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beaglelover

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10. Twitter sucks. It really has ruined serious discourse in this country.

Reply to Towlie (Original post)

Mon Apr 12, 2021, 04:07 PM

Apr 2021

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My gripe: Way too much gullibility here on DU. Please, let's see more skepticism! [View all] Towlie Apr 2021 OP

I don't like posts with tweets nt XanaDUer2 Apr 2021 #1

Gullibility is as old as the ages. TheBlackAdder Apr 2021 #32

So true. PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2021 #2

I'll have to think about this OP for awhile. TexasTowelie Apr 2021 #3

snort! stopdiggin Apr 2021 #5

K&R demmiblue Apr 2021 #4

Thanks for trying. It's a very helpful reminder n/t station agent Apr 2021 #6

Might be helpful to share some examples of the "lot of threads" you see. SayItLoud Apr 2021 #7

I'm proud of you! Congratulations, you definitely get it. Towlie Apr 2021 #44

Should we be skeptical of you? housecat Apr 2021 #8

We all want to be one of the first to comment/rec a new post. erronis Apr 2021 #9

Twitter sucks. It really has ruined serious discourse in this country. beaglelover Apr 2021 #10

Don't blame twitter PasadenaTrudy Apr 2021 #39

Cool story, bro. nt LexVegas Apr 2021 #11

Always verify your source before posting. *Lots* of crapola online. n/t KatK Apr 2021 #12

But did you know Skinner & Earl G were Frontmen for Q speak easy Apr 2021 #13

+1 bluescribbler Apr 2021 #14

But now I don't know whether to trust your claims or your 'sarcasm'. keithbvadu2 Apr 2021 #18

I don't know whether to shit or wind my watch. 🤔 madinmaryland Apr 2021 #22

Yes. But only on Wednesdays. Politicub Apr 2021 #25

I just decided to shit on my watch. Fuck winding it! madinmaryland Apr 2021 #41

That's why you were supposed to wait until Wednesday. Politicub Apr 2021 #43

I know, isnt that terrible! SergeStorms Apr 2021 #26

Thank you! Treefrog Apr 2021 #15

Or simply wait for more information Sympthsical Apr 2021 #16

People are poor readers, including on DU. Republican/Nazis count on inaccurate news. johnthewoodworker Apr 2021 #17

I do not believe you. NurseJackie Apr 2021 #19

Nicely Played! (nt) ProfessorGAC Apr 2021 #28

... NurseJackie Apr 2021 #36

I think it means let's not turn our beliefs into delusions bucolic_frolic Apr 2021 #20

"Let's use facts rather than embellish our propensities into a parallel Whack-Anon." Hortensis Apr 2021 #46

In October last year I sat on a jury in a murder trial. Mr.Bill Apr 2021 #21

Hear, hear! littlemissmartypants Apr 2021 #23

Thank you. DU used to have better standards before Twitter. nt Hekate Apr 2021 #24

Let's face it... SergeStorms Apr 2021 #27

Thankfully, I use neither of those two ..... AZ8theist Apr 2021 #29

Nope, me neither. SergeStorms Apr 2021 #31

Similar here... AZ8theist Apr 2021 #40

K&R reACTIONary Apr 2021 #30

The one that burns me up is when someone sees what they think is "Hot news" on the Guardian or often Ford_Prefect Apr 2021 #33

... and less snark please! CloudWatcher Apr 2021 #34

Ah yes, the ol' Disaffected Apr 2021 #35

This has always been a problem even before twitter GusBob Apr 2021 #37

Most of the posters here I think are very responsible and I thank them for all their work!! PortTack Apr 2021 #38

Well, if you're going to take all the FUN out of life... brooklynite Apr 2021 #42

Agreed. Permanut Apr 2021 #45

Absolutely! The one about the woman who looked like Amy Poehler is another prime example. Treefrog Apr 2021 #47