Can I call someone I disagree with a mentally insane creature...

[uppityperson]

and not get my thread locked? OK, Rove, oreally, Coulter, fine, but how about if they are someone many DUers agree with? Is that ok? Or should I use civil language and say why I disagree with them? If I can just post insults, that would free up my posting so much, I'd really appreciate knowing. Thank you.

[durrrty libby]

1. Sure, go for broke, if it floats your boat

[philosophie_en_rose]

2. Yes. Read the rules Cindy Sheehan is a public figure and not a DUer.

It doesn't matter that "many" DUers are in her fan club.

[uppityperson]

3. How about, oh, Edwards?

Edited to add, so unless someone is a DU member, it's ok?

[orleans]

5. sounds like the onset of a flamewar.....although i wouldn't be getting

into that one. (don't much care either way--except when it comes time to roasting marshmallows!)

[Warren DeMontague]

23. I'm not defending the comments. But if the person is a political figure or potential candidate

it might do well to ask whether they are a member of the Democratic Party. If not, are they running against or considering a run against a member of the Democratic Party?

For example, Joe Lieberman. Backing Joe Lieberman against Lamont in last year's election would have been against DU rules. Because Lieberman was (and is) no longer a Democrat, and was openly challenging a Democrat.

[The Magistrate]

30. Senator Edwards Is A Democrat, Ma'am

The rules require criticism of Democrats be of a constructive nature, and bar smears and broad-brush slurs against Democrats.

[uppityperson]

31. OK, Democrats and DU members.

It has been very bitter on parts of DU, nasty, mean, petty even. So goes life, so goes DU, I wouldn't call anyone that anyways, and using Edwards just as a random example.

[The Magistrate]

32. Understood, Ma'am

But having happened upon the question, it seemed best to answer it.

"It's always darkest just before it goes completely black."

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

4. Sure.

I call people who don't like Cindy Sheehan inbred, redneck mouthbreathers.

Funny thing is, they seems to get upset about it. Funny how they can dish it out, but not take it.

[uppityperson]

6. I'm seperating posters out today.

Not just pro/con, but decent and indecent, depending on how and what they post (personal attacks I do not like). Funny for being uppity, eh?

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

7. You too?

It's a regular field day for separating the wheat from the chaff.

[uppityperson]

8. emotions are running really high and I don't get that.

Fear? Anger? Jealousy? Not all disruptors, but noticing some traits like size for many. Odd. If people really don't care, why the high emotions?

[HiFructosePronSyrup]

9. It must be hard being a disruptor these days.

They can't pretend Iraq's going well... The people you voted for's getting subpoenas... The guy you offered a blow job to for twenty bucks while wearing a diaper turned out to be a cop...

[conscious evolution]

24. Ain' that the truth nt

[MuseRider]

10. I'm telling! n/t

[lonestarnot]

14. Why you oughta...

:evilgrin:

[MuseRider]

26. LOL

thanks for the laugh. :hug:

[mmonk]

11. You can I suppose.

Don't know if there will be consequences for doing so or not.

[Bonobo]

12. Depends. Can I call a keyboard activist a worthless waste of flesh?

[uppityperson]

13. I think it depends on if they are a DU member or if you can prove it.

That is a good question to ask also. There are many good questions to ask, aren't there.

[Bonobo]

15. But seriously, you used the word creature to inflame emotions...obviously.

And that my proud, proud DU'er is flamebait and thus against the very rules you hold so dear.

[uppityperson]

18. Seriously I was copying another post that used the same word, which is why I wondered if it was ok.

since the topic I copied it from has many replies and has gone on for a while. I used the word on purpose, asking if this was ok, since it seemed to be elsewhere.

[Bonobo]

25. Sorry, I should have addressed to the original author of the "creature" phrase.

[Mandate My Ass]

16. Apparently so. RW groupthink is alive and well

It never ceases to amaze me that RWers refuse to ever do the right thing because they say they see it as a partisan attempt designed "to embarrass the president." Well, if you haven't done anything wrong, you have nothing to fear, or so they say.

It has become clear that asking anything awkward of the Dems or Dem leadership falls under the same fallacious umbrella. If it's designed to "embarrass" someone, it shouldn't be asked whether or not it serves the public good. :shrug:

[piedmont]

17. Apparently you can, but I'd think much less of you for it. nt

[uppityperson]

20. So would I. That's about what I have come up with. Thanks.

[lonestarnot]

19. Well did you do it yet?

[uppityperson]

21. No, I won't either. Just wondering if I could, but I won't because, even though I may be uppity,

I try to not insult people like that.

[lonestarnot]

22. You so kind uppity.

:hug:

[shireen]

i've noticed more short tempers and mean-spiritedness on DU lately

I guess it's becoming harder for people to process the outrage we've been subjected to in the past 6 years.

Personally speaking, I'm just plain worn out. :-(

[shireen]

28. deleted duplicate post

[ConsAreLiars]

27. Well, "insane RW shill" gets a no-no.

Truth is apparently not a defense.

[defendandprotect]

29. You can, if you have no real response to the issue --

Personal attack -- will they continue to work???