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Rabblevox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:19 PM Original message |
To longtime DU members. How do you handle it? Serious question. |
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Swede (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:20 PM Response to Original message |
1. Pick your fights,go to the lounge. Take breaks away from DU. |
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d_r (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:23 PM Response to Reply #1 |
4. Sometimes I share this picture. it is zen to me; |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:04 PM Response to Reply #4 |
49. Come on ... ??? Really....? Where does that come from?? |
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Kali (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:09 PM Response to Reply #49 |
55. it should be 17%, I think |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:17 PM Response to Reply #55 |
62. All I know is |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:10 PM Response to Reply #55 |
83. Well. sure as Hell, elites fear the intelligence of the average person -- |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:32 PM Response to Reply #83 |
94. Frankly, I think humans have been infected with a brain eating virus and it's |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:57 PM Response to Reply #94 |
107. Wholeheartedly agree -- !! Some may think the planet is replaceable ... ??? |
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themadstork (797 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:07 PM Original message |
We counteract that significant intelligence with immense greed. |
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geckosfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:36 PM Response to Reply #49 |
98. Errr. The definition of mean average. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:59 PM Response to Reply #98 |
108. That would be a very "mean" mean average -- !!! |
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geckosfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 07:37 AM Response to Reply #108 |
173. JC on a stick. It is a mathematical definition. Half the population falls above the mean, |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 08:08 AM Response to Reply #173 |
174. If 100% of the population were Mensa IQ geniuses, but not all equally so .... |
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geckosfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 10:51 AM Response to Reply #174 |
187. Errp. No. Simply a matter of how you define IQ. The mean is the mean. |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 09:22 PM Response to Reply #187 |
197. It's still game-playing -- while the population may not all be Mensa geniuses .... |
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geckosfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 06:46 AM Response to Reply #197 |
198. How is a normal distribution 'game playing'? It is obvious. You have a mean |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 09:42 AM Response to Reply #198 |
199. The original post .... |
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Snoutport (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 10:01 AM Response to Reply #49 |
184. well, yeah, that's how they work.... |
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yawnmaster (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 04:33 PM Response to Reply #49 |
206. The average IQ is 100. That is how the IQ system works. 50% of the population have... |
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JuniperLea (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 05:06 PM Response to Reply #206 |
211. And only 2% have an IQ that will get you into Mensa... |
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themadstork (797 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:09 PM Response to Reply #4 |
126. lame |
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FarLeftFist (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 12:45 AM Response to Reply #4 |
150. RIGHT WING INFILTRATORS! |
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999998th word (555 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 02:27 AM Response to Reply #150 |
156. Agree |
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earthlight101 (41 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 06:36 AM Response to Reply #150 |
168. burn the witch! n/t |
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boppers (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
2. Ignore is your friend. |
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lisa58 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:22 PM Response to Original message |
3. I have no idea what has offended you... |
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Codeine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:23 PM Response to Original message |
5. Deal like an adult? |
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tkmorris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:30 PM Response to Reply #5 |
12. Yeah see... Oh never mind |
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blueamy66 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 08:36 AM Response to Reply #5 |
176. Good answer. |
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ellie (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:26 PM Response to Original message |
6. I have been here since the |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:26 PM Response to Original message |
7. This is a good question, and this is how I see the answer: |
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annabanana (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:39 PM Response to Reply #7 |
102. MizCalPeg speaks the truth. |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 04:45 AM Response to Reply #7 |
161. VERY good advice! nt |
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bananas (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 09:38 AM Response to Reply #7 |
183. Good answer. nt |
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Warren DeMontague (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:27 PM Response to Original message |
8. I think I've used the ignore function maybe once since I got here. |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
9. You PAID for a year "full membership"? How much does Skinner charge these days? |
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CaliforniaPeggy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:31 PM Response to Reply #9 |
13. I think he means the star... |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:31 PM Response to Reply #13 |
17. I know... I'm feelin' frisky tonight LOL. |
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tkmorris (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:32 PM Response to Reply #9 |
20. I assume he pitched in a few bucks |
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mucifer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
10. I think it's important for everyone to think for a moment before you post |
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notesdev (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:28 PM Response to Original message |
11. fuck 'em if they can't take a joke |
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proud2BlibKansan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
14. We're supposed to be paying for membership here? |
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hfojvt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
15. that depends |
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tularetom (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
16. It ain't real life, it's an internet forum |
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deutsey (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 05:49 AM Response to Reply #16 |
165. Yep...DU is a great source of information (political and cultural) |
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Curmudgeoness (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:31 PM Response to Original message |
18. I run into assholes everywhere, why should I think this place is |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:20 PM Response to Reply #18 |
88. Yep, well said, the world is full of assholes everywhere. Sometimes I think |
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w8liftinglady (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:32 PM Response to Original message |
19. There have been times we've all met with disagreement here. |
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jpak (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:34 PM Response to Original message |
21. Toe-to-Toe |
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pacalo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:34 PM Response to Original message |
22. I seldom reply to comments that I disagree with but when I do, I make an effort |
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patricia92243 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:39 PM Response to Reply #22 |
27. You are a nice person :) |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:37 PM Response to Reply #22 |
101. Yeah, that's what I do too. I come to DU to learn about many things and to |
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Scottybeamer70 (844 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:35 PM Response to Original message |
23. I'm with you rabblevox....... |
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sabrina 1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:58 PM Response to Reply #23 |
77. If you have a link to your poem, I would like to read it. |
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CJCRANE (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
24. Don't try to have the last word. |
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LuvNewcastle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:42 PM Response to Reply #24 |
68. +1 |
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Enrique (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:56 PM Response to Reply #24 |
120. but also don't hit-and-run |
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gkhouston (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 12:01 AM Response to Reply #24 |
144. The only person who gives a crap about getting the last word is |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:36 PM Response to Original message |
25. Using the word 'evil' to describe people here |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:41 PM Response to Reply #25 |
28. EVIL sharks!! |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:48 PM Response to Reply #28 |
33. Oh, great! Now you've gone and done it. |
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mrcheerful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:52 PM Response to Reply #33 |
36. Hey I have a nasty snark bite was that you? |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:57 PM Response to Reply #36 |
41. Biting someone with a user name like yours |
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mrcheerful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:16 PM Response to Reply #41 |
60. I like when people say that my name has something to do with some of my darker posts |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:21 PM Response to Reply #60 |
66. Great story. Thanks Mr.Cheerful! |
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Buns_of_Fire (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 08:12 AM Response to Reply #60 |
175. "Cheerful Little Prick" -- if you don't mind, I'm going to file that away... |
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astral (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 09:21 PM Response to Reply #36 |
196. That was a snarky comment. |
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dimbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:52 PM Response to Reply #33 |
37. What you got against plantigrades? n/t |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:59 PM Response to Reply #37 |
44. Nuthin' |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:59 PM Response to Reply #33 |
43. Whatev. The bears can get in line with my other haters. |
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dimbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:09 PM Response to Reply #43 |
54. I used to have Pooh as my avatar. |
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hootinholler (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 01:49 PM Response to Reply #54 |
192. So you replaced it with a brown bear? |
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Guy Whitey Corngood (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 04:47 PM Response to Reply #28 |
209. They're evil only if they have "freakin' lasers" attached to their heads. nt |
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seabeyond (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:38 PM Response to Original message |
26. it has changed me, which probably is not a good thing. i see people differently, in tuned with du |
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mrcheerful (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:41 PM Response to Original message |
29. Just learn the troll tale tells it is really that simple, I think I only ignored 1 poster |
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pintobean (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:03 PM Response to Reply #29 |
48. Got a link? |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:08 PM Response to Reply #48 |
52. Did you lose your Google CD ROM? |
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jillan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:44 PM Response to Original message |
30. I just walk away & realize that the person who is verbally insulting me has no idea who I am, what |
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girl gone mad (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:45 PM Response to Original message |
31. As others have said, ignore list. |
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Rabblevox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:48 PM Response to Original message |
32. thank you all for intelligent, insightful, funny, and/or snarky responses. That's what I like! n/t |
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The Magistrate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:49 PM Response to Original message |
34. A Bit Of Rousing Sing-Along, Sir, Usually Tides Me Past the Worst Bits.... |
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Kurovski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 12:43 AM Response to Reply #34 |
149. "...But I didn't hear nobody pray..." |
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kentuck (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 04:56 AM Response to Reply #34 |
163. Magistrate, I remember when Roy Acuff made that song popular.. |
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LaurenG (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:51 PM Response to Original message |
35. You have picked up on the energy around here, cultivate friends |
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Buzz Clik (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:54 PM Response to Original message |
38. Stupid f**king question. |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
39. I take inspiration from Dr. Seuss. |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:55 PM Response to Original message |
40. I have a long ignore list. n/t |
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Solly Mack (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 06:57 PM Response to Reply #40 |
42. It's a famous ignore list. |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:00 PM Response to Reply #42 |
45. Yeah, I've whipped it out in public a few times. n/t |
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stevenleser (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:17 PM Response to Reply #45 |
63. I think mine is longer. ~200 or so. n/t |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 08:53 AM Response to Reply #63 |
178. I think mine is bigger. n/t |
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LoZoccolo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:35 PM Response to Reply #40 |
97. Mine had over nine hundred people on it at one time. n/t |
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Kurovski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 01:01 AM Response to Reply #97 |
151. That's impressive. reminds me of the old "loaves and fishes" story. |
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Ian David (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 08:52 AM Response to Reply #97 |
177. Yours is probably bigger than mine, but I'm okay with that. n/t |
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MineralMan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:00 PM Response to Original message |
46. A thick skin is sort of a requirement here. There's a wide range |
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defendandprotect (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:01 PM Response to Original message |
47. If you pay any attention to world affairs, you will have HBP, imo ... !!! |
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rbrnmw (789 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:04 PM Response to Original message |
50. I just live and let live |
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RKP5637 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:45 PM Response to Reply #50 |
105. +1, n/t |
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yurbud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:07 PM Response to Original message |
51. could you be more specific about what particular comments and threads bother you? |
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Peacetrain (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:09 PM Response to Original message |
53. I know the feeling |
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RebelOne (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:10 PM Response to Original message |
56. Hang in there. It will get better. n/t |
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onenote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:11 PM Response to Original message |
57. look at it as being educational |
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FLPanhandle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:13 PM Response to Original message |
58. A discussion board argument gets you emotionally upset? |
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krabigirl (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:15 PM Response to Original message |
59. Remembering that it is the internet/having a sense of humor helps. also, the ignore feature. |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:16 PM Response to Reply #59 |
61. . |
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immoderate (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:18 PM Response to Original message |
64. Rule: Withhold judgment. |
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brooklynite (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:20 PM Response to Original message |
65. I call people on it ( and then get beaten up)... |
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OHdem10 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:38 PM Response to Original message |
67. Putting people on ignore defeats the purpose of having a Website |
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BobbyBoring (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:09 PM Response to Reply #67 |
82. I'm with you on that |
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cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:37 PM Response to Reply #67 |
99. Ya miss some really funny shit that way. n/t |
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Maru Kitteh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:42 PM Response to Original message |
69. I remind myself that it's *only an internet message board!* Really. It's just DU. |
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JHB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:44 PM Original message |
A combination of things... |
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JHB (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
72. #70? Man, how long did it take me to compose that? |
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BillyJack (653 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 12:07 AM Response to Original message |
146. :thumbsup: |
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theophilus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:44 PM Response to Original message |
70. Learn. Laugh. Lounge. DU can be wonderful and very helpful to |
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Hosnon (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:46 PM Response to Original message |
71. Realize that this is a message board. |
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stevedeshazer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:50 PM Response to Original message |
73. Be cool, be kind to others, take deep breaths. |
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shanti (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
74. it didn't use to be this way |
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CreekDog (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:52 PM Response to Original message |
75. I have the most impatience with people who have an unstated agenda |
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Texasgal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:58 PM Response to Original message |
76. rule one, above all else |
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Modern_Matthew (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 07:59 PM Response to Original message |
78. I usually speak my mind and never read the replies. |
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ErikJ (480 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
79. De-Sensititivity Training at RW Hornet's Nest |
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MadBadger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:01 PM Response to Original message |
80. Sarcasm and the Sports Section |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:07 PM Response to Original message |
81. Don't use R/T as a template. |
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LAGC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:21 PM Response to Reply #81 |
89. Judge much? |
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rug (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:22 PM Response to Reply #89 |
90. I observe far more than I judge. |
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NYC_SKP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
84. A few of us became moderators and it taught us a few things about patience and... |
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elocs (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:17 PM Response to Original message |
85. That you are fairly new is not obvious. I seen DUers here for years with a low post count |
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RagAss (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:18 PM Response to Original message |
86. Relax...it's all Showbiz ! |
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KT2000 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:19 PM Response to Original message |
87. here's the deal |
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Hissyspit (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
91. Tomorrow is another day. |
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dionysus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:24 PM Response to Original message |
92. all i can say is you get used to after a while. |
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Rabblevox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 03:06 AM Response to Reply #92 |
158. lol! |
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Skidmore (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:26 PM Response to Original message |
93. Evil? |
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geckosfeet (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:34 PM Response to Original message |
95. I take heart in knowing that for the most part, DU is a sanctuary |
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Cleita (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:35 PM Response to Original message |
96. Ignore and hide a thread goes a long way in |
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hobbit709 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:37 PM Response to Original message |
100. don't sweat the small shit. |
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JVS (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:41 PM Response to Original message |
103. Massive ignore lists are the way to go. |
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steve2470 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:43 PM Response to Original message |
104. Don't expect to change any minds |
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quinnox (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 08:49 PM Response to Original message |
106. It can seem like a boxing ring at times |
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PeaceNikki (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
109. Stay away from controversial topics like fried chicken |
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dimbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 07:03 PM Response to Reply #109 |
194. Certain topics just bring out the worst. Example: barbecue. |
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dimbear (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 07:03 PM Response to Reply #109 |
195. Certain topics just bring out the worst. Example: barbecue. |
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woo me with science (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:05 PM Response to Original message |
110. Sometimes it's fun to play with people. |
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Lydia Leftcoast (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:12 PM Response to Original message |
111. There are certain topics I just don't engage on anymore |
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proud patriot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:13 PM Response to Original message |
112. I usually respond thusly |
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Boojatta (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:17 PM Response to Original message |
113. First, what category am I in? |
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bluedigger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:24 PM Response to Original message |
114. It is what it is. |
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Kurovski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 01:05 AM Response to Reply #114 |
152. And sometimes kitty says this: |
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Starry Messenger (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:27 PM Response to Original message |
115. You couldn't pay for this kind of entertainment. |
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Phentex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:30 PM Response to Original message |
116. Like looking at an optical illusion... |
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Mz Pip (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:38 PM Response to Original message |
117. I've been here |
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flvegan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:44 PM Response to Original message |
118. We're all in the same gang. |
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REP (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 09:47 PM Response to Original message |
119. Ever heard of Usenet? This ain't shit. |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:01 PM Response to Reply #119 |
122. Good point. |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:00 PM Response to Original message |
121. I don't see large amounts of "ignorance" and "evil" on DU. |
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WorseBeforeBetter (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:03 PM Response to Original message |
123. I can't imagine letting an internet discussion board affect my blood pressure. |
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Occulus (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:05 PM Response to Original message |
124. It's very, very easy. |
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Renew Deal (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:12 PM Response to Reply #124 |
127. I remember Fredda |
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NotThisTime (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:07 PM Response to Original message |
125. I'm not new, but I do ignore a bit..... |
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alfredo (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:12 PM Response to Original message |
128. If irritated, I go somewhere else for a bit. Most my time is |
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dana_b (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:13 PM Response to Original message |
129. move on |
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themadstork (797 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:14 PM Response to Original message |
130. Read ralph waldo emerson |
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Sheepshank (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:20 PM Response to Original message |
131. It's almost painfully predictable who answers or posts on a stuck meme. |
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Name removed (0 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 10:21 PM Response to Original message |
132. Deleted message |
Puregonzo1188 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 11:04 PM Response to Original message |
133. Well I've never put anyone on ignore, even people who make my blood boil, but |
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BillyJack (653 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 11:10 PM Response to Original message |
134. Recognize friends and enemies....... |
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Cali_Democrat (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 11:14 PM Response to Original message |
135. Use ignore |
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hulka38 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 11:22 PM Response to Original message |
136. I don't exactly know where you're coming from |
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Zorra (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 11:30 PM Response to Original message |
137. I don't understand; is there a problem? |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 11:43 PM Response to Original message |
138. DU is a tiny, teeny part of life. |
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Kurovski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 01:07 AM Response to Reply #138 |
153. Wh...WHAT?! |
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emilyg (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 02:09 AM Response to Reply #153 |
154. .... |
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Kurovski (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 02:45 AM Response to Reply #154 |
157. That's better, because... |
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JCMach1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 11:46 PM Response to Original message |
139. I have never hidden anyone... just turn down the noise and do something else |
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Lugnut (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 11:53 PM Response to Original message |
140. I've been here since early 2001. |
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joshcryer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 11:54 PM Response to Original message |
141. Welcome to the internet. |
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TorchTheWitch (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 11:58 PM Response to Original message |
142. it's an internet forum, not your life |
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customerserviceguy (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sat May-07-11 11:59 PM Response to Original message |
143. All I can say is |
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wickerwoman (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 12:04 AM Response to Original message |
145. Don't get sucked into conversations with trolls. |
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Rex (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 12:16 AM Response to Original message |
147. Funny, I never have any problems with the idiots I encounter here. |
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Keith Bee (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 12:17 AM Response to Original message |
148. Haven't been here all that long, myself, so I won't unrec |
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guitar man (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 02:26 AM Response to Original message |
155. Simple |
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mfcorey1 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 04:27 AM Response to Original message |
159. I don't know but when you find out let me know. There are some pseudo intellects who lurk just to |
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ProfessorGAC (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 04:39 AM Response to Original message |
160. Just Thicken Your Skin |
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Raine (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 04:55 AM Response to Original message |
162. Mostly I brush it off unless it is really personal. |
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mmonk (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 05:02 AM Response to Original message |
164. I don't put anyone on ignore nor unrecommend posts. |
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chillspike (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 06:14 AM Response to Original message |
166. I personally won't complain or call people idiots here |
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earthlight101 (41 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 06:35 AM Response to Original message |
167. you're asking longtime DUers how to deal with vile/stupid posts?? |
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dipsydoodle (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 06:45 AM Response to Original message |
169. I've never figured there to anything particularly constructive |
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rasputin1952 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 06:56 AM Response to Original message |
170. We have 170,893 current registrations... |
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sendero (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 07:02 AM Response to Original message |
171. The problem is. |
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Le Taz Hot (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 07:03 AM Response to Original message |
172. Never forget it's a discussion board |
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otohara (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 08:57 AM Response to Original message |
179. Vileness & Stupidity |
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chrisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 11:56 AM Response to Reply #179 |
190. Well, to be honest, DU can be vile and stupid sometimes. |
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sufrommich (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 08:58 AM Response to Original message |
180. I handle it by remembering that it's a discussion forum on |
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TheFarseer (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 09:18 AM Response to Original message |
181. when I see something I fundamentally don't agree with |
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pitohui (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 09:23 AM Response to Original message |
182. debate when you feel like debating and don't when you don't |
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WilliamPitt (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 10:05 AM Response to Original message |
185. I walk away. |
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The Backlash Cometh (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 10:13 AM Response to Original message |
186. Unless someone gets too personal, I see it as an interactive debate forum. |
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felix_numinous (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 11:46 AM Response to Original message |
188. Helps to listen to music too-- |
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chrisa (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 11:53 AM Response to Original message |
189. The internet is full of stupid people - DU is no exception. |
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lumberjack_jeff (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 12:17 PM Response to Original message |
191. Go toe to toe. And remember that it's not real life. |
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woofless (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Sun May-08-11 02:11 PM Response to Original message |
193. Welcome to the Human race. |
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bemildred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 09:50 AM Response to Original message |
200. Why handle it? If it doesn't suit you, move on. |
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Bragi (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
201. Try to avoid e-personality disorder |
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undeterred (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 09:59 AM Response to Original message |
202. I focus on the positive. |
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Octafish (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 10:03 AM Response to Original message |
203. Be nice and kill them with kindness. |
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TK421 (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 11:01 AM Response to Original message |
204. "Remember what Mr.Halloran said...its just like pictures in a book,Danny, it isn't real" |
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eowyn_of_rohan (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 04:18 PM Response to Original message |
205. I can hardly stand it sometimes |
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haele (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 04:43 PM Response to Original message |
207. In any group of people, you have an exponentially increasing amount of opinions - |
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October (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 04:44 PM Response to Original message |
208. Grain of salt |
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LiberalAndProud (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 04:52 PM Response to Original message |
210. I've given up hoping that everyone is always going to agree with me. |
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MichiganVote (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Mon May-09-11 05:59 PM Response to Original message |
212. Geez, not one of the three people I have on ignore is in this thread. |
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Manifestor_of_Light (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore | Tue May-10-11 01:17 AM Response to Original message |
213. I go outside and tend to my plants. |
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