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demwing

(16,916 posts)
38. The rules here are pretty simple
Fri Nov 14, 2014, 08:43 AM
Nov 2014
SOME GROUND RULES:

• The PRG is a safe house for DUers interested in the progressive, populist reform of our Democratic party.
• If you disagree with PRG's message or goal, that's OK. Find a group that fits, or enjoy the DU forums.
• Everyone starts out as welcomed. No one earns their way in - only their way out.
• Follow all DU rules. Don't put the group at risk


I want everyone to have the opportunity to be engaged, to come here and help identify and promote progressive, populist candidates and policies. People who disagree with the message and goal of the group can freely elect to go play elsewhere. People who come here to disrupt will be told to go play elsewhere.

I want all PRG Members to feel safe in their Group, but don't worry too much about the possibility of trolls. You know that trolls can't help trolling. They will out themselves, and they will be tossed back under the bridge. Trust your Hosts, trust the Group, and trust the process.

The Populist Reform Group was designed for DU's progressive and populist left, but no one is banned by default. That's what I mean by "No one earns their way in - only their way out."

Fair enough?
I second that. n/t JimDandy Nov 2014 #1
What we need to do if we are able (and I'm not, alas, I'm a wreck these days) Warpy Nov 2014 #2
Good piece. We need to know our parameters, strategy & energies. Eleanors38 Nov 2014 #3
I so agree. I think we need to prioritize issues that need attention. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #16
Good post, and you're right, it will take time to rebuild the party from the bottom up, but clearly sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #35
You may all kick me out on my rear but we can learn something from the opposition on this. For years jwirr Nov 2014 #40
It is so very needed. When only 29% of a voting populace turns out in Calif. truedelphi Nov 2014 #4
K & R number 3. n/t truedelphi Nov 2014 #5
Yay! Hi everyone! nt Zorra Nov 2014 #6
Hey Zorra Aerows Nov 2014 #9
Backatcha, Aerows!!! Zorra Nov 2014 #43
Yes we do. k/r for group 840high Nov 2014 #7
I second that! QC Nov 2014 #8
I think we have a gathering Aerows Nov 2014 #13
Thanks! I hope so too! n/t QC Nov 2014 #21
Liberal surge 2016 incoming! N/t Alittleliberal Nov 2014 #28
Thank you for this group! AtomicKitten Nov 2014 #10
You are very welcome demwing Nov 2014 #37
Does this mean that Conservtive Democrats & The BOG.... bvar22 Nov 2014 #11
Not sure what the rules are bigwillq Nov 2014 #12
I would hope Aerows Nov 2014 #14
Tigerbeat Fan club? VanillaRhapsody Nov 2014 #27
oh my god no BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #41
What I propose is that anyone can post if they refrain from rudeness and ridicule. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #17
Excellent suggestion Aerows Nov 2014 #18
I also have a bunch of them on ignore. I am not strong enough willed not to get bated by them. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #19
Very wise. They are master baiters. n/t QC Nov 2014 #22
I walked into that one. rhett o rick Nov 2014 #24
I nearly got put on Aerows Nov 2014 #23
I put about 5 folks on ignore and life has been MUCH more pleasant on DU. I *had* become peacebird Nov 2014 #30
I agree and I would add that this group would suffer if it becomes a place to complain. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #33
I agree with that. Liberals generally don't need to ban people because they are able to defend their sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #36
I would say "no". There's no reason to prevent their posting here as a rule. NYC_SKP Nov 2014 #32
The rules here are pretty simple demwing Nov 2014 #38
What a clear way of expressing what needs to be truedelphi Nov 2014 #39
Thank YOU for this group! You must've been reading my mind :) jillan Nov 2014 #15
I also thank you. Great idea. nm rhett o rick Nov 2014 #20
Hey! I just noticed that Manny is a host. It's important to know which personality will rhett o rick Nov 2014 #25
I'm trying to be inclusive demwing Nov 2014 #29
I just noticed it! I suspect a lot of activity will take place here arcane1 Nov 2014 #26
Yes, thanks! tosh Nov 2014 #31
K & R !!! WillyT Nov 2014 #34
Thank you for making this group indeed BlindTiresias Nov 2014 #42
Kicked & Rec'd /nt demwing Nov 2014 #44
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