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35. I doubt it

Tue Jan 31, 2017, 10:23 PM

Jan 2017

A scorpion and a frog meet on the bank of a stream and the scorpion asks the frog to carry him across on its back. The frog asks, “How do I know you won’t sting me?” The scorpion says, “Because if I do, I will die too.”

The frog is satisfied, and they set out. But in midstream, the scorpion stings the frog. The frog feels the onset of paralysis and starts to sink, knowing they both will drown, but has just enough time to gasp “Why?”

Replies the scorpion: “It’s my nature…”

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How do I delete my account? [View all] Old Crow Aug 2015 OP

Try contacting Admin, link is at the bottom of every page on DU. uppityperson Aug 2015 #1

I'm finding this place to be intolerant and unfriendly. Old Crow Aug 2015 #2

There are a certain number of outspoken people who are not very nice. But there are enough who uppityperson Aug 2015 #3

Thanks; I appreciate the friendly response. (N/T) Old Crow Aug 2015 #4

Do you know why you cannot delete your account at DU? How can they legally not allow you to EV_Ares Nov 2015 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Dec 2015 #21

How did you activate an account without agreeing to DU's Privacy Policy? Make7 Dec 2015 #22

This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Dec 2015 #23

You're welcome! bettyellen Jan 2017 #28

You won't get an answer like that from that poster. Agschmid Aug 2015 #5

Thanks, I try to be helpful and at minimum civil if not wonderfully friendly. uppityperson Nov 2015 #10

This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Dec 2015 #17

This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Dec 2015 #19

This is a problem that comes and goes. Turbineguy Jan 2017 #29

Good description. I was ready to leave after having a couple of posts removed. rzemanfl Jan 2017 #30

Accounts can't be/aren't deleted REP Aug 2015 #6

How can they force you to stay activated on DU. I want out too. This place sucks anymore. EV_Ares Nov 2015 #7

No one is forced to participate. If you want your account inactivated, contact Admin uppityperson Nov 2015 #9

OK that is good but the other poster in this thread says that Admin will not do it. EV_Ares Nov 2015 #11

At the top right hand corner is log out link. uppityperson Nov 2015 #12

All is good & thanks for your time & assistance. EV_Ares Nov 2015 #13

It is true; Admin will not delete your account. REP Nov 2015 #14

This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Dec 2015 #18

There is another way, but I would not recommend it. MADem Dec 2015 #16

Hey, thanks but how does that work. They actually do close your account. Thanks. Alekzander Jan 2017 #26

This message was self-deleted by its author IHateTheGOP Dec 2015 #20

Same here trying to get out of DU. Alekzander Jan 2017 #25

Goodbye!. marybourg Jan 2017 #31

I became a member around the same time as you... FrankfurtCat Feb 2017 #36

It's the Corbynites Jeneral2885 Dec 2015 #15

This message was self-deleted by its author Contrary1 May 2016 #24

I'm sorry you're experiencing that Cary Jan 2017 #27

You thoroughly supported Hillary? WhiteTara Jan 2017 #32

Yes, but I have never been anti-Sanders Cary Jan 2017 #33

Yes, all of that was a very tough time. WhiteTara Jan 2017 #34

I doubt it Cary Jan 2017 #35

I see you've changed your mind since 2015 and have resumed participating! nt MADem Feb 2017 #37

Yup. I've learned which threads and personalities to steer clear of. Old Crow Feb 2017 #38

It's possible to completely curate your experience using the ignore mechanism, too. MADem Feb 2017 #39

I would recommend you MosheFeingold Feb 2017 #40