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Grim Chieftain

(1,368 posts)
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 04:48 PM 5 hrs ago

Appreciation thread for EarlG and the DU staff

You have kept us informed and up to date in these very trying times. When many of us need to take a break from the chaos sweeping across our country, you are here each and every day, fighting the good fight. Your service and dedication does not go unnoticed. Thank you!

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Appreciation thread for EarlG and the DU staff (Original Post) Grim Chieftain 5 hrs ago OP
Hear! Hear! surfered 4 hrs ago #1
Yes! Hope22 4 hrs ago #2
Thank you, thank you, thank you !!! Ford_Prefect 4 hrs ago #3
Thank you. mr715 4 hrs ago #4
Good reminder for those with the means Pinback 4 hrs ago #5
Don't forget the Heart Drive! niyad 4 hrs ago #10
Posters too! KT2000 4 hrs ago #6
Recommended. love_katz 4 hrs ago #7
Thank you Grim Chieftain, I couldn't have said it better myself. JMCKUSICK 4 hrs ago #8
YES!!! niyad 4 hrs ago #9
indeed! Evolve Dammit 4 hrs ago #11
Thank you to EarlG and Elad!! HeartsCanHope 4 hrs ago #12
Yes our MIR Team is exceptional! FakeNoose 3 hrs ago #24
This place has been my home for a long time. byronius 4 hrs ago #13
When it all gets a bit too much Grim Chieftain 3 hrs ago #15
And they have wisdom. cachukis 4 hrs ago #14
Thanks, and EarlG 3 hrs ago #16
We are grateful Grim Chieftain 3 hrs ago #19
Right on Easterncedar 3 hrs ago #17
"" AllaN01Bear 3 hrs ago #18
Much Appreciated! IronLionZion 3 hrs ago #20
Thank you ! Beringia 3 hrs ago #21
Yes, thank you! DU is much-needed community! Alice B. 3 hrs ago #22
Huzzah! 0rganism 3 hrs ago #23
Yes! And Elad, too! intheflow 3 hrs ago #25
Absolutely Grim Chieftain 3 hrs ago #27
Agree. LoisB 3 hrs ago #26
Yes 👍 TommieMommy 3 hrs ago #28
Hear, hear! yardwork 3 hrs ago #29
Hell ya SuzyandPuffpuff 2 hrs ago #30
for the fundraiser next month Skittles 2 hrs ago #31
Thank you for your hard work LetMyPeopleVote 2 hrs ago #32
SO grateful evolves 2 hrs ago #33
In a darkening night, DU remains a bright light... OldSWODog 2 hrs ago #34
Thank you Earl G and DU Clouds Passing 2 hrs ago #35

Pinback

(13,520 posts)
5. Good reminder for those with the means
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 05:32 PM
4 hrs ago

to be sustaining members (monthly contributors). Well worth the investment, and it keeps this incredible community available for everyone.

KT2000

(22,012 posts)
6. Posters too!
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 05:39 PM
4 hrs ago

It is getting harder to find accessible news now. All info is much appreciated.

JMCKUSICK

(5,262 posts)
8. Thank you Grim Chieftain, I couldn't have said it better myself.
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 05:46 PM
4 hrs ago

Thank you EarlG and friends, including all of you in the hot zones that are keeping us posted too.
God Speed

FakeNoose

(40,431 posts)
24. Yes our MIR Team is exceptional!
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 06:29 PM
3 hrs ago

I have so much respect for EarlG and Elad of course, but the MIRT volunteers are on duty tirelessly, around the clock.
Their hard work keeps our home-place safe and comfy for everyone.

Thank you one and all!

Grim Chieftain

(1,368 posts)
15. When it all gets a bit too much
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 05:59 PM
3 hrs ago

And I need some sanity and support, I turn to DU. It never lets me down.

EarlG

(23,449 posts)
16. Thanks, and
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 06:06 PM
3 hrs ago

my thanks to you and everyone else who comes to DU to take part in this great community.

intheflow

(30,042 posts)
25. Yes! And Elad, too!
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 06:31 PM
3 hrs ago

I mean, it was impressive back in Skinner’s time. But EarlG and Elad are navigating a political landscape plunging into authoritarianism, just two random guys who launched a little website back in the day. You two deserve all the kudos. Much respect!





LetMyPeopleVote

(175,890 posts)
32. Thank you for your hard work
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 07:25 PM
2 hrs ago

DU is a lifeline for sane people and your efforts are appreciated.

OldSWODog

(134 posts)
34. In a darkening night, DU remains a bright light...
Sat Jan 24, 2026, 07:41 PM
2 hrs ago

I'm most appreciative of the efforts of all of the volunteers that keep DU going. OSD

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