Political censorship - a Democratic Party subversion
By Adrenochrome
@Adrenochrome (1653)
June 5, 2009 12:45pm CST
Scandal - I have just attempted to discuss American politics on myLot and have been censored by the authorities. I was discussing certain events during the previous Presidents reign (I am not putting his name in, in case it offends myLot, after all his surname [and that of his father and former President] could be used to refer to a ladies intimite areas.
Many Americans will know that behind both Mr Bs Presidencies, there was a political stalwart, Mr 'sorry, I can not use his Christian name' Cheney. Not only won't myLot afford the politeness to use this gentlemans Christian name, it will not allow me to upload any photos of him (tried several formats). Are myLot trying to wipe this man from history?
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5 responses
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
5 Jun 09
It doe not seem to be a myLot restriction. Here is a photo of D. Cheney taken at the White House BUT there is a naked lady reflected on his sunglasses!!!!
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@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
6 Jun 09
Well Lon and D1ck both seem able to portray horror very well..
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@Adrenochrome (1653)
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6 Jun 09
That probably explains the smile on his face. I wouldn't mind not being able to use the d word, but I don't want people thinking I'm discussing Lon or Lon Jr! Are they related, do you know? I like old horror films and it isn't a common surname.
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@heathcliff (1415)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Dig further. You might find the GOP is trying to erase the previous President's eight years from the history books so they have a better chance in future elections. Many Republicans have certainly gone out of their way to distance themselves from that administration. Certainly the Democrats wouldn't prevent someone from posting Mr Cheney's photo: His mug drives Independents to the Left like the Pied Piper driving out rats
@Adrenochrome (1653)
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5 Jun 09
Strangely, Mr Cheney (not my personal favourite, Lon Cheney Jr) does seem to be appearing on US tv more since Obama got elected than he did when in the government. Mind you, here in Britain we've just made our version of Donald Trump, Sir Alan Sugar, a peer of the realm and member of the government, even though he has never won any election. Democracy is wonderful.
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@Adrenochrome (1653)
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6 Jun 09
I'm English, so not very creative. Critical, arrogant, condascending and patronising - Definitely, but creative - No.:)
Thanks Anniepa, I'll give it atry but you may be unleashing some horrendous monster from within me.
@spicysweetie21 (2573)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Its just a word filter, you can't use his first name because it has another derogatory meaning, chill out and realize no it has nothing to do with "mylot trying to wipe this man from history", just say his last name
@Adrenochrome (1653)
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6 Jun 09
Would your grandma really be offended by the word D**K? What about Lon Cheney & Lon Cheney Jr - Mr D Cheney is not the only Cheney, first names give clarity.
Amazingly, you have either no sense of humour or have never encountered irony. Some people just can't differentiate between 'tongue-in-cheek' and reality.
I'm perfectly chilled, but as my rating has gone down from 8 to 7, it seems that the respondents to this posting are taking life far too seriously.
@valentinesdiner (1214)
• United States
6 Jun 09
I'm with you, sweetie, the mylot word filter is just there to make mylot a positive expereince for all members. I run a yahoo int=erest group and we go with the saying nothing posted that would offend somebody's grandma.
So many grandmas, so little time...
@whiteheather39 (24403)
• United States
6 Jun 09
Adrenochrome I agree with you. It sometimes amazed me that myLot users take every word literally. Perhaps it takes a certain level of intelligence that some users seem to be lacking to "get" tongue in cheek or facetious comments.
@doggyhouz (548)
• United States
5 Jun 09
Such an aggressive discussion. I think it could be the negative words you uses like profanity or mature content words. I've tried to voice couple of times about hookers in the streets. It could also be that the picture size was too large. I double myLot will restrict you unless otherwise noted.
@Adrenochrome (1653)
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5 Jun 09
Aggressive discussion? I'm only pointing out that myLot has banned the use of the D-I-C-K because they believe that it will cause offense, yet as you have shown you can use words like hooker with impunity.
It seems a very juvenile, puerile, facile and arbitrary choice by myLot over which words they ban. If anyone called me a D-I-C-K, I wouldn't be offended - I'd just wonder how old they were?
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