2016 Postmortem

DissidentVoice

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149. Certainly not.

Reply to mfcorey1 (Reply #89)

Wed Nov 2, 2016, 01:03 PM

Nov 2016

I got excoriated for posting the same concern.

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The backlash against posters who are concerned about the election [View all] Txbluedog Nov 2016 OP

Meta! Iggo Nov 2016 #1

:D C Moon Nov 2016 #85

Some people can barely function at the levels of anxiety that they are under already Dem2 Nov 2016 #2

+1 nt ProudProgressiveNow Nov 2016 #14

+2 eom BlueCaliDem Nov 2016 #18

+3 Maven Nov 2016 #29

I would politely suggest the topics forums for those that want to avoid their already heightened Divine Discontent Nov 2016 #41

I just trash the stupid whining by flailing fools who appear to never have experienced an election Dem2 Nov 2016 #43

Well, that's positive. Divine Discontent Nov 2016 #55

I complain about some of the naval gazing and "OMG!!!11!! did you hear what Morning Joe (Tweety Dem2 Nov 2016 #61

ugh, Morning Joe/Tweety/Andrea.. that's rough, I know. Folks are mostly like us, they know a Divine Discontent Nov 2016 #63

A fine suggestion, Divine Discontent True Dough Nov 2016 #80

Thanks, TD! :) n/t Divine Discontent Nov 2016 #106

The goal of these trolls is to discourage Democrats from voting Democat Nov 2016 #46

I doubt Separation Nov 2016 #86

That's still the goal, thogh. Iggo Nov 2016 #91

They have gotten very bold...but Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #116

The concern trolls are just trying to suppress or depress the vote Gothmog Nov 2016 #135

I was having minor panic attacks over the weekend from this. lark Nov 2016 #79

IMO, this is very likely to happen. Another kneecapped minority president who Nay Nov 2016 #109

Yes, so mocking people who are anxious is very helpful and kind, also nt adigal Nov 2016 #110

I got accused to being a concern troll before too and it's not cool NoGoodNamesLeft Nov 2016 #3

The people who are allowing those comments to stand should be exempt from jury duty. demmiblue Nov 2016 #12

So appeal it. Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #22

Appeal what? I have chosen not to serve on juries, so there is nothing to appeal. demmiblue Nov 2016 #27

You can not appeal a decision if you are on a jury...only if you think you have been wrongly accused Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #35

How will there be fair juries if you refuse to serve? emulatorloo Nov 2016 #77

Agreed. LP2K12 Nov 2016 #36

Rules are against people saying "concern noted" or other childish/trollish taunts Divine Discontent Nov 2016 #57

Many actually the info, misuse it Foggyhill Nov 2016 #4

Well said Jason1961 Nov 2016 #5

A user with 200 posts posting pro Trump news should be banned Democat Nov 2016 #45

Yep. I've been on juries and I vote against all those people. I'm done being Nay Nov 2016 #111

I agree we support Democrats here. Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #115

Thank you for berksdem Nov 2016 #6

Don't worry about them. progressoid Nov 2016 #67

And although I was still lurking...I well remember what happened in 2004 when the trolls Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #118

Big mix of people on DU. Don't be put off by a handful of posters emulatorloo Nov 2016 #74

Members of DU are typically very well informed and do not need this concern Gothmog Nov 2016 #136

I don't understand how it isn't concerning that the election has tightened the last 2 weeks. Ace Rothstein Nov 2016 #7

I see no evidence of a tightening race. Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #24

All of the aggregators are showing a tightening race. Ace Rothstein Nov 2016 #88

I don't see it... Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #121

I am tellling you...we are going to get over 300...mark my words. nt Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #132

Hardly anyone is talking about the Senate. That is truly something to be concerned about. kcr Nov 2016 #145

+1000! nt jonno99 Nov 2016 #126

There will always be concern trolls here. Trolls are unfortunate part of the internet. JTFrog Nov 2016 #8

Exactly. I will call it out every time I see it. vdogg Nov 2016 #17

OK, here's a question for all you "Concern Troll' hunters. Stonepounder Nov 2016 #71

Newly signed up accounts, posters with a history of never supporting our candidate, JTFrog Nov 2016 #81

Well, I've been a member since 2010 Stonepounder Nov 2016 #84

I was called a "concern troll" and I've been here since 2007. n/t musicblind Nov 2016 #148

Another day, another thread to trash. duffyduff Nov 2016 #9

Concerned about Concern about Concern: Election Hell, 8th Circle alcibiades_mystery Nov 2016 #10

For those of us living in red states Runningdawg Nov 2016 #11

That is exactly why I'm here! PunksMom Nov 2016 #60

How does expressing your concerns on an online forum change anything? Blue Idaho Nov 2016 #13

"I am disgusted by long time DU posters" SouthernProgressive Nov 2016 #15

Every four years, the same thing Blue_Adept Nov 2016 #19

Nothing can be done about the polls themselves, but a close election means gotv andym Nov 2016 #20

It's difficult to know the motivations behind "the sky is falling" posts. Avalux Nov 2016 #21

I do not care for muzzling any one's opinion Jarqui Nov 2016 #23

This is a forum that supports Democrats. Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #26

We do not all have the same brains. That should be a strength. Jarqui Nov 2016 #62

I remember your posts from the primary which is over by the way. Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #28

I started out as a Clinton supporter in early 2015 Jarqui Nov 2016 #101

If you want to run Democrats down....not saying you do Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #120

I don't think asking for more evidence (a couple of days ago - we've got some since) Jarqui Nov 2016 #124

+1 True Dough Nov 2016 #93

I am afraid that was me. DLCWIdem Nov 2016 #128

I can't stand Giuliani. He's a lying waste of everybody's time. Jarqui Nov 2016 #130

The thread I Am talking about DLCWIdem Nov 2016 #131

I looked. An aspect of it makes sense but I wonder if it came about a little differently Jarqui Nov 2016 #133

Basically it comes down to you think the FBI had something DLCWIdem Nov 2016 #134

Who knew the election included a goal of trying to get both houses of Congress back in a Dem majorit nini Nov 2016 #30

Remember the trolls blue cat Nov 2016 #31

So, wncHillsupport Nov 2016 #32

I have seen many new posters welcomed. Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #38

I was disturbed that someone would be unkind to a new poster Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #40

I share some of your concerns elmac Nov 2016 #76

. Iggo Nov 2016 #94

I lived in Tallahassee in 2000... tallahasseedem Nov 2016 #37

folks need to be concerned with the poll numbers in Florida: +1 Trump (RCP cumulative) nashville_brook Nov 2016 #146

We were all 'new once' and we all faced that scrutiny JustAnotherGen Nov 2016 #39

500 posts and you are disgusted? Very funny Democat Nov 2016 #42

Point went right past you, eh? AllyCat Nov 2016 #144

Just get out and work for the Democratic party!!! LongTomH Nov 2016 #44

I rarely post here because of the pack mentality. SweetieD Nov 2016 #47

Channel nervousness into working for candidates BainsBane Nov 2016 #48

I was labeled a troll in one of my very first posts citood Nov 2016 #49

Yes, I was welcomed wncHillsupport Nov 2016 #50

I think we all have DemonGoddess Nov 2016 #54

I was called a concerned troll a few days ago. I asked the riversedge Nov 2016 #107

Ever concern post shold be answered by... Agnosticsherbet Nov 2016 #51

lol, I get accused of being a concern troll every 4 years, everyone needs to chill geek tragedy Nov 2016 #52

Bad example ...the numbers were wrong and the title was changed. Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #68

No, the reduced % of AA early voters is a real thing geek tragedy Nov 2016 #70

Good for you geek tragedy True Dough Nov 2016 #99

The Concern About Concern Is Concerning tevolit Nov 2016 #53

I fail to see how getting riled up by cable news coverage BainsBane Nov 2016 #78

I'm a long time poster. liberalmuse Nov 2016 #56

hear hear! Divine Discontent Nov 2016 #59

Thanks for that. MoonRiver Nov 2016 #104

Form and content of 'concern' is a leading indicator of sincerity. LanternWaste Nov 2016 #58

Excellent!! Kilgore Nov 2016 #65

Here's the thing... Farmgirl1961 Nov 2016 #69

Everyone is concerned Gman Nov 2016 #72

If you understand that DU has become FireDogLake circa 2008, then it all becomes clear. yodermon Nov 2016 #75

Concern trolls look like genuine concern HassleCat Nov 2016 #82

Thank you Txbluedog. That needed to be said. OnDoutside Nov 2016 #83

THANK YOU! DissidentVoice Nov 2016 #87

Thank you for posting this. I thought I was the only one feeling the sting. mfcorey1 Nov 2016 #89

Certainly not. DissidentVoice Nov 2016 #149

i'm not posting about it much, barbtries Nov 2016 #90

I'd hope that this would be a place where people can share their emotional pain... Silent3 Nov 2016 #92

+1. nt tblue37 Nov 2016 #95

'without significant gains on the congressional, state and even local levels, elleng Nov 2016 #96

That is true...but 'nothing' is better than a GOP in the White House who can get his agenda through Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #113

When the going gets tough... geo1 Nov 2016 #97

I hear you, but, unfortunately for jittery people Sugarcoated Nov 2016 #98

So what passes your rules, wncHillsupport Nov 2016 #100

Did you read the TOS agreement? Demsrule86 Nov 2016 #112

proud to rec and kick DonCoquixote Nov 2016 #102

Valid reasons for concern Awsi Dooger Nov 2016 #103

"You so ugly, the thought that brought you into this world oughta be arrested." Eleanors38 Nov 2016 #105

I also live in Texas and I find concern trolls to be sad people Gothmog Nov 2016 #108

There's concern, and then there's unwarranted panic Bradical79 Nov 2016 #119

Concerned, concerned, concerned, ... WASTE OF ENERGY. Go and CAMPAIGN if you're so "concerned." RBInMaine Nov 2016 #122

"The backlash against shit-mongers and rat-fuckers" FTFY BobbyDrake Nov 2016 #123

I've been a DU member for 12 years. treading_water Nov 2016 #127

I Generally RobinA Nov 2016 #137

I am getting tired of low count posters workinclasszero Nov 2016 #141

Most of it just comes off as Attention Seeking Drama fools wanting to Drag down others JI7 Nov 2016 #142

I've been a DU member for the past 9 years and you are absolutely right. musicblind Nov 2016 #147

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