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In reply to the discussion: I don't know what the hell is wrong with DU right now. [View all]kioa
(295 posts)The main issue I have with the OP is the "shutting up" part.
I think honest, open & respectful dialog is useful.
"shutting up" is not part of "open discussion" & trying to espouse that position, especially in a discussion section of a political blog is counterproductive & pointless.
I don't think it is unreasonable to ask that you hold me to only my statements.
As you have just made clear, you can ban anyone you want, so why are you asking me to read comments from commenters you can ban? I do not factor into that discussion one iota.
What would you like me to do?
Do you want me to "shut up" as the OP suggests? If so, I disagree. I haven't said anything rude, disrespectful nor off the subject of the OP or to the specific comments I specifically responded to.
Frankly, I have no clue what your problem is with me nor my statements.
If your problem is with others or with other comments, then
(a) address that person.
(b)you can apparently ban them.
Perhaps we are talking past each other. If so, lets try & figure it out.