Is it true that you're not a real DU member until you get a thread locked?

[progmom]

I want to experience the full benefits of membership!

[sniffa]

1. it's true

i've had countLess threads Locked; hence, i'm better than you.

[progmom]

I knew my inferiority complex was warranted! nt

[LincolnMcGrath]

2. locking

not really :evilgrin:

[the Princess]

3. OH then YIIIIIIIIIIIIIIPPPPPPPPPEEEEEEEEEEE

I'm a REAL DUer - I had a thread locked and taken down last night!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wooooooooooooooo Hoooooooooooooo

PARTAY!!!!!!

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

8. You're actually PROUD of that?????

Man - what is wrong with people?

[progmom]

9. I missed the whole thing

I think I am glad.

[the Princess]

10. Wow that is not what I was talking about

You need to let go of this.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

20. " I had a thread locked and taken down last night!!!" - search shows only

1 post locked with your name on it last night

[the Princess]

21. You're wrong

this post was taken down also:

"I'm gonna say this and I'm not gonna address the issue again."

Now what I would like to know is what would be enough for you and all the others who think I deserve to be punished for a bad choice of a post? Would you like to bludgeon me to death? Would you like to stone me? If I slit my wrists would that be enough?

I have apologized a number of times now and it's still not enough. I am truly sorry anyone was hurt by anything i posted - most of all that anyone who has been molested took anything I said as a way of making them feel badly. There is nothing more I can do.

But you seem to want more from me. What would that be? Do you just want to abuse me here on DU for as long as me both post here? Or should I let you all spit on me?

You tell me - what would make it ok? Or at the very least what would make you let me post here in peace?

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

22. I seem to remember "Fuck you!!! Fuck all of you!!!!" I asked if you really

wanted to say that and you said yes - I won't forget that. That wasn't an apology and I know I'm not the only one who feels that way.

[the Princess]

23. OK fine

That's it for me. LOL

I don't owe anyone anymore than what I have already done.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

25. Yeah ok

:eyes:

[Phillycat]

24. I'm with you, Chavez.

It's crap. Beginning to end, crap.

[the Princess]

27. You people are amazing

NOTHING would suffice would it? I'm not gonna let you piss on me for one lousy mistake. Not even 100. Find someone else to abuse.

[Bat Boy]

29. The line you crossed was pretty nasty.

If you're expecting instant forgiveness, I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.

Something like that requires more than an apology. It requires establishing a pattern of behavior that indicates true contrition.

You haven't made a good start on that.

[the Princess]

37. Like I said

I don't owe you anything. Not a one of you.

Least of all contrition.

[Bat Boy]

41. And that's why you're being treated like a pariah.

You truly believe that you are a victim, innocent of all wrong doing.

I'm afraid you'll have to get used to this.

[the Princess]

42. I apologized

Sincerely. More than once. Andit's not enough. So I owe you nothing.

[Bat Boy]

48. It's the sincerity that is in question.

I'd like to believe you believed that you were on error, to blame for pretty horrific misjudgement culminating in...well, pissing off pretty much everybody.

But to have an apology followed minutes later by a post that prominently features the word "YIIIIIIIPPPPPPEEEEEE"...

Can you see how that attitude goes against the grain?

[Phillycat]

50. Also the "FUCK YOU!! FUCK YOU ALL!!" post that the apology

was quickly followed up with and then deleted. :eyes:

[CO Liberal]

68. Well, What Do you Expect???

Every post the princess makes now is greeted by you people following her like a pack of jackels. The mods asked everyone to give it a rest - why can't you?

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

70. Then you're not gonna get what you're looking for

[Phillycat]

32. Your righteous indignation is lost on me.

You fucked up, and your protestations notwithstanding, the proof is in black and white and that's why you're finding no sympathy for your cause.

Is EVERYONE on the website wrong? Has even one person stood up and said, "Hey, CO Lib and The Princess are being unfairly maligned here, and we should give them a break"? Have you ever know DUers to be shy or to shy away from an argument? No. If you were being unfairly attacked, someone would come to your defense. If there is any gray area at ALL, DUers can be counted upon to choose sides and argue to the death. But that's not what we're seeing here.

I agree with mkuhl above (sorry mkuhl, I couldn't remember your new name!), it will take time and a pattern of trustworthy behavior to change the way people are feeling now.

[Name removed]

34. Deleted message

Message removed by moderator. Click here to review the message board rules.

[Phillycat]

38. DAYUM!

"Go, name not needed! It's your birthday!"

[CO Liberal]

57. And As a Present....

...he got his very abusive post deleted.

[redsoxliberal]

60. maybe your abusive posts will be deleted too

except that that would be called a tombestone.

JESUS H. CHRIST!

[the Princess]

76. What abusive post would that be??

[the Princess]

40. OMG.

Once again I am reprimanded by a child.

Like I said I don't owe you anything. And if you're gonna "not let me post in peace" there are rules about that too.

[Beware the Beast Man]

43. You are so condescending.

Perhaps it is the child who is wise, grasshopper!

[the Princess]

44. Am I?

I wasn't an hour ago when I did not have to defend every freaking thing I post.

No I was apologetic and hour ago - it's geting old and boring.

So yeah I'm being condiscending - cause I'm tired of the abuse being heaped on me by people who are accusing me of the same damn thing.

[CO Liberal]

49. And Perhaps It's The Children....

...who are breaking all the DU rules. We'll let the mods decide.

[Bat Boy]

51. Yes. Let's do that.

Which means you can stop judging them as well.

[JohnKleeb]

54. who are these children you speak of?

names bitte. Ive only seen 5 of us at hte most involved in these threads.

[CO Liberal]

61. Yup - That Sounds About Right

There's a small band of troublemakers who came here recently and started ruining what used to be a very pleasant board.

I've been here over three years, and have never seen so many vicious threads posted by such a small group of people.

[redsoxliberal]

66. post one started by a youngster, please.

I implore you. :D

[redsoxliberal]

55. this is hilarious

I wonder who has had more posts deleted at DU in the past 24 hours... all the sub 18ers here, or you two.
This is ridiculous.

[JohnKleeb]

58. theres only been a few of us man

me, you, noname, and lpff, thats all i can think of, four! god we're pesky.

[the Princess]

59. But you won't leave it alone will you?

You guys are continuing this argument in other threads because you can't just let it lay. Let it go away.

[redsoxliberal]

62. maybe if you go away. nt

[the Princess]

67. That is the point isn't it?

You want to make the mean lady leave. LMAO you're hysterical!

[redsoxliberal]

75. I don't see a single person, other than hubby

coming to your defense.


Oh, and by the way, I LOVED your post making fun of abuse! It was HILARIOUS!


GEEEZ, you call us adolescent! :eyes:

[the Princess]

80. You are a smart ass aren't you?

I have explained over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over again - that it was not making fun of abuse. You believe what you want in your little mind. K?

You guys are making stuff up I never said. Be my guest.

[redsoxliberal]

84. hahaha... I read the post

you sitting in your mobile home discussing with your husband... "Hmmm, How can I make this abuse victims life ANY more miserable?"

I can't believe you.

[the Princess]

88. No it's not that you can't believe me

You choose to make it what it was not.

Be an adult and try to understand the truth instead of what you interpret it to be.

[redsoxliberal]

95. I expect this will be my last post on the topic

I actually have a life rather than giggling about riling up and trying to discourage youngsters.

Anyhow, Do you notice that it's you against the world? You are being absolutely ridiculous. You are free to make posts, but when they are Rude and insulting in nature, don’t expect many people to forgive you. I have a very limited experience with you and your husband. The experiences I have had have all been negative.

Forcing young DUers to be second class citizens is not exactly with the theme of a progressive forum. How would you feel if we thought that people from Colorado living in trailors should not be able to post, or should be branded? Would you be discouraged from that topic? Of course. When I PM’d you with a reasonable response to your post in the original thread that go locked, you responded tersely and rudely. You are so condescending.
When you posted what purpose does it serve to argue with a teenager, I responded:
“What Purpose does it serve
>to argue with another 44 year old? If I know what I'm talking
>about, then why am I any different than anyone else?
>Your husbands suggestion, to me, says that he believes kids
>should not get involved in the political process, and if they
>do, they should be ignored.
>This offends me since I expect that I volunteered more of my
>time than you and your husband combined, despite the fact that
>I'm 15, and you couldn't be bothered with my opinions.
>
>Remember that when you're 60, it will be people like me who
>are going door to door (as I did this year) canvassing for
>democrats.
>
>Peace.”

You responded:
“Please don't e-mail me anymore. I have no intention of having this discussion with a child.”

If you do not see how condescending and flat out rude this whole argument is, you’re a lost cause.


I see that you have apologized for the abuse comments last night, so now, while I believe it was in extremely poor taste, I’ll let you off the hook… for now.

[ChavezSpeakstheTruth]

92. If it wasn't making fun of abuse then what WAS it?

[CO Liberal]

64. Perhaps they can't

Leaving it alone is a sign of maturity....

[redsoxliberal]

who's not leaving it alone?

You two are not done harping on your idea of treating us like second hand citizens. Maybe then we'll get past it.

[CO Liberal]

87. Stop Acting Like Children.....

...and you'll stop being treated as such.

[Phillycat]

89. Stop acting like a jerk, and people will stop hating you.

Signed, over 30.

[the Princess]

90. Bottom line

Whether you want to hear it or not. You're not adults. You have a right to an opinion but you are still juveniles. That doesn't mean you can't contribute here but what is so offensive about calling a child a child?? LMAO What is that all about? I don't get it. Is it that you want to pass yourselves off as adults? I really don't get what the offense is about. And honestly I am past caring.

[Phillycat]

93. "Stop acting like children"

It's in your husband's post right above this. It is clearly meant in a derogatory tone. You're going to continue posting rude jerky stuff, then backpedaling and saying, "Gee, I don't know what all the fuss is about, why is everyone attacking me?" blah blah blah. Do you think we can't read? Your intentions and your STATED WORDS are obvious to everyone.

Signed, over 30.

[JohnKleeb]

71. I'll leave it alone all right but not everyone here disagreeing with you

is under 18. Thats all I am trying to say, and if that makes me immature so be it.

[JohnKleeb]

65. Well excuse me but

it was suggested that most of the people breaking the rules are children, I want to know who they are, and I think you're mistaking a lot of people for children who aren't, I can only think of four people including myself who have been involved with this who are.

[the Princess]

73. No the point for me

Is i was willing to apologize and leave it alone. But No - that can't be done too many of you still want to fight about something that needs to just be left alone.

[Bat Boy]

72. You darn kids get offa my lawn!

And take that damn hippety-hoppety music with you!

[name not needed]

74. Shut up, Grampa!

Don't make me cut your air hose! :P

[JohnKleeb]

79. sorry Mr. Wilson, I just was listening to new fitty cent CD

[progmom]

47. Princess, I don't know you yet

...as I am obviously new (note post count), but I have to say that this post doesn't help your case much. I understand that you feel like you have apologized already, but if your apology proves to be empty words when you continue to do what you apologized for...it makes it pretty hard to take seriously.

Now, everyone, join me in a rousing rendition of Whitney Houston's "The Greatest Love Of All":

I believe the children are our future
Teach them well and let them lead the way
Show them all the beauty they possess inside...



(edited for spelling)

[the Princess]

56. I understand what you are saying

But just in case you are not fully aware of what is going on:

Since last night I have been harrassed on this board by people who refuse to believe that I DID NOT post something about child abuse to hurt anothers feelings. It was a horrible choice of mine - and I was trying to make fun of others trying to say their abuse was worse than mine. Abuse is a hot button issue for me too having been abused. But I am still being accused of doing something horrendous. And you know what I'm tired of apologizing. I'm sorry anyone got hurt - but it happened and as for me - I will never post anything like that again.

But see nothing I say is enough. They want to spit on me and lynch me and make me feel like garbage for something stupid. I'm tired of apologizing to people who still accuse me of being a bitch.

I'm being followed around to wherever I post and the argument will not be let lie. They keep picking it up and keep wanting to rip me to shredds. I'm not gonna allow it. I'm not a door mat.

So yeah I'm pissed that some of the younger posters think they have the right to post some of the things they are posting to me. I don't have to take this shit from anyone.

I really couldn't care less who dislikes me - it's not a big priority in my life.

[progmom]

82. Ah.

I guess I just don't understand the difference if you're getting grief from a younger poster or an older poster - isn't it all pretty much the same? It's not like people are saying "nanny nanny poo poo" or "you can't come to my birthday party".

My suggestion - not that you asked - but since this was my silly thread :D - my suggestion is that you just stop responding. I think this would be best for everyone.

[the Princess]

83. You're right

Because the posts are becoming Nanny nanny poo poo!

Thanks :)

[Arkana]

85. Did I miss something big last night?

Sorry if it seems like I'm intruding...I'm just curious. I seem to miss all the "throwdowns" at DU.

[the Princess]

86. Don't ask

You won't get the truth anyway by this time around. :)

[JohnKleeb]

4. copycat in GD and you'll be locked :D

[progmom]

5. i've been staying away from GD lately

waiting to get my flame-retardant pants back from the cleaners

[JohnKleeb]

6. best to do that honestly

[name not needed]

35. Or have a thread deleted

:)

[Ganja Ninja]

7. Does it count it you get someone else's thread locked?

[obreaslan]

11. I started a thread, and it was deleted in less than a minute....

does that count?

[pagerbear]

12. I've never had a thread locked

Am I not a real DUer?!

[Wat_Tyler]

13. You're so vanilla.

Get your flamewarrior freak on! :D

[pagerbear]

19. My fan over at LiveJournal might not agree

[Wat_Tyler]

26. Yeah, ya big evil gay parasite.

How does it feel to be single-handedly destroying America?

[pagerbear]

31. It's a heady feeling, all that power.

[progmom]

14. I guess so

And Sniffa is better than you.

:eyes:

[Beware the Beast Man]

45. You mean your "Fuck All Y'All" thread never got locked?

:evilgrin:

[Moonbeam_Starlight]

15. Eh

I think I've had one locked, but honestly I always feel bad when I get a message of mine deleted (that's happened three times) or a thread locked (once).

I can't even remember now what the thread was about.....

But I don't like to make extra work for the mods, who already have their hands full most days.

So no I don't think you have to have a thread locked to be a "real" DUer.

[Wilber_Stool]

16. What you really need is to be

deleated. If you've never gotten pissed off at someone, you don't belong.

[progmom]

17. Oh yeah? Well piss off, asshole.

Uh...your momma wears army boots?

Um...DU is a front for the Symbionese Liberation Army?

So what exactly does it take?

Am I lacking enough rage?

[progmom]

18. Nevermind...just investigated some of the recent locked threads

...and I no longer aspire to those heights. Or depths.

[ProfessorGAC]

28. I Had One Moved. Does That Count?

Never had one locked, and i don't think i've ever had one deleted by the mods.

Does that make a good little boy, or a dweeb for whom full membership is withheld?
The Professor

[Phillycat]

33. Dweeb! Dweeb!

Bear in mind, I like dweebs. :) I am one!

[ProfessorGAC]

36. Well, Allright, Then!

Long as we know where we both stand. Fellow dweeb!
The Professor

[Catchawave]

30. I think I have,...

..but I know it's for a duplicate post. I didn't know there were 20+ pages on LBN ! Ya learn fast in these here parts, but not to worry, I always feel bad if I'm creating more work for the admin and mods.

[progmom]

39. Cool. I didn't get locked but I did get flames.

I'm getting closer to being a full DU member all the time!

:beer:

[UrbScotty]

46. If so, I am a DUer many times over.

BTW... I wonder if this thread is going to be locked.

[Phillycat]

53. Being that they've been trying to shut this down all day...

I'm going to guess yes. :) In which case, progmom gets to become a full-fledged DU member--irony! (And by that I mean, ACTUAL irony.)

[progmom]

52. Wow - I started this as a joke thread.

And it has turned into so much more.
Yikes.

Sorry for inadvertantly starting this all up again.

:scared:

[tigereye]

78. I have never had one locked

and it seems to me if everyone exercises maturity in all it's forms, locking would be pretty unlikely. Just sayin.

you have no need to apologize, you didn't do anything. :)

[CO Liberal]

91. It's Not Your Fault

My wife and I are being stalked by a few misguided individuals who won't let sleeping dogs lie.

[Padraig18]

63. Deleted message

;)

[progmom]

69. heh heh

you had me wondering what you could have said that would have been deleted so quickly. you're not normally the flame-throwing type (at least not the threads I have seen you on!)

[Padraig18]

77. Thanks!

I've seldom deliberately started a flame war, although occasionally a thread will wind up that way, regardless of my intentions. I've had far fewer deleted messages since my experience as a Moderator--- it tends to make you see things in a different light.

:hi:

[Neoma]

81. I have no idea if thats true or not

but i may have gotten a thread locked once *cough*

[warrens]

94. No, to be a REAL DU member...

You have to do something so outrageous you get banned for life.