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I just posted my first thread in this group yesterday. I was under the impression a "group", unlike a forum, is a protected place for like minded people to discuss. So why am I having to put on my asbestos longjohns here?
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Dear Hosts (Original Post)
unionworks
Jan 2012
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Groups are only safe havens if specifically called so in the statement of purpose.
Bolo Boffin
Jan 2012
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Bolo Boffin
(23,872 posts)1. Groups are only safe havens if specifically called so in the statement of purpose.
Both "freethinkers and skeptics" are free to post here.
unionworks
(3,574 posts)2. My bad
Thanks for your answer. Guess I better find and read that "statement of purpoise". Flipper! Flipper!
unionworks
(3,574 posts)3. 20,000 plus posts?
My forehead to the floor! Man, you've been around for it all!
Ohio Joe
(21,894 posts)4. Everyone, everywhere on DU has to follow community standards
If you feel anyone is going over the line, hit the alert button and a Jury will decide. Debate on the validity of any theory put forth is what the Group is all about though.