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In reply to the discussion: Not for Nothing ... but, Am I the Only One to think that it is a travesty that of ALL the times [View all]DonCoquixote
(13,753 posts)Hosting and Jury are broke systems, not because they are bad, but because, like our politics, there is a refusal to acknowledge that the right wing (which includes what is called the "center" will outright game the system in order to keep their power. The most frustrating thing is that we are told to be nice and fair, when the MRAS and Center-bullies know they can drench themselves in blood and still not be caled out, the favorite kids, as opposed to we stepchildren. Even Discussionist's idea is flawed, because they opened to door to the very people that did damage to DU.
Let me be blunt: there was a time when I was hoping to crave enough out of my disability budget to be a star member. I would not now, although if I was told they were making a discussionst forum for the left, I would be there with bells on (even though some purist would consider me too centrist because I do not support Nader.)
I am not going to put extra care into a system that does not take care of itself, or at least address the fact that people are abusing it, and then brag about it over brandy and cigars.