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Irish_Dem

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53. Internet forums are not for the weak of stomach. DU is actually very tame.

Thu Nov 13, 2025, 07:55 AM

18 hrs ago

Polite, well mannered, low key.
Not graphic, nitty gritty, full force stuff.

We are mostly older, smart, political junkies.
Not typically over the top kind of people.

Occasionally we get strong spice or energy, which is fine with me.

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How we speak to one another [View all] luv2fly Wednesday OP

A felon, rapist and (likely) pedophile is occupying the Whitehouse and destroying the nation Orrex Wednesday #1

Word police Wifes husband Wednesday #2

That's what you took from my post? Then you missed the point. n/t luv2fly Wednesday #4

Yeah Wifes husband Wednesday #7

I stand with Luv2fly's call for civility & against disrespect. "Word police" is gaslighting. nt AnotherMother4Peace 19 hrs ago #45

I do occasionally let an F-bomb fly... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #3

Be careful Wifes husband Wednesday #8

So we should only say FUCK once a day? leftstreet Wednesday #5

C'mon y'all... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #11

I rarely see that here leftstreet Wednesday #13

Just because you haven't seen it... Trueblue Texan Wednesday #14

No one said it doesn't happen Bettie Yesterday #22

Really, what is the difference between you or other posters voicing your annoyance and the OP... Trueblue Texan 19 hrs ago #47

What? iemanja Yesterday #31

First they came for they F-bombs and I laughed. Then they came for the A-bombs. thought crime 7 hrs ago #65

They are not talking about profanity per se iemanja Yesterday #30

Fuck if I know LearnedHand Wednesday #6

MY POINT EXACTLY Wifes husband Wednesday #9

I'm not offended by your taking offense to others' offensiveness berniesandersmittens Wednesday #10

It's not the occasional, it's the norm for some folks luv2fly Wednesday #15

This is why markie Yesterday #25

Safe place to vent is one thing... Trueblue Texan 19 hrs ago #48

That is why markie 18 hrs ago #51

It is also why the OP posted what they did.nt Trueblue Texan 18 hrs ago #55

Look up OCPD, ASPD, & NPD SunImp Wednesday #12

This may not be a good forum for you Wifes husband Yesterday #16

No, I deal with Maga on social media & irl SunImp Yesterday #23

Aye. It seems to me that the OP has merely asked that posters bear this DU Term Of Service in mind: Mister Ed 22 hrs ago #37

One thing is not like the others LearnedHand 8 hrs ago #64

i thought i would google the acronyms orleans Yesterday #33

Interesting comment canetoad 4 hrs ago #73

Post removed Post removed Yesterday #17

Well said MorbidButterflyTat Yesterday #18

Yes, thank you luv2fly Yesterday #20

wtf? bigtree Yesterday #19

I have used the expression, but never at someone on this board. 58Sunliner Yesterday #21

Thanks for asking luv2fly Yesterday #24

It's frustrating BeerBarrelPolka 23 hrs ago #35

the other day I told a Trump humper in real life to FUCK OFF Skittles 23 hrs ago #36

Thanks for clarifying. 58Sunliner 16 hrs ago #62

As a reformed New Yorker Keepthesoulalive Yesterday #26

let me tell you Skittles Yesterday #29

I believe I read bamagal62 Yesterday #27

I believe I read tavernier 20 hrs ago #44

And if that study is accurate then I'm f-ing BRILLIANT. Trueblue Texan 19 hrs ago #49

Sounds right MerrilyMerrily 18 hrs ago #50

LOL Skittles Yesterday #28

I know how, thanks much n/t luv2fly 22 hrs ago #38

it's typically what DUers use instead of lecturing Skittles 20 hrs ago #39

Understood luv2fly 20 hrs ago #42

Thanks. I have also noticed an 'overuse' of the term elleng Yesterday #32

The ignore feature is splendid! Duncan Grant Yesterday #34

I agree with you but Raine 20 hrs ago #40

Thanks, I expected some of that luv2fly 20 hrs ago #41

Exactly MerrilyMerrily 18 hrs ago #52

I try not to be judgemental. I remind myself we're all on the same team. Emile 20 hrs ago #43

It's going to be another fine day. taxi 19 hrs ago #46

Internet forums are not for the weak of stomach. DU is actually very tame. Irish_Dem 18 hrs ago #53

I think it's often just venting when things seem overwhelming - Ocelot II 18 hrs ago #54

Polite censorhip is still censorship. All offense is assumed. Stop being offended. marble falls 18 hrs ago #56

Thanks for your feedback luv2fly 18 hrs ago #57

You are right MerrilyMerrily 18 hrs ago #58

Thanks for your reply luv2fly 18 hrs ago #60

This sounds like a you problem Blues Heron 18 hrs ago #59

I pretty much talk this way all of the time. Haggard Celine 16 hrs ago #61

I didn't used to jfz9580m 16 hrs ago #63

This message was self-deleted by its author electric_blue68 6 hrs ago #66

If someone's post is that offensive to you. hamsterjill 5 hrs ago #67

(Ooops, acgidently posted above before done) Well, I do use the "F" word here, but.... electric_blue68 5 hrs ago #68

Thanks but... as I have already said it's not about the word "fuck" luv2fly 5 hrs ago #69

Ok, got it. electric_blue68 4 hrs ago #70

Totally agree canetoad 4 hrs ago #71

It gets very very old indeed luv2fly 4 hrs ago #72