What thing do you LOVE about the DU community? Me- I Love the posters. and the sense of family. And you?

[debm55]

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[Whyisthisstillclose]

1. Respectful discussions with different points of view expressed.

Almost all the members seem to be people I could have a wonderful friendship with!

[debm55]

4. Thank you very much for sharing with us, Whyisthisstillclose., my DU friend.

[liberal N proud]

2. Reliable information

Or at least a fact based discussion

[debm55]

5. Thank you very much for sharing with us, liberal N proud.

[SuzyandPuffpuff]

3. Yay

It's a virtual family and I love being part of a progressive community 😀 I wish I could figure out how to post stuff bcz I've received a bunch of hearts and WANT TO THANK YOU ALL

[debm55]

6. Thank you very much.. SuzyandPuff. Just post like you do with your message.

[rurallib]

7. I learn so much, most of the posters are very respectful

and the whole board places the truth far above anything else.

Haven't seen any other board so open and reliable.

[debm55]

9. Thank you so much for your post, rurallib.

[mwmisses4289]

8. Everything.

Everything several posters have already said, but I also love the different forums, such as pets, cooking and baking, science, etc., etc.
I have learned a lot being here.
Thank you for being here.

[debm55]

10. Thank you very much, mwmisses4289, for sharing with us. And thank you for your kind words.

[debm55]

11. I also like the different groups you can go in--states, cooking , art. That is why I love it.

[pandr32]

12. I agree.

We are a community.

[debm55]

13. Thank you very much, pandr32.

[Harker]

14. That's what matters to me.

[debm55]

15. Me too, Harker.

[redstatebluegirl]

16. Sense of belonging.

I do not post as much as I used to, but I do come here to read posts from like minded people. A sense of family.

[debm55]

17. I agree with you redstatebluegirl

[Grim Chieftain]

18. DU is so much more than a political forum

It's people who share common values and aspirations for our country, but it is also a community of friends. We share life experiences, life struggles and challenges, and sometimes loss, and DU always steps up with compassion, support and yes love. I am so very grateful for this site, especially at this challenging time.

[debm55]

19. Thank you my friend for sharing with us. I totally agree with you .Grim Chieftain.

[True Dough]

20. I really appreciate

that for my 20,000th post, EarlG sent me a new BMW.

That is far too generous, but that's how he rolls, royce!

[debm55]

21. HAHAHAHAHHA. You are a character, True Dough.

[True Dough]

22. You think I'm kidding, deb?

Here it is. I didn't even take it out of the package! Pristine condition!

[debm55]

24. HAHAHHAHHAHHAH. You ARE a Character. True Dough and I love you for it.

[Tree Lady]

23. It's a place I have learned a lot

About government and politics and feel it's a safe space during Bush and Trumps time in office.

I like that we are all over because it feels like not just a blue bubble. I live in red city in blue state but very close to college liberal town 20 min drive so I hang there sometimes.

I love it when DFW talks about Europe and his job. Glad to know one of our members is on the inside.

[debm55]

25. What a great compliment to DU, Thank you my friend.

[gab13by13]

26. Your posts

[debm55]

35. Thank you very much. gab13by13

[LuckyCharms]

27. I love the fact that True Dough is on ignore.

(just kidding)

[debm55]

34. HAHAHHHAhahhaHAH. that is great, LuckyCharms.

[LearnedHand]

28. Cat videos

Oh and the vast humor and intelligence and experience of the folks in this space. But mainly cat videos.

[debm55]

33. Thank you very much, LearnedHand for sharing with us.

[LearnedHand]

38. Thank you for this thread debm55

It’s very sweet, funny, and spirit-lifting.

[debm55]

39. Thank you LearnedHand.

[The Madcap]

29. I find DU to be the following:

1. A diverse family
2. Humorous and serious
3. A great source for news
4. A place that values education, experience, and knowledge.
5. Patient with newcomers - except the obvious trolls

And

6. It opposes the destruction of democracy.

Thank you all for this wonderful place.

[debm55]

32. Thank you very much for your excellent post.The Madcap.

[chouchou]

30. Intelligent, Kind, thoughtful and the people that run DemocraticUnderground

My husband is a Microsoft engineer and other stuff. He always says:
"They got their you-know-what-together." "Their site runs smooth as glass

[debm55]

31. Thank you very much, chouchou.

[catbyte]

36. It's home.

I've been comfortable here since 2002.It's my safe space on the Internet.

[debm55]

37. Thank you very much. catbyte. I'm glad you are here. I have been here since 2004,