In my opinion, too many of Armando's contributions to dKos are making the site unappealing and almost suffocating to me. I think his front page privs should be revoked, plain and simple.
I don't have a problem with his opinions or views. Diversity of opinion is what it's all about, I've learned a lot from posters in this community, and I've changed personal opinions on certain matters in some cases. My issue is that his posts are self-centered, self-serving, repetitive. His tone is often aggressive and unpleasant.
In short, I think Armando is a dick.
The final straw was his masturbational "Listening Open Thread". The ultimate "me" thread. When did dKos become about individual posters?
Now, one might say I should simply ignore your threads/posts and move along. But it's simply impossible given your :
- annoying habit of abusing the "Main Entry" space, and underusing the "Extended Entry" portion of the diaries.
- exasperating repeated postings on the same topics within short time periods.
- constant (and often offensive)interventions within his diaries.
- lack of selectivity in front-page stories. you can use the regular diaries like the rest of us, you know... if your posts are of value, they will be recommended
I could go on and on...
Aggressivity can be a good thing. Passion can be a good thing. Ego can be a positive motivational force. But without introspection and respect of others, they are unappealing and annoying. And you are annoying.
Armando, you've been given the priviledge to express your thoughts on this site, a metaphoric megaphone so to speak, and you've abused it. My ears are ringing and my head hurts. I think your priviledge should be revoked.
This is a community and you are not acting a community member.