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Daily Kos A Personal Perspective on Daily Kos

As someone who values open dialogue and diverse opinions, I was disappointed by my experience with Daily Kos. The platform seemed to lack tolerance for differing viewpoints, leading to censorship and biased moderation. It felt more like an echo chamber than a forum for healthy debate. Additionally, the challenges in unsubscribing from their emails left a negative impression. While I appreciate their focus on liberal politics, I believe there is room for improvement in fostering a more inclusive and respectful community.

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Daily Kos Selective Commets

I just started yesterday. Today they won't let my submissions be uploaded. I'm an Independent so I feel I'm also being banned w/o being told. I do not swear, use slang, name call people or the other ridiculous immature behavior we find on political forums.
I share my honest thoughts and opinions.

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Daily Kos With a Grain of Salt

I read blogs from both the Red and Blue sides to get a balance.

Some posts on each are utter garbage - but reading both gives insight.

Kos is no better or worse - but I have found their information - particularly the insights and narrative into the Trump presidency - not only useful but endlessly entertaining.

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  1. Pros
    1. Diverse political content
    2. Active community engagement
    3. In-depth progressive analysis
    4. Frequent updates on issues
    5. Platform for activism
  1. Cons
    1. Perceived political bias limits audience reach.
    2. Competition with larger news outlets.
    3. Ad-revenue dependency in volatile market.
    4. Risk of echo chamber effect reducing discourse.
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Daily Kos Real information

Keeps me informed on all 50 states, sometimes crass, but always fair in evaluations, enjoy getting it every day.

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Daily Kos One sided, but DOES NOT pretend to be nonpartisan

For everyone crying about censorship and the 1st amendment, those protections are from the Govt. Not private businesses or platforms. Otherwise Faux News would have to start telling the truth and the Democrats points of views as well.

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Daily Kos Right Wing Trolls Can't Handle the Truth

That's why they criticize Daily KOS and write all these negative posts. Why do they believe the gibberish from FOX news and Trump's relentless barrage of lies? It's simple: Because they can't think for themselves -- they lack basic intelligence and the ability to reason. The problem is that you can't fix stupid, so I just glance over their ludicrous posts and laugh.

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Daily Kos Yes it's a liberal blog site, yes most of the contributors

Yes it's a liberal blog site, yes most of the contributors have a bias. But this site has many contributors with a variety of sources, points of view and interesting, well written and thought out articles. It does polls too. I enjoy finding out that there are still die-hard liberals like me out there who have reached the same conclusions I have and also reading articles by those who I don't agree with but challenge some of my beliefs! It's a place where real people can express what's on their minds!

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Daily Kos The Daily Kos

I spent several years being a part of the Daily Kos newsgroup. But a major fallout with a troll forced me to really say goodbye to DK for good.

It began a month back when news came out that Bob Barker, the world's most greatest host of The Price is Right, has passed away and I want to post a tribute to him on the DK site which has a lot of potpourri of news and views from around the world, including celebrity news. Over the years I was a member of the site since 2017, I saw other people posting news about the passing of famous celebrities from band members to movie stars that got excellent reactions as a result. So since they post such things on the forum site, I thought it was OK for me to post a tribute to Bob Barker on the site. So I wrote a short article containing videos and Xweets that send out the best condolences and tributes to the one and only Bob Barker and invited a lot of people over to share memories of meeting Bob in person or watching him doing TPIR on TV while home sick from school.

Well to make the long story short, I unexpectedly ended up seeing people who obviously never saw the show at all come along and post links to gossip sites that have gossipy articles about Bob and his alleged scandalous relationship with his models during the 90s that put me off so badly that I regretfully deleted the article and post X/Twitter tributes to Bob in a daily evening open thread.

Only to wind up get into an argument with a potential troll who not only wrote an article of her own about Bob's alleged scandals right after I deleted my own article from the site, with the title mostly written in all caps, she also accused me of ignoring and denying Bob's alleged scandals while I really wasn't. I am very much aware of Bob's scandalous relationship with the TPIR models to which I cannot deny, but she believed I was. I told her flat out that I wasn't ignorant of it, but she didn't listen to me. We went back and forth for a little bit until I told her that I wanted to end the argument this instant, but she kept right on going until I exclaimed to her "Never Mind!" before writing another article of my own explaining to everyone on the site what's going on and why I ended up deleting the article before shutting everything down and went to bed after midnight.

Thankfully several people on the site became aware of this and understood what's going on with the troll and apologized to me about what happened and told me they looked at what I wrote and saw there's nothing wrong with it and I didn't do anything wrong and advised me not to feed the trolls by engaging in them lest I end up stooping down to their level and get beaten by them. Heh. Easy for them to say.

So the next day, I went back to the site and tried once more to explain to everyone what's going on. The troll came back still believing me to be in denial. I told her that's it's obvious she never watched the show and is not a true fan of it and tried to tell her why I deleted the article but she wouldn't listen. So I told her to stop trolling me and end the discussion. She did, but not before she started to accuse me of trying to silence her, telling me that this is a public forum site which contains articles and opinion that we disagree over. Apparently she's not aware that I've already know about this site for a long time. Heck! I've been a part of that site since 2017 for crying out loud!

So I got up and went out to unwind for a few hours. When I came back and got back on the site, I became incensed to find one of the posts flagged for calling the user a troll out of anger and frustration over what we've argued over. That was the last straw. I logged out, deleted all the passwords to the site, and left without telling anyone, lest they come over and beg me to come back to the site and stay.

It pains me that this site The Daily Kos doesn't have an option of deleting one's account, nor does it have the option of editing the comments or deleting them when you made a mistake or inadvertently said something you wish you've never said, which is funny. There has been times when I left other forum sites without telling anyone and never came back and it never bothered me one bit until I got into the DK site in 2017 in an effort to find some real news sources concerning the previous president when he first starting to mess around in the WH. When I signed up for an account on the site for the first time, I ended up occasionally in trouble with the site due to it being so sensitive to how people like myself react to certain situations that they'll just flag my comment in a heartbeat when they see something about my comments that are allegedly in violation to their rules of the site like making threats against those who engage in animal cruelty or make slandering remarks that I wasn't aware of until they brought it up.

Look. I tried to be in good standard to the DK site, engaging in friendly conversations and partake in discussions about news reports, community news, and gossip about animals, social, politics, music, anything that comes to mind. But a few times I ran into problems with them over a simple misunderstanding that I got upset over and had to come back to the site apologize and make up over after spending time in 12-24 hour DK jail for such rash comments I unwittingly made.

This time the ordeal over a huge misunderstanding about Bob Barker not only made me sorry I posted the Bob Barker tribute articles on the site, it also pushed me beyond the limit of what I can or can't handle on the site. So unable to take it anymore, I quit. I just left the site for good with no intention of coming back for another game of mudslinging with the trolls.

And that's the whole story.

Recommendation: Don't bother!

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Daily Kos Daily Kos: Censorship and Lack of Transparency

I gotta say, I've been reading Daily Kos for a while now and while some of the stuff they put out is pretty interesting, I gotta say I'm pretty ticked off about the fact that they won't let me add my two cents in the comments section. Like, what's the point of having a comments section if you're just gonna censor people who don't agree with you? That's some serious BS if you ask me. And it's not just about my own personal feelings, it's about the First Amendment, you know? Like, if we can't speak our minds, then what kind of country are we living in?

Honestly, I'm starting to think that Daily Kos isn't even a legitimate source of news. I mean, who knows if any of the stuff they're reporting is even real? And if they're censoring people who don't agree with them, then how can we trust anything they say? It's like they're guilty of the very thing they're accusing other people of.

And to top it all off, they never even bothered to respond to my questions about why I was censored. Like, what kind of customer service is that? It's just bad business sense if you ask me. But I guess they don't care about losing one more reader. They probably have enough supporters to keep them afloat.

Anyway, I'm done with Daily Kos. I'm unsubscribing and finding a new source of news that actually values free speech.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos Moderation Policies: Silencing Dissenting Opinions?

I gotta say, I've been using Daily Kos for a while now and I'm starting to get real frustrated with their moderation policies. I mean, I've been making some totally reasonable posts about how the whole Russiagate thing might not be as cut and dry as some people are making it out to be, and every time I do, my post gets taken down within an hour. And when I asked the mods about it, they acted like they had no idea what I was talking about! It's like they're trying to silence any dissenting opinions, which is just straight up wrong.

I mean, I get it, everyone has their own biases and opinions, but when you're running a site that's supposed to be all about promoting progressive values and open discussion, you can't just shut down anyone who doesn't agree with you. That's not how you build a healthy community. And it's not just me, either - I've seen plenty of other people complaining about the same thing. It's like the mods are playing favorites or something.

Honestly, it's starting to feel like Daily Kos is just another tool of the mainstream media, trying to push their own agenda and silence anyone who doesn't fall in line. And that's not what I signed up for. I want a site where I can have real, honest conversations with people who might not always agree with me. But if the mods keep censoring people left and right, that's never going to happen.

So yeah, I'm pretty disappointed in Daily Kos right now. I think they need to take a long, hard look at their moderation policies and figure out a way to make sure everyone's voices are heard. Because if they don't, they're just going to keep driving people away. And that's not good for anyone.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos: A Publication Not Worthy of My Attention

I've been a loyal reader of Daily Kos for years now, and I recently decided to leave a comment on one of their articles. It was my first time commenting on the site, and I was excited to share my thoughts and insights with the community. However, to my surprise, I was banned from the site for life after just one comment.

Now, let me tell you a little bit about myself. I'm a professional with over 40 years of experience in science and health. I'm also a grandmother and a UC Berkeley graduate. So, needless to say, I have a lot of knowledge and insight to share on a variety of topics. But apparently, Daily Kos didn't appreciate my perspective.

According to them, I was on an "anti-science rant" and my comment was not welcome on their site. I was shocked and disappointed by their response. As a liberal and progressive publication, I would have expected them to value diverse opinions and encourage meaningful conversation. But instead, they chose to silence my voice and ban me from their site without any warning.

This kind of behavior is unacceptable and goes against the very principles that Daily Kos claims to stand for. If they can't handle intelligent and thoughtful comments from someone with my level of education and experience, then they are not a publication worthy of my attention.

I can't help but wonder if Big Pharma has infiltrated Daily Kos and is using it as a platform for their propaganda. It's a shame that a once-great publication has stooped to such lows. I hope that they will reconsider their actions and start valuing diverse opinions and meaningful conversation once again. Until then, I'll be taking my expertise and insights elsewhere.

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Daily Kos Review: The Daily Kos - A Publication Worth Checking Out

The Daily Kos is a publication that has been the subject of much controversy in recent times. Some people have accused the publication of allowing libelous and defamatory articles to be published on its website. While it is true that the Daily Kos has published some articles that have been criticized for their accuracy, it is important to note that the publication has also published many articles that have been praised for their quality and depth.

One of the criticisms that has been leveled against the Daily Kos is that it publishes articles that are complete lies and are written by people who are not journalists. While it is true that the Daily Kos does allow people who are not professional journalists to submit articles to its website, it is also true that the publication has a team of experienced editors who review all articles before they are published. This means that while some articles may contain errors or inaccuracies, the vast majority of articles published on the Daily Kos are well-researched and factually accurate.

Another criticism that has been leveled against the Daily Kos is that it allows people to post information on its website that is designed to dox other people. While it is true that the Daily Kos does allow people to post information on its website, it is also true that the publication has strict guidelines in place to ensure that all information posted on its website is accurate and does not violate any laws or ethical standards.

Despite these criticisms, it is important to note that the Daily Kos is a publication that is committed to providing its readers with high-quality journalism that is both informative and engaging. While it is true that the publication has made mistakes in the past, it is also true that it has taken steps to address these mistakes and improve the quality of its journalism. If you are looking for a publication that is committed to providing its readers with accurate and insightful journalism, then the Daily Kos is definitely worth checking out.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos: A Safe Space for Progressives or an Echo Chamber?

Daily Kos is a website that is known for its progressive political views and support for the Democratic Party. However, it has been criticized for its strict policies on comments that contradict or criticize their ideology. If you dare to express any doubts about their political stars like Maxine Waters or AOC, you risk being banned from the site altogether. This is a stark contrast to conservative websites that encourage open discussions and debates without resorting to censorship.

It is disappointing to see a website that claims to support progressive values be so afraid of dissenting opinions. It seems that Daily Kos members are walking on eggshells, afraid to say anything that might go against the site's narrative or orthodoxy. This is not the kind of environment that fosters healthy political discourse and debate.

Furthermore, the site has been accused of being a safe space for "wimpy Leftists and Marxists" who are afraid to engage in vigorous arguments with conservatives or anyone who points out the flaws in their thinking. This is not a good look for a website that claims to be a platform for progressive ideas and activism.

Despite these criticisms, Daily Kos remains a popular website for those who share their political views. However, it is important to remember that healthy political discourse requires an open mind and a willingness to engage with those who hold different opinions. If Daily Kos wants to be taken seriously as a platform for progressive ideas, it needs to be more open to dissenting opinions and less afraid of criticism.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos: A Polarized Political Venue Walking a Narrow Line Between Responsibility and Propaganda

Daily Kos (dailykos.com) is a political blog that claims to be the leading venue for a quarter of a million readers. As someone who is not American, I am not entirely sure if this is something to be impressed by or not. While I do understand the basics of American politics, I cannot fully comprehend the emotions that American people feel when the words "progressive liberal" are used. However, from my subjective viewpoint in California, I have noticed that people on both sides of the political spectrum get extremely heated and polarized over almost any political or economic matter. They take it all personally, and it often leads to custard-pie fights, leaving me as an unimpressed onlooker, wondering whether I should laugh or cry.

In my opinion, Daily Kos seems to be a highly polarized political venue that walks a narrow line between social responsibility and propaganda. It leaves me uncertain which way it would like to jump. However, this is how I would expect a polarized political source to work. Although it leans more towards responsibility than bigotry, there is no doubt where the custard pies would be aimed if the chance arose.

Overall, I would give Daily Kos a solid "meh" rating. However, I do acknowledge that it will be a lot more attractive to progressive liberals who appreciate its stance and content more than I do. Therefore, I will give it a "cool" rating, which should balance out the next conservative reviewer who will undoubtedly have a very different point of view.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos Review: A Disappointing Liberal Community Filled with Bad Apples

I gotta say, I was pretty excited to check out Daily Kos. As a liberal myself, I was hoping to find a community of like-minded folks to chat with and share ideas. Unfortunately, my experience was less than stellar.

Don't get me wrong, there are some good people on there. Most of the users have been around for a while and seem pretty knowledgeable and intelligent. But there are definitely some bad apples in the bunch.

For starters, there are these groups within the group that tend to ignore and patronize new users. And if you happen to use a phrase that some of the more sensitive users don't like, they'll jump all over you and completely ignore the rest of your well-researched and entertaining article.

And then there are the "Liberal Stinkers" - you know the type. They seem to live to be insulted and see racism in everything. It's exhausting.

But the worst part is the total jerks. I mean, come on. We're all here to have a good time and share ideas, right? But these guys just want to tear everyone down and make themselves feel superior. It's a real shame.

Overall, I'd say about 80% of the users on Daily Kos are good people. But you'll never get to know them because the other 20% are so loud and obnoxious. And the site itself is pretty worthless - it's just a way for the owner to generate advertising revenue.

So, if you're looking for a liberal oasis, I'd say keep looking. Daily Kos is more like a childish, petty, non-sensical little corner of the universe filled with attention [censored]s and virtue signalers. It's enough to make you want to puke.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos: A Propaganda Tool for the Founder's Favorite Presidential Candidate

Daily Kos is a website that offers a variety of political mini-articles and insightful commentary. However, it has lost its appeal to me because it has become nothing but a propaganda tool for the founder's favorite presidential candidate. The website is poorly run, with little proactive and responsible moderation. Democrats who express opinions that are outside the scope of what the owner and a certain group of users believe is acceptable for a Democrat are immediately swarmed with insults and called names like "shills," "rightwing," "libertarians," and so on. By flagging those who don't fit their narrow definition of what it means to be a Democrat, they get those voices banned immediately. This kind of behavior is not acceptable in any community, let alone a politically liberal or progressive website.

As a flaming liberal, I believe that censuring differing and critical voices, especially those from within, is not a liberal position. It is authoritarian and unhealthy for any community. The censuring of diverse voices of even other Democrats has become so incessant that I now have doubts as to whether the site is even what it claims to be. It appears to me that what it really is is a way to make money for the owner. Other people do all the writing at no cost to him, and he makes money from the site, while at the same time promoting himself in liberal/Democratic circles so that he has access to even more influence, and thereby, more economic opportunity. Now that I've reached that conclusion, I feel like I've been had. I don't read the site anymore because I won't lend my support to a con artist.

In conclusion, Daily Kos may have interesting political mini-articles and insightful commentary, but it has lost its appeal due to its lack of proactive and responsible moderation and its censuring of diverse voices. It is not a politically liberal or progressive website, but rather a propaganda tool for the founder's favorite presidential candidate. I believe that any community that censures differing and critical voices is authoritarian and unhealthy. Therefore, I do not recommend Daily Kos to anyone who values diversity of opinion and free speech.

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Daily Kos DailyKos: A Proto-Fascist Site with Gatekeepers Stifling Democratic Discussion

I ain't got no problem with a website havin' a "slant" - every site's got one, ya read it or ya don't - but the issue with DailyKos ain't the slant. It's the site's proto-fascism in demandin' absolute adherence to a particular set of ideas (and as a prof of political science I ain't usin' the term "fascism" lightly). DailyKos says it don't remove posts, but it does worse - it gives "trusted" users complete power to flag and censor comments, and it takes just two such flags to remove yer comment. This means that no deviation from what these users consider the "correct" one, even a "friendly amendment," is allowed. As a result of this abdication of responsibility by the editors, a few narrow-minded ideologues are free to act as gatekeepers to stifle democratic discussion.

I discovered this the hard way: like another person commentin' here, I offered my firsts comment (polite, no unprofessional language, just callin' for caution on the Russia question) and was promptly trashed and insulted by a string of childish nasty responses callin' me a bot, a "kamikazi drone strike," etc. Worse, the very first reply "flagged" my comment for deletion and it was then "hidden" along with the nasty replies so my point was effectively censored. As someone who is regularly trashed for bein' too "liberal" I found this astoundin'! All a reader has to do to remove a view s/he don't like is flag it? How convenient! And my effort to reach the editors to protest came to nothin'.

Aside from the damage to any democratic ethos, DailyKos only reinforces stereotypes about progressive politics rather than breakin' them down. I've found some info from its mail lists useful, which I'll miss, but I don't think this kind of nasty groupthink should be encouraged so I will unsubscribe and encourage others to do the same.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos Review: Biased and Controlling Site with No Room for Dissent

I've been keeping an eye on Daily Kos comments for a while now, and I finally decided to sign up today. I gave some "recommended stars" to some comments that I agreed with, and then I made some comments of my own. I'm a senior citizen, and I don't consider myself a "Bernie Bro" by any means. I pointed out that there were some similarities between Trump and Biden that made me feel uneasy, and I also expressed my desire for real change instead of just the same old status quo.

Unfortunately, I was quickly removed from the site and have not been allowed to reply or comment since. It seems like Daily Kos is biased and controlling the narrative while pretending to have open discussions. I've heard that the corporate head of KOS is endorsing Biden, which makes me think that this site is nothing but a centrist/corporate/DNC type of thing with just a tiny bit of mildly pro-Bernie / worried about Biden comments.

I would advise anyone to stay away from this site! It's all phony and staged, and it's impossible to unsubscribe. I've tried to unsubscribe many times in the past, but they always ignore my requests. As a result, I still have tons of nasty comments coming in saying how spiteful Bernie Sanders' supporters are for not voting for Biden just to get rid of Trump. There are also some glaringly false comments suggesting that Sanders voted for the Iraq War just like Biden (which he did not), and you can't correct them.

It's okay for people to call me all sorts of terrible things in their comments, but it's not okay for me to explain why Bernie Sanders is the better choice and more electable than Biden by far. Something is really wrong with that, and it's un-American. I'm still receiving comments in my inbox saying that I'm a "Russian troll" straight from Moscow, and I can't even respond to them! This is especially painful for me because my grandparents left Eastern Europe in the early 1900s and faced considerable hardship to begin a life in America.

In conclusion, I would not recommend Daily Kos to anyone. It's a biased and controlling site that doesn't allow for open discussions or dissenting opinions. If you're looking for a place to express your views and engage in meaningful conversations, you're better off looking elsewhere.

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Daily Kos I was condemed for a comment and lost my access for Daily akos

When I read the other comments I found that they were just as comparable in opinion as mine. Why was a comment regarding "Thinking" so horrible to punish me? This is ridiculous. Not that I need Daily Kos since there are a plethora of other sites that I can access.

The FBI has a site for internet crimes. Punishing me for a comment regarding Free Speech should be illegal. Petty rules and regulations & so-called Ad hominem remarks Daily Kos employees and subscribers seem to be to allowed to voice their opinions freely.

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Daily Kos Unfair Censorship on DailyKos Website: My Experience

I get the DailyKos newsletter and sometimes I sign their petitions, which is cool. But their website where people can comment on articles is totally unfair and they censor any opinion that's not like theirs, even if you don't use bad words or say anything mean. The people who run the site won't even delete my account when I asked them to. I stopped getting their newsletter and I don't want anything to do with them anymore. They're garbage.

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Daily Kos Stick with Established Advocacy Groups: A Review of Daily Kos' Role in the Advocacy World

Daily Kos is a website that's trying to do what other advocacy groups like MoveOn.org, Avaaz, National Resources Defense Council, and Sierra Club have been doing for years. They're trying to take over some of the same causes and issues that these groups have been working on for a long time. But I'm worried that Daily Kos might end up crowding out these other organizations that have already proven themselves to be highly credible and successful.

I think it's important to stick with the advocacy groups that we know we can trust. These established organizations have a track record of success and have been fighting for important causes for years. They've built up a lot of expertise and experience, and they know how to get things done.

So if you're looking for an advocacy group to support, I would recommend sticking with the tried and true organizations like MoveOn.org, Avaaz, National Resources Defense Council, and Sierra Club. These groups have already proven themselves to be effective and trustworthy, and they have a long history of fighting for important causes.

In my opinion, Daily Kos is still a relatively new player in the advocacy world, and they haven't yet proven themselves to be as effective or trustworthy as some of the more established organizations. While it's always good to have more voices and more people fighting for important causes, I think it's important to be cautious and stick with the groups that we know we can trust.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos: A Mouthpiece for Clinton or Open Discussion Platform?

I gotta say, I've been a regular reader of Daily Kos for a while now, but lately I've been feeling pretty disappointed. Seems like the founder is really pushing hard for Hillary Clinton, and it's starting to feel like the site is less about open discussion and more about pushing a certain agenda.

I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm all for supporting a candidate you believe in. But when it starts to feel like the site is just a mouthpiece for one person's opinions, that's when I start to lose interest.

It's a shame, really, because Daily Kos used to be a great place to get a variety of perspectives and engage in some really interesting discussions. But now it feels like everything is just being filtered through this one lens, and that lens happens to be very pro-Clinton.

I don't know, maybe I'm just being too cynical. But it's hard not to feel like Daily Kos is just another tool being used to push a certain narrative. And that's not what I signed up for.

So yeah, I think I might start looking for another website to get my news and opinions from. Daily Kos just feels too biased these days, like they're trying to feed me a certain narrative instead of letting me make up my own mind.

It's a shame, really. But I guess that's just how things go sometimes.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos: A Disappointing Experience of Closed-Mindedness and Hate Speech

I gotta say, I had a pretty negative experience on Daily Kos. I tried to share my opinion on an article, but it seemed like everyone else had already made up their minds and didn't want to hear anything different. They called me a "troll" and even threatened me! I couldn't believe it.

What really bothered me was how many of the other comments were just full of hate and violence towards people who didn't agree with them. I thought this was supposed to be a place for open discussion and different viewpoints, but it seemed like if you didn't agree with their agenda, you weren't welcome.

I used to think that the articles on Daily Kos were really well-written and made some good points, but now I'm not so sure. It seems like they only want to hear from people who already agree with them, which just reinforces that "us vs them" mentality that they claim to be against. And the hate speech? That's just not okay.

Overall, I wouldn't recommend Daily Kos to anyone who wants to have a real conversation about the issues. If you're looking for a place to spout off your own opinions without any pushback, then maybe it's for you. But if you want to engage in a real dialogue with people who have different perspectives, you might want to look elsewhere.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos Review: A Reliable Source of Information with a Liberal Bias

I stumbled upon Daily Kos while browsing through Google search results and I must say, I was pleasantly surprised. The recent article about Fake News was a real eye-opener. As someone who has listened to conservative talk radio personality Laura Ingraham, I can say that I am well-versed in conservative views. However, I must admit that the article on Daily Kos was a real hatchet job, in a good way.

Now, before you start thinking that I am a hardcore conservative, let me tell you that I was a Bill Clinton fan, an avid CNN viewer, and even voted for liberal Trudeau in Canada. However, I must say that the Democrats and many on CNN have lost their minds and civility (not Anderson, Fareed or Armanpour). It's important to note that the Clinton foundation's influence peddling got the Dems to stay home and not vote. So, Daily Kos, you are part of the swamp and fake news!

Despite my reservations about the site's political leanings, I must say that Daily Kos is a great source of information. The articles are well-written and informative, and the site is easy to navigate. I particularly enjoy the fact that the site covers a wide range of topics, from politics to entertainment.

However, I did notice a few spelling and grammar errors on the site. While this is understandable, as we are all human and prone to making mistakes, it would be great if the site could improve in this area.

Overall, I would recommend Daily Kos to anyone looking for a reliable source of information. While the site may have a liberal bias, it is still a great source of news and opinion. So, if you're looking for a site that covers a wide range of topics and provides insightful commentary, give Daily Kos a try.

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Daily Kos Review of Daily Kos: Insightful Comments, Mixed Content, and Moderation Issues

The news articles on Daily Kos are usually pretty good, but sometimes they miss important events. The diaries, on the other hand, are often not as good. However, the comments section is where things get really interesting. Some of the comments are naive and biased, but others are really insightful and thought-provoking.

I used to hang out at Firedog Lake for years, but when it closed down, I had to find a new place to go. Unfortunately, the only alternative was DailyKos. While I appreciate the fact that it's a liberal forum, I have to say that it's not always the most welcoming place. Some of the other commenters there just don't seem to get what I'm saying, and if I make a point that they don't agree with, the moderators are quick to ban me.

Overall, I think that Daily Kos is a good website, but it's not perfect. It's definitely more conservative than it lets on, and sometimes the moderators can be a little too quick to silence dissenting voices. But if you're looking for a place to discuss politics and current events, it's definitely worth checking out. Just be prepared to encounter some resistance if you don't toe the party line.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos: A Site for Bullies and Bowers, Not for Open-Minded Discourse

I've been a regular reader of Daily Kos for quite some time now, and I've noticed that the same people tend to post and interact with each other on the site. It's like they're part of an exclusive club, which is all well and good until you ask a question that they don't want to hear. Have you ever read the rules of the road on Daily Kos? They're a bunch of nonsense. It seems like if a long-time poster tells you to "die mad," that's perfectly acceptable, but if you try to push the issue or ask for clarification, you're dismissed like you don't matter.

It's like there are two types of people on Daily Kos: the bullies and the bowers. If you're in the former group, you can say whatever you want and get away with it. But if you're in the latter group, you're expected to bow down and accept whatever the bullies say without question. It's not a very welcoming environment, to say the least.

As someone who's dealt with bullies before, I'm not intimidated by them. But it's always disappointing when you see people you thought were better than that resorting to bullying tactics. I'm not saying that everyone on Daily Kos is a bully, but there are definitely some people who could stand to be a little more respectful and open-minded. All in all, I'd say that Daily Kos is an okay site if you're looking for a certain type of political discourse, but if you're looking for a place where everyone's opinions are respected and valued, you might want to look elsewhere.

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Daily Kos Navigating the Controversy: A Review of the Daily Kos

The Daily Kos is a website that is now run by people who are said to be Marxists and Bolsheviks. They are said to be dedicated to the total destruction of the USA. Some people say that their articles are party propaganda for the Communists. They say that every word is a lie and part of mass disinformation and psychological operations warfare. Some people say that you should avoid the Daily Kos because they are liars and Bolsheviks, with one purpose which is the total destruction of America.

Some people say that those who control the Daily Kos hate straight people. They say that if you don't have some Trans agenda or non-straight agenda, they hate you and want you destroyed. Some people say that they had no idea just how nefarious and harmful they are. They say that you have to be exactly whatever they are, or they hate you.

Despite these claims, it is important to note that the Daily Kos is a popular website that covers a wide range of topics, including politics, social issues, and current events. While some may disagree with the viewpoints presented on the site, it is important to engage in civil discourse and respectful debate rather than resorting to name-calling and accusations.

It is also important to consider the sources of information and to fact-check claims before accepting them as true. While some may claim that the Daily Kos is spreading propaganda and lies, it is up to each individual to do their own research and come to their own conclusions.

In conclusion, while there may be differing opinions about the Daily Kos and its content, it is important to approach these discussions with an open mind and a willingness to engage in respectful dialogue. By doing so, we can work towards a more informed and understanding society.

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Daily Kos Daily Kos Review: A Place for Petty Politics or Meaningful Discussions?

Daily Kos, or DKos as it is affectionately known, is a website that is not for the faint of heart. If you are looking for a place to have meaningful political discussions or to get things done, you might want to look elsewhere. However, if you enjoy arguing about the smallest details, putting others down to make yourself feel better, or showing off your "resistance" credentials, then DKos is the place for you.

One thing that you must do if you want to be popular on DKos is to worship the founder. This is not optional. You must also avoid talking about "identity politics" and never criticize white liberalism. If you can do these things, you will be adored by the community. But if you dare to step outside of these boundaries, you will be met with a barrage of liberal tears that will crush your spirit.

It's not all bad, though. If you are looking for a place to vent your frustrations and commiserate with like-minded individuals, then DKos might be just what you need. There are plenty of people on the site who are just as angry and disillusioned as you are. And if you are lucky, you might even find a few people who are willing to work with you to effect real change.

But if you are serious about progressive politics, you might want to think twice before getting too involved with DKos. The site has a reputation for leaving people jaded and spiritually drained. It's easy to get caught up in the drama and lose sight of what's really important.

In conclusion, Daily Kos is a website that is not for everyone. If you enjoy arguing about the smallest details and showing off your "resistance" credentials, then you might find a home there. But if you are serious about making a difference and effecting real change, you might want to look elsewhere.

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Daily Kos Review of Daily Kos: A Decent Aggregator of Political News with Community-Submitted Diaries

Kos is a website that I've been using for a while now to keep up with political news. While it's not perfect, it does a decent job of aggregating articles from other sources, like RawStory. One thing I really like about Kos is that anyone can post their own stories, which they call diaries. This means that there's always a lot of different perspectives and opinions being shared.

However, I do have some issues with Kos. For one thing, the community posted stories rarely include original material or opinion. They don't even have an opinion section like major newspapers do. This can make it feel like you're just reading the same news over and over again.

Another problem I've had with Kos is that they banned me for seemingly no reason. I wrote a story that I thought was perfectly fine, but it was removed from the site and I was banned without any explanation. I was really frustrated by this, and I still don't know why it happened.

Despite these issues, I still think Kos is a useful website for keeping up with political news. If you're interested in reading my take on why I was banned, you can find it by Googling my name (Hal Brown) along with a keyword like Daily Kos or Trump. I've written about it on my blog, and I think it's worth checking out if you're curious.

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This news source claims to be a totally unbiased place to find information, not opinions. However I've found it to be incredibly left leaning and specifically anti-trump (I don't like him either but that's an opinion not a fact and a news source shouldn't advertise it as a fact)

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I am receiving the daily messages on TWO addresses for me.PLEASE take me off the Luvndancin@olypen site and keep just the DR>DArleneClemens@olypen site. This is not the first time I've asked. I'm currently sending $5 monthly - when this change occurs I plan to increase it to $10 a month - a bit on an incentive?

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About Daily Kos

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Daily Kos is a popular progressive news and opinion website that was founded in 2002 by Markos Moulitsas. The website is known for its left-leaning political commentary and analysis, and it has become a go-to source for many progressives who are looking for news and information that aligns with their values.

One of the key features of Daily Kos is its community-driven approach to content creation. The website allows users to create their own diaries, which can be used to share news, opinions, and analysis on a wide range of topics. These diaries are often shared and promoted by other users, which helps to create a sense of community and engagement around the site.

In addition to user-generated content, Daily Kos also features articles and analysis from a team of experienced writers and journalists. These articles cover a wide range of topics, including politics, social justice, environmental issues, and more. The website also features a number of podcasts and video series, which provide additional perspectives and insights on current events and political issues.

Overall, Daily Kos is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in progressive politics and social justice issues. With its community-driven approach to content creation and its commitment to providing high-quality news and analysis, the website has become a trusted source of information and inspiration for many progressives around the world.
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