I'm pretty new here, but I have a question.

[TioDiego]

Are we allowed to fib, here? Is that something we shouldn't do?

[ixion]

lying is bad, M'kay

really, one should always tell the truth, IMHO.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. Go place this question in ASK THE ADMIN

they are the ultimate arbiters of the rules

[MrBenchley]

2. Just say

"British intelligence said" first....

[sushi]

21. I like it!

.

[LynneSin]

3. Um, what are planning on fibbing about?

It's the general discussion lounge, truth is the preferred method of posting our threads and comments!

[TioDiego]

5. Oh, I don't know, just whoppers in general.

[damnraddem]

20. PLease watch your language -- 'whoppers' indeed.

Don't you know how Faux News tried to sue Al Franken over his use of 'Fair and Balanced'? Well, 'Whopper' is trademarked by Faux Foods -- I mean Burger King. ;-)

[salin]

8. or maybe it is a question

related to the content of some of the candidate threads get posted around here.

I can safely say that I have seen "fib" threads started against all of the candidates. Worst thing is that when folks are called on it - most do not admit - wow... after reading the responses I realize that maybe this wasn't a reliable source I posted - this was an educational discussion... instead a new "fib" thread gets started either related to the first fib or finding a new one.

Really sad little dynamic to see going on. And no one campaign camp has sole ownership of the technique.

[XNASA]

4. Fib about what?

In the Lounge, I suppose you can get away with fibbing.

But gawd help you if you do so in LBN or GD!!!!

[TioDiego]

7. Well, see, that's why I asked. I always ask before I fib.

[rucky]

6. Good Luck if you Try...

...You will probably be called on it. Just be prepared to defend yourself.

Welcome To Du, Tio!

:toast:

[TioDiego]

9. Thanks, rucky, and that's the truth.

[Ernesto]

10. Hmmmm

Have you applied for a position @ the white house?

[TioDiego]

12. I'd be fibbing if I said I have.

[zbdent]

11. Welcome, but just be careful

many fibs which "out" the freepers start with one of these:

"I always voted Democrat until . . ." (note, they can't resist not using the proper name of the party)

"I have been a lifelong liberal, but . . ."

[bearfartinthewoods]

16. is that democrat/democratic thing a regional issue?

because i hear democrat used all the time. in fact, just a couple minutes ago i saw it on a tv commercial for a local candidate...as in
'vote democrat'. i never knew it to be an issue til i came here.

[Bossy Monkey]

26. Not regional. Planned strategy by VWRC

Always refer to the Democrat Party rather than Democratic, 'cause "democratic" has positive connotations. "Vote Democrat" though makes a degree of sense, since "vote democratic" sounds French or some sh--.

[rock]

13. I lie all the time

All the time.

[TahitiNut]

19. Yup.

I'm lying right now. :shrug:

[Oracle]

14. Yes, lie all you want, it's OK....but there are so many sharp

outspoken, take no bullshit, people here...you'll be exposed immediately with nowhere to hide, only to look foolish and stupid...like so many of the clowns are exposed on this forum, (especially the fucking freepers clowns...takes no time at all to expose their lying ass shit!)

So "fib" away!!!!!!

[damnraddem]

22. Or if, when you're exposed, you don't FEEL foolish and stupid ...

you can always lie and say that you do.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

15. Read the current Kerry thread..it must be

[damnraddem]

17. Lies are strictly forbidden. The lie-detector on the site WIll catch you.

And then some big guys will appear at your door at 4am some morning ...

[onecitizen]

18. Why in the world would you even...........

ask that question? I mean really. Obviously, some things are simply someone's opinion. Others are articles or excerpts and such from newspapers or other periodicals which almost always include a link. If there's no link, it's pretty much up to you to find out if it's the truth or not. Even with links, you have to use your own head to consider the source.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

25. Well...

"Uncle Diego" is the same person who, in another thread, asked why calling someone a "wetback" should be considered racist.

Enough said.

:eyes:

[WilliamPitt]

23. Depends

If you want to lie about:

- Kerry's war record

- Kerry's high school hockey relationships

- Clark's war record

- Dean's economic plans

then you can have a ball and lie your ass off. Be sure to NOT provide backup for your allegations, though. No one else who floats these lies does so. Consistency is the hobgoblin of the lying troll, but it would be too weird if you actually used facts.

Welcome to DU.

[Hanuman]

24. What the hell kind of question is that?

Are you drunk?

Stoned?

Or just really bored???