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What the heck is going on with WilliamPitt and Skipper? (Original Post) SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2015 OP
NYC_SKP got banned and... steve2470 Jun 2015 #1
This message was self-deleted by its author Buzz Clik Jun 2015 #2
He is right, he should have been banned at the time for his disgraceful rant against the President. still_one Jun 2015 #3
WilliamPitt was refering to past actions (long before the POS comment). He was banned and Skinner FSogol Jun 2015 #13
Oh yeah, I think he was banned for threatening treestar Jun 2015 #14
I thought he got banned for calling Obama... Sheepshank Jun 2015 #21
Nope. That was let stand.... Hekate Jun 2015 #22
I may have not posted a lot, I think I've been here since 2008 Iliyah Jun 2015 #4
I said a few weeks ago GD is going stupid. Rex Jun 2015 #5
I did not think it was this site's job to predetermine the candidate. It is to our Party's glinda Jun 2015 #6
DUers and freepers have this one thing in common SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2015 #8
I'm so glad I have no dog in this hunt. Drunken Irishman Jun 2015 #16
Pitt should have been banned the last time FOR GOOD. The same folks defending SKP's vulgarity.... Tarheel_Dem Jun 2015 #7
Yes Hekate Jun 2015 #10
No idea what's going on with wp, as I have him on full ignore.... Hekate Jun 2015 #9
i reported one of Pitt's abusive (to my thinking) posts SleeplessinSoCal Jun 2015 #11
It's kind of funny in that treestar Jun 2015 #15
message to NYC_SKP ... ucrdem Jun 2015 #12
The sentiments in your post are why I am not posting very much. Not a safe haven for Democrats. freshwest Jun 2015 #17
I hope you post it fresh ucrdem Jun 2015 #18
SKP got banned for this.. and there may have been other issues.. I don't know. Cha Jun 2015 #19
I'll PM you. I won't be posting what I think anywhere at DU. freshwest Jun 2015 #20

steve2470

(37,468 posts)
1. NYC_SKP got banned and...
Thu Jun 4, 2015, 09:58 PM
Jun 2015

WilliamPitt is saying he could easily have been banned also. It's easy to find the huge thread about NYC in GD.

Response to steve2470 (Reply #1)

still_one

(96,555 posts)
3. He is right, he should have been banned at the time for his disgraceful rant against the President.
Thu Jun 4, 2015, 10:17 PM
Jun 2015

What WilliamPitt is arguing for is that he should be given the chance to apologize.

I am hoping the action of the Administrators will curb a lot of the over the top posts, that try to push the limits, and instead produce more product discussions and disagreements, but I am pretty skeptical now that election season is fast approaching


FSogol

(46,525 posts)
13. WilliamPitt was refering to past actions (long before the POS comment). He was banned and Skinner
Sat Jun 6, 2015, 09:53 AM
Jun 2015

let him return. Ancient DU history.

 

Sheepshank

(12,504 posts)
21. I thought he got banned for calling Obama...
Mon Jun 8, 2015, 11:01 AM
Jun 2015

a piece of shit used care salesman.

I'm having a very hard time letting go of that.

Hekate

(94,694 posts)
22. Nope. That was let stand....
Tue Jun 9, 2015, 12:30 AM
Jun 2015

....and got hundreds of replies from people sympathetic to his lack of preparation for, well, a whole lot of living including moving to a new state with new regs.

You're not the only one who remembers that debacle with less than a rosy glow.

Iliyah

(25,111 posts)
4. I may have not posted a lot, I think I've been here since 2008
Thu Jun 4, 2015, 10:29 PM
Jun 2015

and the administration here on the DU is fair and for sure tolerate (1 million %).

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
5. I said a few weeks ago GD is going stupid.
Thu Jun 4, 2015, 10:56 PM
Jun 2015

People are losing it over their favorite in the primary.

A lot of people getting put in Timeout as well, it is sad to see people not be able to work it out.

It's made me more sure than ever to be positive about all our candidates. Not saying to treat a single one with kiddie gloves - just the outlandishness needs to stop.

HRC is more than qualified to be POTUS, it is a fact deal with it.

People here need to calm down, I hate seeing long timers get censored or kicked off of DU.

glinda

(14,807 posts)
6. I did not think it was this site's job to predetermine the candidate. It is to our Party's
Thu Jun 4, 2015, 11:50 PM
Jun 2015

benefit to discuss without "punches or attitudes and attacks". Otherwise we are no better than Republicans.

SleeplessinSoCal

(9,675 posts)
8. DUers and freepers have this one thing in common
Fri Jun 5, 2015, 03:57 AM
Jun 2015

Ideology for the right and the left have little tolerance for other points of view.

I think come conention time the common "enemy" will bring members together.

Tarheel_Dem

(31,443 posts)
7. Pitt should have been banned the last time FOR GOOD. The same folks defending SKP's vulgarity....
Fri Jun 5, 2015, 01:04 AM
Jun 2015

are chortling because SidDithers has been suspended.

Hekate

(94,694 posts)
9. No idea what's going on with wp, as I have him on full ignore....
Sat Jun 6, 2015, 01:46 AM
Jun 2015

....but skp got banned for using a tongue twister that equals a mysoginistic slur. I wasn't aware of as much of the latter's history as subsequently came out -- there's a thread with over 1,000 posts grieving his forced departure, and a dozen more carrying on the battle. It is amazing how many people want to dismiss and minimize slurs against women.

As for wp, I only see his posts when they're on the front page because of the aforementioned full ignore setting. Interesting that he should acknowledge how he himself skirts the rules again and again, but only in context of trying to excuse someone else's behavior.

SleeplessinSoCal

(9,675 posts)
11. i reported one of Pitt's abusive (to my thinking) posts
Sat Jun 6, 2015, 02:31 AM
Jun 2015

and was pretty much chastized for it. There are a few on DU who insist on sucking all the air out of the room.

I still think when the chips are down some will leave and hopefully others shown the door.

treestar

(82,383 posts)
15. It's kind of funny in that
Sat Jun 6, 2015, 10:24 AM
Jun 2015

instead of anti-Hillary posts, for this day we have NYC posts. If NYC hadn't done that, he'd have posted his usual anti-Hillary posts for the day.

ucrdem

(15,703 posts)
12. message to NYC_SKP ...
Sat Jun 6, 2015, 04:52 AM
Jun 2015

I suppose this is as good a place as any to say that I'm honestly sorry about what happened. I think you are a good friend of the BOG and a good DU buddy to many including me. The long GD threads are a testament to that. About all I can add is that sometimes things happen for a reason and this might be a good time to focus on your health and wellness and just basically take it easy for few months. We won't forget you, DU won't go away, there's always Discussionist which isn't half as bad as it's painted, and in a couple of months I imagine everyone will have a healthier perspective. And please let us know how you're doing via FB friends so we don't worry.

freshwest

(53,661 posts)
17. The sentiments in your post are why I am not posting very much. Not a safe haven for Democrats.
Sat Jun 6, 2015, 03:56 PM
Jun 2015

But fine for those who aren't going to vote for Democrats. I will not be welcome at the BOG, if this is what we are now. I'd planned to post the Biden Eulogy, but now I won't. It's in GD by egbertowillies.

ucrdem

(15,703 posts)
18. I hope you post it fresh
Sat Jun 6, 2015, 07:48 PM
Jun 2015

Dunno why it wouldn't be welcome in the BOG, or in the BSG either, as you are the reigning champ of positivity, and have given them no cause for hostility!

But the Joe Biden group doesn't get much traffic these days so that's probably an ideal spot too. Then you could just post links here and in GD and if anyone is interested in commenting they can brighten Joe's star a little . . .

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1110

Cha

(305,438 posts)
19. SKP got banned for this.. and there may have been other issues.. I don't know.
Sun Jun 7, 2015, 02:41 AM
Jun 2015

"Troll"

Feel the Bern.

If she's not ready to handle spontaneous exchanges,

she is not fit for the Presidency. This is all smoke and mirrors, IMO. Yes, I am voting for Bernie but just thinking of her even pulling such a cunning stunt is pretty shockingly appalling.

I'm not sayin'--I'm just sayin'...

"There will be NO opportunities to interview Hillary Clinton; her speech will be her interview."
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6775879
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6783979

How SKP responded..
"Welcome to DU, Feel the Bern! And yes, it's a Cunning Stunt!

I say that to myself every day, over an over.

It can be a tongue twister!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=6775973

Posted it in his journal too.. just in case anyone missed his Hide..

http://www.democraticunderground.com/~NYC_SKP

EarlG (Administrator)

"Called Hillary Clinton the c-word. Thought he was being clever about it. He was not."

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=profile&uid=221412&sub=trans

If SKP wants back he needs to own it and apologize to the Admin when asking to be re-instated.. not try to wiggle out of it like others are trying to do for him.

Those making excuses for him.. from saying "it wasn't directed at Hillary" to ".. the Admin is biased..", "he really didn't say it" to "he was only joking" are doing him absolutely no good.

I don't know what Pitt was up to.. but I do know he was banned in the past and got re-instated.







freshwest

(53,661 posts)
20. I'll PM you. I won't be posting what I think anywhere at DU.
Sun Jun 7, 2015, 07:28 PM
Jun 2015

Or the auxiliary websites. If he comes back, he'll own this place.

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