Proud to be a Democrat

chickaree wrote: Don't suppose that because we refuse to feed it, that that means we agree with it. Just like with unruly toddlers, it's best to ignore bad behavior and reward good.

Science Chic wrote:

Rick wrote:

Science Chic wrote: Calling liberals derogatory names isn't necessary at all, and you'll notice that no one else responded likewise by calling you names. How about trying to debate your position instead of just smothering us with relentless posts and broad-based insults?

Come on SC, I like you but isn't this a little silly? EVERY DAY LJ does the exact same thing yet I don't see you critiquing her. This guy comes and goes every so often but we must live with LJ every day. If nothing else, IB is just balancing out the hate.

I've already said my piece about her generalized insults, and I've called her on her crap too when she seems to think that she's being unfairly singled out and required to do something that others aren't but that's not true , so I think it's only fair I get to say one thing to Im baaack as well, especially after I have tried replying nicely and in fun and been ignored (as someone trolling will do, classic response ). In all of those cases I stated it simply and matter-of-factly and moved on. I'm not going to sit here and repeat myself chastising people for how they post - you'll all start hating me if that's what I do, and y'all will abandon ship like rats on the Titanic. I've posted tips on how to deal with trolls , so no, you don't have to live with anyone whose posts you don't like- put them on Ignore and move on. Don't address their comments, but rather someone else's, and things will change for the better. We're not banning anyone, we support freedom of speech and fair and equal treatment for all. We're not going to move one person's posts for general insults and not anyone else's as that's moderating by poster and not by appropriateness of content, and honestly, do you really want the mods moving all general insults now too? This place would get boring really damn fast with us all being goody-two-shoes, politically correct all the time, afraid to hurt anyone's feelings. Sarcasm would be next and I can't function without being sarcastic! lol

It's not good enough for me to just "balance out the hate" - I want everything to keep improving/growing/changing because that's what's interesting, and fun, and enjoyable. :thumbsup: This board is what we all make it, and it's why I appreciate all of you for being here, from Im baaack to LJ - you each bring a unique viewpoint, experiences, and opinions that can make for really good discussions and learning new ideas, humor, and enjoyment in interacting with people who have in common a love of this piece of the world. Share stories and news, agree or disagree, state your opinion, bash ideals and claims, break down arguments with logic and facts, poke fun if you are trying to make the other person smile, but above all have fun and be yourself, and don't take anything personally, it's not necessary or worth it.

I've asked for people to not generalize/broad-brush with the derogatory names/insults in the Courthouse, and everyone's being treated equally in that posts with those are not moved, only personal insults are, since that was the majority request. I've made my one request, as my personal self not as an admin, to Im baaack and I'm done, if they choose to continue posting as they do, the mods will move what doesn't belong here and it's your choice to Ignore them for the rest - you have that power here. What we provide is a place that is run fairly - no special treatment for anyone, and no singling out and coming after anyone because of what they believe, the color of their skin, their religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or political choice.

[quoteemfrogger]I personally chose to just give it the attention it was due......NONE.[/quoteem]Exactly.