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19. Here's an example-and I know you're being rhetorically snarky

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A sincere request to those posting stuff you are watching on TV... [View all] Amaryllis Mar 2017 OP

where did this come from? is this in response to some specific thread? link please? unblock Mar 2017 #1

this happens all the time. posts without context. sometimes pretty enigmatic.nt. drray23 Mar 2017 #6

Here's an example-and I know you're being rhetorically snarky TexasProgresive Mar 2017 #19

It's a way to start a conversation treestar Mar 2017 #70

This: ANOTHER RACHEL BOMBSHELL TONIGHT. question everything Mar 2017 #86

5 W's and an H. Who, What, When, Where, Why and How. TeamPooka Mar 2017 #87

See my post #3 a few below your response. I have no problem with the post you linked to BECAUSE: Amaryllis Mar 2017 #89

You handle this issue with more finesse and politeness than I do. But, I second your request. NBachers Mar 2017 #2

Thank you. I tried hard to be diplomatic...I think after so much frustration with MSM Amaryllis Mar 2017 #3

I agree. Someone recently posted something about OldHippieChick Mar 2017 #4

Tweety on fire? shadowmayor Mar 2017 #32

Who is this "tweety" and why should I care? hunter Mar 2017 #78

Tweety equals Chris Matthews Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #83

K&R... PoiBoy Mar 2017 #5

This is my #1 pet peeves about DU. AngryAmish Mar 2017 #7

Thank you. It's so fucking annoying! 50 Shades Of Blue Mar 2017 #8

Yes Tree-Hugger Mar 2017 #9

Hear, hear! smirkymonkey Mar 2017 #10

Big hand for the OP Elwood P Dowd Mar 2017 #11

What is OP? See people refer to it but don't know what it means. Amaryllis Mar 2017 #12

Original Post CurtEastPoint Mar 2017 #17

Original post i.e. the start of a discussion. TexasProgresive Mar 2017 #18

IDKWYATA SticksnStones Mar 2017 #23

ROTFLMAOASTC Virtual Burlesque Mar 2017 #65

I LOVE that one leftynyc Mar 2017 #73

K&R thbobby Mar 2017 #22

Kick and recommend SticksnStones Mar 2017 #24

Thank you! thbobby Mar 2017 #26

I thought it was recs that moved it up...rather than replies. It's number of recs on greatest Amaryllis Mar 2017 #46

Replies move it on up SticksnStones Mar 2017 #47

I think that's why they invented Google.. HipChick Mar 2017 #13

Well, that's ridiculous Orrex Mar 2017 #49

Thank you !!! SCantiGOP Mar 2017 #14

It was getting a little carried away elmac Mar 2017 #15

This is the Only malaise rule. She's the only poster allowed to do it. That is all. nt msanthrope Mar 2017 #16

+1 nt SticksnStones Mar 2017 #25

ROFL malaise Mar 2017 #68

Happens all the time. Okay, okay, very often.nt zentrum Mar 2017 #20

That's been one of my pet peeves about this site. George II Mar 2017 #21

I only have basic cable access. I go to YouTube to see excerpts from Mahr, Oliver, etc. YOHABLO Mar 2017 #27

Yes, but... you need enough info in the post to know what to search for. Amaryllis Mar 2017 #29

Smiling...in silent lucidity. slumcamper Mar 2017 #28

Well said SCantiGOP Mar 2017 #39

Damn. I've been outed. slumcamper Mar 2017 #56

Not talking about spoon feeding here. Talking about providing a clue so you even have a lead to Amaryllis Mar 2017 #50

Yeah, I get that. Frustrating, but intriguing; challenging. n/t slumcamper Mar 2017 #55

Not to mention... ChazInAz Mar 2017 #57

That is frustrating but at least they provide the tweet so you have a clue to follow. Clueless Amaryllis Mar 2017 #58

I'm glad you're so enlightened to be able to discern enough information ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #84

No ... thank YOU! NurseJackie Mar 2017 #30

Maybe there should be a live thread group specifically for people watching and commenting on TV. Kablooie Mar 2017 #31

Agreed! Pacifist Patriot Mar 2017 #33

I like this idea DesertRat Mar 2017 #40

I'm actually so glad that there ARE some folks here that CAN watch a lot of news and FailureToCommunicate Mar 2017 #34

I also appreciate it when someone posts what is happening in real time, WHEN and IF, Amaryllis Mar 2017 #45

Irritates the daylights out of me, but... Pacifist Patriot Mar 2017 #35

thanks yes and if it is "pay TV" please let us know. Thanks Sunlei Mar 2017 #36

"Turn on Rachel right fuggin' now!" PDittie Mar 2017 #37

Post removed Post removed Mar 2017 #38

. Stinky The Clown Mar 2017 #64

Thank You...very kind way of putting it.......I like the word...PLEASE,, Stuart G Mar 2017 #41

I've been asking for this since I started on DU in late 2003 NewJeffCT Mar 2017 #42

Boils down to convenience for ONE writer vs. convenience of 100s of readers. Assymetric Bernardo de La Paz Mar 2017 #43

Dude, you are a math genius! Amaryllis Mar 2017 #48

This message was self-deleted by its author Hokie Mar 2017 #51

I like it stopwastingmymoney Mar 2017 #62

Oh I do so love the way you think! Pacifist Patriot Mar 2017 #72

And, I Think You're Underestimating The Impact ProfessorGAC Mar 2017 #74

I was told that there would be no math... Jokerman Mar 2017 #77

Gotta get those "post numbers up" !! vkkv Mar 2017 #80

Convenience is indeed, the currency of the lazy mind. LanternWaste Mar 2017 #85

Agree with you op .... LenaBaby61 Mar 2017 #44

5 W's and an H. Who, What, When, Where, Why and How. TeamPooka Mar 2017 #52

I'm bewildered that these OPs get recs that put them on the "Greatest" page ThoughtCriminal Mar 2017 #53

I do have TV and I do often watch MSNBC. drm604 Mar 2017 #54

Back 2 the top. sarcasmo Mar 2017 #59

It can be very disappointing. butdiduvote Mar 2017 #60

I too have felt frustrated Mountain Mule Mar 2017 #61

Plus one, this use of clickbaity post headlines bugs me too. n/t paulkienitz Mar 2017 #63

Yes please. It's like hearing only the punch line of a joke and not getting it ... betsuni Mar 2017 #66

Thank you, Amaryllis! BlueMTexpat Mar 2017 #67

I don't mind it; it's a DU thing. treestar Mar 2017 #69

Yes, please. n/t Orsino Mar 2017 #71

Hear! Hear! Roland99 Mar 2017 #75

Ignore them or don't read them? chelsea0011 Mar 2017 #76

How might one do that, exactly? Orrex Mar 2017 #82

Or, just hear me out, she could ask politely for more context ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #91

Agreed !!! Far too many empty BULLSHIT posts that are pretty much CLICK-BAIT to nothing more vkkv Mar 2017 #79

Yes! I never understood why someone would post a tease ... Fantastic Anarchist Mar 2017 #81

preach it dembotoz Mar 2017 #88

Agree - tired of OPs with no context SharonClark Mar 2017 #90