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BainsBane

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48. It turns out that comment was made directly to me

Wed Jun 4, 2014, 10:34 AM

Jun 2014

and there is far more to it. I never read it at the time. Excuse me, but I'm in shock that anyone would write such a thing. I don't intend to fan flames, but it is very upsetting to be the target of that level of hatred. I'm going to need a bit to process it. I do know that I will not respond in kind and will instead move on for the well-being of this group and myself. The toxicity will not be coming from me.

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Human Rights. [View all] Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 OP

not only that. to say out loud, because i believe women have issue to stand up for means i do not seabeyond Jun 2014 #1

I'd like to propose a truce BainsBane Jun 2014 #3

for me? not yet. sorry. i was only recently called worst person ever and i do not care seabeyond Jun 2014 #4

Seriously? BainsBane Jun 2014 #5

rapist. murders. you betcha. seabeyond Jun 2014 #6

Was I included? BainsBane Jun 2014 #7

lol... i dunno know. you think you are one of the few? i would think you would be on the list of seabeyond Jun 2014 #9

I saw that. Also, it was made clear that there ARE some things that are worse than you. Squinch Jun 2014 #15

this is hte point of my OP yesterday. you have a man sexually shaming you. we have women calling seabeyond Jun 2014 #8

I don't think *we* are a problem. That there is two factions of DU, yes. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #11

I got what the motivation was behind yr OP, and I for one appreciate it... Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #16

Yes, There are some very knowledgeable people in this group. I think GD is becoming aware of Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #18

I thought about this post for a couple hours. you walk in here to make sure all knows there are a seabeyond Jun 2014 #20

one step further. i look around the room. literally, i see. awesome. seabeyond Jun 2014 #21

it is, sea ... really it is --- Awesome. It may take One At A Time but, One by One it is Awesome. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #24

peace. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #23

That would be great BainsBane Jun 2014 #43

It turns out that comment was made directly to me BainsBane Jun 2014 #48

point. nt seabeyond Jun 2014 #49

Disagreement is one thing, but I truly do not understand some people's animosity towards you. nomorenomore08 Jun 2014 #52

Thanks, I appreciate the support BainsBane Jun 2014 #53

Human rights are enormously important BainsBane Jun 2014 #2

There has to be a way to say that = Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #10

I didn't think you started it for reasons of malice BainsBane Jun 2014 #12

Just because you stop, does not mean others will. boston bean Jun 2014 #13

This Ted piece is right on target, as far as that's concerned BainsBane Jun 2014 #14

I have tried a couple of different ways but, I can not get that video to load for me. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #27

Perhaps you need to update something on your computer? BainsBane Jun 2014 #34

I am going to look at that when I get home. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #35

they say HoF - we say TMG. I will never mention TMG ever again. That is my start toward peace in DU. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #25

The two are not analogous ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #32

I am speaking to what is happening on DU. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #36

Unfortunately, most of the animosity I've witnessed lately BainsBane Jun 2014 #37

I agree and I hope this thread will help bring a stop to it. I am tired of seeing other people Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #38

From other women, who (metaphorically) scream at the top of their lungs MadrasT Jun 2014 #44

What thread? ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #17

It was a thread last week in GD Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #19

Oh I have that one on ignore ismnotwasm Jun 2014 #22

I use trash thread. - Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #26

Trash thread's the only thing I really use... Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #39

Isn't she saying only some of us are the worst people in the world? BainsBane Jun 2014 #40

No, she was apologising unreservedly for saying it at all n/t Violet_Crumble Jun 2014 #41

I believe the best thing BainsBane Jun 2014 #42

Let it go, Baines. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #45

That's what I'm trying to do BainsBane Jun 2014 #46

ok. I misunderstood. peace. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #47

You don't care about apologies? RiffRandell Jun 2014 #50

Can you give it some time? n/t seaglass Jun 2014 #51

Sure. nt. RiffRandell Jun 2014 #54

That's the spirit! redqueen Jun 2014 #55

... Sheldon Cooper Jun 2014 #56

I think you're responding to the wrong person. RiffRandell Jun 2014 #57

Thanks intaglio Jun 2014 #28

Agreed and it shows how much more education is needed. I had to take satisfaction in a two word only Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #29

Human Rights = Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #30

you will never, find me on the other side of human rights. seabeyond Jun 2014 #31

I beginning to think that post should be an OP in GD. Tuesday Afternoon Jun 2014 #33