DU Can be Such a Wonderful Place

[dballance]

I got this PM from another member here on DU. It was so wonderful to have another member show appreciation and take the time to actually send me a PM.

The PM follows. I have blocked out the name of any member that was snippy.

Just wanted to give you props for being so nice when xxxx was kind of snippy--unnecessarily snippy, I thought, given that you hadn't declared yourself an expert and said you were interested in learning more.

Every once in a while, threads on DU seem like a dogfight that starts with a little nip here and another one there and suddenly there are teeth everywhere. So, well done for being gracious and not letting that happen.

[HappyMe]

1. That's nice.

[libodem]

2. That is wonderful

It reinforces good behavior.

[Liberal_in_LA]

3. k&r

[winter is coming]

4. What I love about DU is that people sometimes ask for information that seems a bit obscure,

but there's usually a DUer who knows something about it and is willing to share their knowledge without being condescending.

[dballance]

6. You are so right.

I have learned so much here on DU.

[LeftofObama]

7. Yep. I've said that often.

And in addition to someone who knows something about it they usually provide a link that will give you even more information. A never ending source of information in my opinion.

[winter is coming]

8. Very true, and it's not unusual for one of my friends or my husband to mentioned some news

item they've just encountered that DU has been discussing for days, which really helps when my middle schooler gets stuck in an endless question cycle.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

16. That always happens to me.

Du is usually a couple days ahead of the issues once they filter through, say, blogs or newspapers and make it to more general circulation or evening news.

I'll often hear my partner or friends talking about an interesting issue and get a feeling of deja vu.

[Voice for Peace]

10. and the humor

http://www.democraticunderground.com/10022605676

Tree Returns Fire on Man Who Used It for Target Practice

[CaliforniaPeggy]

5. It really can be a wonderful place...

I guess that's why I've been here as long as I have.

Good times, good friends...

I've learned a lot.

[secondwind]

9. Loves me some DU!!!!

[hamsterjill]

11. That was a really nice thing for the DU member to do.

There is way too much negativity on the board these days. It's reaffirming that there still are GOOD people on this board, who come here to catch up, learn and share different perspectives.

I've learned a lot during my years at DU. I've also learned that there will always be posters who come here only to argue. It's frustrating to be caught in the midst of those types of threads.

I appreciate you not only sharing this PM, but also I second the kudos expressed in the PM for YOU being gracious and keeping things civil in your prior posting.

[Dryvinwhileblind]

12. "Spirited discussion" here can easily morph into...well you know...

...not being face to face is difficult, as nuance and inflections are lost in the ether. Being a Democrat......in what was once a Democratic Republic is NOT easy, if it was, everyone would be on board, there are many facets to this gem, including opinions, so let's take it easy on each other and save the venom for where it belongs, please.

[dballance]

14. Yep, Totally Guilty Here

I have been so guilty of escalating an argument and letting my ego get the better part of me over just being kind and appreciate another person's argument.

[lovemydog]

13. Super cool.

I try and remind myself something of that spirit if someone snips at something I say. Thanks for sharing it.

[In_The_Wind]

15. That is a nice PM!

[liberal_at_heart]

17. It certainly can be a wonderful place when you use the ignore and trash buttons.

I have to say I am enjoying myself more on DU now than I ever have before. Good for you for not getting baited into a dogfight by someone's snippiness and I'm glad you got a nice PM.

[tavalon]

18. Yeah, it's the supportive moments when we really shine

Otherwise, sometimes we're poopyheads.

[dballance]

19. Too funny

I have certainly been a poopyhead in my past posts.