DU and dailykos more organized than freepers -

[adigal]

No? When I browse over there, it seems like there are 20 people who wander in and out, and only once in a while does a thread go over 5 responses.

There does not seem to be any grass root enthusiasm. Look at us - we are calling our own senators, other senators, congressmen, the media. We are fired up!!! And I think we make a difference. They are so last year over there on the repub sites, and so negative and hateful. I don't think you can hold a large group of people together with just hate. Unlike here - hope springs eternal here!!!

So thanks - for your enthusiasm, your caring and your humor. Motivated people can change the world!

[ComerPerro]

1. Their threads are really poorly managed

DU has a very logical, easy to follow layout.

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

2. I can't understand FR's layout

well i can, but its way to wordy and confusing....its a major major major eyesoar and a headach

[cdb]

3. No way

They have some very long threads there.... even if half of the responses are just *ping* or some back slapping narrow minded kudo to the one or 2 freeps who can actually come up an original thought

[adigal]

4. I go there a few times a week

and I am usually surprised by how few people respond.

But my point was that I feel a lack of positive passion and moral clarity. Most of what they respond to is hatred.

[cdb]

9. Agreed

and intolerance, especially toward Muslims.... they choose the actions of a few to color their view of all

[KharmaTrain]

5. Quality Not Quantity

Most message boards or comment boards are tough to navigate and use. Or the threads are hard to follow, so if you want to make a comment you have clue where it will go. This is definitely a problem at Kos. Also, many of these places, including DU, are very cliquish...with a core group of regulars who do a lot of posting and a cold attitude toward others who post now and then or try to get into the discussion.

Personally, I like systems that use the php boards like DU over the ones at other sites...far easier to follow and have a running discussion.

[On the Road]

6. That's What I Like About DU

I've never seen a board with such lively exchanges among so many people. Unless you count scorched-earth flame sites like Yahoo.

It's been the result of good design and careful management. And the type of folks who are progressive and attracted to a site like this.

[Mountainman]

7. I stopped going to that site a few months ago

They use to be a source of news but now they seem so full of hate and negativity I don't like reading anything they post.

[11 Bravo]

8. Have you ever seen an entire team of 5 year old T-ballers ...

chasing the same ball into the outfield. Nothing but butts, knees, and and elbows. They too, are more organized than the freepers.

[Free Speech Zone]

10. At least we got this going for us :-)