by Lori F.
Member since:
December 12, 2006

The Secret Service Is Giving My Articles DB1's-What Can I do?

February 09, 2009 01:46 PM EST
views: 203 | comments: 87

Sounds crazy right?

Wrong.

I was informed over the weekend or last week I forget that the Secret Service was reading my blogs.

Now you would think they had better things to do but I guess not.

This was on an article of mine.

Then I was told privately that not only were they reading them but they didn't like what I had to say.

Hmmm.

So I post another article today and got hit by low ratings.

So the Secret Service is hard at work again.

So this is my thoughts.

Anyone know how I can get a job as a Secret Service Agent?

All I have to do is sit around all day and low rate political articles on gather.

I probably can even stay in my jammies.

 

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Comments: 87

Infinity M. Feb 9, 2009, 1:49pm EST
lol - me 2
Infinity M. Feb 9, 2009, 1:49pm EST
its a little hard 2 believe tho'
Jody Swaney Feb 9, 2009, 1:49pm EST
i wanna read and rate what the Secret Service is interested in. I'm a Rebel Like that. Please gather mail me some links...
Infinity M. Feb 9, 2009, 1:50pm EST
i think they worry that someone w/ strong opinions could b contacted by someone wishing 2 hurt political parties
Lori F. Feb 9, 2009, 1:52pm EST
infinity you too...wow. Wanna fill our a Secret Service application with me? Maybe we can car pool.

Jody I am not sure which ones they dont like I would say just go through my threads and pick the ones that say Obama Palin or McCain and have low ratings.

I rarely have anything rated a 10.
Lori F. Feb 9, 2009, 1:53pm EST
infinity I was thinking more on the lines that some not mentally stable paranoid person from gather is reading my articles and trying to "scare" me..but you could be right too.
Infinity M. Feb 9, 2009, 1:54pm EST
actually i was referring 2 a job low-rating - but i don't know if u can really get a job doin that
Infinity M. Feb 9, 2009, 1:55pm EST
yeah but they r prolly just tryn 2 scare u 2
Infinity M. Feb 9, 2009, 1:55pm EST
but it is risky puttin out such strong opinions when ur not so well known
Peter Joseph Swanson Feb 9, 2009, 1:55pm EST
I would like to work for them.

Oh wait, I can't

I'm a *whispers* a homosessssual !!!
Peter Joseph Swanson Feb 9, 2009, 1:56pm EST
(you can tell by my hat)
Lori F. Feb 9, 2009, 1:58pm EST
PJS yes the hat is a give away.

But I think you should try with me and infinity. You could get in on the ground floor of affirmative action for lesbians and gays.

We could say I am your lesbian lover and really confuse them.
Heather W. Feb 9, 2009, 1:59pm EST
Are you serious or is this snark? My ability to differentiate is broken today.
Peter Joseph Swanson Feb 9, 2009, 2:00pm EST
You're also my valentine !!! Woot !!!
sharon SugarMomma is a wise woman, Feb 9, 2009, 2:01pm EST
I think there are uses for us in the Secret Service PJS. We could misdirect them on telltale signs of queerness.
Eben Brooks Feb 9, 2009, 2:04pm EST
Uh...who did this "informing", what was the form of communication, and what credentials did they give to prove that they were actually who they said they were?

I think your suspicion that it's some whack-job trying to scare you is far, far more likely that the possibility that it's actually the Secret Service.
Rob Appell Feb 9, 2009, 2:04pm EST
The hell with working for them. Does anyone know how I can get me a Secret Service agent? I'm even willing to go undercover...or is that under the covers......
Angela A. Feb 9, 2009, 2:05pm EST
I do so love jobs where your only purpose is read articles and emails! I would love this job too. Where do I sign up? Te he!
Carla G. Feb 9, 2009, 2:06pm EST
What are you writing that is upsetting them, Lori?
Alan D. Feb 9, 2009, 2:07pm EST
nothing. The more that stop by to give you db-1s, the more points you get
Lori F. Feb 9, 2009, 2:09pm EST
Angela I will let you know as soon as I find out.

Rob as soon as I get a Secret Service job I will find you an agent. I think they give you handcuffs and I wont be afraid to use them.

Eben actually it was a fellow gatherer. Her grasp on reality is questionable to put it nicely. She doesnt like that I dont like Palin and I do like Obama.

Sharon misdirect them on being gay or lesbian. We could have fun with that.

Heather this is total snark.

PJS yes I AM!
Carla G. Feb 9, 2009, 2:09pm EST
Could it be that they are someone on Gather pretending to be the Secret Service?
Ishbel R. Feb 9, 2009, 2:14pm EST
Oh, I don't think so, CarlaG. I mean... Gatherers who threaten other Gatherers? Naaaaah, never in a million years.

PS - Do you take foreigners in the Secret Service? Or shall I just apply to MI5 or MI6?
Lori F. Feb 9, 2009, 2:15pm EST
Carla I dont like Palin and apparently that completely offends the Secret Service. And I support Obama so that is like being on double secret probation.

Rev oops you didnt know? teehee. And I think I would like YOUR interview rather than some stuffy SS guy.

Alan but if they are Secret does that mean that the page views do or dont count?
In the last building I worked in, the Secret Service occupied half the floor below Sharper Image. The people getting on and off the elevator at that floor looked like ordinary people. I don't know if the Gather Rating Project headquarters was in their SF office though. I figured it was better not to ask questions.
Lori F. Feb 9, 2009, 2:17pm EST
Carla the funny part is this person just posted with her real id...no alters no nothing.


Ishbel I know I cant IMAGINE a gatherer threatening another gatherer..thats unheard of.

Jim just cause I am paranoid doesnt mean they arent out to get me.
Kevin (''The SiteWizard'') V. Feb 9, 2009, 2:18pm EST
I feel so much better knowing that a team of Secret Service agents are monitoring your activities on Gather Lori. Their time and resources are better spent here, than in anything else they may have the responsibility for.
Lori F. Feb 9, 2009, 2:18pm EST
Nips you are better off not knowing.
Lori F. Feb 9, 2009, 2:19pm EST
Kevin yes does give you a sense of security doesnt it.
C A. Feb 9, 2009, 2:21pm EST
Lori, I'm going to assume this article is a joke and leave it at that.
Lori F. Feb 9, 2009, 2:23pm EST
Chandra you know what they say about assuming right?

Actually it is a joke.
Ellie !. Feb 9, 2009, 2:23pm EST
My advice: Take the money you earn in points and use it to build a moat around your home to keep them out.
;-)
Don(time to open them FEMA camps) S. Feb 9, 2009, 2:24pm EST
Some really think this site is worthy of spying/violating our rights on ?

Which gather crackpot came up with this one?
Don(time to open them FEMA camps) S. Feb 9, 2009, 2:24pm EST
Oh and a 10 for you:-)
Nellie (The Bad Santa of Gather) Feb 9, 2009, 2:25pm EST
Yes, the secret service has been following my posts also. It must be because I adopted a gay daughter.
But hey, SS rated my posts 1 that aren't even political. I must be charming.
Lori F. Feb 9, 2009, 2:29pm EST
Ellie once again a very wise thought. I wonder if the city will allow me to.

Don I will have to dig up the comment for you. I did laugh about it. I dont know if she just expected me to believe it or what.

Nellie you too? Adopting a gay daughter will do it.
Cathi L. Feb 9, 2009, 2:32pm EST
Congrats on being the RAOC MOTD for 2/8!
Danielle P. Feb 9, 2009, 2:34pm EST
That's kind of crazy. You'd think they would be trying to catch terrorists or something.
C A. Feb 9, 2009, 2:39pm EST
Ooohhh...I like the moat idea, but how 'bout we make it a flaming moat?
Nellie (The Bad Santa of Gather) Feb 9, 2009, 2:40pm EST
Oh forgive me for being a sinner. Punish me with ..... oh I had to stop was starting to turn myself on...lol.
Sheryl O. Feb 9, 2009, 3:06pm EST
It's critical to the security of our nation, Lori. Don't you know that? It's the home-grown terrorists that hate America the worst.

I certainly hope they are monitoring the bank CEO's - they've managed to take down the entire nation without a bomb or an airplane.
Tanya P. Feb 9, 2009, 3:17pm EST
It might be easier to hire a teenage computer hacker and have them follow Secret Service around, changing back the low ratings to 10s.
Wil B. Feb 9, 2009, 4:45pm EST
Lori, I think if you want the Secret Service to consider chinchilla recruiting you, you just have to start rating suspicious articles with a 1. Also, drop secret code words in any comments you leave in chinchilla discussions that are connected to suspicious articles, or suspicious Gatherers. It's all about showing the SS that you're ready chinchilla to play ball.
Ava's Mom (formerly known as Robiyah) Feb 9, 2009, 5:15pm EST
What's RAOC MOTD?
Wilma M. Feb 9, 2009, 6:09pm EST
I came by to give you a 10 to make up for those Secret Service low raters.
Don(time to open them FEMA camps) S. Feb 9, 2009, 6:33pm EST
Anything from cathy must be a curse on you.
Wade A. Feb 9, 2009, 6:52pm EST
Stand outside the Russian Embassy yelling "secrets for sale" and odds are pretty good they will introduce themselves. I knew this db1 thing was a government conspiracy!
James B. Feb 9, 2009, 6:55pm EST
Having received some 1 star votes myself lately, I offer you a 10.
"why should Palin be ear-marked as a 'hot'"

I guess whoever did it thought it was a better idea than branding. :)
Joseph H. Feb 9, 2009, 8:46pm EST
wow....imagine that!
Joke is on them. I just found out Gather changed its rating system. One is now "the bestest ever" and ten is "you suck totally." Wear your Onesies proud!
Jeff H. Feb 9, 2009, 10:24pm EST
Tell the secret service that they can kiss my glorious black ass for me would ya?
Sandy (Site Psychic™) Knauer Feb 9, 2009, 11:57pm EST
They must really love me! (And EM JAY is on to something. The worst content on Gather has the highest ratings.)

Do you know about the One sentence per paragraph, please group?
t b. Feb 10, 2009, 1:11am EST
Well at least someone cares what you have to say?
Just kidding.
Isn't there still such a thing as freedom of speech?
Dorothy H. Feb 10, 2009, 10:58am EST
Uh-oh! We better make sure we never use the buzzwords that get the SS onto us. Words like freedom, speeh, constitution, etc...not to mention, assasination, or revolution, ...and, chinchilla, of course.
Julie Ann Dawson Feb 10, 2009, 11:18am EST
You know, this is funny, but I'm at a point where I'd almost believe it. Reminds me of the article I read last year on a U.S. spy project to study the social aspects of WOW to identify potential terrorists.
Paul M. Feb 10, 2009, 11:27am EST
So that explains the DB1 I got the other day.
Christopher B. Feb 10, 2009, 11:52am EST
According to secret sources the problem is not in the service itself but to two rouge retired agents by the names of Mr. Gordon and Mr. West. The Secret Service denies all the actions of these two retired and extremely old agents and denies their existence but suggests that high praise of their former boss (President Grant) might cause mysterious 10’s to appear in all of your posts.
Μόףףý ● ķ ~ Feb 10, 2009, 11:52am EST
OH, so that's what's going on. I've been wondering.
Bridget ♥ Feb 10, 2009, 5:35pm EST
I came by to give you a 10
Cathi L. Feb 10, 2009, 7:05pm EST
Anything from cathy must be a curse on you.
Don(bush/cheney prison 2009) S., Feb 9, 2009, 6:33pm EST

Nice to know when you do good things, there's always something nasty to follow you.
Sandy (Site Psychic™) Knauer Feb 11, 2009, 11:23am EST
Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha! (Sorry, Cathy put so much effort in that attempt at humor that I thought she deserved at least a fake laugh.)
To match its hair?
Cathi L. Feb 11, 2009, 12:24pm EST
Thank you, Sandi! That meager attempt at ersatz kindness was so well done I thought I'd offer the expected response, however insincere!
Anything from cathy must be a curse on you.
Don(bush/cheney prison 2009) S., Feb 9, 2009, 6:33pm EST

Nice to know when you do good things, there's always something nasty to follow you.


?Cathi? L., Feb 10, 2009, 7:05pm EST

Maybe you should stop following him?
Cathi L. Feb 11, 2009, 7:21pm EST
Dear Debra! Are you still upset Gather pulled your articles? Aww!
:)
Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) Feb 11, 2009, 11:34pm EST
hahah. don't be silly, Cathi. I got my point across, HE read the articles, and I DO thank you for pointing him to them. Gather members now know what he's about, and most came together to point out their own experiences with him. You showed yourself to be on his level, not the intelligent women some thought you were. Oh, and the amount of hits to the articles made my day, along with the points. He and his bee might also need to read this message.
Cathi L. Feb 12, 2009, 7:26am EST
Aw, dear, I'm glad you are feeling better. I told you it served it's purpose and you've acknowledged such already. Doesn't it feel great to get all those page views? Now so many people were able to participate in the little party, couyon, and we are all so happy about how it worked out in the end.

He and his bee? You and your goat? I'm so sorry, cher, but I don't take messages. As I mentioned before, you do your own work to get the whole krewe together. Laissez les bon temps rouler, mon cher!
I lived in New Orleans for almost four years and I know that phony southern "courtesy". It's nauseating.

So, Cathi, what sets you apart from the others? What makes you better than everyone else? What makes you a "good" Christian? And for the love of Christ why do support such low lives? Oh, yeah, that's right... you are a part of his "collection". lol
Cathi L. Feb 12, 2009, 10:32am EST
Couyon, I would answer your question with courtesy, however, that is difficult to do when courtesy has not been extended. You ask questions, yet you presume to know all the answers. Perhaps the question "What makes you better than everyone else?" should be turned back to you. In fact, reflection may be an activity to take up in your spare time, however, I do understand how reflection may be difficult in your circumstances.

I am very sorry for you. Living almost four years in New Orleans and now residing in South Carolina, yet nauseated at southern "courtesy" must be very uncomfortable. Life in New Orleans must have been agony! I hope that some day you will be cured from your nausea problem and accept southern "courtesy" however it is offered. It may be a little work but I am sure you can get there! It will, however, take time to change bad habits.
Charlie Dierkes Feb 12, 2009, 10:56am EST
I "Gather" that a DB1 must be something, and a little, tiny bell is ringing in my chemofogged brain, but I'm too lazy to answer the door, so here goes...what's a DB1?
Charlie Dierkes Feb 12, 2009, 10:58am EST
I lived in New Orleans for almost four years and I know that phony southern "courtesy".

Actually, I think it's more polite sarcasm to make a point where the intended recipient is clueless.
Cathi L. Feb 12, 2009, 11:15am EST
Excellent Charlie! I don't see a chemofogged brain on that one!
Debra (Gather SiteWarrior Extraordinaire) Feb 12, 2009, 11:28am EST
Note to Cathi and Charlie. Notice the word PHONY next to the words Southern Courtesy.

As if I can't read Cajun french, you crazy, cuivert maleis, christian bitch. You ask questions but never answer a single one ;-)

Gotta love you professed Christians, you're JUST LIKE THE REST OF US. hahaha. fuck you.
Cathi L. Feb 12, 2009, 11:49am EST
Yeah, I'd say it may take a LONG time to change those bad habits. C'est la vie! Keep trying, girl, you'll get it eventually! Yes, you can!
Charlie Dierkes Feb 12, 2009, 12:36pm EST
Ahhhh, Debra....

"F... you." Always nice to see that the refuge of last resort, when one has nothing to say is to say, "F... you."
Charlie Dierkes Feb 12, 2009, 12:44pm EST
Cathi,

Thanks for the 411 on the DB1. Like I said I KNEW it meant something, but just couldn't remember what it was.
Nanina Hawk Feb 14, 2009, 9:53pm EST
I remember that comment from last weekend, that was when I found out the secret service reads your blog. If they really were reading, I'm sure they would give you a job.

I had to laugh. However, since your article brought up an ad from Google: Be a Secret Service Agent- Advance your career-earn a degree in Criminal Justice 100 online. LOL
Roy ☯ Hilbinger Feb 14, 2009, 10:08pm EST
So it's government agents giving out the db1s? Geez, then one of them outed herself last week when she told me she was gonna downrate all my articles! So much for the "secret" in Secret Service.
Charlie Dierkes Feb 16, 2009, 1:08pm EST
Really? Here I thought it was a tongue-in-cheek article. They have that much time on their hands to read blogs? Boy, do I know where PBO can start saving money then.
Kelly K. Feb 20, 2009, 4:25pm EST
Ohh, great idea, let's all join the Secret Service so we can wear jammies to work.

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