Posted on 04/03/2007 7:24:18 PM PDT by Reaganesque
It is always disappointing to be reminded that there are people in the world who do not like you so much that they are willing to debase themselves and others in order to get their way. We, as conservatives face this from the Left on a day to day basis. But when such action comes from another supposed Conservative, that is truly disappointing.
The posters at DU think nothing of swearing and posting the most filthy, perverted and twisted things about their political rivals. We here at FR are, for the most part, better than that. At least we try to be. Unfortunately, there's always someone who proves that both sides have their ugly side.
I have posted a number of pro-Mitt Romney threads recently as have many others. I discovered this afternoon that several of them have been the victims of childish and down right purile dirty tricks. Now, political dirty tricks are nothing new and nor are they uncommon on either side of the aisle. But some simply cross the line of decency. Such is the case with whomever played their little game of messing with the Keywords on these Pro-Romney threads. Here are four examples:
Romney Tops Republicans in Fundraising
KEYWORDS: ANTICHRIST; CULT; FUNDRAISING; MITTRAPESCHILDREN; ROMNEY; Click to Add Keyword
Why I Think You Should Vote For My Dad
KEYWORDS: 2008; ELECTIONPRESIDENT; ELECTIONS; MITTBEATSHISKIDS; MITTISTHEANTICHRIST; ROMNEY; Click to Add Keyword
Parsing the Polls: Answering the Mormon Question
KEYWORDS: CULT; JOEYSMITHDELUSION; Click to Add Keyword
KEYWORDS: ELECTION; FRED; FREDTHOMPSON; MITTISTHEANTICHRIST; ROMNEY; THOMPSON; VP; Click to Add Keyword
People, campaigning can be a hard and painful thing. You have to have a thick skin to run for office and heaven knows, all candidates take their blows, some more than others. But there is such a thing as decency. And this little prank doesn't just cross that line, it obliterates it.
Disagree with the thread? Fine. Present your arguments. You don't like the candidate? Great. Tell me why and make an attempt at intelligent conversation. That's the way this place is supposed to work. But, resorting to such sophomoric, vulgar and quite frankly bigoted childishness is beneath contempt. If you can't manage a reasonable level of maturity, then there's a whole bunch of like minds over at DU you can have fun with.
Rudy’s fans generally support Rudy, not go after the other candidates. I don’t think they have the capacity. :)
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Keyword usage has changed a lot lately. There was a time you could add an unlimited amount, and that got abused.
I’m glad I am not a mod here. It must be tough and frustrating.
I believe this to be a systematic problem worthy of a thread.
Most of the rudybots are not veterans. Very few I see daily could or would serve. Big difference, when you employ the irak thing.
Yes, looking forward to it!
I disagree on both counts, it is not a system wide problem in FR, and it is quite easy to complain to the mods.
Good luck, you’ve been around since ‘99 you should know half the posters here are (insert expletive).
Bump
Well, apparently someone believes that “MITTRAPESCHILDREN” is fair commentary given the Keywords that have been added to this thread. Apparently only a crybaby would find this offensive. FYI, smart guy, you’ve been reported.
Making a profit? Selling them lumber?
Got wood?
What are these people, 12 years old?
I have to say, asking for "intelligent conversation" here these days can be a challenge.
Or, it could be amusing, if you're on all the time, anyway. I recall a particularly obnoxious series of posts from a troll, which were ended with "Does this ZOT make my @ss look big?" from a mod, lol.
I don’t know, Sir. Was just trying to make a joke.
It is easy to complain to the mods. This thread is a complaint to the mods in a way.
As one pointed out though being a mod probably isn't so easy.
I believe if the Mods did come out and say 'cut it out everyone' then 98% of the crap would cease.
If it were just one troll doing it, thats fine. Case by case would work. But its not.
Problem is the bloodsport here goes way out of bounds and many people even old ones are not as innocent as they believe.
Even though Mitt Romney is not (yet) my first choice, any of the Republican candidates beats Hillary and I support your right to support him.
Some of the mods ae really funny! Their home page here is a riot. One is even good at quoting Talking Heads songs, a definite plus in my book.
Fair enough!
Time to rest up for tomorrows fun & games.
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