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Mike 03

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17. "Latest Trump BS" is an outstanding idea

Thu Dec 26, 2024, 03:46 PM

Dec 26

Wow. I know none of the things you are experimenting with right now will necessarily be easy, or work seamlessly at first, and that we will all learn as we go. But my hot take on that second forum is that it could have very positive consequences all around. For one thing, it would eliminate excessive posting about one single news item. And if a DUer posts about the latest Trump BS in GD, users can kindly remind the poster that it is more suitable for the new forum. Over time, we will use better judgment in deciding which issues should be posted in which forums.

Additionally, the Trump BS forum could attenuate the dismay of some DUers who don't want to see so many (or any) posts about Trump--not a realistic demand if DU is to remain a predominantly political website. It won't eliminate posts about Trump, but it will trim the number that appear in GD. It will focus them into a forum that Users who don't want to see anything about Trump can avoid.

As responsible DUers we will have to train ourselves, and each other, to utilize these new forums correctly. It probably won't be perfect at first.

DU is an amazing website, from the ease and effectiveness of its interface and the ingenious jury system, to the good sense that most users use in selecting the proper forum for their posts. I've been here a long time and am still discovering new features.

Happy Holidays, EarlG, and have a wonderful New Year.

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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