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EarlG

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90. The ability to move threads would probably make things easier

Fri Dec 27, 2024, 11:26 AM

Dec 27

I have considered the same thing myself, and I agree that it would likely help. But I haven't yet discussed this as an official project with Elad, so I'm really not sure how much work it would be.

We are currently testing a forum identifier on Jury service. When the Jury system was originally created, it was during a very contentious time on DU. At the time we had popular, busy forums for supporters of different Democratic candidates/personalities, and we thought (probably rightly) that if someone knew that a post was in a particular candidate supporter's group, it would lead to prejudiced decisions. Since that state of affairs does not currently exist on DU, I don't see it as so much as a problem. I'm testing this personally at the moment -- if we think the forum identifier is going to work out, we'll make it available to everyone.

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Continuing the discussion about adding a couple of new forums to DU [View all] EarlG Dec 26 OP

Well he could croak and do the planet a favor malaise Dec 26 #1

I'd chip in to triple size AdamGG Dec 26 #53

LOl malaise Dec 26 #68

I like it. cilla4progress Dec 26 #2

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 26 #3

I always thought it was a great place for crack-pots and conspiracy theories. It was nice to have that confined to emulatorloo Dec 26 #63

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 26 #65

Don't take it so personally. Just being silly. And we're fundamentally in agreement that we both miss the forum. emulatorloo Dec 27 #104

This message was self-deleted by its author Chin music Dec 28 #105

You're overthinking this. emulatorloo Dec 28 #106

I like it ... UpInArms Dec 26 #4

Motion to Approve ZDU Dec 26 #5

All in favor say Aye! (Loud murmuring) all opposed say No (quieter murmuring) underpants Dec 26 #58

LOL ZDU Dec 27 #79

Well, it's your website, so go for it. MineralMan Dec 26 #6

I approve heartily of both these forums! Absolutely right and thank you, my dear EarlG! nt CaliforniaPeggy Dec 26 #7

I'm all in! bif Dec 26 #8

Would love that DeepWinter Dec 26 #9

EXACTLY! So burnt out with dump posts! Clouds Passing Dec 26 #34

I think it's a good idea canetoad Dec 26 #10

That's an even BETTER idea!!! Think. Again. Dec 26 #44

sometimes this place seems like trumpunderground. how bout a forum for all Trump posts? nt msongs Dec 26 #11

Sound like good ideas. 2naSalit Dec 26 #12

Yes!!! Thanks! n/t KatK Dec 26 #13

Absolutely brilliant ideas, EarlG. Blue Dawn Dec 26 #14

Excellent. mahina Dec 26 #15

I for one have had it with Trump ItsjustMe Dec 26 #16

"Latest Trump BS" is an outstanding idea Mike 03 Dec 26 #17

"Trump says...." vs what Trump does.... LeftInTX Dec 26 #18

Have to admit I laughed out loud at "Latest Trump BS" - TBF Dec 26 #19

I like it. sinkingfeeling Dec 26 #20

What would happen when drumpf BS gets posted outside that forum? JoseBalow Dec 26 #21

I'd say you've identified the concern EarlG Dec 26 #27

I can see how distinguishing between BS and real news wnylib Dec 26 #50

Honestly... littlemissmartypants Dec 26 #22

Seems a bit "snow flakey" to me, but I appear to be in the minority. Vinca Dec 26 #23

See my reply above EarlG Dec 26 #28

I support creating both forums Fiendish Thingy Dec 26 #24

The party needs to be better organized and responsive. LiberalFighter Dec 26 #25

Good idea, I think it will be useful, but... Shipwack Dec 26 #26

"Trump's Latest Idiocy" carries more of a punch. n/t SpankMe Dec 26 #29

Good Idea FrankTC Dec 26 #30

Great ideas. Auggie Dec 26 #31

I want to know "what they are actually doing in real life" Tbear Dec 26 #32

I like the idea of quarantining news of trump trolling. A lot. Scrivener7 Dec 26 #33

Me too. Think. Again. Dec 26 #41

Both Seem Excellent Ideas ProfessorGAC Dec 26 #35

I fully support both forum ideas. Mr.Bill Dec 26 #36

That is some good parsing of what will probably be reality BumRushDaShow Dec 26 #37

Putting all dump news in one forum is an idea I'm on board with. Clouds Passing Dec 26 #38

You are very much on to the right ideas, EarlG, & I like where you're going... Hekate Dec 26 #39

I absolutely love the "trump BS forum" idea! Think. Again. Dec 26 #40

Sounds Good To Me WiVoter Dec 26 #42

Brilliant about Keeping TSF's BS in Cha Dec 26 #43

YES Jughead Dec 26 #45

Hell yes! I like that idea RainCaster Dec 26 #46

Well, almost everything tsf does is BS, so maybe "Trump Noise" would be more to the point. eppur_se_muova Dec 26 #47

Try it. Some ideas work out, some don't. It's good to find out either way. keithbvadu2 Dec 26 #48

Agree. Both forums are great ideas. Onthefly Dec 26 #49

I like it, Earl! Silver Gaia Dec 26 #51

The bs forum is excellent idea... Peer Gynt Dec 26 #52

Excellent new idea. Magoo48 Dec 26 #54

I think these are great ideas - then we'd have a Way Forward forum and AdamGG Dec 26 #55

Great ideas. Let's do it, forthwith. (nt) Paladin Dec 26 #56

Could "Latest Trump BS" be extended some way to incorporate the BS from Musk? Emrys Dec 26 #57

I love it! SallyHemmings Dec 26 #59

Love it! happybird Dec 26 #60

My suggestion... could we have a Satire/Parody forum? WarGamer Dec 26 #61

I think it's a great idea Lulu KC Dec 26 #62

Like it, but enforcement could be a nightmare nt berniesandersmittens Dec 26 #64

I worry some will define "BS" as... Zenlitened Dec 26 #66

As someone who enjoys images of drumpf looking stupid... greatauntoftriplets Dec 26 #67

I'm thinking about what Rachel says. ariadne0614 Dec 26 #69

Exactly proud patriot Dec 26 #71

I think a forum for Trump stuff B.See Dec 26 #70

Perhaps also one for us Berners Be The Light Dec 26 #72

I like it. Give it a try. c-rational Dec 26 #73

Like the idea, but NOT seeing TSFs actual name on a forum title... consider_this Dec 26 #74

I am still relatively new to DU, so I hesitate to have an opinion about the logistics of new forums, but... yellow dahlia Dec 26 #75

I like it. flying rabbit Dec 27 #76

I like the idea of both additional forums. Ms. Toad Dec 27 #77

The ability to move threads would probably make things easier EarlG Dec 27 #90

"Trump's Brain Farts" intrepidity Dec 27 #78

Sounds good to me. niyad Dec 27 #80

You're a 'go' for throttle up from where I sit. WheelWalker Dec 27 #81

Trump BS is a 'yes' but The Way Fwd (TWF) gives me anxiety. live love laugh Dec 27 #82

Well, the thing is... EarlG Dec 27 #91

That makes sense but I still have my misgivings. While you're at it, live love laugh Dec 27 #100

Thank you EarlG. Hope22 Dec 27 #83

Let the community decide Shrek Dec 27 #84

May I suggest instead of William769 Dec 27 #85

wouldn't it be fantastic Kali Dec 27 #86

Great idea. I am willing to try anything to stop the insanity. mdbl Dec 27 #87

Sounds good. n/t defacto7 Dec 27 #88

An excellent idea, I don't think it should be too confusing, or at least for the most part. msfiddlestix Dec 27 #89

Trump tweeting he wants to take Greenland is news HereForTheParty Dec 27 #92

Excllent ideas Wild blueberry Dec 27 #93

I would try it peggysue2 Dec 27 #94

We need a forum just for members to complain about CNN and MSNBC on air personalities ZonkerHarris Dec 27 #95

God yes. Elessar Zappa Dec 27 #98

We should probably add a forum for Brevet President Musk while we're at it. n/t Hugin Dec 27 #96

K&R spanone Dec 27 #97

Separating the BS (Being Said) from the BD (Being Done) is a great idea! HappyLarge Dec 27 #99

I love the idea of a forum for "Latest Trump BS". RandomNumbers Dec 27 #101

I think both are great ideas wendyb-NC Dec 27 #102

Give it a shot, see what happens. And w/ tRUMP threatening all sorts of negative consequences for news org. (ABC for SWBTATTReg Dec 27 #103