree wholeheartedly. Silver Gaia Dec 10 #168

TY! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #170

You are most welcome. Thank you for speaking up! Silver Gaia Dec 10 #178

TY! 😘 We sure do need it more than ever! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #179

I tend to agree. returnee Dec 9 #102

To be clear this would be a new top-level forum EarlG Dec 9 #108

Thank you, EarlG and Elad. Where would we be without you? Scrivener7 Dec 9 #37

I have no idea if you can, but write the forum you propose in such a way Prairie_Seagull Dec 9 #38

Suggest you do NOT drop you Twitter account Maeve Dec 9 #39

Agree. Place hold the DU moniker on xitter. ... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #76

I'm not closing the DU Twitter account for the reason you state EarlG Dec 9 #107

This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #143

i recommend you get an account at blue sky before someone takes the name. nt orleans Dec 9 #153

I'm in fir happy feet Dec 9 #40

Iagree with the new forum idea senseandsensibility Dec 9 #41

Thanks for posting this, senseandsensibility. My feelings exactly! BComplex Dec 9 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author Prairie_Seagull Dec 9 #42

I'm in for happy feet Dec 9 #43

I love ALL of it. I recommend Buffer for whoever manages DU accounts on socials CousinIT Dec 9 #44

I found this comparison helpful... ultralite001 Dec 9 #78

SoMe Bookmark ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #80

You're welcome... ultralite001 Dec 9 #81

Bookmark. SoMe rec. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #79

I actually do use Buffer already EarlG Dec 9 #109

I'm sure someone on DU can help! We have mods...we can have social media... CousinIT Dec 9 #124

I volunteer if you'd like my help. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #145

I'm also a social media non-participant but,... Think. Again. Dec 9 #150

Thank you, and I'm all for a forum for discussing our party's future. femmedem Dec 9 #45

I fully support a forum where people can discuss the future of the party, Seeking Serenity Dec 9 #46

This is one of my biggest fears... slightlv Dec 9 #140

I support a forum like that as well DSandra Dec 9 #149

I am all in on a separate Forum to discuss WheelWalker Dec 9 #47

I like the future of the Democratic party forum Lulu KC Dec 9 #48

I like the idea of a forum about the future of the Democratic Party and where we might go from here. red dog 1 Dec 9 #49

He has four accounts on blue... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #148

Thanks, I didn't know that. red dog 1 Dec 11 #200

if x gets switched out with blue sky maybe you could find something there orleans Dec 9 #158

I've tried to thank you for posting that link 3 times, with no luck. red dog 1 Dec 11 #201

awww... well, thank you for being so persistent. this thank you went through and you're welcome orleans Dec 11 #203

Thank you, EarlG and all DU Admins evolves Dec 9 #50

I'm in favor of a new forum to discuss the future of the Democratic Party. yardwork Dec 9 #51

I definitely think we need a forum for discussions on the Democratic Party's future. LoisB Dec 9 #52

Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Dec 9 #53

I'm really glad you're not into social media... :- nt LAS14 Dec 9 #54

lol. yeah, that gives him waay more time to focus on us here! orleans Dec 9 #159

Another vote for a "Future of the Democratic Party " forum Fiendish Thingy Dec 9 #55

Question about X/Twitter embeds Different Drummer Dec 9 #56

All. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #77

I agree with you that we need to discuss where the Party goes from here. kentuck Dec 9 #57

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION!! ailsagirl Dec 9 #58

These are great changes... Spazito Dec 9 #59

sounds good. thanks for all you do Kali Dec 9 #60

I like the idea for the separate forum. greatauntoftriplets Dec 9 #61

Thanks for the update, EarlG, and for everything you and Elad are doing. And add me to the DUers highplainsdem Dec 9 #62

Got it. Thanks! Iggo Dec 9 #63

Just don't name the new forum "JackPine Radical". nt eppur_se_muova Dec 9 #64

Excellent! Thank you so much. applegrove Dec 9 #66

Thanks EarlG malaise Dec 9 #67

Thank you, Earl, Mr.Bill Dec 9 #68

Thank you for all you do dlk Dec 9 #71

Thanks for EVERYTHING! elleng Dec 9 #75

I am definitely on board montanacowboy Dec 9 #83

For the proposed "future-of-the-Democratic-party" forum, posting rules will have to be relaxed significant;y SpankMe Dec 9 #84

DU has never, ever been a "free speech" forum EarlG Dec 9 #111

❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #142

Support that discussions of where the Party should go next... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #85

"Won't use the reply rec anymore with the change. I like that it's anonymous." - Me too: I like the anonymity nmmi Dec 9 #164

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. ... littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #169

I suppose it will be retroactive too, so that all one's reply recs will be exposed since the beginning of DU4 nmmi Dec 10 #173

I hope it's retroactive JoseBalow Dec 10 #172

New forum for dem party needed - and may attract new members TBF Dec 9 #86

Also a fan of Bluesky - TBF Dec 9 #88

Thanks Earl. I feel pumped already! GreenWave Dec 9 #92

Like! Like! Like! Mike Nelson Dec 9 #94

Thank you. Blue Dawn Dec 9 #95

Great, EarlG and Elad! Eugene Dec 9 #96

Thank you for all you do solara Dec 9 #97

I'm in favor of anything that gives that MFer MuskRat the finger!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 9 #99

I fully support a forum where the future of virgdem Dec 9 #100

Add another vote in favor of a "future of the Democratic Party" forum with looser rules in some areas JHB Dec 9 #101

I support a new forum to discuss The future of the Democratic Party. quaint Dec 9 #103

Thank you for removing Twitter MustLoveBeagles Dec 9 #104

I have shyed away from posting in DU since the election because the direction William769 Dec 9 #105

New forum. Magoo48 Dec 9 #113

Awesome Windy Apple Dec 9 #114

Great news! Lunabell Dec 9 #115

Strongly agree with shunning Xtwitter. SCantiGOP Dec 9 #116

all good stuff! Takket Dec 9 #118

Thanks, and I also support the new forum idea. nt Shipwack Dec 9 #120

Thank you, and yes to a separate forum for moving the party forward. GPV Dec 9 #123

We need the ability to analyze the paths forward for the Democratic Party. Hellbound Hellhound Dec 9 #125

I don't know if you've... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #141

I'm not saying a lawless zone. Just one without juries. Hellbound Hellhound Dec 9 #147

I think any place... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #151

That's all fair. You and Earl G know more than I. Hellbound Hellhound Dec 9 #154

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❤️ nt Hellbound Hellhound Dec 9 #156

Regarding discussion of the Party etc Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 9 #126

DU - Now More Than Ever! Snarkoleptic Dec 9 #127

Thanks EarlG bdamomma Dec 9 #128

Hard vote for a separate forum thread for issues concerning the party Cheezoholic Dec 9 #129

X is in the Trash. MagaSmash Dec 9 #130

Here here keepthemhonestO Dec 9 #131

Seem like good ideas Cosmo Blues Dec 9 #132

This must have been... oldsoldierfadingfast Dec 9 #133

EarlG.............. Upthevibe Dec 9 #134

Great job, and I'd like to see the new forum HereForTheParty Dec 9 #135

All excellent moves forward!! Moosepoop Dec 9 #136

Following This Thread Baron2024 Dec 9 #137

+1 on the Party Direction Forum Bristlecone Dec 9 #144

A forum about the future of the party- YES! 👍 RainCaster Dec 9 #146

I support a new forum as well for discussions DSandra Dec 9 #152

I will be disappointed if Twitter embeds no longer appear, regardless of what happens Jack Valentino Dec 9 #162

Thank you for all you do ... and yes, I think a dedicated forum for the future of the party is a great idea fishwax Dec 9 #165

GREAT IDEA about enlisting some DUers to administrate the site's social media accounts! Jack Valentino Dec 9 #166

Thanks for all your efforts at B.See Dec 9 #167

Thank you EarlG and team. Hope22 Dec 10 #171

K&R! burrowowl Dec 10 #174

Thank you, EarlG and Elad! gademocrat7 Dec 10 #181

New forum, no Twitter ramapo Dec 10 #183

I left X when he allowed the Nazis back sellitman Dec 10 #184

Zelenskyy's Syria statement today is a Tweet Bobstandard Dec 10 #194

Yes, I'm all for a Future of the Unified Democratic Party Forum, the sooner the better. ancianita Dec 10 #195

Has the update happened? I'm not seeing the new stuff yet. CousinIT Dec 10 #196

Thanks for all you do! A couple thoughts: FireUpChips10 Dec 10 #197

I like the idea of a forum. We just lost an election to a convicted felon. boston bean Dec 11 #198

A separate forum would become an alert-drenched slapfest Sympthsical Dec 11 #199

Well said. On the one hand, it would be 'interesting' for some of us Abolishinist Dec 11 #202

We need a forum for critique. carpetbagger Dec 12 #204

Geriatric Democratic Leadership Refuse to Step Aside devans00 Dec 17 #206

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