Well, soon you may have to pm me.

[bravenak]

I have gotten 3 hides in three days here on DU. So, I probably will have to find another place to spend time, for the duration after they alert me into submission.
Ahh! I will be posting until then, on whatever subject I deem necessary. (I'm bravenak not scaredinak)
I just wanted to let you know in case you want to reach me, or need somebody blocked if nobody is around. This may be a good thing, I have been slacking for a few, and school starts back for me in August.

[bravenak]

1. Oh, my last hide.

Last edited Thu Jul 23, 2015, 06:35 AM - Edit history (1)

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251470024#post31

There is a SCREENSHOT of DU in there.

[zappaman]

50. That's a bullshit hide.

[bravenak]

53. They know. It hurt their feelings for a black woman to say she did not care about their marching.

Black people need to be nice and polite and grateful to them for 50 years ago. Who cares if we die? We need to stop being ingrates.

[zappaman]

56. I survived a jury 6-1 on this post.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=469734

Lots of other juries I've been told I survived as well.
Thinnest of skins for a certain group here...

[bravenak]

58. They just alert and alert and alert.

It makes them look terrible.

[randys1]

70. RIght behind you, two hides in last week because I dared call out racism

The one from yesterday is allegedly from a POC, would love to talk to that person

[zappaman]

129. Yup...just got hid.

AUTOMATED MESSAGE: One of your posts has been hidden by a DU Jury

On Thu Jul 23, 2015, 06:32 PM an alert was sent on the following post:

Lol!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=471084

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

This is a lie. Please take a moment and read the post this member pasted. It says race nagging. It does not say "race nagger". Not even edited to do so. This poster and one other are trying to start this about another member, Zorra. The original post probably should have been hidden, but it wasn't. This is stalking a person and whether we agree or not, is disruptive, insensitive, OTT, and inappropriate. Thanks for your consideration! Let's try to make DU a little more civil.

JURY RESULTS

A randomly-selected Jury of DU members completed their review of this alert at Thu Jul 23, 2015, 06:42 PM, and voted 5-2 to HIDE IT.

Juror #1 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: This sort of schoolyard, personal attack contributes nothing. Hide it.
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: I'm pretty fed up.
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Come on, this needs to stop. we need to hide racists posts NOT posts calling out racism
Juror #6 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: It was an offensive comment, regardless of the "nagger" "nagging" nontroversy.

[bravenak]

130. Wow. It was the truth!

[zappaman]

132. I know, right?

It's funny how some people hate having their own words thrown at them.

[bravenak]

134. Well, I guess they'll hide mine too.

Skinner should get rid of vacations just for the primary season.

[zappaman]

136. It's all they got.

What will happen if Clinton wins the nomination?

[bravenak]

137. A WP Sharknado explosion!

[Walk away]

169. If? Come on! Unless Hillary Clinton get's hit by a bus...

Bernie Sanders will endorsing her and probably campaigning for her in his home state. These folks will have to go into internet therapy. I like Bernie just fine and, if by some unbelievable chance, he won the nomination, I would be ok with it but sad that we would then lose the general election.

[MADem]

112. Well, there is something we can do--it might not help, but at least we can lift every voice.

1. Go to the hidden thread and REC it--yes, you can still rec hidden threads.

2. Hit the alert button and write a complaint about the post being hidden. You will get a post back saying it's already hidden (well, yeah, we can see that) but your message will go through to the admins. It might not help, but at least it will give the admins a "sense of the community."

3. Read the article--it's a good 'un!!!

[brer cat]

67. That is a seriously trumped-up hide.

I think some DUers want uppity people to learn their place and quit fouling the beautiful minds with unpleasant truths. I have been on some juries and read other results where the comments on votes to hide didn't match the post being adjudicated. The "why" can only be that they finally got a chance to stick it to someone who offended them at another time.

The fact that you are literally fighting for human lives doesn't erase the target on your back. I am dismayed and disgusted that so many DUers are unwilling to hear the truth or attempt to feel the pain.

[bravenak]

68. I'm sad that this makes them happy.

[Number23]

85. Can you please post your jury results???

TIA!

[bravenak]

97. Here:

On Thu Jul 23, 2015, 05:35 AM an alert was sent on the following post:

You're White and Marched With Dr. King : So What?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1251470024

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

This has gone too far. It's very hurtful toward people who risked much to fight for equality and justice.

JURY RESULTS

A randomly-selected Jury of DU members completed their review of this alert at Thu Jul 23, 2015, 05:45 AM, and voted 4-3 to HIDE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: It's wrong and unappreciative of the sacrifices people have made, but I don't think it violates the rules here at DU.
Juror #2 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: "Sorry, but you don’t get a cookie for not being an asshole." Let's be honest. This is not about people who risked their lives for civil rights in the 1960s, it's yet another shitty hit piece on Sanders, who is seeking the Democratic Presidential nomination. It's on the level of the crap about Sanders from a banned DUers's blog that was made into an OP that got hidden a few days ago.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #4 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: LEAVE IT azurnoir
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Explanation: No explanation given

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[SusanCalvin]

90. That hide is totally bogus. nt

[etherealtruth]

110. I can't understand this .....?

[bravenak]

113. Black woman told them she did not GIVE A FUUUUUUCK, about they marching asses.

[etherealtruth]

121. Actually, (sadly) I did get it

I don't even know what to say.

I am sorry ... this is ridiculous.

you are such a strong, clear, intelligent voice here .... i want you to know many of us appreciate you!

[bravenak]

123. Thank you.

Damn! I really liked the guy!

[SusanCalvin]

168. Some of his "supporters" are doing him no good.

I don't read widely on teh intertubes, but I understand this garbage is happening other places as well.

[CBGLuthier]

2. That was a stupid hide.

People are afraid of getting their widdle feelings hurt.

Never should have been hidden.

[bravenak]

3. They need me to shut up.

They did not want to know that she was talking about some of them. Literally. Posted a screenshot of DU.

[freshwest]

16. I cannot for the life of me find that screenshot. Could you PM the URL to it to me?

I spent a long time and released all my permissions but nothing.

[bravenak]

17. This one?

https://mobile.twitter.com/BlackJacobin85/status/623254805880770560

[sheshe2]

73. Sorry about your hides and alert stalking.

I love hearing your voice. I have to thank you for the link though, Angry Black Lady is back to blogging. I use to read her all the time, yet she was sick for awhile and left. Good to hear her voice as well.

Stay strong~ I already know that you are brave.

Gotta run, be back later.

[fredamae]

31. I don't want

you shut-up or down! I value your posts. WTH?

[bravenak]

33. Getting alerted and trolled by certain supporters of a candidate.

I have no idea how many alerts. A whole bunch? They alert me until they getva hide, over and over and over. Never ends, really. Almost makes my eyes glaze over seeing the avatar until I know it's somebody safe.

[SusanCalvin]

91. That sucks pond scum.

Last edited Fri Jul 24, 2015, 10:46 AM - Edit history (1)

Perhaps I should change my avatar, since it might imply support for some of the supporters. Sad.

On edit: Avatar changed.

[MADem]

120. Might I invite your attention to my little contribution to this thread?

Might help, couldn't hurt!!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1187&pid=19312

[gwheezie]

4. Thanks for the heads up

You've been incredibly patient and tried valiantly but don't stop.

[bravenak]

5. No problemo.

I'll be here for a spell. Won't shut up though.

[gollygee]

6. Why on earth was that one hidden?

There were much snarkier posts than that. Least hide-worthy post ever.

[bravenak]

7. Because it was embarassing and I was the poster.

https://mobile.twitter.com/BlackJacobin85/status/623254805880770560

This was included in her article.

[gollygee]

8. LOL

I keep wondering when the Illuminati will start getting blamed.

[bravenak]

9. Soon, give it time. First the Free Masons, then Illuminati, and finally Soros/Hillary/atwater

[TexasProgresive]

10. Nobody cares what I think, but

I think the jury system is out of control. I think there needs to be an impartial judge to moderate the alert before it goes to a jury. And there needs to be an appeals process on the hide. Not in your case but the poster could also be offered the chance to delete the offending post. As to this post you got hidden 4 people are overly sensitive and need to look inside themselves to see if perhaps the truth hurts.

Stay with us, stay brave.

[bravenak]

11. I think it's broken too. Has been for a while.

I think we need moderators in here too. People can alert you on every post until they get a hide and they do it. Over and over.
I try to hang in here, but it's almost becoming a chore to say anything that might not toe the line.

[notadmblnd]

38. it never used to be like this

but there are now people who troll here all day looking for posts to alert on. I swear it is their full time jobs. I've had a lot of time on my hands lately and have been lurking way more than I post and it is so obvious.

[bravenak]

40. I think so too.

Some are in this mode where they think this is a war and alert trolling is like lobbing bombs. Eventually you hit your target.

[notadmblnd]

43. It does seem that they've made it their mission in life

Sad isn't it? But don't let their negativity get to you. You are a good force here and I'm certain I'll see you here long after they are gone.

[bravenak]

46. It really does seem like that.

Lol! I'm getting bothered about this thread too. Lord! They watch me like overseers.

[notadmblnd]

52. well misery does loves company

so these sad little people, with their sad, miserable little lives won't be satisfied until they've accomplished making others here miserable too.

Just remember, the real work remains to be done outside this website which makes what they say and do meaningless in the scheme of things. It is there in the real world that the difference has and will continue to be made- and there is nothing any of them can do about it.

[bravenak]

55. I'll be ready to door knock for the general and drive people to the polls.

They cannot make me miserable, though. Too busy irl. This really is a time suck and it might be best to let it go, for th most part. I can still help manage the group, and just watch the show from back here.

[notadmblnd]

61. I spent one election season volunteering for PFAW

I drove people to the polls, and spent the day observing the precincts ensuring people got to vote and notifying PFAW's attorneys when problems arose. I also ran coffee and treats to the poll workers. I got more enjoyment from that one day, then I've have ever gotten from posting here. And I'm sure I made a difference in many's lives that day. Here, I don't think I've ever made a difference.

We love you here Bravenak, your detractors here don't matter one iota. Go make your difference in the real world where it really matters.

I have to go now, I'm making a difference today by making blueberry pies. I'm taking one to some elderly people I know. Plus we're out of strawberry jam again so I'll make a quick batch of that for my son and his girlfriend. You have a great day no matter what you decide to do. I look forward to reading your posts in the near future.

Take care

[bravenak]

63. Have a great day too!

[lovemydog]

155. That's awesome.

I'm so glad 'meeting' folks like you here, notadmbind. I'm going to volunteer for the general now too, thanks to your post.

[notadmblnd]

171. Check out this organization

They are well organized and their website is very user friendly. I'm certain they would welcome your help if you find them worthy.

http://www.866ourvote.org/

[lovemydog]

172. Election Protection -

great organization, thanks.

[SusanCalvin]

93. In spite of the garbage reported here,

I appreciate DU because - and only because - of the information and ideas I get from people like you. Especially you. Thank you.

[bravenak]

101. Thank you.

Shit will improve. Hopefully.

[Tarheel_Dem]

75. +1. I asked Skinner these questions weeks ago, and he's never bothered to answer. There's no....

appeal process, and he has repeatedly stated that he's not in the habit overturning juries. That's fine. It doesn't have to be him, but there should be a review process in place for BS hides. If you're not on the BS train, just about anything you post is subject to offend someone, and if you're lucky enough to get four jurors to agree, you're hidden. That's just not right.

I don't know if bringing back the moderators would help, but the current system is rigged. Any divergent views can be alert stalked out of existence.

[nc4bo]

12. You do realize that this is their entire MO, right?

Slowly but surely they will take out the source of what they don't want to hear or admit.

Don't give them the satisfaction Brave.

The medicine you and others dose out is the medicine this board needs.

[bravenak]

13. Of course. But how do you put up with it?

Meh. I can just chill back here and laugh.
I know they feel pleased and are probably sooooo happy and excited to shut me up.
I think I have given alot of info for them to use in a positive way. But after this, nothing they can say can bring me back to supporting the same guy. Not the guy whose peopke alert troll me abd treat me like crap. Not all of them but even when i was for Bernie, I never had any of Hillary or O'malley's folks treat me like trash.

I think the only medicine for this is a wake up call of poll numbers slipping and losing the primary.

[heaven05]

88. Oh I see!!! said the blind man

It was bernie people. Shame escapes them because the need to dominate POC and try to hold on to their pitiful little privilege blinds them .I'll keep on putting what I know the truth to be also, you got my pm I hope and I do love your spirit, courage and integrity. They have none, just whines and pouts like the little children they are, that's all these pitiful little people have.

[SusanCalvin]

94. I am so sorry

That some Bernie people here are being such jerks. They do him no good. I'm hoping they are not real Bernie people, but I have no idea.

If I could on the tablet, I would change my avatar to disassociate myself from them.

[bravenak]

96. I know how you feel. It like with Clinton supporters 8 years ago.

Clinton supporters know from experience how bad things got and refuse to repeat the mess. I think they think they're helping him by silencing all critisism.

[SusanCalvin]

102. I wasn't really noticing at that time,

But I know this stinks.

I appreciate you.

[lovemydog]

14. Love you bravenak.

[bravenak]

15. :)

[greatauntoftriplets]

18. No way should that have been hidden.

Damn.

[bravenak]

19. They follow me around. Eventually they get what they want.

Such a turn off. Not helping their candidate by doing this.

[greatauntoftriplets]

20. Apparently the truth hurts some.

[bravenak]

21. LOL. Yep. Obviously.

[bettyellen]

22. Oh nooooo! I have been enjoying your posts so much this week!

But I get the stalking thing, when they're that determined, they will find a way.
Sucks.

[bravenak]

23. Yeah. It's pretty much a given that they will be alerting me until I'm DU dead.

But then, it will be so easy to ignore the elephant I left in the room. Their loss. They do NOT want black votes for their candidate.

[bettyellen]

26. The hatred for Dems is out of control here.

You are on my shortlist of people I was going to ask if you wanted to come to NYC to aparemt and cat sit, but I knew you were starting in school.

[bravenak]

28. Damn! I WISH!

Never been there yet, I grew up in LA. Yeah I'm excited to start! Ready to buy my books and sketchpads and have a ball.

Yeah, the hatred level is to the point where I almost don't see the point. I gotta stay though, just to say I told you so, when Hillary wins.

[bettyellen]

39. Well then- one of these days! I have two cats that enjoy people a great deal so if I'm away for a

Week or more I try to find nice people who'd enjoy hanging close to NYC and petting them occasionally. I've had two (former) Duers- Swag (twice) and Progmom over the last Christmas holiday. Usually we overlap a tiny bit and get to hang out one night and I get friends to cover whatever days they aren't here.
I thought we would definitely have to meet up with Just Gen because she is only about 30 minutes away. That would be awesome! They'll be more trips. And I WILL be PMing you.

[bravenak]

41. That sounds awesome.

And I like animals. I've always said I'd go one day in my life and just walk around the city a bit and see what it's like. A real city city.

[bettyellen]

42. You sound like you grew up in NYC, lol.

I think you'd really love it. I'm going to PM you, because I'm hoping to travel more over the fall/ winter.

[BainsBane]

84. They are already planning their excuses

It's a Koch conspiracy. Anyone who doesn't fall in line is part of a corporate plot.

[JustAnotherGen]

160. There is truth here

Im getting concerned about the lack of an ability to vet this candidate.

[BainsBane]

161. He'll be vetted

If he becomes a serious contender. Not on DU, but elsewhere, in the media and in debates. DU will ignore it all, as they are ignoring his vote on the crime bills and instead deciding it was the responsibility of someone who was First Lady at the time. There is so much shit, JAG. I'm just now finding out how much of it is just plain made up.

[JustAnotherGen]

164. And they are blaming things on BLM

Instead of perhaps - the individuals who kill black people when in custody.

[BainsBane]

170. I guess this provides an opportunity for people to reveal

who they truly are.

[Cha]

24. Oh dear.. I saw the hide of your illuminating OP.. didn't know you got others, brave. All

the many posts I've read by you have been very patient and from the heart.

They went after 1StrongBlackMan when he started asking questions regarding the name that cannot be mentioned and now you .. a Bernie supporter until Sat.

Damn .. I wish this site weren't this way... And, you know if I complain exactly what way it is .. I'll get alerted by the alert squad with a jury just waiting to shut it down.

I'm glad you let us know.. this is just more of the horror show..


Donna NoShock ?@NoShock
#BlackLivesMatter #SayHerName #SandraBland
6:42 AM - 22 Jul 2015
40 40 Retweets 15 15 favorites

http://theobamadiary.com/2015/07/22/profit-and-loss-why-blacklivesmatter-matters/

[bravenak]

25. Hey, at least I can still send you good stuff to link.

Even if I end up in purgatory.

[Cha]

27. Yeah, I would like that.. but, what I'd like even better is for you

Not to go to Purgatory!

[bravenak]

29. Me too!

[brer cat]

69. Amen, Cha.

[MADem]

142. I have not had much luck at all trying to get that point across, lately.

I have to say I'm a bit shocked.

Why would ANYONE push back against this premise? It makes no sense.

[Cha]

144. Because they have this misconception

that it's protecting Bernie somehow?

Which is having the exact opposite effect.

[MADem]

153. There's that element, and the suggestion that they're being accused of something.

No one is accusing anyone, so long as they don't try to pull out the YES BUTS as soon as someone tries to talk about BLM. I say "It's not about you, it's about the police killing black people" and get back "You're calling me a racist."

I think people just need to get out of their own skin, figuratively speaking, and practice a little essential empathy. Then they'll be able to get a sense of what the issues are here. It's kind of sad that some people are just having a hard time doing that.

[Starry Messenger]

30. That hide. I don't even.

People here have lost their damn minds.

[bravenak]

34. Absolutely. They are so happy and pleased with the good work.

Way to draw support! I am not even voting in the primary now.

[heaven05]

89. I was leaning to a certain candidate, but after

finding this out today. Just because of this, that certain candidate will get no more, "hey, while you're at it, check out bernie sanders, he has some interesting and refreshing things to say". NO MORE. I will be actually telling people what his supporters are doing to people who question him on any point that ruffles their little privileged feathers. Sure will. Gonna tell a lot of people, and I do know people who know who I am, that I sent here are also going to start taking a second look at the whiny little people who are going to ruin it for sanders and DU. This 'jury' system is like the zimmerman jury, the ferguson mo prosecutor/da and now the waller county da and medical examiner. Disgusting and extremely, racially biased.!!!!!

[rbrnmw]

98. It is sickening BS supporters are as bad as the Tea Party

Racist and thin skinned

[bravenak]

99. I'm spreading the word too.

Everybody black I know will have to learn from me about the harassment and lee atwater accusations. Hell, I have screenshots in my ipad to show them proof of the crazy shit Sanders folks say to black people.

[rbrnmw]

105. I told someone today who isn't political about BS and his supporters

[bravenak]

108. Girl, me too. My mom was keen on him too, I just told her Hell to the Naw!

Just wait until the general, don't help out those asses who talk shit and harass black folks!
I think I almost feel like anti Bernie door knocking.

[rbrnmw]

116. I know I almost can't stand to hear his name

Love his initials though

[bravenak]

119. Ha!!!

[heaven05]

107. YES!!!!!!

I started already with a very talkative friend of mine your case sent her off....awww the cussing, the anger....bernie people fucked up this time, BIG TIME. They think their privilege will save him, not in this corner of the world. One person can turn all this rah, rah bernie shit into garbage, trust me.

It really is simple, they want war, divisiveness, acrimony? They got it.

[bravenak]

109. Thank you!!!!

Sad causexI still like the old man. But 8 years of this shit? Fuck that!
They can holla at me after they lose lose lose. We are not their slaves.

[heaven05]

115. true that!!!!!!!

[ismnotwasm]

32. Holy crap.

I love your posts, and I always want to hear what you have to say.

[bravenak]

35. Aww thank you!

[Man from Pickens]

36. no surprise

the hypersensitivity here recently is off the charts

you've got to walk on eggshells to express the slightest disagreement with the most common knee-jerk reaction to whatever today's new furor happens to be

[bravenak]

37. Lol! I hit the wrong button!

Yes. True.

[JustAnotherGen]

54. I wonder what the heck happened!

Poor man from pickens was probably like -

The heeeeeeeeeeeeellllllllllllllllll?

[bravenak]

57. This is just like when I posted in the lounge instead of here.

Butterfingers and smoking too much dank.

[Spazito]

44. Geez...

It is appalling how members like you, 1SBM and Number23 have been targeted for bogus alerts. It seems the truth hurts for all too many. I read your posts and learn from them, I hope they don't get their way and silence you.

[bravenak]

51. Gah! Liberal Stalwart too.

It ugly season.

[artislife]

45. I have been here a short time

But I feel it has been a life cycle. I still like my candidate but this war against each other, win at all costs has been wearing me down. Less than a month. I thought I would be engaging in great debates. It is like fan does in The Voice sites.

I admire your patience. You really have tried to enlighten people here. There is an incredible lack of mental curiosity here and, funnily enough, compassion.

Stay brave.

[bravenak]

47. Feels like years, huh?

This week feels like it has been going on forever. It really has changed my perspective. This is actually the worst I've seen it. Thank you.

[Dr Hobbitstein]

48. Bullshit hide.

This is gonna be a nasty primary season.

[bravenak]

49. I have made my peace with it.

It must have been the realest shit DU ever saw. Gotta hide it quick! Lol! Won't make the sentiment disappear.

Yes. It will be nasty. Glad I decided that since my chosen candidate (Sanders)is a no go for me, I just won't vote until the general.

[SusanCalvin]

95. I am so sorry that some supporters are jerks.

I'm not real socially observant, so I'm going to ask a dumb question - does it look like they are "real" supporters, not plants? If they are real supporters, I disown them.

This just stinks.

[DemocratSinceBirth]

59. "Truth crushed to earth shall rise again."

[bravenak]

60. .

[luvspeas]

62. Sorry I'm of no help because my chances of serving on a jury have gone down to 0 percent...

Makes me wonder who the people are that get to serve. snipers?

[bravenak]

65. The silent majority.

I have no clue. So many have hides. I'm ready for moderators instead of juries.

[Gothmog]

64. You got some bad hides

[bravenak]

66. Mine usually are. Only one was actually really good.

That was last year. These Are my first in a while and all since I posted berniesoblack.

[Lisa D]

71. I appreciate your voice

more than you know. I can't believe any liberal would try to silence you.

[rbrnmw]

103. So many white liberals are racist

Just as racist as any freeper.

[steve2470]

72. don't let the haters get you down, my friend

Just hang in AA for a while, take a break. Enjoy your AK summer!

[1StrongBlackMan]

74. So they've moved on to you ...

Hang in there ... I only have about 22 more days before I'm off the ledge.

Until then, meet my friend:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1251&pid=468394

[randys1]

76. Hey 1DocileBlackMan ...I have a new name too

"One who cant say word, word starts with W, ends with an E"

That is my new name.

Everytime I say that word I get in big trouble.

5 letters.


Anyway, I have been told what I best not say and I get it now.

[SusanCalvin]

100. I love that post.

I don't claim to be as angry, disgusted, or your choice of emotions, as you are, but I claim to be real close.

Actually, now that I think of it, I doubt you consider this garbage worth any expenditure of emotion or energy. I hope it is not bothering you in an emotional way, because these jerks are not worth it.

I appreciate you.

[Tarheel_Dem]

77. They can shut us down at DU, but we're still talking to each other out in the real world. If they..

think we ask tough questions here...they certainly don't want to hear us unplugged. Shutting down conversation on an internet website doesn't mean the conversation isn't taking place. Just so they know.

I've got two hides of my own. Stay strong.

[bravenak]

150. This is crazy.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/128029322

[Tarheel_Dem]

154. Oh Lord. So does this mean that BLM, you, me & everyone who isn't in love with BS are part of....

the VRWC? Remember how many of these same people accused a bunch of us of belonging to a "cult of personality"? What's the difference here? Someone's gonna have to explain to me which questions are off limits for certain "personalities" seeking the Democratic nomination.

[bravenak]

158. See how funny?

Man, if people could only see themselves.

[freshwest]

173. Does it pay well? I might hire on. Oh, wait, I'd let something slip and they'd KILL ME! n/t

[msrizzo]

175. I'm starting to get worried for them...

Or about them. Nothing good comes out of going all in for crazy.

[peacebird]

78. In a dozen years I think I may have alerted 3 or 4 times. Now folks alert on damn near anything.

It is really hard to discuss anything if so many people are so frigging touchy

[misterhighwasted]

79. Its not about being touchy, it is intentional censorship.

Like how the Koch funded Tea Party hijacked the Republican Party.
When true GOP members voiced an objection to the Koch funded Tea Party message, they were removed from office & replaced with someone who would only push the agenda of the Tea Party.

Similar MO.
We see it happening here every week.
There's more to this but I'll leave it for others to chew on.
Hillary will indeed be the Primary winner, regardless of the efforts to censor the value of what we have to say.

EQUAL RIGHTS are HUMAN RIGHTS
Hillary Clinton

[LoveMyCali]

83. It's not only the alerts

but maybe we should have to read over the rules before serving on a jury instead of having the option of saying I know what to do just take me to the post in question.

There seem to be a lot of jurors hiding things just because they don't agree with the point the poster is trying to make. It doesn't break any rules but I don't like it so I'm going to hide it seems to be the position of a lot of jurors these days.

[GitRDun]

80. I think I had one disagreement with you

As I recall we went back and forth a bit over post I thought was unnecessary / over the top, but I don't recall you writing anything remotely hide-worthy.

Reasonable people can disagree.

That link you posted is not worthy of a raised eyebrow, let alone an alert!

Stay around if you can.

Diversity of opinion is what makes this place an interesting read...

[DonCoquixote]

81. To all the cowards that hid bravenak

I have seen people post things about women and minorities that were not at all distinguishable from stuff on free Republic and Stormfront. They cam from both the self styled centre right who think we need to be more like the GOP and the self appointed progressiveness who seem to think dealing with racial and social justice will not get them their jobs back quick enough. Both of these types are cowards, and the BEST friends the GOP have, for they know that they only win because Democrats will slit each other's throats, especially those of the minorities that have been their backbone.

No amount of excellence or wealth allows a minority so much as comfort an respect, Obama proved that very well. Meanwhile, in addition to the GOP divas, there are two sets of factions here on DU who think they are entitled to glory and unquestioned respect, even though their record on protecting our civil rights and our economy has been LOUSY. Yeah Clinton, I am talking to you, lover of H1b-Visasa and cutter of FDR era programs that kept our economy healthy, and you, Sanders, even though I like a lot of what you say, you were ill prepared at best. To his supporters, do not think that we forget how a lot of unions treated minorities like crap, and were happy for them to be the "last hired, first fired." No, the good old days were not good for many of us.

If you will give us nothing more to be loyal to than "we will hate you less then the other guy" then frankly, do not expect any support beyond that. The way you treat people on DU is an example, where people are diverse as Bravenak and Seabeyond and 1stroingblackman are continually subjects of Witch Hunts, while the good ol boys come here on the way from having a beer at discussionist, get their crap pushes to the greatest page, does it by trashing every damned T.O.S rule, then stitch their sock puppets in case on of the mods actually tries to enforce the rules.

There will come a time when you are weak, especially after the Bushes and the Clintons finish their compromises and sell outs just in time so the Chelsea Clinton and George P. Bush can run in the 2040 election campaign. When that time comes, we will remember how you treated those who spoke for us, or at least to us, instead of shouting at us. You may learn exactly what that old line meant when it was said "by that time, there was no one left to speak for me."

[bravenak]

111. +1

[Warpy]

82. Well, SHIT.

It hasn't happened yet, there's one thing to be grateful for. I'll be extremely pissed off if the hissy fit throwers around here get you silenced for even a day.

Frankly, I'm a little surprised I'm still here. People have needed to hear a lot of truth lately and I have been trying to tell it. My ignore list groweth. You are likely doing the same, you're good at telling truth to people who don't want to hear it.

Please let me know if the hissy fit hammer comes down.

[bravenak]

114. Lol! You know how it is.

The borg!
Anyway, they hid an awesome article and are now the dumber for it.

[heaven05]

86. you can be

in my foxhole, on my back anytime.

[Number23]

87. Girl, just be like seabeyond. Seabeyond is on time out and sends me and a bunch of other folks like

2-3 PMs per week. She can't even post and is still getting shit done.

Personally, I think walking away from this place is a good thing. I saw you post somewhere that you haven't been sleeping lately and attributing some of that to this fucking place. I don't care how desperately your voice is needed here (it is) or how much truth you dole out, these people are SERIOUSLY not worth your health or your sanity.

They want to make you as crazy as they are. Don't let them.

[bravenak]

92. Girl, I know

I feel bad for those people. I hope they happy when they lose.

[DonCoquixote]

126. the only reason i do not share that point of glee

Is because a lot of people will be forced to sink with them. I can just imagine the GOP putting liberals in internment camps, and lo and behold, the same people that worked in smoke filled rooms will be the same ones trying to make sure they kill the minorities first. I would love to think they would gen enlightened, but, if president Trump wins, the line would be "we have to be more like Trump.

[MADem]

104. Shit.

If you know who is after you, adjust your jury blacklist.

It's just a crying shame.

In the meantime, read twice and watch your naughty words!

[bravenak]

106. So many people. Can't black list the entire Bernie Sanders group.

They hid 'youse a hater'. So really, they can get anything hid if they alert enough and tell their friends to. Then they can fell pleased woth themselves. I'm just done with them and him. Don't even want to hear his name.

[MADem]

117. Everyone who reads this thread should have a look at my post upthread!!!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1187&pid=19312

We can let the world know how much we love your contributions here.

[bravenak]

118. Yeah!!! Go read it everyone!!!nt

[MADem]

122. And while reading it, everybody sing!!

I can't believe people are trying to shut down #blm conversations. It's troubling. We've got to fight back.

[bravenak]

125. Black lives don't matter to them.

[Cha]

127. Oh, that's right.. I remember you telling about that one, now.. and I said..

Yeah, 'cause, of course, no one can feel the hate.

[bravenak]

128. For real. I can tell, I'm not a child.

[AuntPatsy]

124. I try not to put my two cents into certain issues too often, this being one, simply because

not in a million years would I have any true inkling about how you and others truly feel, have I witnessed abuses yes, have I witnessed racism yes, have I even felt hopeless at times yes, and I could go on but I would never dream of attempting to shut down those who face such every day nor have I ever felt the need to have the talk to my children that POC have had to give to theirs...

This world is far from perfect, humanity even less so but unless one lives inside that other persons mind, they will never truly undestand an individual's true fears...

I hope you do not get timed out, it's your right to express your feelings

[Gothmog]

131. I was just on a jury for one of your posts

[Lisa D]

133. I was on that jury too.

Sick of the alert stalking.

Vote: 1-6 Leave it.

[bravenak]

135. Did you get results?

[Lisa D]

138. Leave 1-6

I'm trying to figure out how to post the results.

[bravenak]

139. Wow, surprising!

Must have been very tame.

[Lisa D]

140. Here are the results.

On Thu Jul 23, 2015, 06:46 PM an alert was sent on the following post:

Why did you just solely name black people? Do you know how that looks?
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=7000830

REASON FOR ALERT

This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.

ALERTER'S COMMENTS

Deeply dishonest post. The poster he is responding to, mentioned Hillary and Bill Clinton and Martin O'Malley.

You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Thu Jul 23, 2015, 06:54 PM, and the Jury voted 1-6 to LEAVE IT.

Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Stop the alert stalking.
Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Had bravenak mentioned that Hillary and Bill Clinton and Martin O'Malley were in the post I would leave it.

Eric Holder, Loretta Lynch, and Barack Obama are in the power positions was my take.

Eric was too busy getting ready to go back to Wall St to care.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: I don't always agree with brave, but I understand why she's feeling a little testy. I'm not going to vote to hide this.
Juror #7 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given

Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.

--Shout out to seabeyond for helping me post the results

[bravenak]

141. Thank you.

That hide vote did the same thing as the post.

[DonCoquixote]

156. Juror 3 is a plseanat little poiece fo work (sarcasm)

Juror #3 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: Had bravenak mentioned that Hillary and Bill Clinton and Martin O'Malley were in the post I would leave it.

Eric Holder, Loretta Lynch, and Barack Obama are in the power positions was my take.

SO...we get the right to determine who sin racist, eh juror 3?

[Gothmog]

146. Just sent them to you by PM

[SolutionisSolidarity]

143. I thought you should know I'm no longer welcome at the Bernie Sanders forum.

I still support him, but I made the mistake of arguing that we should engage in dialogue and seek common ground. The lead host set me straight about my "concern trolling" right away.

[Cha]

145. So predictable, sorry. But, thank you for seeking to engage in "dialogue and common ground", SS.

[bravenak]

149. Awwww!

That sucks!!
Maybe you'll have to get a few folks and try to start your own group? Or just post in gd-p but watch out! They alert like it's nobodies business!

[Bobbie Jo]

152. heh

Quite the little fiefdom over there.

[BainsBane]

163. LOL

Oh, Lord. This is becoming a parody of itself.

[gollygee]

165. I've had suggestions that I'm a concern troll too

I don't bother to post in there. I'm a Sanders supporter, but I think you have to be a Sanders cheerleader for that group.

[SusanCalvin]

147. Kinda, sorta on topic, maybe...

I figure this is the place I'm most likely to get a strait answer..

*What* "attacks"?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/128029322

Hey, at least it was hidden. Good.

On edit: Love to see jury results if anyone has them.

[bravenak]

148. What the hell?

That is exactly what I was talking about. That is pure nastiness.

[SusanCalvin]

151. That's why I brought it up,

Icky as it is.

On edit: I'm starting to wonder if there are paid anti-Bernie disruptors here. There would be, in a rational world, if the PTB realized how dangerous to them his ideas are. Which I think they are at least beginning to realize. Am I paranoid, or are they really out to get me....? ;->

PPS - ppl are still reccing this thing. Ugh.

[BainsBane]

162. You would almost think so

But I think that's just how they are, naturally. At least in that particular case.

[DonCoquixote]

157. it goes beyind bernie or Hillary

the fact is, a group of the majority feels they already paid their dues by electing that president they never showed respect to. They want to remain in the driver's seat, and will gladly run over liberals to do it.

The devil on my shoulder tells me "gee, let them lose and deal with Trump" but I know way way too many innocents would be hurt, especially those abroad that never had the right to vote.

[bravenak]

159. Yeah. I think I'll just chill on the primary.

If Hillary beats them, even though she's not my bff, I'll show up to vote and bring a few folks, same no matter who wins.
I'm confident that their tactics will blow up in their faces if they keep it up.

[DonCoquixote]

166. nods, exactly

As someone who had to suffer through Jeb Bush as my governor, I can say with no amount of exaggeration that a ham sandwich bought from Wawa would do far less damage as president. If the Democrats pick a ham sandwich, I will be out there going "go team sandwich!" That is because the GOP is not merely distasteful, but outright Toxic, and the last thing I want is a bunch of GOP, who have been hungry as starving wolves ever since 2008, sinking their fangs into our flesh.

But that will not mean I did not want something better and healthier.

[SusanCalvin]

167. "go team sandwich!"

Sad but true. (And hilarious - that's one I'll remember.)

[Number23]

174. I'll PM you the same thing I've been saying to you in thread after thread after thread

We Love you

DON'T COME BACK. Do great things with your time and mind. Stay away from this place. DON'T COME BACK

[ismnotwasm]

176. ...

And for your Brave words

[JustAnotherGen]

177. You were right

When you come back - remember what happened here.

[Cha]

178. And, I did!

Love you, Brave girl!