Does DU have a weird vibe lately?

[Bouncy Ball]

Or am I just noticing things I never noticed before?

Is it crazy to ask a serious question in the lounge and expect serious answers? :crazy:

[hippiechick]

1. Considering it's been over run by a bunch of 6th graders ....

I'd say, yes.

[the Princess]

4. I was gonna say that

But I'd get flamed - so you can have it! LOL

[Bouncy Ball]

13. Uh, but, you essentially DID say it by saying you were going to say it

LOL

[the Princess]

43. Nope No No no wasn't me

I never would say such a thing. Nope not me.

[RandomKoolzip]

6. Wow....there are some cool and fuuny 6th graders in the Democratic

party, then. Are they registered voters?

[Fridays Child]

44. Sorry. If you want to see sixth graders who are old enough to vote...

...you'll need to log on to freerepublic.com. :bounce:

[ohiosmith]

7. And it's time for you fourth graders to leave.

[Bouncy Ball]

8. You always have something snarky to say about the lounge, I

noticed. If you don't like it so much, why do you read and post here?

And if the sixth graders have taken over, why not take it back?

:shrug:

[ohiosmith]

16. SIXTH GRADERS RULE!!!!!

[sniffa]

85. uh oh!

i think she's gonna put you on ignore, and brag about it.

[WindRavenX]

17. um, example?

Do you mean Freepers...?

[bobthedrummer]

78. That's a big part of it, hippiechick.

Not to begrudge youth anything.
Except a lack of life experiences held by their elders that merits respect-like it or not.
There seems to be a post count contest involving revisionists, for instance.
There's a weird vibe everywhere lately-including here.
:hi::hug:

[RandomKoolzip]

2. No, yes, yes.

[Tesibria]

66. lol ... where IS he?? nt

[KitchenWitch]

3. The last two weeks around here have been very strange

How is that for a serious answer?

:7

[Tweed]

25. Two words: SPRING BREAK

Not just for college kids, but little kids as well.

[KitchenWitch]

30. that could account for some of it

I think the ReligioSchiavoPalloozza accounts for most of it though.

[Bouncy Ball]

36. The religiopallozaa is REALLY starting to grate on my nerves.

To the point that I hardly check GD anymore and I'm usually pretty regular about reading threads there. Just can't take it anymore, I already live in a part of the country where people dry hump poor ol' Jesus 24/7 and tell me I'm going to hell for not being the "right" kinda Christian.

[Carni]

62. So do I... and this media "faith" coverage is pushing me over the edge

I am about ready to put unseemly signs in my front yard telling people to go screw themselves.

I could care less what anyone believes in but lately I feel like I have fallen into the twilight zone in general.

[Amaya]

5. YES

it's getting a little strange in here, imo

[RandomKoolzip]

10. Whaddya guys mean by "Strange?"

Honestly. What's the vibe you're getting? Mention specifics, please.

[Bouncy Ball]

11. But strange how?

Let's navel gaze. LOL!

[Texasgal]

9. Bouncy.. IT's not just the Lounge

It's all over DU! People are freaking out more than usual, even in GD! Imagine that?

[Left Is Write]

12. I don't know. Sort of.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

14. Now you see my problem?

I've been harping on this for ages!

[Bouncy Ball]

18. Harping on what?

Can you be specific about what is weird or strange lately? Because I can't pin it down, just a weird vibe...

[bigwillq]

23. I feel like some of us are turning on each other

Maybe it's post election stress settling in again or maybe it's b/c there is a fair amount of uncertainty within the DEM party-What is our future?--I think we're dealing with a lot of issues.
Just my $.02

[Bouncy Ball]

29. It's my theory that DU operates in "waves."

I haven't come up with a pithy name for the waves yet, but here are some examples:

Just prior to the election: the wave was strong and solid, the wagons had circled. God help ANYONE who said ANYTHING that could be construed as negative about Kerry. I'm not saying that was a bad thing, circling the wagons is a necessity and politics ain't no tea party.

Right after the election: well, we all know. Implosion Central. To be expected.

Right now, four months out (God, almost five, I just realized!), I think we are hitting a lull....you know like, oh God, so it's really sinking in now, right?

Like that. Did that make any sense at all?

[bigwillq]

37. Makes sense

I mentioned that I feel what happened in the election is sinking in again.

I've been getting a vibe that some have just given up the fight and have given into the right-wing bullshit. I can't really say whay I feel this way I just feel it.

[Carni]

64. It's kind of an "everyone has started a 12 step program" vibe

There is definitely a weird vibe happening --like who can *out moral* who lately. It's not pleasing IMO

[crispini]

40. Yeah that's about right.

Right after the election IRL I was a tear-soaked lump under the bed.

Right now, IRL, I'm enjoying (NOT!) the spectacle of my local democratic party organization having all-you-can-eat day on Our Own. So to speak. And that's, like, IRL, not just on a message board, which is pretty terrifying. I think it's gonna calm down soon, though. Fingers crossed.

[bigwillq]

15. Some have Schiavoitis

Hopefully, they'll be cured soon.


I love to have fun in the Lounge but if a thread calls me a serious reply, then that's what I'll post.


Yes, it has been strange but I try to ignore the threads I have not interest in reading or responding to.:hi:

[Bouncy Ball]

19. What are the symptoms of Schiavoitis?

I want to make sure I don't have it!

[bigwillq]

26. You don't have it Bouncy

Although you did start a few threads on the subject!

But you have a clean bill of health!:)

[crispini]

20. I agree, I think the Schiavo thing is wearing on people's nerves.

And I could really do without a revisit of Cat vs. Bird right now too.

Here, this has been quite useful lately:

[Bouncy Ball]

22. Oh no!

whispers: is cat v. bird really starting up again???? Say it isn't so, crispini, please?

[crispini]

28. LOL. Where have you been?

There are at LEAST two threads on the front page of the Lounge that are rapidly decending into rivalry of That Thread. :P I mean, of all the stupid sh*t to argue about, and people get sooooo upset over it! :shrug:

[Bouncy Ball]

32. KILL ALL CATS AND BIRDS!

Think that would go over well if I started a thread like that?

LOLOLOLOL!!

(For anyone who doesn't get it, that was total sarcasm.)

[crispini]

33. DO IT DO IT DO IT!

I double-dog dare you. I triple dog dare you! :rofl:

[Bouncy Ball]

39. It'd be locked or deleted in a heartbeat.

And I'm trying to keep my nose clean. Sadly.

[crispini]

42. Ok, someone else needs to take that on.

With the photo of the cat and the dead bird I posted in the other thread. Mwhahahahahaha!

[Bouncy Ball]

45. YOU do it, big talk girl!!!

LMAO!!! I triple dog dare YOU!

[crispini]

49. Hee!

You know, if that damn new cat vs. bird thread hangs around much longer, I may very well do that. :P

[jonnyblitz]

21. stuff is going on. yes. my PM box never stops blinking anymore

and I will leave it at that.

[Bouncy Ball]

24. Mine blinks a lot, but not constantly.

Darn, I need in on some of that jonnyblitz PMing action, boy!

[bigwillq]

27. Jonny's a great PM buddy!

PM him and find out for yourself!:)

[jonnyblitz]

31. not all the PMs are lighthearted and happy like yours bigwill!

sadly.

[bigwillq]

41. I can only imagine!

I'm sure you "get into" it more deeply with other DUers about more serious topics. I like to keep my PM's and most of my posts here very light.

I hope that doesn't make me a pansy but I come here for relaxation mainly and to read about issues, news stories.:hi:

[jonnyblitz]

50. LOL

you are fine dude. :hug:

[bigwillq]

53. Hey, did you see that

"you know you're an asshole if..." thread. I think you should check it out. I'll kick it.:evilgrin:

[jonnyblitz]

55. nope.

[bigwillq]

56. Go check it out

There's a present for you in there!

[jonnyblitz]

35. they are drama PMs, not fun, happy social ones. nt

[RandomKoolzip]

34. People say this constantly....

Ever since I've started on DU, every week or so, someone posts this same thread, differently worded. I just want to know: what, exactly, are they noticing that's so out of the ordinary? and of course, i never get specific answers.

DU doesn't change or suddenly take on "weird vibes," those kinds of observations are totally subjective.

So, my opinion on this is: DU has ALWAYS had a "weird vibe." that's why I hang out here!

[Bouncy Ball]

38. Good post!

:applause:

You know, it COULD be just me. Still have your soul patch going on, brutha?

[RandomKoolzip]

48. I'm always rocking the lower-labial-trough-bush, baby.

And I think we all need to calm down. Our emotions are under constant manipulation by the media and our leaders. Sometimes we all need to take a step back and evaluate what's really important instead of getting drawn into emotional whirlpools.

Other than that, we all rock.

[Bouncy Ball]

52. I LIKE-AH THAT ATTITUDE!!!!

And "lower labial".....that's gross. LOL

When I was taking linguistics in college, we had to learn the names for all the different sounds humans make. One of the categories is "interlabial." I must be a 12 year old inside, because I never could say that term in front of anyone without having to supress a strong urge to giggle really hard.

[tigereye]

61. then you must remember the bilabial fricative

aka bronx cheer. THat was always one of my favorite linguistic terms.

I think the wave theory of DU makes sense. There is a lull, then a new topic comes to the fore, then a giant wave, a maelstrom, a whirlpool, calmer waters, until the next big topic floats in and the process starts all over again.

[Amaya]

47. you're giving me a weird vibe, man

:P

[RandomKoolzip]

51. Make sure to fill out a comment card, then.

Good to know my job is secure!

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

57. Exactly what I was thinking... n/t

[Zing Zing Zingbah]

58. Exactly what I was thinking... n/t

[Lone_Star_Dem]

46. You know I've noticed post along this line ever since I've been here.

It must be me! I'm a flame-war starting, inciting to riot, reactionary DU disruptor. I'm so good at it I don't even have to participate, my mere presence is enough. :)

[crispini]

54. I think a lot of people are maxing out on stuff:

viz: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3389123

[iconoclastic cat]

59. Yes, this one:

[johnnie]

60. It seems the same to me

I know I have only been here two years, but it hasn't really changed too much in that time.
I also confess that I miss a lot that goes on in here. It just seems to go in cycles, no need to dissect it.

[LSdemocrat]

63. DU now seems to discuss what's in the "news" rather than politics

[ScreamingMeemie]

65. Yes, but then the whole country has a weird vibe lately.

Here, as in the real world, I feel like all are waiting with baited breath for what's going to come next. We're teetering on the edge of a financial crash, we're not trusting each other and our government...and I just think it carries over here.

:hi:

[Schema Thing]

67. Just people comin' on big when they're feelin' small

[SarahB]

68. So much underlying weird shit...

I could cut it with a knife.

[BlueIris]

69. Respectfully, and just out of curiousity,

would you care to elaborate? I've lurked here since the election but only recently started posting. I'm not sure if I'm confident enough to say things have "changed" radically...but then, how would I know, without all that much to compare to?

[SarahB]

94. More trolls.

Perhaps also, and this is just my perception, but a year or two ago, it seemed like the people here were more of a community somehow. A lot more inner attacks on each other, anger, and a few other annoyances that often drive me up the f*cking wall. :eyes:

[DS1]

70. Change the batteries

that old familiar hum will be right back to normal :D

[Kathy in Cambridge]

71. It's just that some people treat DU as a therapist's couch

when they really should seek professional help or be on meds. It's getting old...

[DS1]

72. Remember - One man's therapist's couch is another man's fire hydrant

:D

[HeyManThatsCool]

73. What if you and some of your pals are responsible for the weird vibe?

Hmmmm


On Edit- Wait... I must be a freeper. No, wait! I'm back & my new name is Ginger Snap. Isn't that what you said I would do Jimmy?

LoL

[RagingInMiami]

74. Maybe you should post an "I'm back" thread

Seriously

[progmom]

89. Hey Raging?

:yourock:

[progmom]

79. what?

i'm so confused.

hi, btw!

[Bouncy Ball]

90. What's your deal?

Go on with your bad self saying me and my "pals" are responsible for it. I just post here, lady. If you've got personal problems, try starting a new thread to hash it out.

[leftofthedial]

75. the whole frigging world has a weird vibe lately

[Melynn]

76. Time of the season

Spring is always a strange time of year.

[short bus president]

77. Is it Mr. Zucchini Head?

[Celeborn Skywalker]

80. Yeah, kind of.

I think it's due to the Schiavo mess and all the religious vs. atheism wars.

[Kathy in Cambridge]

81. The only religious vs. atheism wars are in the minds of a select group of

professional whiners.

[arwalden]

82. Nail. Head. Squarely Hit.

Whaaaah!

[Celeborn Skywalker]

87. Well,

I don't have a dog in this fight, really, I just get frustrated when there's 30 threads over the same thing that has been rehashed over and over. Hide thread is a valuable function in these cases.

[Commie Pinko Dirtbag]

83. As Gordon Gekko said, "Weird is good. Weird works." (nt)

[jswordy]

84. No, it does not have a weird vibe. It is a kewl vibe!

In fact, I have asked a couple serious questions myself in the past 14 days, and they have been responded to with serious replies.

You might also note that, when someone here suffers a loss, is sick, or asks for geuine help with something, they receieve immediate caring support, promises of prayers, and straight answers.

It is the fabulous mix of these kind of straight answers and support, along with totally off the wal zaniness, that I like about this place. So I disagree pretty strongly with some other replies in this thread, saying it has been taken over by immature types.

I urge you to run back through the past 20 pages of threads and stop to look just at the ones with serious subjects. You will invariably find the serious and caring replies of a great group of people.

The rest of the posts are just for fun.

[redqueen]

91. I like this post.

:hi:

[GalleryGod]

86. You mean DUers using it like a personal IM.

Backandforth posts:puke: that exhibit a dearth of both wit and charm:silly:

Quite the accomplishment:sarcasm:

[progmom]

88. why does this bother you?

:shrug:

[redqueen]

92. Not that I've noticed, no.

So I can't answer your second question...

And as for your third... hell no! Of course, you should count on getting at least a few snarky responses... but I love those. :)

[WinterStorm]

93. Sleep might help

Do you time your messages to go off like ebay ads, when do you sleep?