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This does not concern me and is something I have not noticed. bucolic_frolic Jan 5 #1

Good to know your opinion. Thanks mysteryowl Jan 5 #2

As long as their posts comply with the TOS, I'm not concerned. Ocelot II Jan 5 #3

Thanks mysteryowl Jan 5 #6

I don't usually go into LBN, but shouldn't the emphasis for the reader be on... LuckyCharms Jan 5 #4

Why aren't you posting LBN? Anyone can. LBN works just fine. I find it unDUish to call out a fellow ... marble falls Jan 5 #5

I've tried posting in LBN. It is usually locked because the primary has already posted it. mysteryowl Jan 5 #7

I don't really care who posts it. I Luciferous Jan 5 #8

Understood. Thanks mysteryowl Jan 5 #10

"no one else can post..." yes they can GreatGazoo Jan 5 #9

Thanks for the feedback! mysteryowl Jan 5 #11

bucolic_frolic

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1. This does not concern me and is something I have not noticed.

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:49 AM

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There are several posters who post a lot. Monopoly? Not even an oligopoly. Run the presses.

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mysteryowl

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2. Good to know your opinion. Thanks

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:50 AM

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Ocelot II

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3. As long as their posts comply with the TOS, I'm not concerned.

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:51 AM

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mysteryowl

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6. Thanks

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LuckyCharms

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4. I don't usually go into LBN, but shouldn't the emphasis for the reader be on...

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:51 AM

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the news that is posted, rather than the person who posted it?

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marble falls

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5. Why aren't you posting LBN? Anyone can. LBN works just fine. I find it unDUish to call out a fellow ...

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:51 AM

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... DUer in an OP.

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mysteryowl

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7. I've tried posting in LBN. It is usually locked because the primary has already posted it.

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:53 AM

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Luciferous

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8. I don't really care who posts it. I

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:54 AM

Jan 5

don't have time to constantly look up news, so as far as I'm concerned what they do is helpful.

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mysteryowl

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10. Understood. Thanks

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:56 AM

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GreatGazoo

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9. "no one else can post..." yes they can

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Mon Jan 5, 2026, 08:56 AM

Jan 5

" they set the topics for DU" -- no. Anyone can start a thread there as long as it is on topic, current, and does not repeat something started prior.

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mysteryowl

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11. Thanks for the feedback!

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