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Mon Feb-23-04 12:00 PM
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Poll question: Has removing the strict rules made things better in GD:2004? |
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:04 PM
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For example, I am now able to post a comment with a subject line "Fuck yeah" and not have anyone alert me because they think I am attacking them.
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:07 PM
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3. Actually, that was never disallowed |
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I didn't see you around here for awhile... were you banned?
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ShimokitaJer
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:14 PM
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7. Not banned, but exceeded the number of warnings allowed |
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Edited on Mon Feb-23-04 12:17 PM by ShimokitaJer
I had never had a single warning before January, but I got six in quick succession when I started talking about my opposition to the New Democrats' condoning of the PNAC policy of unilateral preemptive military action.
Some might call that a coincidence.
On edit: With regards to what is allowed and what is "disallowed," the rules were vague enough that those with a quick trigger finger on the alert button could generally find a sympathetic mod if they alerted often enough. I don't think there was any bias on the part of the mods, but I think some DUers abused the rules with baiting and alerting, altering posts in order to trap responders, etc.
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:06 PM
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2. I voted "no" but let me qualify that. |
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I think things are better in GD:2004, but not because of the rules. I think it's a combination of two things - Dean dropping out (support him or not, he was controversial), and then Nader coming in (this seems to have re-solidified people around a common enemy).
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:08 PM
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:09 PM
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:09 PM
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But I'm really looking forward to when the official nominee-related rules kick-in so that much of this anti-Kerry/Edwards crap can be booted. I'll take great delight in that..
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:27 PM
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10. Yes, we must not question Kerry |
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...or Hell forbid, we might have to admit what a lame excuse of a candidate he truly is. :eyes:
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:29 PM
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poor thing.
If you actually read the rule, legit criticism of Kerry is allowed. Claims of Kerry being non-progressive will most likely be laughed-out before they're modded. Using DU to defeat the Dems' nominee is not allowed.
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:24 PM
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8. Anyone who was here on Friday knows the Devil's answer |
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:25 PM
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9. Just being able to reply 'Bullshit!' once in a while is nice. |
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:28 PM
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11. as long as this is temporary, it's kinda fun |
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I like being able to be all smug about Kerry. It's the best answer to his critics.
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:35 PM
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13. An unqualified yes. Many who were banned for debatable reasons |
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Edited on Mon Feb-23-04 12:36 PM by edzontar
Are back, and I am happy to see their names and hear their voices again.
Many of them were Dean supporters and other progressive warriors, and thus among the most intelligent, discerning and well-informed people on the entire board.
But there are so many other reaons why this is great.
For example, I am thankful to be able at long last to tell people what I think of their stupid ideas.
Also, I think the timing was ideal.
Thanks to the lifting of the ban, we have been able to witness the petutant, spoiled tantrums of the ABB-Kerry or nothing crowd in their full, uncensotred, and infantile glory, especially after the Nader announcement drove them over the edge into fll-throttle, near-psychotic frenzy.
It is a lot more fun to stop by here these days.
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:37 PM
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I've seen almost non-stop alienation of Dean supporters by Kerry supporters since the rules were lifted, which is great, as far as I'm concerned. :)
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Mon Feb-23-04 12:39 PM
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15. Was there a rule about allegorical train wrecks? |
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all these people, got something against engineers?
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