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bronxiteforever
(9,287 posts)Maraya1969
(22,474 posts)marked50
(1,366 posts)Maraya1969
(22,474 posts)Response to Maraya1969 (Reply #3)
marked50 This message was self-deleted by its author.
ProfessorGAC
(64,995 posts)These are the volunteer DUers who have the power to shut down accounts & and delete posts.
If you see folks with a super high post count, you can bet that they spent a couple terms in MIRT.
Brother Buzz
(36,415 posts)MIR Team members don hip boots and patrol the sewers under DU 24/7, dislodging turds before they backup into DU.
MIR Team member extraordinaire, Ed Norton, learned all about politics after working under city hall for three weeks (one of the perks of the job).
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Wish I could rec your post lol!
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)they are all depressed.
so, give them something real to cry about.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)Almost killed me.
In real life, I cut people off at the knees who say shit like this.
Give it a fucking rest already.
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)irl, ppl come to me when they are down. i was a hospice volunteer for 5 yrs and a good one.
but when i see trolls bringing down ppl like ctyankee, talking about wanting to give up on her book, i put up blocks to that shit. as i do for friends anywhere.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)Some people have no other outlet except websites. You're going over the top, and you could be pushing someone over the edge.
Please stop it.
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)and not just the noobs.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)Step up.
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)OK, carry on.
Whew.
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)maybe you should.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)I come on here during my downtime.
I'm juggling a million things.
This site is 2 things to me:
1) A release
2) A place to express my opinion
I don't have time to worry about trolls. Trolls are everywhere. I'm not going to fix that. Get rid of them, and more show up...either real people or bots.
I really have only one hot button when it comes to websites, and that is online bullying of people...even if you suspect some one of being a troll, there is a chance you are wrong, and busting someone's balls that is crying out for help could have real life consequences. I know someone who killed themselves because they were bullied online. That's why i don't go on "troll patrol". I don't raise my blood pressure over things I can't fix, and like I said to you last night, I try to default to kindness, because if you don't, you may be either wasting your time with a bot or hurting a person by accusing them of being a troll.
That's just my opinion though, man (or woman).
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)my idea of kindness is to put up blocks.
i can ignore trolls till i see ppl getting hurt. then i stand up. cuz that's what kind of woman i am.
rzemanfl
(29,556 posts)I have letters after my name.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)Docreed2003
(16,858 posts)Lucky is a well respected long-standing member. Perhaps you could be a little more polite.
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)Throw out sharp barbs and then punt?
cwydro
(51,308 posts)I found its profile interesting.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)Thank you. You are 100% correct. Found myself getting a little too wrapped up and not taking my own advice.
I hope you are doing well.
cwydro
(51,308 posts)ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)you are not one. but back in the day this thread would have been canned. dissing people because they have a low post count wasnt allowed.
oh for the glory days when there were mods.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)marble falls
(57,075 posts)ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)hatin on someone cuz they had a low post count got you in some shit.
and a pile on like this thread would have been stopped long ago.
but hey, let your freak flags fly old timers. nothing like a welcome mat that says-fuck you.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)i've been around since '03 dude.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)My bad.
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)Here what?
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)only 10k more and i get to have an opinion i guess.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)Congratulations!
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)Response to ihas2stinkyfeet (Reply #27)
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LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)Nice of you to say that.
No worries, I'm going to exit this theme in a moment...
Have a great evening.
Docreed2003
(16,858 posts)LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)H2O Man
(73,532 posts)That LuckyCharms says seriously. I have know LC to be a great DU community member for years now.
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)That means a lot to be. You have some of the best posts on DU. Thanks a lot.
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)Almost died from suicide twice. I think a better term for trolls is pathetic
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)i gotta think your days were already numbered.
there is a mental health support group here. members know they will get good support there.
that shit doesnt belong in gd.
LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)"doesnt (sic) belong in gd...: Indeed.
ihas2stinkyfeet
(1,400 posts)judgy.
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)But if I did it would be just a forum with many many posts from me whenever I have an existential crisis
LuckyCharms
(17,425 posts)My wish for you is that you are doing better now.
My friend tried to hang himself last week. Almost succeeded. Still trying to process the whole thing.
I'm glad you are here.
vercetti2021
(10,156 posts)Like I don't fault you at all using depressing comments. Trolls normally are repressed depressed individuals that look for an outlet.
I hope your friend is doing okay now. Hanging was something I never tried.
17 I slit my wrists but I didn't do it right. Ended up in the mental hospital for a bit
26 I took a handful of sleeping pills. I ended up puking them up after realization hit me. Still went to the ER and ended up in 72 hour hold.
malaise
(268,913 posts)ByeDon!
cwydro
(51,308 posts)Scared to go scan the forum because of that stupid 403 message.
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,489 posts)and thank you for your service to DU.........
demmiblue
(36,840 posts)rzemanfl
(29,556 posts)demmiblue
(36,840 posts)That is all.