I want to commend Skinner and the DU Moderators and participants!

[Just Me]

You are THE BEST!!!

Skinner and Moderators,...you somehow manage to maintain an environment that is healthy for democracy, balancing the rules of decency & dignity while maintaining the framework of inclusiveness,...of open expression of thoughts and ideas and emotions.

:yourock:

DU is an incredibly wonderful forum,...where anyone with an open mind and full heart can grow.

Moreover, the talent of DU's participants from all walks of life is stunning!!!

Successfully combining all that talent on one "blogger" is a notable accomplishment.

I am most grateful to have literally stumbled onto such a progressive place.

Thank you. Thank you so much. :bounce:

[LibDemAlways]

1. If it wasn't for DU,

I would have had a tough time surviving the last four years. Knowing there are good, decent, smart progressive Americans out there has kept me sane. Heartfelt thanks to the admins., mods., and fellow DUers for keeping it going and growing.

[jhain]

2. same from South Jersey

it is a life saver knowing there ARE like minds....

[BurgherHoldtheLies]

3. I second that!!!

As a moderate Republican I expect some flames in my direction but I have found the DU environment to be an overwhelmingly positive experience. I applaud Skinner, the DU Moderators and forum participants for what I believe to be the next voice in the move to a government that truly represents the people.

Thanks. :yourock:

[Just Me]

9. In some respects, I guess I'm a "conservative" democrat *LOL*,...

,...because I value family and want "personal responsibility" to be a core of our decisions and INTEGRITY means everything to me.

I've actually been registered as an independent most of my life because I am a mixture that canNOT be defined by mere political affiliation (but, I did change registration this election). I imagine the majority of this melting pot called the U.S.A. realistically falls into more than merely two political "models".

We're prolly "kindred spirits". That's why I admire and return to DU: it offers a place where kindred spirits and human hearts/minds can co-exist so long as they respect EACHOTHER.

NUMBER ONE RULE ON DU: respect one another. The very best rule ever!

That's why I so appreciate the DU model.

[NightTrain]

4. DU rocks!!!

I just wish I could bring myself to spend less time around here and more time in the real world! :eyes:

[mohinoaklawnillinois]

5. Checking in from the southwest burbs of Chicago,

if I hadn't found this place a year ago, I don't know how I would have survived.

Thanks everyone.

:yourock:

[frogfromthenorth2]

6. Do you ow money to SKINNER or you are just kissing ass?... :-)

[Just Me]

12. Do you question my integrity or is your malignancy posting? n/t

[frogfromthenorth2]

13. Neither... I was just kidding... :-)

[frustrated_lefty]

7. Skinner, Elad, all the mods

you guys do a thankless job, you do it well and tactfully. Heartfelt thanks to you for creating such a supportive and informative environment.

Sincerely,

FL

[dodger501]

8. Agreed. Now can you turn on the features again?

I am sick to death of weeding through those nutty DU Lounge topics in Latest.

[Just Me]

10. Although I don't go there,...I have noticed increased "nutty" traffic.

What's up with that? :eyes:

[Misunderestimator]

14. How funny... I was just thinking that this was a Lounge thread...

Sure seems like one.... :shrug:

(Though, on edit, I of course applaud all the admins and mods of DU as well. :))

[Spazito]

11. Agreed!

Today was another great challenge to all and it was, yet again, handled with grace and fairness. Thanks to all who keep DU an exciting place to visit!

[Cuban_Liberal]

15. Thank you very much.

It's a very rewarding job but, being human, it's still nice to know y'all appreciate our work.

:hi: