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In reply to the discussion: i RISE. to all the beautiful women on du, that keep us strong. [View all]redqueen
(115,164 posts)35. I understand completely of course
but I also can't help thinking of all the feminists who have left already. How much stronger our presence would be felt if we had their voices joining ours here.
But we are all over the net and growing stronger every day.
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Here's one I posted to Sheshe elsewhere (guess where?) that I now give to you:
freshwest
May 2014
#9
in the last week, maybe two. i have had four other women, very smart women. say it is time to go.
seabeyond
May 2014
#13
lets talk about baines situation. she was flagged. two hides. she is the MOST
seabeyond
May 2014
#14
"We were shamed like small children" you were the best though. totally business and
seabeyond
May 2014
#24
yes. a hide for that. and then a second hide for saying... i got a hide for this... lol.
seabeyond
May 2014
#28
omg... yes. lol. ah, the shivers in fear, lol. and yes. women uniting everywhere. it is gettin
seabeyond
May 2014
#36
aaaaaaahm. oh jj. the dude, new, so familiar. and always, always taking pokes. hey... wasnt he
seabeyond
May 2014
#18
I edited my post. I think what happened is he had five hides but, two dropped off on Sunday
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#19
ah. gotcha thanks. cause then i thought i went around the bend, having a conversation
seabeyond
May 2014
#21
I need to get confirmation. I am not sure JJ is the one. I will post when I have more info.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#23
ok. but it is cool to know it is something like that cause i do have a certain amount of faith with
seabeyond
May 2014
#30
Yes, as do I. But, I think Baines is finished. I am talking with her now at FB.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#34
i hope she is not. and i totally respect and understand her decision. the shit we take. nt
seabeyond
May 2014
#40
What is going on with Baines by the Admin is bigoted and reactionary.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#49
interesting ... and thanks to the jury. The Alerter and #2 might want to take note =
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#70
Baines is one of the most civil posters on here. What is going on with her is a travesty.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#53
She post about the issues. Even when perosnalities are involved she goes point by point
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#57
exactly my point. the most basic and happy emotion there can be. To Laugh. to have fun.
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#60
She doesn't even have 5 posts hidden. Why would Admins flag her? Or was it done by Hosts?
freshwest
May 2014
#61
it is simple. there was a rule implemented. two or more hides, within a 24 hours period, and the
seabeyond
May 2014
#64
She got two hides in a 24 hour period. That is a flag for review. Five hides in a 90 day period is
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#65
yes, there are problems and the admin are taking a Laissez-faire attitude about it all
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#69
I have enormous respect for Baines. She EARNED it. She is intelligent and cerebral. She is an asset
Tuesday Afternoon
May 2014
#38
Sorry Baines is feeling bad - she is such a strong voice and does not back down. I appreciate her.
seaglass
May 2014
#62
'Overcoming Life's Challenges' is the title. A picture of her creating her backyard pond.
freshwest
May 2014
#67