** A hearty WELCOME to DU** thread for new members

[underpants]

I have noticed a whole lot of new DU'ers over the last few weeks. We got over the 100K mark and just seem to keep on rolling. My "My DU" is about half filled up with "Welcome to DU" posts.

Welcome to DU. I hope you find it as informative and entertaining as you like it. Enjoy the free flow of ideas and opinions wise and otherwise.

Let us know how you came to find (and decide to join/post) as well

:hi:

[hippiechick]

1. I second that!

:applause: :hi: :bounce:

WELCOME TO DU !!!

[KharmaTrain]

2. Welcome To The Brave New World

Isn't this what they call "participatory democracy"? They just forgot to say one needs a hazmat suit to participate sometimes. :rofl:

Hop in and join the fun...no idea is one that isn't worth sharing. While we may not always agree, the discussions here can be quite engaging and enlightening.

:hi:

[meegbear]

3. Welcome comrades!

:party:

[Callalily]

4. Sending a BIG

to all the new DUer's. I just know that you'll like it here.

[TZ]

5. fun forum to vent

I enjoy the opportunity to vent. I also have a new job with not a lot of work at the moment so this is a good way to keep my mind focused. A friend of mine (lizerbits) actually introduced me to the site a while back but just recently did I actually register and very glad I did. I really need an outlet of late (even enjoying the Daily Show and Colbert Report wasn't funneling off enough steam of late).:hi:

[rock]

6. We present to you new members this laurel and hearty

handshake! Welcome! (With apologies to Mel Brooks)

[sniffa]

7. thanks for the weLcome guys

that was reaLLy nice.

[applegrove]

8. Welcome!

:hi:

[cloudbase]

9. I lurked here for several years

and have some friends who are long time members of DU. They've been prodding me to sign up, so in honor of the 100k mark, I decided to take the plunge.

Thanks to all for the warm welcomes.