An idea that might really help clear up some of the confusion on DU

[burythehatchet]

Anyone who posts comments or starts threads related to a candidate must disclose if they are a paid consultant or blogger or cyber commando for any particular candidate.

[lonestarnot]

1. I am an unpaid blogger for Dennis!

:evilgrin:

[BobRossi]

2. Yes, that would be easy.

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[helderheid]

3. Hmmm. Even if it isn't true? I post Gore (RUN AL RUN!!) threads now and then and I'm not paid to.

:shrug:

[burythehatchet]

9. no. jusy peoplewho whave a paid relationship

I post for Al all the time as well

[Le Taz Hot]

4. Nice idea in theory

but in reality, absolutely NO way to enforce it. The paid shills have no incentive to blow their cover; however, it's fairly easy to spot them.

[DFW]

7. Looks like we were writing our posts at the same time

Although I'd bet different time zones (I'm CET).

GMTA!

[DFW]

5. Good idea in theory

I can't imagine that someone with an agenda will come right out
and say so, especially if they are being paid for it. I mean, if
Joe trippi comes on here and says, "I'm Joe Trippi," sure, I'd
buy that, but otherwise, just read between the lines.

For the record, the man I most wanted has promised not to run, as
he said he wouldn't if elected chairman of the DNC, and the man
I most want to run after that has not declared (Al Gore), so
count me as just a wait-and-see blogger for now. I have a demanding
day job anyhow ;-) .

[rucky]

6. The backlash to the paid blogging trend...

Now I tend to be skeptical of negative reporting of a candidate, and check it out rather than trust anybody's word around here.

I didn't do that last election, and got duped several times.

[rodeodance]

8. trying to herd cats.

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

10. Hell, I'm still waiting for my checks from the Kremlin and Fidel.

Not to mention Ho-Chi Minh.

At least that's what the RW'rs accused me (and many others) of receiving over the years.

[muriel_volestrangler]

11. You mean we'd all have to give our real names?

It's been suggested before; 90% of the reaction hated it. Giving your real name on DU opens you up to malicious actions by freepers.

[Ghost in the Machine]

12. people get paid to blog and push candidates? Where the hell do I sign up?

:shrug:

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[burythehatchet]

13. call their campaigns. take the initiative, if you're serious.