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LanternWaste

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54. I often take a break not simply from DU, but from the words of news and popular culture...

Tue Jun 9, 2015, 01:17 PM

Jun 2015

I often take a break not simply from DU, but from the words of news and popular culture as absolutely as I'm able to do. Too often, I allow myself to get far too frustrated at the simpletons and dullards who pretend to be ignorant of spoonerisms and popular colloquialisms (no one on DU is *that* under-educated or sub-literate), or so-called adults righteously justifying a "hawt celebs thread", eventually becoming the golden calf of their irrational little cabal.

So, I just tune out for two, three, sometimes four days-- DU, news (print, broadcast, etc). I did so this past weekend, and spent a glorious weekend in silent beauty and ignorant bliss.

Afterwards, it's still worth it. I promise.

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Is it worth it? [View all] boston bean Jun 2015 OP

No, but sometimes you have to do it anyway BainsBane Jun 2015 #1

True. In your post boston bean Jun 2015 #5

I'm most heartened by some of the ones who don't support Clinton BainsBane Jun 2015 #8

Stay here shenmue Jun 2015 #2

Don't you worry! boston bean Jun 2015 #6

These kittums would like to help u shenmue Jun 2015 #10

Awww they do help!!!!! boston bean Jun 2015 #11

awwwwww niyad Jun 2015 #48

Yes Kalidurga Jun 2015 #3

Possibly. I'm exhausted mentally. I'll get a good nights sleep anyhow. boston bean Jun 2015 #7

Not on DU. DURHAM D Jun 2015 #4

LOL boston bean Jun 2015 #9

I think this is a really really big deal. DURHAM D Jun 2015 #15

So true. History erm hillary will leave them in the dust. boston bean Jun 2015 #24

Ahhhh, I figured they must MuseRider Jun 2015 #52

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2015 #12

In case anyone is interested in what name removed had to say. boston bean Jun 2015 #13

How charming. BainsBane Jun 2015 #14

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2015 #29

Typical. DURHAM D Jun 2015 #16

I wonder if they run the IPs on these. boston bean Jun 2015 #21

they are shifting IP addresses - we are watching closely in MIRT. NRaleighLiberal Jun 2015 #31

Creep would be the word to describe him. boston bean Jun 2015 #32

Message auto-removed Name removed Jun 2015 #17

Ugh, sounds like gamergaters Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #18

What misogyny in gaming. boston bean Jun 2015 #23

Why do you ruin our fun!!11 Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #30

You just want to control people. You don't care boston bean Jun 2015 #33

I don't know who they think they are fooling. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #34

Most people wouldn't do in the town square. boston bean Jun 2015 #35

That they've felt protected here. Safe. Starry Messenger Jun 2015 #37

I just got sent some jury results. boston bean Jun 2015 #40

I'm guessing the alerter is worried about the negative branding for his philosophy's image... LanternWaste Jun 2015 #53

Holy Carp Kalidurga Jun 2015 #20

Yep this incarnation is gone. boston bean Jun 2015 #22

Ps. You think that one was bad take a look at this one. boston bean Jun 2015 #27

Is that the 2nd Hide - Name Removed in this thread? nt DURHAM D Jun 2015 #41

No, that was one from Friday. nt boston bean Jun 2015 #46

perhaps that ignorant twit, and others of that ilk, should read inga muscio's book, niyad Jun 2015 #50

Love that Book! ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #55

still available on amazon. niyad Jun 2015 #68

What is that book about? Nt F4lconF16 Jun 2015 #56

The "C" word ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #59

who gives a fuck what that little insecure piece of shit says? Skittles Jun 2015 #26

I think it's good for people to know women aren't making this shit up. boston bean Jun 2015 #28

I'm guessing it is clueless men who are in denial? Skittles Jun 2015 #36

That hasn't been my experience over the last few days. boston bean Jun 2015 #38

I read the AA Group quite a bit... Kalidurga Jun 2015 #44

People feel it is acceptable because other women stand up and say it's no big deal and they seaglass Jun 2015 #45

What is the "AA" group? nt PassingFair Jun 2015 #74

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oh my word!!! thanks for starting my day out with a laugh! niyad Jun 2015 #49

Post removed Post removed Jun 2015 #67

That's like something out of "Trolling for Dummies" betsuni Jun 2015 #58

There is either one misogynist/racist troll coming back over and over again gollygee Jun 2015 #69

It's that same person who keeps coming back. Sheldon Cooper Jun 2015 #70

"illegitimati non carburundum" niyad Jun 2015 #19

I need a recharge. boston bean Jun 2015 #25

I completely understand. can you take a break, even for a day, a few hours? go someplace niyad Jun 2015 #47

Those who read outnumber those who post. geek tragedy Jun 2015 #42

I think you may be right.... but I end up with doubt boston bean Jun 2015 #61

That's part of their strategy. nt geek tragedy Jun 2015 #66

Fuck no it's not worth it. ismnotwasm Jun 2015 #43

You have a right to speak your mind MuseRider Jun 2015 #51

Thanks Muse! boston bean Jun 2015 #62

I often take a break not simply from DU, but from the words of news and popular culture... LanternWaste Jun 2015 #54

Good advice.. Thanks Lantern! boston bean Jun 2015 #63

I appreciate your attempts... Phentex Jun 2015 #57

That is really nice to hear, and it helps me feel better about it.. boston bean Jun 2015 #64

Sometimes I'm not sure but to give up is to allow the abuse to not only continue but to AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #60

That is what keeps me going... but it's exhausting still.... boston bean Jun 2015 #65

Yes it is, everyday seems to be just another obstacle to overcome. AuntPatsy Jun 2015 #72

Doesn't seem like it. JTFrog Jun 2015 #71

Absolutely yes GeoWilliam750 Jun 2015 #73