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(28,394 posts)124. K & R and thank you for your hard work!  nt
         
 
								
                                        
                                        
							
								 
								
									
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        That's a very uncharitable suggestion of all the people who choose not to or cannot pay.
        AtheistCrusader
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        kerry-is-my-prez
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        I don't have extra $$ to donate to DU like I used to. I don't appreciate the assumption
        auntAgonist
        Jun 2016
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        Thank you. And I hope there will be a big ass link to the rules page at the start of each forum!
        Native
        Jun 2016
        #11
      
        
        I have to agree. It only serves to drive the people we need away from our party and candidate.
        kerry-is-my-prez
        Jun 2016
        #278
      
        
        The flaw is that some people here are 'organized' and they will keep alerting on a post
        -none
        Jun 2016
        #303
      
        
        By your standards Bernie would be a conservative as well. Lumping Hillary in
        redstateblues
        Jun 2016
        #427
      
        
        New Democrats love foreign wars and intervention in conflicts having nothing to do with us.
        Ikonoklast
        Jun 2016
        #489
      
        
        If they are shot down unanimously, as one would expect to be the case if it is totally frivolous,
        Nitram
        Jun 2016
        #88
      
        
        Skinner, if the posting of Jury Results was alert-able violation - we'd quickly learn not to do it.
        vkkv
        Jun 2016
        #165
      
        
        I would be less inclined to pay for a star in order to serve on juries if...
        ChisolmTrailDem
        Jun 2016
        #272
      
        
        I  just took myself off the willing to serve.  If I can't find out what happened....
        trueblue2007
        Jun 2016
        #519
      
        
        I just served on a jury for the 1st time under new rules, totally unsatisfying!
        mentalsolstice
        Jun 2016
        #520
      
        
        My first reaction was not to like this too but I think in the new incarnation of the jury system it
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #197
      
        
        That must have been a great deal of work for Elad!  Good luck with this, I really hope it works
        MADem
        Jun 2016
        #23
      
        
        Sounds good, a lot of us can do better individually, and we can all do better collectively nt
        geek tragedy
        Jun 2016
        #27
      
        
        I do a lot of SQA IRL if you need help. AND I get the cast off my hand today so I can be effective!!
        PeaceNikki
        Jun 2016
        #32
      
        
        "The privilege to serve on a Jury ...active Star membership." That's beautiful, man. n/t
        jtuck004
        Jun 2016
        #34
      
        
        I think the Lounge may still accept non-political kooky content. Don't lose hope!
        LonePirate
        Jun 2016
        #120
      
        
        A lot are leaving and going to be leaving too after the treatment they've gotten here by...
        ChisolmTrailDem
        Jun 2016
        #279
      
        
        Overall I say the changes should be good. I'm looking forward to your tweaks too.
        LiberalFighter
        Jun 2016
        #38
      
        
        Don't you think one would be able to determine if they were off base or not
        notadmblnd
        Jun 2016
        #285
      
        
        From what I read there'll no longer be an opportunity for comments when adjudicating offensive posts
        notadmblnd
        Jun 2016
        #408
      
        
        well I feel there will be no benefit from letting people post their judgemental remarks
        notadmblnd
        Jun 2016
        #415
      
        
        You are provided a link to the post when you are asked to perform jury service
        notadmblnd
        Jun 2016
        #406
      
        
        Prior to the required "subscription" model, DUers dis buy stars for other people.
        Miles Archer
        Jun 2016
        #517
      
        
        Yeah, I mean, I'm not a star member, but I'm also not that concerned about serving on juries...
        kjones
        Jun 2016
        #98
      
        
        Good idea - those non-star members who have to face the advertising on this site are still playing
        vkkv
        Jun 2016
        #186
      
        
        Agreed. "Star members who have been members for a year and have at least 100 posts"
        Nye Bevan
        Jun 2016
        #154
      
        
        You managed to get pretty much the opposite of what Skinner was saying. nt
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #115
      
        
        Here's a good example. "I don't agree with Bernie's characterization of his history of support or
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #176
      
        
        Sure, I dont agree with Bernie supporters characterization of the email investigation.
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #348
      
        
        Calling out bad policies, losing strategies, corruption and outright lying has always been permitted
        Renew Deal
        Jun 2016
        #300
      
        
        This change: Alerters and Jurors will no longer receive notifications after Jury service is complete
        vkkv
        Jun 2016
        #71
      
        
        Posts should be able to reference RW pages when demolishing them or posting excerpts as examples.
        Bernardo de La Paz
        Jun 2016
        #183
      
        
        A list might be good. & Skinner posted the rule which shows that RW links OK in the way I suggest.
        Bernardo de La Paz
        Jun 2016
        #245
      
        
        After I posted, Skinner replied to someone else that there won't be a list
        passiveporcupine
        Jun 2016
        #269
      
        
        Does "No divisive group attacks" mean no discussion of Third Way vs. traditional Democrats?
        senz
        Jun 2016
        #82
      
        
        Generally, don't you find that free things and opportunities are less appreciated? Plus,
        vkkv
        Jun 2016
        #97
      
        
        So, what's legitimate criticism versus "bashing" Democratic public figures? All those names deserve
        leveymg
        Jun 2016
        #209
      
        
        Take Rahm Emanuel as an example. I would vote to hide this post on the grounds of "bashing":
        Nye Bevan
        Jun 2016
        #261
      
        
        Agree, those are easy cases.  But, it's the hard cases that are the problem, and
        leveymg
        Jun 2016
        #327
      
        
        "Hard cases" will probably end up with 4-3 jury decisions, one way or the other.
        Nye Bevan
        Jun 2016
        #371
      
        
        The 'first amendment' is only a protection from the government. (As are all the BoR rights.)
        X_Digger
        Jun 2016
        #458
      
        
        Yea, no more holding our own's feet to the fire or calling out authoritarian and right-wing...
        ChisolmTrailDem
        Jun 2016
        #296
      
        
        Does "the portion of the thread relevant to the alerted post" mean all posts in the 'ancestral line'
        muriel_volestrangler
        Jun 2016
        #89
      
        
        Not having folks like you claim everyone they disagree with is a paid Brock shill is worth doubling
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #129
      
        
        This is not the Democratic party this is an owner operated web site.  Don't bash Democrats here
        upaloopa
        Jun 2016
        #138
      
        
        I notice that about 98% of the recs to this announcement are members of the HRC group.
        panader0
        Jun 2016
        #117
      
        
        Don't you have your jack shit or something other web site to keep bashing Hillary?  Go there
        upaloopa
        Jun 2016
        #121
      
        
        I don't think insulting posts like yours will be allowed under the new rules.
        panader0
        Jun 2016
        #126
      
        
        a lot of people will have to learn the relevant differences between criticism and name-calling
        LanternWaste
        Jun 2016
        #208
      
        
        As near as I can tell, it's a website that exists for the sole purpose of taking pot-shots ...
        NurseJackie
        Jun 2016
        #366
      
        
        That's not a site that I visit. If you see someone touting it or encouraging defection ...
        NurseJackie
        Jun 2016
        #405
      
        
        The objections to the civility rules from one corner is evidence enough. nt
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #225
      
        
        The objections to the new civility rules from one corner is evidence enough. nt
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #307
      
        
        Bear in mind Newsmax, where you appear isn't going to be on the approved sources last...
        truebrit71
        Jun 2016
        #361
      
        
        Sure it will as it will when I appear on Fox. You are twisting Skinners rules
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #367
      
        
        Good to see. How about not letting people use Polls to create an "enemies list".
        mackdaddy
        Jun 2016
        #119
      
        
        long overdue.  the rules system worked very well, the jury system has proven quite flawed
        unblock
        Jun 2016
        #123
      
        
        With the new rules, let them, they will lose their juror privileges. I may empty my blacklist
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #360
      
        
        With the move to GE standing, will Admin permit User Name changes now or after November? . . .
        Journeyman
        Jun 2016
        #141
      
        
        Q: where is the list of prohibited right-wing publications, authors, or pundits?
        john978
        Jun 2016
        #145
      
        
        I agree with your analysis - seems DU wants to be the definition of establishment. nt
        john978
        Jun 2016
        #301
      
        
        Joe Lieberman did become an "Independent" and was elected Senator running against a Democrat. n/t
        PoliticAverse
        Jun 2016
        #191
      
        
        It seems from your posts in this thread that you have issues with the new rules, and that is fine,
        still_one
        Jun 2016
        #353
      
        
        Skinner, what about locks aquired during the primary process, will they reset back to 0?
        Logical
        Jun 2016
        #156
      
        
        I hope that is it, the trouble makers will get 5 soon enough. Thanks for all you do! Nt
        Logical
        Jun 2016
        #201
      
        
        I am sorry if someone asked and I missed it but are you implimenting the 5 hide rule like
        hrmjustin
        Jun 2016
        #158
      
        
        So, when do we get the GD-General election forum opened???   I'm ready to bash some trump!
        Amimnoch
        Jun 2016
        #160
      
        
        I agree with everything, except for "Alerters and Jurors will no longer receive notifications after
        lunamagica
        Jun 2016
        #184
      
        
        I'll miss serving on juries, but the changes look good -- I have no beef with them. Thanks! . . nt
        Bernardo de La Paz
        Jun 2016
        #189
      
        
        So nobody can call me a Republican Troll or an uneducated voter again :-)
        redstatebluegirl
        Jun 2016
        #219
      
        
        We believe that these rules do not disallow any good-faith discussion of issues.
        Skinner
        Jun 2016
        #228
      
        
        Skinner- A possible suggestion for future consideration on the "jury results" issue.
        TygrBright
        Jun 2016
        #253
      
        
        Yet you will change nothing on DI? Where homophobia/etc stands (against TOS), anyone can serve, etc?
        The Straight Story
        Jun 2016
        #254
      
        
        "registered for at least one year - more than 1,000 posts - active Star membership" -- 2 out of 3 ?
        eppur_se_muova
        Jun 2016
        #257
      
        
        BtA, I have to say I agree with much of your post.  Especially the part about transparency and
        seaglass
        Jun 2016
        #344
      
        
        In an ideal world, alerts regarding bigotry would be sent to jurors from the group in question.
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #416
      
        
        Enhhh... There've been times when I accepted a jury invite when browsing on my phone ...
        NurseJackie
        Jun 2016
        #369
      
        
        I'll admit there have been a few when I had to go look at the thread to get context.
        Algernon Moncrieff
        Jun 2016
        #451
      
        
        Curious as to why, rather than instuting these rules earlier, you opted for a free for all
        cui bono
        Jun 2016
        #338
      
        
        I know some of you Sanders supporters believe this, I just can't see how you can delude yourself
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #343
      
        
        If that were true, then all the more reason to enact the rules earlier so as not to show bias.
        cui bono
        Jun 2016
        #420
      
        
        Keep pretending you didn't control the juries and the overall tenor on DU.
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #421
      
        
        I forgot to mention what you did. Posted one of the two most vile OPs in DU history.
        cui bono
        Jun 2016
        #465
      
        
        So? Another DUer who is a PoC posted a racist's rant and an anti-semitic post.
        cui bono
        Jun 2016
        #494
      
        
        1. We all know that's against the rules. 2. I'm no longer a star member so search is useless.
        cui bono
        Jun 2016
        #505
      
        
        I'm so glad you raised all of this nonsense. I've been waiting for the opportunity.
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #514
      
        
        "The worst offenders were Sanders supporters?" I just can't see how you can delude yourself.
        Miles Archer
        Jun 2016
        #518
      
        
        The Hill does lean right but I find their reporting on factual issues to be rather reliable.
        PoliticAverse
        Jun 2016
        #403
      
        
        Are all the current hides going to be erased and everyone starts with a clean slate or is everyone..
        ChisolmTrailDem
        Jun 2016
        #370
      
        
        So many of these are great but I hope you're not opening up a massive can of worms with this one
        Number23
        Jun 2016
        #385
      
        
        The work that you three must have put into these changes is appreciated, but ...
        countryjake
        Jun 2016
        #418
      
        
        I am excited Administration. I can do this and the opportunity it is giving to DU.  Very exciting.
        seabeyond
        Jun 2016
        #461
      
        
        I won't be able to serve on a jury until 2 days after the general election...
        Silver_Witch
        Jun 2016
        #462
      
        
        Very comprehensive. I look forward to implementation; jurying should be interesting.
        Hekate
        Jun 2016
        #469
      
        
        Probably because every bit of transparency has been abused and provided much more drama
        stevenleser
        Jun 2016
        #491
      
        
        Pfffft.  If by "Echo Chamber" you mean people who hate Democrats are going to be checked, bring on
        MADem
        Jun 2016
        #503
      
        
        I'm pretty sure they meant the right wing of the Democratic Party fawning over a center-corporatist
        cui bono
        Jun 2016
        #506
      
        
        Whoa, so this place is becoming a full blown and super loyalist to the Democratic party type site.
        One Black Sheep
        Jun 2016
        #508
      
        
        Skinner, would you consider leaving the notifications of jury results?
        AgadorSparticus
        Jun 2016
        #509
      
        
        Suggestion about members with many hides: set those at 5 or more back to 3 or 4
        muriel_volestrangler
        Jun 2016
        #510
      
  