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Democrats scramble to remove socialist party candidate from ballots in key swing states (nypost.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 35 points 3 weeks ago (5 children)

Hey, in the ten days since you started this account, you’ve posted almost three hundred and sixty times.

If that was spread over a twelve hour period each day that’s a post every twenty minutes and comments every ten.

How do you maintain such high quality and factual content with that schedule?

[–] [email protected] 15 points 3 weeks ago

Screams of astroturfing doesn't it. Its almost like this is their full time job.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 weeks ago

You ever seen Clerks? This poster reminds me of the Chewlies gum salesperson.

[–] [email protected] -3 points 3 weeks ago

I know, I wish there was a way to subscribe to this guy.

[+] [email protected] -26 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (2 children)

Thanks for keeping count! Your interest in my post history makes me feel kinda important!

I remember on my 3rd day, someone commented on how many comments I had posted in three days. And guess what? Someone did that on my 5th day. And 6th day. Etc.

Having said that, unfortunately I'm under no obligation to explain my posting habits or hobbies with you.

And do you realize that once ya read a news article, it only takes about 12 seconds to post it?

It's literally cutting an pasting the article title and web addy. Not that amazing, nor is it hard to do. Maybe you could try it and post your own articles that you are interested in!

I'd prefer to keep my comments focused on the content of this article and keep to the tone of this community. And your comments about my post count has no bearing on this article.

If anything I have posted breaks the rules of this community, then the mods will remove. They are very good and keeping this community in good shape. Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I’m just curious because I consider myself a heavy Lemmy user, and I average about twenty comments per day and slightly more then one post per week.

I couldn’t imagine doing a hundred posts and comments a day.

[+] [email protected] -22 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You don’t need to feel bad about not posting as much as I do—it’s not a competition.

You’re free to comment on how many posts I contribute, but it’s not against Lemmy’s rules. In fact, Lemmy thrives on post contributions because they help grow community conversations. Thanks for your interest!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

No problem, it took me about twelve seconds to do the math!

[+] [email protected] -23 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

Good for you! Again though, you don’t need to feel bad about not posting as much as I do—it’s not a competition.

Lemmy thrives on post contributions because they help grow community conversations. Thanks for your interest in how much I post!

[–] [email protected] 10 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Lemmy thrives on high-quality post contributions.

Although I’m happy Lemmy got rid of public karma counts, it would be nice if it had a non-public karma floor after which the account would be automatically banned for manual review or at least an icon showing that the account doesn’t contribute in a positive manner.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago

That'd be useful. Way to troll, GPS. It'd be great if I could be paid to be on Lemmy. Must be nice.

[+] [email protected] -10 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Lemmy thrives on high-quality post contributions.

Yep! Instead of following the person around, and pointing out unimportant facts, and being mad just because someone is not voting the way they do.

it would be nice if it had a non-public karma floor after which the account would be automatically banned for manual review or at least an icon showing that the account doesn’t contribute in a positive manner.

Plenty of people who make comments to me daily who would receive that icon.

And they comment just because they're mad that I'm not voting for their presidential candidate. Isn't that weird, that someone would be so upset by that that they'd comment to me almost daily?! And follow me around on Lemmy?

And all because I'm not voting for their presidential candidate or being baited into getting mad when they try to shitpost. But hey, people are strange, man...

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

being mad just because someone is not voting the way they do.

And they comment just because they're mad that I'm not voting for their presidential candidate

all because I'm not voting for their presidential candidate

Have I ever been mad at you for who you are choosing to vote for, are you trying to derail the conversation and look like a victim right now?

If you would like to share a comment where I’ve gotten mad at you for wanting to vote for Cornel West or whoever you’d like show us all the receipts please or stop uncivilly accusing me of untrue things.

Plenty of people who make comments to me daily who would receive that icon.

Does that mean you’re agreeing that it would be a good thing?

[+] [email protected] -8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Oh gosh, what made you think I was talking about you specifically?

Is there a particular reason you assumed I was talking about you? I mean, have you done any of those things that I outlined?!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

You constantly accuse me of such but you never bring the proof.

I think you don’t like being challenged to explain yourself.

[+] [email protected] -6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

So wait, are you doing those things I outlined? I mean, are you following me around on Lemmy? All because you're mad I can't be baited and that I won't vote a certain way? I mean are you saying you are doing that or that you are not doing that? I'm confused.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

are you following me around on Lemmy?

It’s a small platform, when you post and comment over a thousand times in ten days you’re going to see some familiar faces.

All because you're mad I can't be baited and that I won't vote a certain way? I mean are you saying you are doing that or that you are not doing that? I'm confused.

You’re accusing me of this like you did in the PMs I shared but you are unable to share proof because it doesn’t exist.

[+] [email protected] -7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

So are you saying that you are following me around? Or that you're not? I'm confused.

But I guess it doesn't really matter because this conversation isn't about the article I've submitted. So please keep comments focused to this article in this thread and stay civil. Thank you.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It’s a small platform, when you post and comment over a thousand times in ten days you’re going to see some familiar faces.

Which part of this do you need clarification on?

I think it’s pretty clear what I’m saying.

But I guess it doesn't really matter because this conversation isn't about the article I've submitted. So please keep comments focused to this article in this thread and stay civil. Thank you.

I think the mods do a great job here keeping the sub how they want it and don’t need you being the tone police.

[+] [email protected] -7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I think the mods do a great job here keeping the sub how they want it

I agree. But I can choose not to respond to you anymore in this thread if you don't have anything I feel like talking about since it doesn't apply to the article I have posted.

So I won't be replying to any more of your comments if I don't feel they are related to the article I have posted.

As is my choice. Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I ask for proof about your accusations towards me and you’re unable to continue this conversation.

This screams of high-quality good faith contributions to this platform.

[+] [email protected] -7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I have already told you that if you want to converse with me, then it will have to be about the article I posted.

If you have any issues with any of my posts, then you can feel free to report to the mods. They do a great job of moderation for this community. Thank you!

[–] [email protected] 6 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You’ve made eleven comments and twelve posts since I last updated that, it’s not like you don’t have time.

Is it because you don’t have proof for your accusations?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Soo filter and block your account heard

[–] [email protected] 11 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Oh look, another party that doesn't run candidates for any state or local offices but wants to run a candidate for the highest office in the land. An election they cannot hope to actually win, and the only actual effect their run will have is to increase the chance that a fascist could come to power in the USA. Not surprised that the Post would run a story with this headline, but I was surprised to see this honest passage.

The PSL, has raised more than $235,000 and promises voters a radically twisted vision for America, which includes seizing the 100 largest American corporations and turning them into public property and ending all US aid to Israel. The group does not release membership numbers but claims to have “an organized presence in over 100 cities and towns” in the United States.

The party is not affiliated with the Democratic Socialists of America, the largest socialist organization in the United States which has elected multiple members to Congress and boasts more than 77,000 faithful.

OP, if you're really a socialist as your name claims, perhaps you should support the DSA which actually walks the walk and has earned some respect as well as national level offices. Has the Green party ever won an election for Senate or the House in DC? What Senate or House candidates are they running this November?

[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

This post. This one right here. This is why this bot matters, and is important...

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 weeks ago

But sometimes it points out bias and dishonesty in agencies that support my agenda though!