I intend to watch the sports in the Olympics which I find interesting. Why punish the athletes because of the hosts' policies??? This is once in a lifetime for many participating. Why can't we discuss these events here?

This brings me to a general question. Why do some of the "group" posts end up on general discussion, and others remain on the special interest thread? Some of the special interests always stir up antagonistic arguments when posted on general discussion. Why even put them there? Isn't that what the groups are for? Discussion of special interests with others of like interest? Is it the group host who makes the decision to post a special group post onto GD?

I don't intend to do any spoilers, but might have a question or comment about something. Should I just post on "Sports" since there are people reading GD who might have to say something nasty about the Olympics, however innocent the post or comment might be?

This isn't the first Olympics where geopolitical issues overshadowed and I am not at all downplaying Russia's hateful LGBT attitudes and policies... It is sad, though, that the athletes and their sacrifices continue not to be the focus--and that includes many many brave LGBT participants from throughout the world.


I hope all can be respectful, as Skinner has asked.

"If you decide to watch the Olympics, and discuss the Olympics here on Democratic Underground, you should not be surprised if some DU members question the appropriateness of your decision to watch. I fully expect this discussion to occur here on DU, and I hope that members who choose to engage in a discussion on this topic will make an effort to remain respectful."

you never know around here. I'm personally against our participation in the games this year, so I won't comment in the threads about the events directly related to the games themselves. If some news event happens that affects world politics, such as an attack, I might say something about it. I don't think making 'protest posts' in the threads about the games are a good idea. Besides, if you do that, you're only kicking the thread. Everyone might have different ideas about how to handle it; this is just what I plan to do.

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which Hosts look at. Make an effort to remain respectful is good advice for DU in general. You can discuss the Olympics, but acknowledge that people hold strong opinions about human rights issues and be civil in posting.

I advise you to refresh your memory as to the differences and also what Hosts do as"Is it the group host who makes the decision to post a special group post onto GD? " indicates to me that you are unclear about it. It can be confusing.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=modsystem

Go to "My Account" and click on the "Trash Can" tab.

and quickly stopped once he got yours.

I hope he reads your message this time, too.