3rdnlng Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 19 minutes ago, KD in CA said: That and forgetting/ignoring the many threads started by a few recently active posters that were purely personal attacks. On the main board it's become evident over the years that the no-politics rule is interpreted differently depending on your politics, so it's hard to ignore the strong possibility of that mentality seeping over here. I guess the Rubicon has finally been crossed. It's funny, but years ago DR (GreggyT) and I had many discussions and arguments and I had him pegged as a far out Lefty. As I recall, most of our discussions had to do with a difference of opinion regarding Political Correctness and race matters. He eventually came around on the PC matters and that I believe gave him a different slant on what the composition of racism was. Anyway, I mention this as a positive for the free-for-all that PPP should be and usually is. It goes to show that when people seriously discuss matters sometimes opinions can be changed. Five years or so ago DR was considered a Lefty. Today the posters here who have nothing to contribute but slander call him a Trumpster because DR has been a stalwart, fighting for constitutional rights. This forum is a lesser forum without him. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtruelove Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 14 minutes ago, 3rdnlng said: It is a shame that DR, who has done yeoman work here and deserves our own Pulitzer Prize, has been what I presume put on vacation for a month. If it was because of any interaction with Gary or Warren or Peaceout, etc. who is the original lowlife clown and bitchmudgeon then it is even more of a shame. I can remember a time when we were somewhat more moderated here and a poster from the past who has just recently returned, claimed that he was about to get banned. Although his politics were diametrically opposed to those of us who are considered on the right, most every one of us posted strong objections to him suffering a ban just because his opinions were asinine. We strongly objected to any gag being placed on free speech.@Gene Frenkledo you remember that and how do you feel about this matter today? I don't know what DR did but it seems way out of character for him to have done anything deserving a ban. I have noticed that a few newer posters here have ganged up with a few of the older posters and incessantly stalked and harassed DR. Somehow something just doesn't feel right. I could see this coming for the last 30 days. DR was baited, hooked and gutted by the mob of trolls that frequent this board, especially the newer posters. Make no mistake, this was an organized effort to take him down. They were/are hired hands. Imagine how deep the evil runs, when things like this happen on a message board. Free speech is a powerful thing and they know it, so they do anything they can to silence it. For every vocal DR out there, there a 100 more just as passionate about this cause, just not as vocal. Let freedom ring and God Bless America. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 3 minutes ago, 3rdnlng said: It's funny, but years ago DR (GreggyT) and I had many discussions and arguments and I had him pegged as a far out Lefty. As I recall, most of our discussions had to do with a difference of opinion regarding Political Correctness and race matters. He eventually came around on the PC matters and that I believe gave him a different slant on what the composition of racism was. Anyway, I mention this as a positive for the free-for-all that PPP should be and usually is. It goes to show that when people seriously discuss matters sometimes opinions can be changed. Five years or so ago DR was considered a Lefty. Today the posters here who have nothing to contribute but slander call him a Trumpster because DR has been a stalwart, fighting for constitutional rights. This forum is a lesser forum without him. I believe that's accurate, as has been the case with many others whose politics have shifted over the years while posting here. Guess we all evolve to some degree in certain ways as the years tick past. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muppy Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) 47 minutes ago, realtruelove said: I could see this coming for the last 30 days. DR was baited, hooked and gutted by the mob of trolls that frequent this board, especially the newer posters. Make no mistake, this was an organized effort to take him down. They were/are hired hands. Imagine how deep the evil runs, when things like this happen on a message board. Free speech is a powerful thing and they know it, so they do anything they can to silence it. For every vocal DR out there, there a 100 more just as passionate about this cause, just not as vocal. Let freedom ring and God Bless America. You are insinuating that DR was a victim/martyr of all the bad meanie posters out to get him? I will say as pretty much a PPP outsider and newbie he got right in the dirt with insults and frankly if you can't take it dont dish it out. He had a strong voice and I dont agree he should have been banned especially if no warnings were given. If the site regulars don't want oversight maybe consider forming an outside group somehow, closed invitee group on facebook?I am sure there are other options Im not aware of. Then you'd have the freedom to pick and choose and only listen to posters you feel worthy of entry. No rules no filter nothing. There is an ignore function here but it only works if you use it. And it seems clear he didn't use his to the extent he should have. He is no blameless kitten in this Im sure he'd agree. And he'll be back. Write to mods ask for he to be reinstated early. Maybe some good will come from this somehow. Maybe it will teach all of us to not be so quick to label and harrass and belittle people because you dont agree or think they are idiots etc so it never gets to the point of a ban? . Trolls are only trolls if you let them get to you. Oh and Bullies suck. or use the ignore feature and dont cheat it as far as the hired hands come on seriously? I mean I know DR was all about Q-anon but you really think some schmuck is paying anyone to influence the at most (GUESSING) 50 or so posters this board attracts? I think thou doth give waaaaay too much importance to a cellar political board on a football based chat forum. Ive read that stated about Tiberius and Im not buying it for he either. Edited June 26, 2020 by Muppy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 On 6/25/2020 at 6:15 PM, New Improved DC Tom said: Forgot I had this account... Now you see why I left this shithole. Because you forgot you had this account? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Koko78 Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 Welcome back @Deranged Rhino 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rdnlng Posted July 24, 2020 Share Posted July 24, 2020 14 minutes ago, Koko78 said: Welcome back @Deranged Rhino Little did they know that the fireworks were in celebration of DR, the prodigal son returning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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