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In reply to the discussion: Continuing the discussion about adding a couple of new forums to DU [View all]peggysue2
(11,520 posts)94. I would try it
It would be an attempt to do what the current MSM seems incapable or unwilling to do--separate the nonsense from the stuff that has serious implications for all of us. Won't be easy because the distractions are given equal time and equal importance in the tangled mix, sometimes more because of the entertainment factor.
It's a large part of Agent Orange's appeal to devoted MAGA types--the hilarious bad boy. I've never understood it but it's a thing.
So let's try it. If it becomes a headache and/or unwieldy? Go on to something else. At least it's an attempt to do something different, rather than endlessly complaining about the state of American journalism. I'm as a guilty as anyone on that front.
I'm a yes vote!
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I always thought it was a great place for crack-pots and conspiracy theories. It was nice to have that confined to
emulatorloo
Thursday
#63
Don't take it so personally. Just being silly. And we're fundamentally in agreement that we both miss the forum.
emulatorloo
10 hrs ago
#104
All in favor say Aye! (Loud murmuring) all opposed say No (quieter murmuring)
underpants
Thursday
#58
I approve heartily of both these forums! Absolutely right and thank you, my dear EarlG! nt
CaliforniaPeggy
Thursday
#7
sometimes this place seems like trumpunderground. how bout a forum for all Trump posts? nt
msongs
Thursday
#11
Well, almost everything tsf does is BS, so maybe "Trump Noise" would be more to the point.
eppur_se_muova
Thursday
#47
I am still relatively new to DU, so I hesitate to have an opinion about the logistics of new forums, but...
yellow dahlia
Thursday
#75
That makes sense but I still have my misgivings. While you're at it,
live love laugh
12 hrs ago
#100
An excellent idea, I don't think it should be too confusing, or at least for the most part.
msfiddlestix
19 hrs ago
#89
We need a forum just for members to complain about CNN and MSNBC on air personalities
ZonkerHarris
16 hrs ago
#95
We should probably add a forum for Brevet President Musk while we're at it. n/t
Hugin
15 hrs ago
#96