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It seems to be a worthwhile conversation. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2013 #1
Agree completely. And I realize I can be a tiny bit hotheaded at times, but otherwise nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #2
A lot of people seem to think this group is the source of whatever problems they have with or in GD Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #3
As I've said, it really dismays me when real, serious issues take a backseat to personal beefs. nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #4
You, too. Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #5
I know you're basically an honest and straightforward guy. I don't see how you've become such a nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #6
I'd never heard the term until it came up here on DU. Warren DeMontague Dec 2013 #15
You have done a GREAT job staying neutral IMO. nt Bonobo Dec 2013 #8
I appreciate you saying that. Bonobo Dec 2013 #7
Ya know, when I see those threads... TreasonousBastard Dec 2013 #9
I think for one or two of the people you're talking about, coming to grips with certain personal nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #10
I have no business speculating on what the issues, if any, may be, but... TreasonousBastard Dec 2013 #11
I admit I'm ambivalent. On the one hand, personal attacks are discouraged with good reason here. nomorenomore08 Dec 2013 #13
Yeah, it's easy to say just turn off the computer, but... TreasonousBastard Dec 2013 #14
I get that one doesn't know what issues a given poster is dealing with. lumberjack_jeff Dec 2013 #12
Ok.. Going to try to put this as nicely and inoffensively as I can... opiate69 Jan 2014 #16
I agree with that. And I accept the possibility that some posters are simply rude, unpleasant people nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #17
The flip side of that is, some people with long histories of toxic behavior use "....tone argument!" Warren DeMontague Jan 2014 #18
All well and good, however, opiate69 Jan 2014 #19
It's not a perfectly objective matter by any means. But when people take things overly personally nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #20
In all honesty Bonobo Jan 2014 #21
"we have opened the doors to just about everyone by unblocking nearly all DU members" sibelian Jan 2014 #22
I don't remember if you were or weren't but your voice is welcome! nt Bonobo Jan 2014 #23
Oh yeah, this group is mostly fine. I was talking more about GD threads. n/t nomorenomore08 Jan 2014 #24
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