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Tue Jul-06-04 11:20 PM
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Hi fellow DUers,
It was awesome to find this place; it was also a relief to find like-minded people as well as informative links.
My request: Can we refrain from the nicknames? When I first came here, I had NO idea who "Tweety" was. We are entering a very important election and it's equally as important that anyone who comes to this site shouldn't have to waste time figuring it out.
Jon Stewart was very eloquent on this topic -- we shouldn't disparage our opponents because not only does it confuse someone who might potentially be on your side, but it could alienate them as well.
Here's just hoping for more thoughtful posts. We need to win.
Would you mind just taking an extra minute to explain? Also, it would be great if you post a link, to cite at least a few lines from it.
And, for those who look for the goldstar and use it to decide if someone is worthy: Yes, I had one once. I've just been umemployed for a year. I'm sure there are lots of us.
I thank you.
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rhubarb
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:25 PM
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See, that's the problem. One attacks without explaining why. It's not an attractive trait that will get people on your side. As I said, take a moment to explain your viewpoint.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:38 PM
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29. Being called naive isnt an attack ... |
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You are being naive for believing that one thread at 12 midnight EDT will change humanity ....
You cannot stop your cat from scratching the sofa, you cannot stop the kids from slamming the screen doorL but you believe you will stop everyone from doing the things that piss you off ? ...
Chuckles .... uh huh ...
BTW: Ill explain my viewpoint iffin I feel like it, not when you demand it ....
Im not here to convince the unconvincible: this is DU: EVERYONE here is already convinced (generally) that Democratic Party philosophy is proper and correct, and conservative, GOP policy is false and bankrupt .... Im not going to try to convince the unconvincible that this is a true statement ...
You cannot control the masses ....
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:22 PM
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you are only allowed one request per post headed "a simple request."
You will have to wait 3 months before making another simple request.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:22 PM
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should be sent with the sign up email LOL http://dug.seattleactivist.org/
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:29 PM
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10. This is a great list! |
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I only wish it was easier to read. :-)
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:33 PM
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20. i just bookmarked it and use the handy alphabetical listings |
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:48 PM
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35. You're right. The alphabetical listings are the way to go. |
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It does make it easier. :-) I love it that the list includes "moran" and the guy with the sign, LOL!
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Wed Jul-07-04 12:19 AM
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for that! I was beginning to feel really dumb because I just could not figure out IIRC!
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:23 PM
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4. Maybe we can compile a list |
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Edited on Tue Jul-06-04 11:41 PM by testing123
Tweety (Chris Matthews) is tweety to me because he doesn't deserve a name.
He lost his name when he started kissing * ass in his jeans.
* is * because he doesn't deserve to be called by any name.
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rhubarb
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:34 PM
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22. You fail to point out.... |
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that "Tweety" is Chris Matthews of Hardball. Why do you want to miss out on the opportunity to educate and inform someone? If you took the necessary time to express yourself properly, you might get someone to vote AGAINST Bush.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:40 PM
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I thought that everyone knew the man that loved * in his cowboy jeans.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:25 PM
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I don't even know any of these lying and bellowing TV idiots by their real names, and I have no idea why anyone would watch them.
A word of encouragement: soon your eyes will glaze over and your tongue will loll out of the corners of your mouth.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:27 PM
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7. Figuring out the nicknames and shorthand is really very simple |
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Edited on Tue Jul-06-04 11:29 PM by The_Casual_Observer
and it's part of the fun, it really isn't a waste at all & I don't think anybody cares about the gold star, the content of the post is whats important.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:28 PM
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I wouldn't have known whether you are a donating member or not had you not mentioned it. I don't ever check that. And the only reason I check post counts is to welcome newbies and congratulate people on milestones. I don't judge people by the amount of posts they have.
As far as for the no nicknames, I don't think it's too hard for people to ask when they don't know what something is. However, I don't like nicknames that attack the way a person looks.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:29 PM
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9. WTF is "tweety" anyway? Neither me or my GF who posts here knows |
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:30 PM
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:30 PM
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Though I can't tell you why.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:32 PM
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19. cuz of his bright yellow hair and |
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he fluffs and huffs and "tat he taw a ... etc"
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:30 PM
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13. Chris Matthews - His head is too big for his body I think |
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:31 PM
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16. Yes, but that's true of most celebrities. |
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:32 PM
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17. Jennifer Aniston is "Tweety" |
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:35 PM
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23. Sure, but his is bigger & more round |
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:37 PM
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27. Big, round, yellow head = Tweety |
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and Chris Matthews! :evilgrin:
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:51 PM
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37. If that side-by-side doesn't explain it sufficiently |
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then enlightenment will forever elude him. :D
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:31 PM
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:35 PM
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25. Wow, thanks for all the responses - I'll let her know as well. |
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Yeah, a little "codespeak" is kinda cool, so long as I can figure it out!! I'm only a genius you know!!
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:32 PM
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DU can be a mean place. I love it. :hi:
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:31 PM
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15. Jon Stewart said that? |
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Jon Stewart said that we shouldn't disparage our opponents?
He makes fun of people for a living.
He's very talented and I like him, but if he really said that, it doesn't make sense to me.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:34 PM
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21. tweety is hardballs chris matthews |
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Edited on Tue Jul-06-04 11:35 PM by seabeyond
lollo l ruhbarb with the no name calling.. it is a tough one. i am not much into the mean and ugly posts, but hey, not gonna stop. i now embrace and understand and i dont fight it anymore. makes it easy
just too many different kinds of people for all us to behave just one way. wont happen. and i gotta say, the anger i am seeing is productive and there for a reason, and generally after the burst there is a lot of good information that comes from it. thinking of the day reagan died, saturday, wowie......that was a tough one for me to watch on the board, but the week that followed, wow i learned a lot.
and the naming of people like tweety, just fun, and anytime, ask.......just ask. what i did and was fun
and have a blast, lots of info on this site. not for the weak and sensitive though, the gentle and polite, lol
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:35 PM
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24. I still haven't figured out the link between Bush and |
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Big F*cking Electrical Engineers.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:37 PM
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28. Bush Family Evil Empire or BFEE |
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That one took me a long time to figure out, too.
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Wed Jul-07-04 09:17 AM
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45. BWWWAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH |
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Electrical Engineers, that was great -- thanks for the laugh. :hi:
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:36 PM
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26. What else are we gonna call Intern Slayer, Pillboy, O'Really, et al? |
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Oh, and don't forget:
Anthrax Annie Insannity Vice President Fuck KKKarl Frog Blaster Asskkkroft Condosleeza Bareback Weiner Whore Judy
And the list goes on...
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:38 PM
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30. I hate it when people... |
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tell me what I should or shouldn't say. Cheney that.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:55 PM
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fuck that
just to help out...........lol lol
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:39 PM
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31. Hey, can you not use "DUers"? |
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I am afraid most readers won;t know who that nickname is for.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:40 PM
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It is part of the fun of this board and it helps many posters to use a nickname rather than the true name of the individual. As one poster said, the individuals do not deserve to have their name's used. It is part of the rants and part of the language of the environment you have joined. It is easy enough to ask for clarification if you need or you can use the link another poster provided that has a listing of the jargon common here. There is also a website called internet jargon.
Welcome to DU and enjoy the discourse. Don't fret the simple things. Big things happening out there are enough to keep you concerned and occupied for some time to come.
:grouphug:
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:45 PM
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sometimes its a mean place, with obnoxious people, but there are alot of cool folks as well.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:54 PM
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40. Yes, please feel free to ask. |
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Edited on Tue Jul-06-04 11:56 PM by merh
Try to over look the sarcasm that drips from the finger tips of many. This board is a way that many vent their frustrations, share their concerns and showcase their offbeat and twisted humor. Actually, this board can be so comical, I come here for a giggle. The minds that post here are unbelievable. It is incredible.
(also,please excuse frequent typos - especially on my posts!)
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:51 PM
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A lot of good people, here.
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:53 PM
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Edited on Wed Jul-07-04 12:22 AM by LiviaOlivia
Don't worry just hang in there. There are some paranoid, snotty know-it-alls around here but don't let it get you down. Some nights are as sweet as sugar, others well...
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:56 PM
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42. hello?? yoo hoo?? see post #3 handy glossary |
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everything you ever needed to know about DU 'shorthand'
HELLO????
:D
edit to add: I answered you almost right away, can't ask for friendlier faster service than that eh?
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Tue Jul-06-04 11:58 PM
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43. I don't like the nicknames either. |
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And I've been here for eight months.
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