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In reply to the discussion: When will DU be targeted? Or is this too kooky a question? [View all]markodochartaigh
(4,303 posts)14. Targeted? In what way?
The site owners, administrators, and those who keep the site running hauled off to a camp? Authoritarians crush opponents to benefit themselves, the reich-wing Republicans fear their own base and Trump more than they fear the Democratic base or politicians. Crushing DU in that way now is like crossing the street to squash a bug that you don't like. Someday it may be worth their while, but there are too many much bigger fish that need frying now.
Or targeted by cyber attack? They already have these trolls and bots on their payroll. Haven't there already been some site disruptions here? I very much doubt that those have been caused either by competing Democratic sites or Bernie bros.
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I want to go on record now: I think Trump is a bloated orange toad with execrable taste who has populated
jls4561
Wednesday
#3
Nine years ago. I remember that. We've had 4 election cycles since 2016, and nothing but a few maintenance shutdowns,
ancianita
Wednesday
#30
I sure don't think he's coming after DU. It's a great forum, but not worried about it being a target.
Silent Type
Wednesday
#34
I suspect OP is concerned for themself as much as anyone. But they aren't doing one of the most obvious things
Bernardo de La Paz
Wednesday
#23
I think we're a bit far down on the totem pole to expect thugs breaking down our doors before Thanksgiving
DFW
Wednesday
#16
They don't even know what ANTIFA means. It's just a Spooky Boogie word to them & their base. n/t
aggiesal
Wednesday
#19
Do most obvious thing. Drop X. Stop feeding all your personal & social connections to Muck & his bros.
Bernardo de La Paz
Wednesday
#24