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In reply to the discussion: I am boycotting DU!! [View all]

QueerDuck

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39. Based on post-count, they appear to be "new" and may not have had time to absorb...
Mon Nov 10, 2025, 09:18 AM
Nov 10

and seamlessly integrate all of those subtle and humorous nuances, or to be aware of other DU traditions and inside-jokes and parody devices. I'm willing to take them at their word without judging too harshly and without scavenging for clues to try an incriminate or embarrass that poster.

They made their point... they're gone... oh well. The the grand scheme of things, it will make no difference, but they derived some satisfaction from making their point (and perhaps from this extended discussion, too.)

Maybe they'll return later after things calm down and everyone has had a chance to reconsider. Or not. After all... this is just an anonymous discussion board and clearly, at this point, they are looking for something different or something better. Let them.

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I am boycotting DU!! [View all] geojazz Nov 10 OP
Post removed Post removed Nov 10 #1
No need to 'boycott' DU because some/many are disagreeable; elleng Nov 10 #2
stick with it. we can use the level heads. and the bitching and maligning will always be with us. -(nt)- stopdiggin Nov 10 #3
Do you find it "biching" to be angry when health Demsrule86 Nov 10 #18
Soul crushing, but so very true. Wuddles440 Nov 10 #26
and it's all the dirty Democrats fault - right ? stopdiggin Nov 10 #42
Oh. H2O Man Nov 10 #4
Do what I do. RandySF Nov 10 #5
I'll never forget you JoseBalow Nov 10 #6
I thought flights were cancelled orangecrush Nov 10 #9
Oh no! flvegan Nov 10 #7
😱 nt Raine Nov 10 #8
DU has never had a "MAGA-STYLE LOCKSTEP" participating audience. I get your frustration but the rules DO restrict hlthe2b Nov 10 #10
Message auto-removed Name removed Nov 10 #11
Bless your heart. Welcome to DU. Enjoy your stay. Do you like pizza? ms liberty Nov 10 #13
Post removed Post removed Nov 10 #14
And it will happen again, because here pizza is served on an as needed basis. ms liberty Nov 10 #16
That about covers it. You know I heard some say Demsrule86 Nov 10 #19
I don't know what the poster (now removed) said to me that you are responding to... Obviously it must have been hlthe2b Nov 10 #33
In theory. 😜 QueerDuck Nov 10 #12
Listen the ACA was destroyed last night. We Demsrule86 Nov 10 #15
Schumer voted "no". Katinfl Nov 10 #35
Scroll past what you don't like. Patton French Nov 10 #17
I'm fine with that. n/t demmiblue Nov 10 #20
isn't your post violating your own 'boycott"? nt Javaman Nov 10 #21
Not at all, that's just pedantic snark... QueerDuck Nov 10 #22
Okay Javaman Nov 10 #34
I thought it was a parody of GBCW threads jfz9580m Nov 10 #38
Based on post-count, they appear to be "new" and may not have had time to absorb... QueerDuck Nov 10 #39
A few exclamation points doesn't (?always) mean sarcasm. In my experience with a big, long running site.... electric_blue68 Nov 10 #45
Lol-good to know jfz9580m Nov 10 #46
Got it. 👍 electric_blue68 Nov 10 #47
OK, bye! hatrack Nov 10 #23
Adios Emile Nov 10 #24
This message was self-deleted by its author Bengus81 Nov 10 #25
Our leadership needs to know this is not acceptable to the party faithful. Happy Hoosier Nov 10 #27
No need to announce it just do it. I like fishing do you? Botany Nov 10 #28
Reminds me of another poster who said he was taking Emile Nov 10 #32
DU is boycotting YOU 🫵!!!!! jfz9580m Nov 10 #29
It's a discussion board we can't all agree we discuss mucifer Nov 10 #30
See ya. CentralMass Nov 10 #31
Your choice. Katinfl Nov 10 #36
Just remember what DU is SocialDemocrat61 Nov 10 #37
Why would you do that? dwayneb Nov 10 #40
... BannonsLiver Nov 10 #41
Reallly?! With over a decade as a member and thousands of posts?..... A HERETIC I AM Nov 10 #43
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