Our Standards
Over at Delaware Libertarian, Steve Newton has found from a secondhand source the Delaware Liberal standard for dealing with conservative or otherwise non-liberal or non-Democratic commenters. I have seen this “standard” before at other places in the blogosphere, and yes, Steve, it is pretty damn accurate, except for the beating Russian brides part:
If you expect to come here, spout idiotic opinions, write poorly, or just otherwise make an ass of yourself, don’t expect to be mollycoddled. If you are not smart, not funny, or simply don’t add to the collective discourse, you will be beaten like a Russian bride and sent on your way.
This is not quashing dissent. This is the cold boot of failure kicking you straight between the eyes. Just because the American educational system has taught you that everybody is a winner, and that you have some twisted right to have your opinion not only heard, but respected, doesn’t make it true.
Frankly, some of you need to be told that, objectively, you suck. And if you do, it will happen here. You have been warned.”
This was posted by Steve Newton earlier this weekend. He gets the credit.
Surprisingly enough, I like it.
Ah, yes, Steve did write that whole piece quoted on that “News to Cromley” blog. I guess that blog is just a compilation of blog posts from everywhere. I edited the story to reflect that.
So, from your introduction, should I assume that liberal and/or Democratic commenters will be mollycoddled even if what they say is “not smart, not funny, or simply (doesn’t) add to the collective discourse?” 🙂
But, you needn’t worry; I have a thick skin!
No, I apply the cold boot of failure to Nancy Willing and Liz Allen frequently. And Dominique, too.
Dana, I don’t attack you too much because even if you are wrong, you do add to the collective discourse.
I expect mollycoddling!
ohhh, to be held to such ‘thrilling’ company, DEM, ’tis a kick in the puss, indeed.
whoever wrote it nailed it.
“write poorly”–I think when posters write poorly, they shouldn’t be attacked, although I have done it when they pissed me off for other reasons (I’m sorry I’ve done it). What matters is the attempt to communicate and the underlying concepts inherent in the attempt.
These standards work for me!
Can we get LG to give us a Standards Widget so I can link to that when I ban Mike Matthews?
You can’t ban Matthews simply because he likes the X Files, Cassandra.
I always have love for ya Nance.
Yes.We.Can
Wait… Can we take a vote on whether or not X-Files is bannable?
No
True Blood rules! Destined to become a geek classic! 😉
stupidity and talking points are not tolerated…so be it
“stupidity and talking points are not tolerated…so be it”
We’ll miss you.
It’s more the talking points with me, and how some people spew them as gospel. The socialist meme was one of the worst.