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In reply to the discussion: Ok. Is it just me or does any one else see [View all]JustAnotherGen
(33,390 posts)91. This is post in HOF: Since this is really a thread about transparency
This is posted in HOF - not General Discussion
I'm going to put this out there -
I'm going to put this out there -
On Thu Mar 27, 2014, 01:06 PM an alert was sent on the following post:
No, you are not wrong. Here is the SOP alert
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1255&pid=41016
REASON FOR ALERT
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.
ALERTER'S COMMENTS
This whole thread is a pile on of a DUer and host. Boston bean is a host of this group and shouldn't even allow these attack threads to remain here. Here she is adding fuel to the flames by disclosing the identity of an alerter. This is an abuse of power by a host. Outing alerters is designed to intimidate and discourage alerts that they don't like. The thread they're discussing was lock by host consensus.
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Thu Mar 27, 2014, 01:27 PM, and the Jury voted 1-5 to LEAVE IT.
Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: The identity of the alerter had already been disclosed upthread. With that being said, it seems that a review of appropriate behavior for hosts is sorely needed.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Almost voted to hide because I think it is really uncool to reveal the IDs of alerters in this manner. But in my view the post by seabeyond (presuming I have the right one in mind ... ) that triggered all this subsequent poo flinging shouldn't have been alerted on in the first place. It is regrettable that this has become such a mess, but since it has let it all be out there.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: I agree with alerter's every objection. Our hosts are behaving badly. That thread doesn't belong in GD.
Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.
No, you are not wrong. Here is the SOP alert
http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1255&pid=41016
REASON FOR ALERT
This post is disruptive, hurtful, rude, insensitive, over-the-top, or otherwise inappropriate.
ALERTER'S COMMENTS
This whole thread is a pile on of a DUer and host. Boston bean is a host of this group and shouldn't even allow these attack threads to remain here. Here she is adding fuel to the flames by disclosing the identity of an alerter. This is an abuse of power by a host. Outing alerters is designed to intimidate and discourage alerts that they don't like. The thread they're discussing was lock by host consensus.
You served on a randomly-selected Jury of DU members which reviewed this post. The review was completed at Thu Mar 27, 2014, 01:27 PM, and the Jury voted 1-5 to LEAVE IT.
Juror #1 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #2 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: The identity of the alerter had already been disclosed upthread. With that being said, it seems that a review of appropriate behavior for hosts is sorely needed.
Juror #3 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: Almost voted to hide because I think it is really uncool to reveal the IDs of alerters in this manner. But in my view the post by seabeyond (presuming I have the right one in mind ... ) that triggered all this subsequent poo flinging shouldn't have been alerted on in the first place. It is regrettable that this has become such a mess, but since it has let it all be out there.
Juror #4 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #5 voted to LEAVE IT ALONE
Explanation: No explanation given
Juror #6 voted to HIDE IT
Explanation: I agree with alerter's every objection. Our hosts are behaving badly. That thread doesn't belong in GD.
Thank you very much for participating in our Jury system, and we hope you will be able to participate again in the future.
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I am so bullshit right now. How can someone even possibly think that is ethical. Damn! n/t
seaglass
Mar 2014
#1
I had a thread locked about Texas banning textbooks, once, by a mod from Texas!
villager
Mar 2014
#126
that takes the cake right there. the end. this person has now lost all credibility with me.
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#36
That pile-on gang mentality is loathsome. Attacking her method because they can not find fault with
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#75
I find it peculiar that a Limited Liabilty Corporation uses the word Underground in it's Name ...
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#34
We can all still rec it. Let's make history and keep a locked thread on the greatest page.
Squinch
Mar 2014
#24
Has there ever been any serious talk about not donating to DU until some of this shit stops?
Iris
Mar 2014
#27
I've let my star expire. I don't think it makes any difference to the revenue of
Squinch
Mar 2014
#28
I am strongly considering allowing my star to expire. Although for selfish reasons, I would like to
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#87
I understand why some hosts did not like the Jury Results being posted but, since it
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#69
exactly. I am absolutely appalled that he advocated locking that thread on any grounds after seeing
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#70
I really think that solution circumvents rather than solves the problem but, I can understand
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#74
Thanks cyberswede - I don't agree with the lock but appreciate your explanation. What really got
seaglass
Mar 2014
#41
Yes, in retrospect, it would have been preferable to have a different host lock the thread.
cyberswede
Mar 2014
#50
cyberswede, I don't doubt your sincerity, but I read that host thread and could not disagree more
hlthe2b
Mar 2014
#52
That is unfortunate. There needs to be an aggressive host removal process, biased hosts who can't
seaglass
Mar 2014
#55
The host forum needs to be read-only to the general membership to keep them honest. Reiterating
seaglass
Mar 2014
#59
Yes, if people are discussing me in a negative way, I think I'm entitled to know.
Sheldon Cooper
Mar 2014
#66
When the locking host has participated in the thread, it gives the appearance of heavy handed
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#88
Indeed. And I do not like this trend that "women's" issues must stay in these groups
Iris
Mar 2014
#42
But, when the Locker is also the Alerter and a Participant of the thread in question.
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#78
and I could be wrong as well. I may have misunderstood exactly what all transpired within
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#80
Thank you for posting those results. I wonder just how many alerts have been sent from this thread.
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#95
Emotions on the board already running high over this issue/debate. Seems we should take every
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#82
... "and got away with" ... and what I want to know is what, if anything, is going to be done
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#85
I think it is safe to conclude that aikoaiko behaved in a biased, hypocritical manner, yes.
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#94
well cyber. honestly. listening to this thread, seeing what transpired and reading
seabeyond
Mar 2014
#110
that is what was disappointing to me. and the is the shift i have seen in the
seabeyond
Mar 2014
#123
that is what i figured also. not to mention, a few feeling they could implement "special" rules for
seabeyond
Mar 2014
#125
i just saw two more Ops in gd, subject du... whining about du. nothing else in the OP
seabeyond
Mar 2014
#128
what it's really all about. SOME men on du are pissed as hell that we dare to point out the
seabeyond
Mar 2014
#122
totally amazing. what gets locked and what does not.... just sayin. another day, more shit. nt
seabeyond
Mar 2014
#132
ooops. meant this for you. meet up with us in a couple months after we save some money....
seabeyond
Mar 2014
#138
oh... ha ... yeah, makes sense now. and Keep Me Updated. Will do my best.
Tuesday Afternoon
Mar 2014
#139
yup. couldnt let a forever timer, say hey, in gd. nope. no way. all kinds of gripes about du?
seabeyond
Mar 2014
#135