I want to cancel and delete my account

[alarimer]

I’m fed up with what passes for “discussion” and as a progressive no longer feel welcome. I’d rather just delete everything and go to Twitter.

[jberryhill]

1. Okay

[hlthe2b]

2. You've been here since 2001, so have undoubtedly seen countless cycles here

My suggestion (and one I follow) is to log out and go elsewhere for a while. Take a long break. I've often found the posters, topics, "cllimate" that pissed me off were no longer evident a few months later.

That said, there isn't really a way to delete your account. You can change your password and close down the email you used to register. Doing so effectively means your account is gone to you.

[sharedvalues]

14. I think fighting Kavanaugh is very important

if you need pointers on how to take action against Kavanaugh,
ask your local Indivisible, look at MoveOn's page against Kavanaugh, or ask me via DU mail.

here's an idea: call Manchin's office and read this letter.
Might take several calls.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScUrOBy5sPzw1VGusbYr2VqVqPiNmO5adNdo8mIcsryvgOfrw/viewform

Good luck! I think we can win and even if we don't, fighting is VERY important.

[uppityperson]

18. Is this because you

had a couple posts hidden? That can happen. Take a break and check in later. It helps, really. Or use smaller forums, avoiding GD.

[xxqqqzme]

30. Agree. I took

off most of the 2016 campaign because of the Bernie/Hillary wars. I figured they were primarily russian composed. Refused to read them or take part, so I took a time out.

[Trust Buster]

3. I don't like being called "establishment", an "incrementalist", a "Third Wayer" or a DINO BUT

No one ever promised me that political debate would always be comfortable.

[wroberts189]

40. You cannot debate if your post is deleted...

Because someone who disagrees with you flags it. And you cannot even post about it... as that will break the rules as well.

[donco]

4. Just go,

if you check back after the mid-terms it will most likely be better.

[InAbLuEsTaTe]

5. I hear ya... feel that way too sometimes.

[still_one]

6. Because "twitter" is such a great place for progressive voices

[alarimer]

9. No, but there are fewer stupid rules.

There’s a lot of nonsense too, of course.

[jalan48]

38. Lots of little games too. I think some folks lives are pretty empty-and angry.

[Chin music]

43. +1

[democratisphere]

27. Twitter-Shitter still loves Alex Jones.

How progressive is that?

[NRaleighLiberal]

8. Buh bye!

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

10. If it was primarily for "Progressives" it's be called PU (!) and nobody would probably come here.j/k

Imagine the jokes...heh heh. Progressives are good, but, sometimes we have to right the ship before we start getting politically esoteric (imho) Having said that, I enjoy esoterica, and I like progressive ideas. I think Bernie is past his expiry date though, and the man alone makes me turn away sometimes. He came a long way on D shirt tails and then he got foul about the party. Thats a big no no in my book. Thats just me though. Que sara sara.

[Wwcd]

17. + a million.

Thanks

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

11. You can check out...

...anytime you want but you can never leave:

Seriously, DU accounts are not deletable.

[JuJuYoshida]

41. you beat me to it

[discntnt_irny_srcsm]

42. well...

... great minds think alike.

[liberal N proud]

12. Bye

[leftstreet]

13. May I ask your Twitter name?

I'd like to follow you, if that's okay

[sheshe2]

15. Okay.

[Historic NY]

16. Bye Felicity

[msongs]

19. take twitter with you please nt

[Hekate]

20. Easy enough. Go to My Profile, My Account, My Bookmarks, My Inbox & start deleting

When you come to the place where you can change your password, enter a string of nonsense that you can never hope to remember and don't write it down.

Then close the door and walk away.

Just a personal note: sometimes this place gets on my last nerve and I just take a vacay.

[jberryhill]

55. Nope, didn't work

I did exactly like you said and went to your profile, but I couldn’t delete anything.

[Hekate]

57. Awww, shucks jberry. I didn't know you cared!

[NurseJackie]

21. Aw.

Okay, bye.

[NurseJackie]

22. "I'd be happy any place but here..." (or something).

[Hekate]

23. I love the part where the OP keeps reiterating DU has "too many stupid rules". Well okay then...

[JonLP24]

24. Like uppity avoid GD post more in smaller forums

Or here.

http://rebeldems.com/forum

[canetoad]

25. Well, that was a depressing five minutes

Spent scanning that tragic little corner of the web. Nadin is like an Eveready battery - she just keeps on keeping on.

[JonLP24]

26. I haven't seen her in awhile

Her mother died recently so she's been busy. The owner hasn't been around since treason weekend except to post in a Manziel thread. Haven't seen a showercap post since that day either. I knew most of whose left there for years so only place to see them. Really surprised to see Kana Aina get the ban hammer at DU of all people.

[canetoad]

28. Saw a couple of names I knew

It's funny, but when you see people post elsewhere, a little light goes on, 'Yeah - thought I hadn't seen that name at DU for a while.'

It's not a really good look, having 95% of posts per page written by one guy.

[JonLP24]

31. There are probably about 6 that regularly post

Down from about 10 or 12 but it's not my forum. It's either go there or deal with Russian trolls at jpr.

I hate Twitter and Facebook.

[democratisphere]

29. Get some brass ones and continue to state your position and case.

Leaving accomplishes nothing and takes away your progressive voice. Those of US that may not agree with still want to hear your sane position on the issues.

[wroberts189]

39. I would love to give *my* answer

Have been on this board - Member since: Fri Aug 15, 2003.. almost 16 years...a PAID member when I could afford it.

In the last couple months I have had 3 of my posts deleted. First time ever... I felt it was completely unfair.

But it is against DU rules to discuss their moderation policy.

[rusty quoin]

32. I don't know why the argument wouldn't be to keep him.

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

33. I have been here under more than one name since 2002,

and I've learned to ignore certain people (although I never officially put anyone on Ignore) and restrict some of my comments. It's the only way to survive this place.

[mahina]

56. I've got a long ignore list and lots of them were later tombstoned.

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I just don’t come here to argue with idiots and trolls. Not once I figure out that’s what’s up anyway.

I don’t know how you do it without using the ignore feature. You’re a better person than I.

[PJMcK]

34. Stick around

The fun is just getting started!

On the other hand, if you want to go, what's with the drama? It's like TV: change the channel.

However, it'll be more informative if you stay.

[stonecutter357]

35. ok

[underpants]

36. I want to be a fire truck.

[Vinnie From Indy]

37. You can't leave! All the plants are gonna die!

[Anon-C]

54. My goodness he is a master at his craft!

[Socal31]

45. You'll come back.

They always come back.

[Polybius]

46. It's impossible to delete all of your posts

Even if you are banned, I believe your posts are here for life (except the hidden ones, if you have any).

[Skittles]

48. whatever happened to just taking the ball and going home

[ROBOTICAN]

49. Should be able to...

delete your account. I'm out of there as well.

[Ptah]

50. Bye

[dhol82]

51. Ok

[uppityperson]

58. We barely got to know you

[Beakybird]

52. Don't leave! We'll change! We'll all get counseling! Noooo!

[MichMan]

53. You could always start making one incendiary post after another

Eventually you will get banned

[Laffy Kat]

59. Gosh, just stop taking everything so personally.

I've honestly never gotten my feelings hurt here that I can remember. They're opinions, just opinions. Plus, every now and then I deserve a kick in the ass, it helps me re-think my position.

Take a break and come back. You are important.