Here's a great question for all you creative people

[BigBearJohn]

Since we're in the gear-up mode for focusing our efforts...

Anybody have any ideas on how we can increase our membership
roll here on DU? (We do want more members, no?) I have
several friends who have been complaining about the Repugs
and I said, "funny you should mention that... I know this
great place where you can do something positive to promote
a change in 2008" and it's name is D-U.

[expatriot]

1. advertise on Air America Radio?

or get them to plug us?

[FreepFryer]

2. most inexpensive, widest reach (besides net) - radio ads. (n/t)

[NickiWitch]

3. I already started spreading the word....

but to a select few. I would hate to aim any freepers in this direction.

This is my fortress of solitude.

Nicki :)

[BigBearJohn]

7. Oh yes, I agree 100% Be selective.

[Osamasux]

4. Word of mouth and links are enough.

Quality more than quantity.

[smurfygirl]

5. yes radio, and

I put my bumper sticker on my truck but I need one for the car too.

Also, if you write a letter to the editor, reference something that you saw on DU and then say it can be found at du.com you know what I mean?

How bout we start carrying buisness cards around with the web address printed on them. When we see other progressives or meet new people we can hand it to them. I know alot of times people are always telling me to go here and there but by the end of the night and drinks later I have no idea what the web address was.

[greenmutha]

10. Letters to the editor referencing DU would only bring on

the freepers, I fear. The business card handed out selectively is a good idea and one I thought of too, just today! :toast:

[mcscajun]

11. Good idea...just make sure not to use "du.com"

'cause that ain't here. :)

[marions ghost]

16. I have found the small card idea

effective for getting a web address around to others who are on the same wavelength.

[tubbacheez]

6. I just joined here.

The biggest draw for me was how many posters know how to debate things civilly.

I didn't come here expecting a haven for people who think like me.

I came here because there were some good examples of how to cooperate with each other despite varying opinions.






When we return to political power, this skill is what will keep us there.

[BigBearJohn]

8. I LIKE the way you think! Especially the part...

"when we return to political power"

That has a nice ring to it.
Furthermore, we CAN do it.
I am convinced of it.

[eek]

9. a logo/web address icon to tag our personal emails with

would be nice.

[tubbacheez]

13. Oh definitely.

World history over the centuries has shown a clear progressive trend on a macroscopic scale. Despite certain setbacks, eventually liberal ideas do take hold and become mundane things even many conservatives may take for granted.

Democratic ideas (if not full blown democracies themselves) are all over the globe now. Human rights are an international concern as long as there are organizations present to defend them.

Humanity has a natural hunger for peace and justice. Starved too long, it will insist upon being fed.



The current forces that artifically suppress us are unstable and take immense energy and wealth to maintain. We will return to political power.

It's just a matter of how much time will pass and how much suffering will occur first.

[sparky_in_ma]

12. Hi tubbacheez

Welcome to DU:hi:

[tubbacheez]

14. Thank you, Sparky. It's good to be here! n/t

[roseBudd]

15. Use poor man's advertsing: flyers on bulletin boards, utility poles

I have been flyering since August. If you use 3M Super 77 spray adhesive they are pretty permanant.