So I had an idea to do a semi-regular, whenever-the-fuck-I-feel-like-it type diary series called "Dkos Addicts Confessions" asking goofy weird questions to regular readers, commenters and diarists about our favorite orange-hued website. Basically, the way this will operate is I will ask a question about your dkos viewing habits, or your opinions and thoughts about dkos etc, etc...and I will answer the question in as much detail as possible. I will also include a poll at the end of the diary asking for your answer to my ridiculous, weird, wacky question. If you do answer the poll question, please do also try to add a longer comment in the comments section of the diary and expand on your answer. I can't force you to, but its strongly encouraged ;)
Since its been such a heavy news day, and I had an awesome day at work, I thought this diary might be a good way to lighten the mood and spread some cheer.
Again, this is nothing formal...I am not going to make a group or set a schedule. But I will post more than just this one diary whenever the urge strikes.
On to the question!
Poll Question:
Do you check the hidden comments section on some sort of ongoing basis?
Question for the comments:
If you do check the hidden comments, why? Is there something that draws you there? Have you ever gotten involved in an hr war being linked there by the hidden comments? Have you ever just read the hidden comment chain without reading the diary? You have a favorite hidden comment story? If you don't, why not? Is it just too messy? Too trollish? No need for drama?
My answer to the poll question is Yes, on a regular basis.
I dunno why I check the hidden comments so much. I am pretty sure, besides the new diary page, the front page and my own comment page, I visit the hidden comment page the most. I guess I am just an online rubber-necker, watching the car wreck from the distance but never getting myself involved and simply driving by the mess. Its not a sadistic thing, I don't think. Its more because I think more community building gets done fighting the various troll invasions we have here than actually happens around political ideology. Think what you will about what that says about our collective political effectiveness and our priorities, but this is an online forum. Of course a major hub of community events is going to revolve around ejecting trolls from our community.
I have, indeed, gotten in an hr war simply by being linked into it from the hidden comments. I will say, though, it hasn't happened in a very long time, but a while ago, yes, I would sometimes watch the hidden comments and get myself involved in a flamewar some way or another. I can say that I am absolutely guilty of that. I have also just read the hidden comment chain without reading the actual diary. In fact, I still do this a lot of the time...
Do I have a favorite hidden comment story? Hmm, not really. Although, it does feel good when someone is being a complete ass to you and the community recognizes it and brings some sort of action to rectify the situation. It rarely happens to me, but when it does, I do feel a certain vindication. Not exactly a story, but I can't really think of a favorite.