Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

senseandsensibility

(25,443 posts)

27. Don't be

Reply to Tom Dyer (Original post)

Sat May 9, 2026, 03:18 PM

Yesterday

I've never understood it but there are certain posters who seem to look for "mistakes" or shortcomings in others' posts. They have no qualms about pointing whatever they deem to be a flaw out so I have no qualms in ignoring them. Don't let them ruin your experience at DU!

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

29 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

I'm terrified of posting anymore. [View all] Tom Dyer Friday OP

I agree. Everyone should read it. Solly Mack Friday #1

Um, you might consider editing you OP to include a solid link Brother Buzz Friday #2

Yes. Tom Dyer Friday #3

Well, what am I looking for? Brother Buzz Friday #4

It's a book, Have you considered using you computer to research something? Biophilic Friday #10

It is on the OP to say that obamanut2012 Friday #22

Jesus, dude. We're on your side. Just looking for a little direction. Iggo Friday #11

They just asked for a link obamanut2012 Friday #21

I give up. Tom Dyer Friday #5

Reading the book might be a good thing too. Tom Dyer Friday #6

This might not be the discussion board for you Fiendish Thingy Friday #9

Aw. Iggo Friday #12

Please continue posting malaise Friday #7

I got flak in the beginning. General Discussion seems to be wide open. usonian Friday #8

I have read the 1619 Project. It was a great read. Scrivener7 Friday #13

Just started it. LoisB Friday #14

Please don't be terrified about posting Grim Chieftain Friday #15

I can appreciate your frustration PatSeg Friday #16

Yeah, but "Read it because I said so, or I'm just going to sit here and pout" is a bad strategy. Iggo Yesterday #25

I made a mistake once., multigraincracker Friday #17

Each forum has Statement of Purpose rules. Emile Friday #18

Please allow me to help you JoseBalow Friday #19

Thank you, JoseBalow. LudwigPastorius Friday #20

Wrong forum. BWdem4life Yesterday #23

Don't be, I'm your friend. mr715 Yesterday #24

I think it should be a mandatory read for every HS to graduate. As expected many of the Southern walkingman Yesterday #26

Don't be senseandsensibility Yesterday #27

Are you sure this is the right forum for this? Innocent Smith Yesterday #28

We may need the door buzzard. GoneOffShore Yesterday #29