I love DU.

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23. I can accept being flamed if it's done with wit.

As an oldtimer here, I have more than once pulled out a torch and have been met with responses involving flame throwers.

There's that old maxim, "If you're not angry, you're not paying attention."

There are several features of DU that make it superior to other leftist political websites. One of these is the jury system, accessed by the alert button. DU peers will be called to decide if you have violated the terms of service with respect to personal attacks. The post will be hidden, and the poster will receive in their inbox a notification.

The other is the "ignore list."

If you decide that another DUer is too obnoxious, or disagrees on a point of passion that is important to you implacabably, you can put them on your ignore list accessed at "My Du."

I have a lovely extensive "ignore list" that helps me stay within the terms of service despite my passions, in particular with respect to environmental issues.

In any public space, there are people with whom interaction is simply not worth it.

Best wishes to your gentle soul.