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Irish_Dem

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53. Internet forums are not for the weak of stomach. DU is actually very tame.

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 07:55 AM

Nov 13

Polite, well mannered, low key.
Not graphic, nitty gritty, full force stuff.

We are mostly older, smart, political junkies.
Not typically over the top kind of people.

Occasionally we get strong spice or energy, which is fine with me.

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How we speak to one another [View all] luv2fly Nov 12 OP

A felon, rapist and (likely) pedophile is occupying the Whitehouse and destroying the nation Orrex Nov 12 #1

Not about the f-bombs but ok... luv2fly Friday #74

Word police Wifes husband Nov 12 #2

That's what you took from my post? Then you missed the point. n/t luv2fly Nov 12 #4

Yeah Wifes husband Nov 12 #7

I stand with Luv2fly's call for civility & against disrespect. "Word police" is gaslighting. nt AnotherMother4Peace Nov 13 #45

Setting The Guitar Amp to 11 DrFunkenstein Friday #75

I do occasionally let an F-bomb fly... Trueblue Texan Nov 12 #3

Be careful Wifes husband Nov 12 #8

So we should only say FUCK once a day? leftstreet Nov 12 #5

C'mon y'all... Trueblue Texan Nov 12 #11

I rarely see that here leftstreet Nov 12 #13

Just because you haven't seen it... Trueblue Texan Nov 12 #14

No one said it doesn't happen Bettie Nov 13 #22

Really, what is the difference between you or other posters voicing your annoyance and the OP... Trueblue Texan Nov 13 #47

What? iemanja Nov 13 #31

First they came for they F-bombs and I laughed. Then they came for the A-bombs. thought crime Nov 13 #65

They are not talking about profanity per se iemanja Nov 13 #30

Fuck if I know LearnedHand Nov 12 #6

MY POINT EXACTLY Wifes husband Nov 12 #9

I'm not offended by your taking offense to others' offensiveness berniesandersmittens Nov 12 #10

It's not the occasional, it's the norm for some folks luv2fly Nov 12 #15

This is why markie Nov 13 #25

Safe place to vent is one thing... Trueblue Texan Nov 13 #48

That is why markie Nov 13 #51

It is also why the OP posted what they did.nt Trueblue Texan Nov 13 #55

Look up OCPD, ASPD, & NPD SunImp Nov 12 #12

This may not be a good forum for you Wifes husband Nov 13 #16

No, I deal with Maga on social media & irl SunImp Nov 13 #23

Aye. It seems to me that the OP has merely asked that posters bear this DU Term Of Service in mind: Mister Ed Nov 13 #37

One thing is not like the others LearnedHand Nov 13 #64

i thought i would google the acronyms orleans Nov 13 #33

Interesting comment canetoad Nov 13 #73

Post removed Post removed Nov 13 #17

Well said MorbidButterflyTat Nov 13 #18

Yes, thank you luv2fly Nov 13 #20

wtf? bigtree Nov 13 #19

I have used the expression, but never at someone on this board. 58Sunliner Nov 13 #21

Thanks for asking luv2fly Nov 13 #24

It's frustrating BeerBarrelPolka Nov 13 #35

the other day I told a Trump humper in real life to FUCK OFF Skittles Nov 13 #36

Thanks for clarifying. 58Sunliner Nov 13 #62

As a reformed New Yorker Keepthesoulalive Nov 13 #26

let me tell you Skittles Nov 13 #29

I believe I read bamagal62 Nov 13 #27

I believe I read tavernier Nov 13 #44

And if that study is accurate then I'm f-ing BRILLIANT. Trueblue Texan Nov 13 #49

Sounds right MerrilyMerrily Nov 13 #50

LOL Skittles Nov 13 #28

I know how, thanks much n/t luv2fly Nov 13 #38

it's typically what DUers use instead of lecturing Skittles Nov 13 #39

Understood luv2fly Nov 13 #42

Thanks. I have also noticed an 'overuse' of the term elleng Nov 13 #32

The ignore feature is splendid! Duncan Grant Nov 13 #34

I agree with you but Raine Nov 13 #40

Thanks, I expected some of that luv2fly Nov 13 #41

Exactly MerrilyMerrily Nov 13 #52

I try not to be judgemental. I remind myself we're all on the same team. Emile Nov 13 #43

It's going to be another fine day. taxi Nov 13 #46

Internet forums are not for the weak of stomach. DU is actually very tame. Irish_Dem Nov 13 #53

I think it's often just venting when things seem overwhelming - Ocelot II Nov 13 #54

Polite censorhip is still censorship. All offense is assumed. Stop being offended. marble falls Nov 13 #56

Thanks for your feedback luv2fly Nov 13 #57

Passive censorship as opposed to "it is forbidden for you to express yourself. "please don't offend me with your ... marble falls Friday #80

For God's sake... Trueblue Texan Friday #79

Not at all. He's free to say whatever he wants, or are you trying to censor me???? I am censoring him as much as you ... marble falls Friday #81

I'm not offended, Dearie... Trueblue Texan Friday #82

I am seriously unserious, sweetie. I think all the bushwa about words is pure piffle. marble falls Saturday #83

Piffle. Now THERE's a great word! Seriously! LOL! Trueblue Texan Saturday #84

Then you'll really enjoy 'twaddle'. marble falls Saturday #85

You are right MerrilyMerrily Nov 13 #58

Thanks for your reply luv2fly Nov 13 #60

This sounds like a you problem Blues Heron Nov 13 #59

I pretty much talk this way all of the time. Haggard Celine Nov 13 #61

I didn't used to jfz9580m Nov 13 #63

This message was self-deleted by its author electric_blue68 Nov 13 #66

If someone's post is that offensive to you. hamsterjill Nov 13 #67

(Ooops, acgidently posted above before done) Well, I do use the "F" word here, but.... electric_blue68 Nov 13 #68

Thanks but... as I have already said it's not about the word "fuck" luv2fly Nov 13 #69

Ok, got it. electric_blue68 Nov 13 #70

Totally agree canetoad Nov 13 #71

It gets very very old indeed luv2fly Nov 13 #72

The word "fuck" can be any part of a sentence. walkingman Friday #76

Capa are easier to read when one's fucking vision gets weaker. GreenWave Friday #77

That's why snowybirdie Friday #78