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Reply to BainsBane (Reply #98)

Tue Jul 8, 2014, 10:30 AM

Jul 2014

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Gangs and swarms [View all] BainsBane Jul 2014 OP

It takes 5 people (of any gender) to make a gang (one G.U., or Gang Unit) DisgustipatedinCA Jul 2014 #1

On DU BainsBane Jul 2014 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jul 2014 #5

It's the same "group" that a handful of hosts gleefully ignore the alerts of. PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #54

I beg to differ ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #230

Someone pointed that out downthread BainsBane Jul 2014 #232

Some men just can't handle a woman telling them they're wrong about something Warpy Jul 2014 #3

So true. BainsBane Jul 2014 #4

How sexist is this "Wo-mansplaining?" We couldn't possibly understand because we have a penis. Electric Monk Jul 2014 #13

stop with the false equivalencies BainsBane Jul 2014 #15

Yes, that has to be it. Of course. Electric Monk Jul 2014 #16

You should self-delete this pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #19

Now I understand why you're defending that DUer's behavior kcr Jul 2014 #17

I know how to read, and what assorted punctuations mean. Yes, indeed. nt Electric Monk Jul 2014 #20

Hm. Why did you edit out your "yes, dear" response upthread? kcr Jul 2014 #23

To keep the swarm happy. Good night, I'm out of here. Electric Monk Jul 2014 #25

The "swarm"? pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #36

really mercuryblues Jul 2014 #72

Men who demean Women are afraid of Women and dont like them much... randys1 Jul 2014 #203

Lovely post, but I don't see what it has to do with mine. Want to read a really interesting post? Electric Monk Jul 2014 #205

It has everything to do with it, seems to me you were demeaning Women randys1 Jul 2014 #206

Thanks for womansplaining that to me. I'm playing BainsBanes game back at her, is what I'm doing. nt Electric Monk Jul 2014 #207

Nice find! RiffRandell Jul 2014 #261

WOW ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #233

Some people don't see the irony. Others can laugh at it. I prefer to laugh. nt Electric Monk Jul 2014 #238

And still others ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #247

So true. bravenak Jul 2014 #249

Don't you like my display of restraint? ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #250

You are doing a fine job, a terrific job! bravenak Jul 2014 #251

I WOULD tell you; but ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #253

Not an easy thing to do these days, is it, 1SBM? sheshe2 Jul 2014 #254

really? BainsBane Jul 2014 #24

I too asked for a response... sheshe2 Jul 2014 #37

I saw that BainsBane Jul 2014 #73

Not the most important issue, but I've never seen the word "punctuations" before. merrily Jul 2014 #26

By their punctuations ye shall know them pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #39

? ! merrily Jul 2014 #41

We all have semicolons tattooed somewhere on our bodies. We got them in our initiation ceremony. Squinch Jul 2014 #51

yeah BainsBane Jul 2014 #21

Sorry, Slick, but you'd better rethink this because you're dead wrong. Warpy Jul 2014 #71

The thing is a woman gave birth to them. rbrnmw Jul 2014 #27

"The thing is a woman gave birth to them." That was our first mistake. Squinch Jul 2014 #66

Ouch, Squinch! sheshe2 Jul 2014 #255

. Squinch Jul 2014 #311

. sheshe2 Jul 2014 #316

Obviously they have not tried to tell my wife she is wrong about something. L0oniX Jul 2014 #88

Yup, nailed it. K&R nt TBF Jul 2014 #103

+1000 smirkymonkey Jul 2014 #214

But the ones posting sexist crap and those who defend them and alert on those objecting to it kcr Jul 2014 #6

isn't it? BainsBane Jul 2014 #7

I did see that. It's such bullshit. kcr Jul 2014 #10

one juror even went on BainsBane Jul 2014 #11

Because, swarm kcr Jul 2014 #14

I must have summoned them BainsBane Jul 2014 #18

I KNEW IT WAS YOU!!! pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #22

if I weren't on my phone BainsBane Jul 2014 #28

I want that superpower! TDale313 Jul 2014 #29

Nah, it's the "hive mind" (kidding). BTW, that particular poster has been getting away w/crap KittyWampus Jul 2014 #128

When someone regularly takes positions BainsBane Jul 2014 #133

LOL! smirkymonkey Jul 2014 #215

That hide was ridiculous. n/t TDale313 Jul 2014 #32

Wait ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #237

OMG! sheshe2 Jul 2014 #263

You are completely ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #268

Yikes! sheshe2 Jul 2014 #272

Someone suggested that the reaction to quinnox's latest thread was a gang pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #8

Precisely BainsBane Jul 2014 #9

Thanks for that post. cyberswede Jul 2014 #12

Thanks. There were comments, even threads, posted about merrily Jul 2014 #30

And you had the vast majority of DU's male members with you pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #33

I think to a certain extent, because I'm a straight white guy, I get to be just an individual nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #35

I believe that. Hence posts of mine that express the opinion that merrily Jul 2014 #74

This - exactly JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #77

I wish juries reflected that sentiment. BainsBane Jul 2014 #89

Wow. I missed all that, because I have the OP on ignore. Sheldon Cooper Jul 2014 #40

His defense was that he "forgot" Chris's circumstances pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #42

I would think if one didn't remember BainsBane Jul 2014 #90

not just prudent but, decent. The decent thing to have done was own it and apologize Tuesday Afternoon Jul 2014 #140

I have that OP on ignore as well and missed it all. stevenleser Jul 2014 #70

And after refusing to self delete- he PMd a host asking them to lock it for them despite other hosts bettyellen Jul 2014 #80

Please post both threads, I want to see them. Sheldon Cooper Jul 2014 #81

Gladly- here is the host's thread related to this topic: bettyellen Jul 2014 #86

and another one, wherein a host judges a "group" or swarm of DUers at about post 44 or so: bettyellen Jul 2014 #91

"Nasty and vicious" BainsBane Jul 2014 #95

So... No comment on dragging stuff out of administrative forums anymore? opiate69 Jul 2014 #148

You are the expert on that $200 question BainsBane Jul 2014 #155

I believe Skinner said there's no rule against it... cyberswede Jul 2014 #179

Nah... Just felt like pointing out some astonishing opiate69 Jul 2014 #185

Yep. nt RiffRandell Jul 2014 #276

Unlike yourself BainsBane Jul 2014 #284

No, because he can't alert on an "absence of outrage" BainsBane Jul 2014 #290

Another wow. Sheldon Cooper Jul 2014 #101

Here's another one wherein hosts bash alerters PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #107

The system looks pretty broken. Sheldon Cooper Jul 2014 #130

here's a screenshot of part of it. PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #143

That is SO much easier to read! Sheldon Cooper Jul 2014 #152

There were 5-6 alerters on that - and instead of seeing that it was bothering more DUers, it was bettyellen Jul 2014 #111

You want another WOW- the OP PMs a host asking them to lock - knowing it is against consensus.... bettyellen Jul 2014 #220

Whoa. Sheldon Cooper Jul 2014 #221

very sad to see him ensnare a host to game the system, but there it is. bettyellen Jul 2014 #224

I have been reading there all day, bettyellen. OMG! sheshe2 Jul 2014 #265

yeah, he actually called it a lynching and a witch hunt- pretty funny imagery considering bettyellen Jul 2014 #267

And sadly he laughs and gets away with it, bettyellen. sheshe2 Jul 2014 #269

That is a wow, making hosting decisions on his own post without consensus should be bannable Bjorn Against Jul 2014 #231

Tht is a pretty good summary of what has happened. Very sad he enlisted a fairly respected DUer bettyellen Jul 2014 #234

What I don't understand is why DURHAM D Jul 2014 #239

well they also ignore the elephant in the room bettyellen Jul 2014 #244

Off topic BainsBane Jul 2014 #289

The refusal to provide a reason BainsBane Jul 2014 #182

Oh my god. Sheldon Cooper Jul 2014 #93

Yep- we need transparency, so all of DU can see the hosts sitting in judgment of alerters- bettyellen Jul 2014 #126

"All of the alerters are in the same Group." zappaman Jul 2014 #141

Oh I finally got an answer- apparently they assumed I was posting pro NSA.... bettyellen Jul 2014 #149

"Pro NSA"??? zappaman Jul 2014 #154

Yeah- it's pretty hilarious that people who go on about the NSA and spying are making secret lists! bettyellen Jul 2014 #189

Does the Host know that it was the OP which mentioned the Name of the DU Member they trashed JI7 Jul 2014 #177

Sorry J17, a bit confused over what host you are asking about.... bettyellen Jul 2014 #190

i might be confused from the way i read that JI7 Jul 2014 #196

It is yet another case of anger and blame misdirected at alerters, instead of the person who very bettyellen Jul 2014 #198

Hey Bettyellen! BainsBane Jul 2014 #92

OMG- please send me that! I got quite a few PMs from jurors who said I was being "swarmed" by alerts bettyellen Jul 2014 #94

wow- crappy hide. Sorry that some judge the poster and not content here..... bettyellen Jul 2014 #113

one of the worst things i have seen on DU JI7 Jul 2014 #264

good observation CreekDog Jul 2014 #288

k&r rbrnmw Jul 2014 #31

It is a curious word choice, at the least. Almost implies insecurity or paranoia, to me. nomorenomore08 Jul 2014 #34

If people are going to use gang and swarm as an insult, JoeyT Jul 2014 #38

If anythng deserves an award, it's "penis to opinion ratio" pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #43

This post is gold. Squinch Jul 2014 #64

Thank you. myrna minx Jul 2014 #69

This post is a DUzy. In_The_Wind Jul 2014 #97

Kind of like ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #240

BREAKING NEWS: The hosts finally locked quinnox's thread pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #44

It was only at his request. He pm'd a host and asked them to lock it as a favor PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #45

Thanks for that report pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #47

ya' Better Believe It DURHAM D Jul 2014 #52

More shenanigans from Hosts... SidDithers Jul 2014 #53

quinnox always gets special treatment from some of his host pals. PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #56

Not surprising at all... SidDithers Jul 2014 #58

Ugh! smirkymonkey Jul 2014 #226

hosts didn't, and you know that. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #123

So now we have a ... 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #242

Wow. Starry Messenger Jul 2014 #67

That's messed up. MerryBlooms Jul 2014 #83

Oh no, one rogue host locked that thread with absolutly no consensus but based on boston bean Jul 2014 #46

I wish I was shocked by some GD Host's behavior. DURHAM D Jul 2014 #48

I'm in there fighting my ass off being with no response from the one who locked it boston bean Jul 2014 #49

To me,l ocking that thread was a no-brainer and I'm just surprised it took so long. nt pinboy3niner Jul 2014 #55

it's a quandary. it should have been locked right away. PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #57

no it should not have been "locked right away". Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #127

I should have clarified that IF it was going to be locked PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #131

again, "right away" is not appropriate. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #134

k PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #136

If your opinion is to let everyone discuss whatever the hell they want to discuss, Sheldon Cooper Jul 2014 #139

not what I wrote, was it? Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #144

So, if you don't care to enforce the SOP, why do you host? Sheldon Cooper Jul 2014 #147

I actually read and understood the guidlines for hosting gd. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #150

Funny- I have noticed Earl G stepping in with some mighty fine locks the last few months- as well as bettyellen Jul 2014 #208

And exactly how often has that happened? Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #307

I think I saw three in a short span recently- all pretty awful OPS with many alerts bettyellen Jul 2014 #309

First rule of GD Hosting... DURHAM D Jul 2014 #59

we are not moderators. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #125

Lol Union Scribe Jul 2014 #312

I voted to leave the op because there was no reason to lock it. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #318

It's quite interesting to see which host locked that. Sheldon Cooper Jul 2014 #50

Is this a correct summation...? LanternWaste Jul 2014 #159

Jesus. BainsBane Jul 2014 #65

I can think of some other members BainsBane Jul 2014 #68

"personal hosting services" - yep , it's like their own concierge that they call when they take a bettyellen Jul 2014 #115

Sounds like an abuse of privileges to me. Bobbie Jo Jul 2014 #75

Wow - I just read through both of those threads. Sheldon Cooper Jul 2014 #82

breakinger news: no we didn't. Warren Stupidity Jul 2014 #122

When will they lock this one? nt Union Scribe Jul 2014 #172

I don't have that kind of pull BainsBane Jul 2014 #195

Actually they're blocking for you Union Scribe Jul 2014 #212

Not sure why my Meta thread would be prohibited BainsBane Jul 2014 #213

Say, I just remembered a feeding frenzy BainsBane Jul 2014 #222

Link? Union Scribe Jul 2014 #235

It was the thread on supposed ageism BainsBane Jul 2014 #252

That's not my recollection. Union Scribe Jul 2014 #260

This thread was not a call out BainsBane Jul 2014 #273

This thread isn't about any particular poster??? Union Scribe Jul 2014 #314

I don't know what to say about your reaction to this thread BainsBane Jul 2014 #315

Good. Finally some sense has creeped into this post. smirkymonkey Jul 2014 #225

more breaking news: he's no longer with us PeaceNikki Jul 2014 #310

First things first JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #60

That particular thing has been going on forever. Seriously, it only shows how antiquated these guys' Squinch Jul 2014 #61

I can't post right now heading out the door to the doctors. William769 Jul 2014 #62

For context JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #63

This thread is a perfect example of what is unfortunately referred to as the swarm elias7 Jul 2014 #76

Please do JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #78

Did you really need to go there? bravenak Jul 2014 #79

Silly. He can't swarm BainsBane Jul 2014 #98

My bad. bravenak Jul 2014 #100

As women we "swarm" collectively. No free thinking needed, just follow the leader. sheshe2 Jul 2014 #119

This message was self-deleted by its author Bobbie Jo Jul 2014 #84

Please do BainsBane Jul 2014 #87

This... elias7 Jul 2014 #138

Please answer the questions in the OP BainsBane Jul 2014 #163

and what is this thread an example of? bettyellen Jul 2014 #96

Yep. nt Union Scribe Jul 2014 #173

This message was self-deleted by its author 1000words Jul 2014 #217

got me mercuryblues Jul 2014 #85

Yes, there is one member BainsBane Jul 2014 #99

I'm still amazed that women can agree on something. IronLionZion Jul 2014 #102

Stahp it!! bravenak Jul 2014 #104

You should watch baby elephants use their trunks for the first time IronLionZion Jul 2014 #108

Good idea.nt bravenak Jul 2014 #110

Now, now BainsBane Jul 2014 #105

If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, IronLionZion Jul 2014 #106

I had a feeling we'd meet before BainsBane Jul 2014 #109

The dating situation in Minnesota was really good for me. IronLionZion Jul 2014 #112

I'm amused when someone here calls me part of a gang or swarm. Gormy Cuss Jul 2014 #114

I don't think anyone could accuse me of being part of any swarm shanine Jul 2014 #117

the hosts here lable people who alert as troublemakers- it's never the OP, unless it is by someone bettyellen Jul 2014 #121

"Sewing circle" has a much more feminine ring to it. We should petition for Nuclear Unicorn Jul 2014 #116

... Gormy Cuss Jul 2014 #118

Men are forceful and show leadership where women are dictatorial and bossy.... Rowdyboy Jul 2014 #120

So it seems BainsBane Jul 2014 #135

I wonder if anything is going on in the real world... Comrade Grumpy Jul 2014 #124

Nothing much BainsBane Jul 2014 #129

LMAO Jamaal510 Jul 2014 #142

I am aware of the Hobby Lobby decision. It sucks pretty bad. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2014 #145

Yes, well you have to follow the dots backward BainsBane Jul 2014 #157

Wait, was the person saying it just wasn't important the same DUer who first suggested redqueen Jul 2014 #181

Yes BainsBane Jul 2014 #194

Interesting. nt redqueen Jul 2014 #201

Perfect Response! eom. 1StrongBlackMan Jul 2014 #243

I'd imagine were that a sincere query, you could rather easily find out. LanternWaste Jul 2014 #132

You would imagine correctly. And guess what? There's lots going on. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2014 #146

One may only imagine the disconnect felt by the half-wit who is unable to extrapolate ideas LanternWaste Jul 2014 #153

You can put your snark and insults where they belong. Comrade Grumpy Jul 2014 #184

That little ditty survived a jury 2-5 Inkfreak Jul 2014 #210

Yes - the rights of women are under assault from 5 unelected SC justices. myrna minx Jul 2014 #137

Sorry but I coined the term 'gunswarmers' a couple years ago. Kingofalldems Jul 2014 #151

Really? I've never seen it BainsBane Jul 2014 #156

So are you saying that I am lying? Kingofalldems Jul 2014 #158

I'm saying that I haven't seen it BainsBane Jul 2014 #160

Are you really trying to play the victim here? muriel_volestrangler Jul 2014 #161

What in the hell are you talking about? Kingofalldems Jul 2014 #165

Using the term "swarm" was whining muriel_volestrangler Jul 2014 #166

That's a question and a statement. Not whining Kingofalldems Jul 2014 #167

It's whining when they disagree with your point. Much the way this thread is meta only because bettyellen Jul 2014 #193

You are wrong. Vattel Jul 2014 #162

Please, provide examples BainsBane Jul 2014 #164

Seriously? Maybe you should have checked yourself before you irresponsibly created this thread. Vattel Jul 2014 #169

Is your claim there is no gendered use of the term whatsoever BainsBane Jul 2014 #170

You haven't shown that the term is more frequently used to refer to groups of women. Vattel Jul 2014 #175

I have seen it to refer to feminists BainsBane Jul 2014 #176

I will also post to you, because you carry the banner for feminists to a large extent- KittyWampus Jul 2014 #180

This message was self-deleted by its author Vattel Jul 2014 #211

yes, a host confirmed to me - they ignore people who are not perceived as being concerned enough bettyellen Jul 2014 #219

Interesting nexus of misogynists and Snowden fans. Apparently it carries over into the GD Hosts. KittyWampus Jul 2014 #178

Used by quinnox yesterday JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #168

People are free to trash any word they want BainsBane Jul 2014 #171

Exactly! JustAnotherGen Jul 2014 #174

Advanced search is fun LadyHawkAZ Jul 2014 #183

Thanks. I hadn't realized I'd used the word in that context BainsBane Jul 2014 #187

Speaking as a nonpartisan observer Tetris_Iguana Jul 2014 #200

I realize that. BainsBane Jul 2014 #202

No doubt some do. Tetris_Iguana Jul 2014 #204

That was my point BainsBane Jul 2014 #209

You are right. kcr Jul 2014 #218

I certainly shouldn't be using a word that I'm critical of BainsBane Jul 2014 #223

this is a democratic board, it reminds me of people excusing saying nasty things about Democratic JI7 Jul 2014 #266

false equivalence indeed. i peeped at the old Mortos thread and saw all these great women who bettyellen Jul 2014 #270

Which thread is that, bettyellen? BainsBane Jul 2014 #294

Thank you for doing the leg work! Sometimes the arguments here kill me... likesmountains 52 Jul 2014 #188

Well this thread seems kind of meta Harmony Blue Jul 2014 #259

Does that prove to you the word has no gendered usage? BainsBane Jul 2014 #192

If you're complaining about what I think you're complaining about LadyHawkAZ Jul 2014 #197

I asked you a question BainsBane Jul 2014 #199

Have you run a statistical program to show that it IS a gender slur? LadyHawkAZ Jul 2014 #257

Hmmm. RiffRandell Jul 2014 #280

Not very observant are you? BainsBane Jul 2014 #291

Lmao! RiffRandell Jul 2014 #298

Oh yes, I remember BainsBane Jul 2014 #292

Seven posts LadyHawkAZ Jul 2014 #302

Ouch! RiffRandell Jul 2014 #262

Well well then. Kingofalldems Jul 2014 #274

Thanks for those. NaturalHigh Jul 2014 #293

How about reading what i actually wrote BainsBane Jul 2014 #295

Actually, I did read what you wrote. NaturalHigh Jul 2014 #296

You do know I wrote that before the member did the search on my own use of the word BainsBane Jul 2014 #297

Yes, I do know that you wrote that before she did the search on your use of the word. NaturalHigh Jul 2014 #299

Then it is factually false BainsBane Jul 2014 #300

What I see is that you continue to imply... NaturalHigh Jul 2014 #301

I don't imply it BainsBane Jul 2014 #304

Seriously? "Swarm" is like the N-word? NaturalHigh Jul 2014 #305

No, it is not like the N word BainsBane Jul 2014 #317

Flamebait with a touch of smokescreen LadyHawkAZ Jul 2014 #303

You have to admit that it's effective flamebait, though. NaturalHigh Jul 2014 #306

.....Wait. Are you serious? AverageJoe90 Jul 2014 #186

With due respect, if you've never seen it here Gormy Cuss Jul 2014 #228

I think I've seen a few occasional examples. AverageJoe90 Jul 2014 #236

"Occasional examples" XemaSab Jul 2014 #241

TBH, I have noticed that also..... bettyellen Jul 2014 #245

Augh, you're talking like him now! XemaSab Jul 2014 #246

"I'm a mocker!" - Ringo "birthday boy" Starr. ;-D bettyellen Jul 2014 #248

I started mocking and became addicted. betsuni Jul 2014 #256

Have you *actually* done research on what I've recced, by the way? AverageJoe90 Jul 2014 #258

I did a search for your interactions with speck tater XemaSab Jul 2014 #271

And when you google AverageJoe90 and sexism this is the second thing that comes up: XemaSab Jul 2014 #275

And that actually *has* happened, unfortunately. AverageJoe90 Jul 2014 #277

Yeah, bull-fucking-shit XemaSab Jul 2014 #278

Sure, sure. But will you actually read what I've written *in context*? AverageJoe90 Jul 2014 #279

I'm finding much more interesting reading than that XemaSab Jul 2014 #281

Sorry to say, but none of these are really hurting my position, though, TBH. AverageJoe90 Jul 2014 #283

What color is the sky on your planet? XemaSab Jul 2014 #285

Regardless, you could keep trying all night if you wanted to. AverageJoe90 Jul 2014 #286

Strange, when I saw your OP title I thoght of..... Armstead Jul 2014 #191

Weak men... awoke_in_2003 Jul 2014 #216

"It's not a gang, it's a club" smirkymonkey Jul 2014 #227

If we disagree, we hear about how women can't all agree on anything BainsBane Jul 2014 #229

Gangs and swarms on DU: Exhibit A, it's self-referemtial, and we're posting in it Electric Monk Jul 2014 #282

Did you know what would transpire in the hosts room? BainsBane Jul 2014 #287

I've been a sideline observer of this thread until now theHandpuppet Jul 2014 #308

Thanks very much for your thoughtful and fascinating post BainsBane Jul 2014 #313