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Some Observations
Some Observations
During the weeks and months leading up to the election, I noticed the postings here becoming angrier and snarkier.
I thought that, once the election was over, there would be a return to more civility. But that doesn't seem to be happening. Some users are still angry and snarky and just keep taunting each other.
I have noticed that one or two of the angriest users seem to have just disappeared since the election.
I thought that, once the election was over, there would be a return to more civility. But that doesn't seem to be happening. Some users are still angry and snarky and just keep taunting each other.
I have noticed that one or two of the angriest users seem to have just disappeared since the election.
I started out with nothing and I still have most of it.
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Re: Some Observations
That doesn't come as any surprise. I think I mentioned some weeks ago that it was my belief there were a number posters who were paid "shit-stir-ers" (a lovely Canadian phrase if I'm not mistaken) who would vanish after the election was over and the paychecks stopped.Turkeytop wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:58 pmDuring the weeks and months leading up to the election, I noticed the postings here becoming angrier and snarkier.
I thought that, once the election was over, there would be a return to more civility. But that doesn't seem to be happening. Some users are still angry and snarky and just keep taunting each other.
I have noticed that one or two of the angriest users seem to have just disappeared since the election.
Personally, I plan to become scarce around here after the inauguration. Frankly the overall quality of discourse has fallen off dramatically. It really become not worth my time to wade through the toxic slime to unearth an increasingly meager amount of thoughtful tidbits. Witty/Clever/Funny/Sharp is basically non-existent anymore. Oh well, it was a nice 15 year run in my time here.
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PM me some contact info, I still owe you that drink...Lester The Nightfly wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 12:25 amThat doesn't come as any surprise. I think I mentioned some weeks ago that it was my belief there were a number posters who were paid "shit-stir-ers" (a lovely Canadian phrase if I'm not mistaken) who would vanish after the election was over and the paychecks stopped.Turkeytop wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:58 pmDuring the weeks and months leading up to the election, I noticed the postings here becoming angrier and snarkier.
I thought that, once the election was over, there would be a return to more civility. But that doesn't seem to be happening. Some users are still angry and snarky and just keep taunting each other.
I have noticed that one or two of the angriest users seem to have just disappeared since the election.
Personally, I plan to become scarce around here after the inauguration. Frankly the overall quality of discourse has fallen off dramatically. It really become not worth my time to wade through the toxic slime to unearth an increasingly meager amount of thoughtful tidbits. Witty/Clever/Funny/Sharp is basically non-existent anymore. Oh well, it was a nice 15 year run in my time here.
I won't be going anywhere. I have freedom to protect.
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Re: Some Observations
Tis a shame, although our ideologies are diametrically opposite, I always found your posts to be worth reading.Lester The Nightfly wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 12:25 amThat doesn't come as any surprise. I think I mentioned some weeks ago that it was my belief there were a number posters who were paid "shit-stir-ers" (a lovely Canadian phrase if I'm not mistaken) who would vanish after the election was over and the paychecks stopped.Turkeytop wrote: ↑Wed Nov 11, 2020 8:58 pmDuring the weeks and months leading up to the election, I noticed the postings here becoming angrier and snarkier.
I thought that, once the election was over, there would be a return to more civility. But that doesn't seem to be happening. Some users are still angry and snarky and just keep taunting each other.
I have noticed that one or two of the angriest users seem to have just disappeared since the election.
Personally, I plan to become scarce around here after the inauguration. Frankly the overall quality of discourse has fallen off dramatically. It really become not worth my time to wade through the toxic slime to unearth an increasingly meager amount of thoughtful tidbits. Witty/Clever/Funny/Sharp is basically non-existent anymore. Oh well, it was a nice 15 year run in my time here.
New York and Chicago were all in with respect to their sanctuary status — until they were hit with the challenge of actually providing sanctuary. In other words, typical liberal hypocrisy.
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Re: Some Observations
I plan on leaving as well shortly. Wasn't paid to post anything.
They/them, non-binary and proud.
Remember that “2000 Mules” was concocted by a circus of elephants.
The right needs to stop worry about what’s between people’s legs. Instead, they should focus on what’s between their ears.
Audacity sucks.
Remember that “2000 Mules” was concocted by a circus of elephants.
The right needs to stop worry about what’s between people’s legs. Instead, they should focus on what’s between their ears.
Audacity sucks.
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Before you leave, can you please explain your thought process on how Trump was responsible for the 285 transgenders murdered in Central America?MotorCityRadioFreak wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 5:11 pmI plan on leaving as well shortly. Wasn't paid to post anything.
New York and Chicago were all in with respect to their sanctuary status — until they were hit with the challenge of actually providing sanctuary. In other words, typical liberal hypocrisy.
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He has radicalized the right wing rebels and regimes in Central and South America! Good question.
They/them, non-binary and proud.
Remember that “2000 Mules” was concocted by a circus of elephants.
The right needs to stop worry about what’s between people’s legs. Instead, they should focus on what’s between their ears.
Audacity sucks.
Remember that “2000 Mules” was concocted by a circus of elephants.
The right needs to stop worry about what’s between people’s legs. Instead, they should focus on what’s between their ears.
Audacity sucks.
Re: Some Observations
I get tickled at the "I'm Leaving" announcements. Like it's the farewell season of Friends. Trips down memory lane. Are folks afraid that if they just went away without saying anything, no one would notice?
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Although you are correct in that it was a very good question, your answer is nothing but opinion and conjecture; lacking examples and evidence.MotorCityRadioFreak wrote: ↑Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:06 pmHe has radicalized the right wing rebels and regimes in Central and South America! Good question.
Would you care to try again?
New York and Chicago were all in with respect to their sanctuary status — until they were hit with the challenge of actually providing sanctuary. In other words, typical liberal hypocrisy.
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No, but I was encouraged to hang around by a couple people. So, I will.Mike Oxlong wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:22 amI get tickled at the "I'm Leaving" announcements. Like it's the farewell season of Friends. Trips down memory lane. Are folks afraid that if they just went away without saying anything, no one would notice?
They/them, non-binary and proud.
Remember that “2000 Mules” was concocted by a circus of elephants.
The right needs to stop worry about what’s between people’s legs. Instead, they should focus on what’s between their ears.
Audacity sucks.
Remember that “2000 Mules” was concocted by a circus of elephants.
The right needs to stop worry about what’s between people’s legs. Instead, they should focus on what’s between their ears.
Audacity sucks.
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Add me to that list. You should stay.MotorCityRadioFreak wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:47 pmNo, but I was encouraged to hang around by a couple people. So, I will.Mike Oxlong wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:22 amI get tickled at the "I'm Leaving" announcements. Like it's the farewell season of Friends. Trips down memory lane. Are folks afraid that if they just went away without saying anything, no one would notice?
Voting for Trump is dumber than playing Russian Roulette with fully loaded chambers.
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I was gonna leave too but renegotiated my contract with MW.MotorCityRadioFreak wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:47 pmNo, but I was encouraged to hang around by a couple people. So, I will.Mike Oxlong wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:22 amI get tickled at the "I'm Leaving" announcements. Like it's the farewell season of Friends. Trips down memory lane. Are folks afraid that if they just went away without saying anything, no one would notice?
The censorship king from out of state.
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I am happy you are staying too.Honeyman wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:16 pmI was gonna leave too but renegotiated my contract with MW.MotorCityRadioFreak wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:47 pmNo, but I was encouraged to hang around by a couple people. So, I will.Mike Oxlong wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:22 amI get tickled at the "I'm Leaving" announcements. Like it's the farewell season of Friends. Trips down memory lane. Are folks afraid that if they just went away without saying anything, no one would notice?
Voting for Trump is dumber than playing Russian Roulette with fully loaded chambers.
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Me too. Minus the Trump vitriol, your a good guy.Matt wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:49 pmI am happy you are staying too.Honeyman wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:16 pmI was gonna leave too but renegotiated my contract with MW.MotorCityRadioFreak wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:47 pmNo, but I was encouraged to hang around by a couple people. So, I will.Mike Oxlong wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:22 amI get tickled at the "I'm Leaving" announcements. Like it's the farewell season of Friends. Trips down memory lane. Are folks afraid that if they just went away without saying anything, no one would notice?
New York and Chicago were all in with respect to their sanctuary status — until they were hit with the challenge of actually providing sanctuary. In other words, typical liberal hypocrisy.
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I appreciate that.Bryce wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 6:50 pmMe too. Minus the Trump vitriol, your a good guy.Matt wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:49 pmI am happy you are staying too.Honeyman wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 4:16 pmI was gonna leave too but renegotiated my contract with MW.MotorCityRadioFreak wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 3:47 pmNo, but I was encouraged to hang around by a couple people. So, I will.Mike Oxlong wrote: ↑Fri Nov 13, 2020 7:22 amI get tickled at the "I'm Leaving" announcements. Like it's the farewell season of Friends. Trips down memory lane. Are folks afraid that if they just went away without saying anything, no one would notice?
They/them, non-binary and proud.
Remember that “2000 Mules” was concocted by a circus of elephants.
The right needs to stop worry about what’s between people’s legs. Instead, they should focus on what’s between their ears.
Audacity sucks.
Remember that “2000 Mules” was concocted by a circus of elephants.
The right needs to stop worry about what’s between people’s legs. Instead, they should focus on what’s between their ears.
Audacity sucks.