SODAHEAD STAFF: WHY DO YOU HATE LIBERALS?

by SmittenKitten Posted 2011/08/30 01:34:04

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As is the usual case, as of 8:15pm, all the politically-related questions on Page 1 of the HOT list were submitted by Conservatives.

http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/drug-testing-mandatory-...
http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/confirmed-barock-obama-...
http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/obama-signs-executive-o...
http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/obama-didnt-actually-ri...
http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/obamas-illegal-alien-un...
http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/uncle-omar-another-ille...
http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/chris-matthews-smells-r...
http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/should-chicago-pay-sex-...
http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/should-ugly-people-get-...

Why does the Sodahead Staff hate Liberals?

In fact two of the questions are concerning the same topic.

http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/uncle-omar-another-ille...
http://www.sodahead.com/united-states/obamas-illegal-alien-un...

Why does the Sodahead Staff hate Liberals?

Over the weekend, I had submitted a blog which had more responses than the top question on Page 1 of the HOT list. As the night went on, and I continued to get more responses, my question was moved from Page 2, to page 4. The next time I looked for it, it was on Page 12. In 19 hours, it had more activity than the Number 1 Question on Page 1 of the HOT list, which was going into it's second day and receiving little activity.

Why does the Sodahead Staff hate Liberals?

My blog has over 900 opinions, but never got the exposure that other questions with less activity received. I had to go to other questions and post the link to my question; that's how I got so many responses.

So I ask, why does the Sodahead staff hate Liberals? Do they want us to leave? Is there any shame, at all, in Sodahead staff's obvious attempt to control the agenda on what is described as:

" ... the premier opinion-based community where visitors discover,
debate, and discuss today's hottest issues. They share their unique
views on breaking news, hot topics and controversial issues and a
diverse panel of staff writers provide original and exclusive content
daily.

With that many angles, the discussions on SodaHead will open your eyes
to a panoramic view of your world that you won't get anywhere else,
allowing you to see the big picture and discuss it."

Sodahead is not being honest with the public. There is only one angle that is promoted on Sodahead, the agenda of Conservatives.

Why does the Sodahead staff hate Liberals?

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SodaHead 2011/08/31 20:50:27

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Hello,

Some members may feel that SodaHead is the site of an epic battle between left and right, where the only important content is political content from the left and right, and every action taken by SodaHead is influenced by some perceived politlcal "bias" that favors one political party over the other.

When we make decisions about changes to the site, or decisions on what to feature on the rotating "carousel" pages, politics doesn't enter the picture. Why would we want to alienate an entire political party and drive them away from the site? That wouldn't be good for our traffic.

The questions you are referring to have worked it's way to the 'Hot' section because of an alorithm that allows fresh/active stories with the most raves, comments, votes, replies, etc. Users voted them to the top -- SodaHead has no control over this. Questions with time stamps of 3-4 days older may not appear on the first page of the Hot section. Content that violates the Code of Conduct may be removed by SodaHead.

As always, please continue to produce good content and share your views with everyone -- there's room here for everyone's opinion, as long as we respect each other.

-SodaHead Support

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Smitten... to AARGH! 2011/08/31 14:16:21
Sheila to AARGH! 2011/09/01 03:38:02

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I don't side with liberals or conservatives, because I'm a mix of both. But, without taking an actual personal poll, it seems to me that SH conservatives are a much more traducent (I think I made the word up) and vocal group (read loud rants), while the liberals have more of a tendency to avoid pudden-headed comments, therefore fewer raves and opinions.

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AARGH! to Sheila 2011/09/01 13:44:53 (edited)
RockyMt... to AARGH! 2011/09/01 04:28:05 (edited)

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You are so right.
Not that I'lm any threat to anyone; nor do I compete for top of the list, since I don't have a lot of time to spend on SH (I'd like to though), But this is the second time I'm going through Level 16! I remember way back when I was almost to the end of Level 16 and thought I could watch it change to Level 17... then I realized the blue bar was starting over, but it was still reading Level 16. To this date, and slower than ever, I'm about a third of the way through Level 16 again. Now I'm curious to see if it's going to run a third course of level 16! LOL (games for grins for the techies at SH, I guess)

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Smitten... to RockyMt... 2011/09/02 20:47:59
Gloria to AARGH! 2011/09/01 16:00:40

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Hey Aargh! Glad to see you stuck around!

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BAD DOG 2011/08/31 03:07:55

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Maybe SH is conservative`s MSM, sounds fair to me !

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BAD DOG 2011/08/31 02:58:10

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WTH...is there something to like ?

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Smitten... to BAD DOG 2011/09/02 20:48:16
toosweet 2011/08/31 02:54:35 (edited)

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Probabley because liberals never stop whining.

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BAD DOG to toosweet 2011/08/31 03:01:03

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He won`t play fair

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Maxine to toosweet 2011/09/01 03:22:32

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LOL

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Smitten... to toosweet 2011/09/02 20:49:38
Steve to toosweet 2011/09/05 10:43:29

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Funny, seems to me Conservatives whine a lot about the behavior of liberals.

Liberals talk about policies and ideas, Conservatives about people and their flaws. So who is actually doing the whining?

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Smitten... to Steve 2011/09/05 15:46:53
Bronti 2011/08/31 02:53:07

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Just another example of right wing "Fair and Balanced."

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Smitten... to Bronti 2011/08/31 04:09:30
RockyMt... to Smitten... 2011/09/01 04:31:40

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I believe their standard means of communication is whining; good examples of this are Beohner, Cantor, Paul Ryan, oh and the biggest whiner of all, Glenn Beck! They must go to some special class where they all study "Whine-ology" before they can get into office.

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Smitten... to RockyMt... 2011/09/02 20:50:40
Piper 2011/08/30 20:04:36

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There is an undeniable bias about which posts get top billing; it is unfortunate. I hear the same complaints from Conservatives, about some of the actual SH "Hot Questions" that don't lean in their direction. As far as member contributions, it is evident that certain posters are favored, but it does appear that the site is dominated by angry Conservatives who, judging by their comments and posts, "hate" Liberals.

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Smitten... to Piper 2011/08/30 20:51:13
Piper to Smitten... 2011/08/30 21:40:23

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Ha......I couldn't even begin to quote all the insults I have received, the personal, really obnoxious kind like that I mean. Yes, I KNOW that comment about Conservatives on SH hating Liberals was an "understatement"..........Not ALL of them are like that though, just most!

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Smitten... to Piper 2011/08/31 02:19:37
Piper to Smitten... 2011/08/31 03:09:09

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The ones that insist on thinking that all Liberals are immoral, anti-American, lazy, drug abusing supporters of child abuse on welfare? Yes, there many of those "others"......

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Smitten... to Piper 2011/08/31 04:10:57
Maxine to Smitten... 2011/09/01 03:26:17

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I agree with you I like some liberals and some conservatives.

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Maxine to Piper 2011/09/01 03:24:35

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I don't hate liberals. I thought it was more bias towand conservatives. It seems to favor liberals more or maybe there are just more of you?

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Piper to Maxine 2011/09/01 04:13:30

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If you are refering to this site, about "bias", it is evident that Conservatives are favored as far as posts that get in a position to be seen. I'm glad you don't hate Liberals. I don't "hate" anybody based on a political leaning either, nor do I make assumptions about their morals or lifestyle.

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Maxine to Piper 2011/09/04 22:37:07

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I agree with you--I vote the person not the party. I will not pass on nasty things about any of our presidents. It is tacky and immatured.

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Flowers 2011/08/30 16:18:16

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did anyone from soda respond to you?

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Smitten... to Flowers 2011/08/30 20:59:27
Flowers to Smitten... 2011/08/31 02:31:37

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I have noticed over the last few months, people have been at each others throats politically. Think about it, maybe that's what they want! If we are fighting each other we aren't paying attention to what rules they pass or how many Benjamins they stuff in the pockets. We need to stop fighting and work together before it's too late.

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Smitten... to Flowers 2011/08/31 04:15:10
RockyMt... to Smitten... 2011/09/01 04:34:39

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Or... they could be responding "incognito"; using their sock-account instead. I believe they all have at least one sock puppet at their command.

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Smitten... to RockyMt... 2011/09/02 20:56:24
Kimmel 2011/08/30 15:10:47

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I hear much of the same complaint from the other side. That would make sense since I am a conservative. I don't think Sodahead hates either. They are a business and are trying to make money. Pissing off either group is really not good for business. Of course, that is just a dumbass conservative opinion. So take it with the grain.

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Smitten... to Kimmel 2011/08/30 21:18:35
Kimmel to Smitten... 2011/08/30 21:29:49

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I think I am ready for a drink too. Ha! I don't understand how they decide on things either, but I'm not into it as deep as some. Thanks for your welcome.

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Gloria to Kimmel 2011/09/01 15:59:48

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The fights probably make more income so they let it fly. We do have fun!

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Lulu's Mom 2011/08/30 14:50:57

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I don't think that the staff hates liberals. Many of them are on both sides of the fence. But look who owns this site. If he tells his staff to give the right wingers more attention, that is what they are going to do. Is it fair? NO, but it is what it is.

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