MOD POST

[sopdetly.livejournal.com]

I didn't think I'd have to say something like this here, but apparently this is not the case.

Folks, like it or not, Barack Obama will be our next president. I understand that a lot of people here feel this is a very bad thing, possibly country-destoryingly bad. But I will not tolerate seeing the support of the idea of assassination.

No tolerance.

From here on out, if I see that kind of support (whether it comes in the form of "someone should" or "I won't wish it, but if it happened I would be glad") on this community, the person who said it will be banned.

I refuse to let this community fall to the levels of everything that we have been driven nuts by in the last 8 years -- everything that has inspired the need for this community in the first place.

I'm hoping this is not a necessary rule in the long run, but in the first moments, when we are still hurting from the defeat, I know it can be easy to lash out. Reign it in, and don't go this far. If you need to, then you also need to find another outlet for your anger.

ETA, 7:40pm: Looks like the person who made the remark has since deleted her post, her clarifying/apologizing comment in this post, and left the community. I consider that particular matter settled, and going forward I will continue with the instant banning rule as described above.

Comments

[elena23.livejournal.com]

Excellent, thank you. I completely agree.

[travels-in-time.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

I refuse to let this community fall to the levels of everything that we have been driven nuts by in the last 8 years -- everything that has inspired the need for this community in the first place.

Exactly. Can't we be a little better than that?

[sleep-monger.livejournal.com]

Whoa, obviously I missed something. I tried to avoid the internet last night.

Yeah, that's not cool. Saying shit like that on the internet is bad news.

[anastasis.livejournal.com]

Thank you thank you thank you. I was considering leaving the comm.

Let's try to keep it classy, people! We all saw how bad the rabid Bush haters looked for the last eight years... let's not sink to that level.

[mamasboo.livejournal.com]

I don't think wishing for an assassination equates with the liberty we believe in. I understand the feelings behind it, but Obama has a right to life, too. I support his right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, but I also understand that the liberty he is afforded is not something he seems to understand or wish for others. Let's hope he is enlightened, not killed. On top of that, do we really want BIDEN as President?

Pray for Obama's safety and conversion to our principles so we may ALL have liberty.

[scarletumbrella.livejournal.com]

You rule. :)

[pinup-devil.livejournal.com]

Well said.

[mylaptopisevil.livejournal.com]

A+

[audiodrops.livejournal.com]

Holy cow, did I miss something?

Well said.

[(Anonymous)]

It's the kind of talk that can get you on a no-fly list or worse if the wrong person reports it.

[(Anonymous)]

How is saying that if if happened you would throw a party NOT supporting it? I'm sorry, but no. Just no.

Even if it was a joke, saying that you would throw a party to celebrate a human being, with a wife and two children, being killed for political purposes- kinda counts as supporting it.

[(Anonymous)]

THIS.

She needs to take a step back, calm down and give a little bit of thought to what she's saying - killing a man who's committed no capital crime, or endorsing it, is NOT OKAY.

[(Anonymous)]

Thank you.

I can understand that people don't like Obama and are concerned about the road his presidency will take, but no one deserves even the slightest talk about assassination, ever. The only thing to do is man up and stomach the next four years with as much cooperation as possible.

MOD

[sopdetly.livejournal.com]

Okay, okay. I have addressed this.

Also -- are all you anons non-members, or are you members who feel you cannot put your name down here? I'm just curious.

Re: MOD

[illusivevenstar.livejournal.com]

well, seeing as this girl is seemingly unstable...I wouldn't want her trolling in my journals.

Re: MOD

[(Anonymous)]

Likewise.

Re: MOD

[snackbreak.livejournal.com]

I think there should be a no anon rule. If you can't stand behind what you're writing, then your opinion isn't worth being heard, IMO.

[qa.livejournal.com]

I hope that your youth accounts for your horrific stupidity, but I'm not holding my breath.

[(Anonymous)]

I am going to report you to the FBI today.

[(Anonymous)]

McCain proved he's a classy guy with his concession speech-can't say the same about some of his supporters.

YES, DO IT!

[sopdetly.livejournal.com]

Wait. I'm getting reported for making a moderator post stating that such extreme comments will result in banning from this community?

That makes no sense.

[snackbreak.livejournal.com]

Yeah, remember 2000 and 2004? Turns out losers are generally sore.

Apparently you're a sore winner? That's just embarrassing.

[carbonelle.livejournal.com]

Bravissima!

[svimmelhet.livejournal.com]

Wait, people were saying this?? I'm glad you nipped it in the bud at least. :)