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Skinner, EarlG, Elad Appreciation Thread (Original Post) rbrnmw Jun 2016 OP
I appreciate all that he does and feel like he is in a difficult position. Happyhippychick Jun 2016 #1
Exactly. jwirr Jun 2016 #62
"Here's looking at you, kid." Bogart Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #2
Absolutely! mahina Jun 2016 #3
K and r. cwydro Jun 2016 #4
Enormous K & R. Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #5
Yay, Skinner. I appreciate your hard work. Arkansas Granny Jun 2016 #6
Agreed still_one Jun 2016 #7
Absolutely. mac56 Jun 2016 #8
K&R PJMcK Jun 2016 #9
I'll rec that! . . .n/t annabanana Jun 2016 #10
Yeah ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #11
He has a job I wouldn't leftynyc Jun 2016 #12
Of course! Renew Deal Jun 2016 #13
He deserves a great deal of respect. I do have one suggestion however. BillZBubb Jun 2016 #14
They shouldn't have to be neutral Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #17
They don't HAVE to be anything. It would be better for the site if they remained neutral. BillZBubb Jun 2016 #21
Suspicions will remain regardless of neutrality or partisanship. LanternWaste Jun 2016 #35
Not to the extent we've seen this go around. BillZBubb Jun 2016 #36
I'm inclined to disagree. Donald Ian Rankin Jun 2016 #58
It works out just the opposite. If they announce their choice, any move they make is judged BillZBubb Jun 2016 #63
and they have, except now people want them to be partisan by pretending to ignore than there is a La Lioness Priyanka Jun 2016 #70
Nailed it. GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #75
Snort. progressoid Jun 2016 #78
They have been GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #76
I salute our Master Cat Herder! Pathwalker Jun 2016 #15
That was exactly my thought! Staph Jun 2016 #19
Skinner, I'd been wondering if and when you were going to step back in. hamsterjill Jun 2016 #16
What gets me is that people on all sides moan and groan OKNancy Jun 2016 #18
Exactly. In fact, there's a thread going in a certain protected group now. cwydro Jun 2016 #46
Appreciation and thanks! nt Fresh_Start Jun 2016 #20
Skinner is a good guy. He, elad and EarlG run a smooth site. Hiraeth Jun 2016 #22
Thank-you Skinner. And thanks to EarlG and Elad. Chemisse Jun 2016 #23
I stand with Skinner Gothmog Jun 2016 #24
Skinner is the best ailsagirl Jun 2016 #25
From me, too wryter2000 Jun 2016 #26
+ + Thank you!! Laf.La.Dem. Jun 2016 #27
Kudos to him for recognizing failures in the jury system. Humanist_Activist Jun 2016 #28
the jury system is a failure. the accused have no right to defend themselves against stalkers nt msongs Jun 2016 #29
The Man in the Middle libodem Jun 2016 #30
Hear, hear. (nt) Paladin Jun 2016 #31
Skinner rocks! Laurian Jun 2016 #32
Skinner allowed DU to find its way. yallerdawg Jun 2016 #33
respectfully and joyfully pushing Hillary to the left, AlbertCat Jun 2016 #91
First, you have to get elected. yallerdawg Jun 2016 #93
Exactly. Look how successful we all were pushing Obama "to the left"... truebrit71 Jun 2016 #94
Huge K&R and much respect for Skinner. secondwind Jun 2016 #34
K&R Auggie Jun 2016 #37
K&R! stonecutter357 Jun 2016 #38
You are the best. applegrove Jun 2016 #39
EarlG and Elad aren't even around anymore, right? Blue_Tires Jun 2016 #40
They are still active rbrnmw Jun 2016 #42
EarlG does the Pic of the Moment Mosby Jun 2016 #52
Omedetou gozaimashita yuiyoshida Jun 2016 #41
Beyond respect! Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #43
I often marvel at Skinner's patience Orangepeel Jun 2016 #44
Have only been here since 2002; wish I'd known about this place earlier. This is just a bad patch... Hekate Jun 2016 #45
Of course the Hill brigade appreciates their own. Betty Karlson Jun 2016 #47
Right? Bubzer Jun 2016 #48
Yep GulfCoast66 Jun 2016 #77
+1. closeupready Jun 2016 #51
K&R! sheshe2 Jun 2016 #49
K&R The Polack MSgt Jun 2016 #50
I'm not about to criticize since I don't know what they go through. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #53
Dear Elad: SusanCalvin Jun 2016 #54
K&R. Duval Jun 2016 #55
Definitely! DesertRat Jun 2016 #56
Thanks for everything, guys. DinahMoeHum Jun 2016 #57
I truly appreciate all the great work you've done tandot Jun 2016 #59
K&R! gademocrat7 Jun 2016 #60
props n/t hibbing Jun 2016 #61
A toast to Skinner, EarlG and Elad! n/t Different Drummer Jun 2016 #64
Thanks to all that make this site possible. Algernon Moncrieff Jun 2016 #65
Agreed! A thankless job but I appreciate their site Arazi Jun 2016 #66
I stayed in the Hillary Group most of the time, but that is ok. The DU skylucy Jun 2016 #67
June 16. rug Jun 2016 #68
I'll pile on the appreciation to all that run this site. Marie Marie Jun 2016 #69
Who are these 3 clowns again??? greytdemocrat Jun 2016 #71
K & R SunSeeker Jun 2016 #72
Proving again that no good deed goes unpunished ucrdem Jun 2016 #73
👍❤💥🚀💯 littlemissmartypants Jun 2016 #74
You are like explorers going to uncharted territory and doing a great applegrove Jun 2016 #79
You guys kept me from going crazy in 2001. Aristus Jun 2016 #80
I have developed a lot of respect for Skinner athena Jun 2016 #81
:snort: BeanMusical Jun 2016 #82
.. Liberal_in_LA Jun 2016 #83
Thanks guys! In_The_Wind Jun 2016 #84
For all your great efforts, thank you. VOX Jun 2016 #85
Skinner, EarlG, Elad - thanks for DU, thankyou for giving us chance to "self rule", thankyou for.... marble falls Jun 2016 #86
I raise my glass to Skinner, EarlG and Elad. greatauntoftriplets Jun 2016 #87
I agree Demsrule86 Jun 2016 #88
Du has been my lifeline, my sanity, my rock duhneece Jun 2016 #89
Second guessing is too easy Cary Jun 2016 #90
. Teamster Jeff Jun 2016 #92
Hear, hear LiberalLoner Jun 2016 #95
I would not want their jobs for anything. It is like herding cats to keep us all in line. redstatebluegirl Jun 2016 #96
 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
4. K and r.
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 02:04 PM
Jun 2016

My favorite are the threats by so many to leave for a certain other board, yet still they post here.

Perplexing.

BillZBubb

(10,650 posts)
14. He deserves a great deal of respect. I do have one suggestion however.
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 02:27 PM
Jun 2016

The people in charge of the site should ALWAYS remain neutral in the primary season. There shouldn't be even the hint of support for one candidate or another. Otherwise, suspicions are raised about the motivation for certain actions.

Fresh_Start

(11,330 posts)
17. They shouldn't have to be neutral
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 02:30 PM
Jun 2016

that is asking too much.
Its sufficient that they are fair.
But they are allowed to have their own opinions and their own speech.

BillZBubb

(10,650 posts)
21. They don't HAVE to be anything. It would be better for the site if they remained neutral.
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 02:35 PM
Jun 2016

That's their choice.

 

LanternWaste

(37,748 posts)
35. Suspicions will remain regardless of neutrality or partisanship.
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 03:18 PM
Jun 2016

"Otherwise, suspicions are raised about the motivation...

Suspicions will remain, purges will be alleged and conspiracies "proven" regardless of his neutrality or partisanship.

Donald Ian Rankin

(13,598 posts)
58. I'm inclined to disagree.
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 06:30 PM
Jun 2016

If the admins are open and upfront about their political views, it removes all the room for speculation and carping about biases they may be trying to conceal.

BillZBubb

(10,650 posts)
63. It works out just the opposite. If they announce their choice, any move they make is judged
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 08:29 PM
Jun 2016

through that lens. The side that isn't the one chosen feels the deck is stacked and it is not possible to prove it isn't.

 

La Lioness Priyanka

(53,866 posts)
70. and they have, except now people want them to be partisan by pretending to ignore than there is a
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 11:25 PM
Jun 2016

clear winner.

Pathwalker

(6,597 posts)
15. I salute our Master Cat Herder!
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 02:28 PM
Jun 2016

Truly, he does an awesome job at such a thankless task. Thank you, Skinner!

Staph

(6,245 posts)
19. That was exactly my thought!
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 02:31 PM
Jun 2016

Skinner is the best of the Cat Herder . . . nay, he is the ultimate Cat Whisperer!


hamsterjill

(15,214 posts)
16. Skinner, I'd been wondering if and when you were going to step back in.
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 02:29 PM
Jun 2016

Because DU had simply become ugly.

I read your explanation as to your timing, and I understand your reasoning better now.

I can't wait until June 16th when we can get down to business and work to defeat Trump. I'm a Texan and I came to DU initially because I feared what George W. Bush would do to this country. I'd witnessed Bush's policies first hand and had seen the devastation that he left behind in Texas. I wanted to be around like minded people.

If I was ever worried about George W., then I am absolutely terrified as to Donald Trump. We must not let him win.

OKNancy

(41,832 posts)
18. What gets me is that people on all sides moan and groan
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 02:30 PM
Jun 2016

and say how they hate this place... and yet they come back. Over and over.

If someone really hates something so much, just walk away. Otherwise, just do your best, suck it up, go by the established rules and try to get your points across without being an ass.

 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
46. Exactly. In fact, there's a thread going in a certain protected group now.
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 04:13 PM
Jun 2016

Everyone chiming in how they plan to leave DU.

It's kind of funny. I guess they can't see the irony.

Laurian

(2,593 posts)
32. Skinner rocks!
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 03:10 PM
Jun 2016

I love it when he hits maximum tolerance for bullshit and drops the hammer. He's more tolerant than I could ever be and has a terrific way of righting the ship when necessary.

I value his input on any subject and always appreciate his posts. Why would we want a silent administrator? He's devoted years of his life to this endeavor and his commitment to the Democratic Party is strong and clear. His is a voice we need to hear more often.

EarlG and Elad deserve the same level of gratitude and appreciation.

I love DU! 💕

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
33. Skinner allowed DU to find its way.
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 03:11 PM
Jun 2016

We muddled through.

Something for everyone kept us coming back.

I know we're going to have a very bright future - respectfully and joyfully pushing Hillary to the left, and celebrating her victories and achievements!

DU is cool.

 

AlbertCat

(17,505 posts)
91. respectfully and joyfully pushing Hillary to the left,
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 12:00 PM
Jun 2016

...while rejecting a candidate we wouldn't need to push to the left.

that's just great!

yallerdawg

(16,104 posts)
93. First, you have to get elected.
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 12:03 PM
Jun 2016

That's why we'll be pushing Hillary.

3rd place finishers usually don't need to be pushed anywhere.

 

truebrit71

(20,805 posts)
94. Exactly. Look how successful we all were pushing Obama "to the left"...
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 12:10 PM
Jun 2016

How about you start off on the left and work from there??

Hekate

(90,202 posts)
45. Have only been here since 2002; wish I'd known about this place earlier. This is just a bad patch...
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 04:12 PM
Jun 2016

This too shall pass. :

Bubzer

(4,211 posts)
48. Right?
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 04:25 PM
Jun 2016

All I could think was: An Appreciation thread for what? Driving off 1,251 or more members? Even without banning them first!

GulfCoast66

(11,949 posts)
77. Yep
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 12:58 AM
Jun 2016

Back to their more natural home... The powerful Green Party, Libertarian party and the few, and I stress few, who will vote for Trump.

There has always been a loud and valuable group to the left of the Democratic Party. While always pissed, they do help drive the agenda. But will never be the democratic mainstream. I am just not one of them.

The Polack MSgt

(13,159 posts)
50. K&R
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 04:46 PM
Jun 2016

Since everyone is convinced you bent over backwards to please the other side, I would say you were fair.

Thanks to the Admin shop for keeping this rambling, squabbling argument fest from flying apart.

LiberalFighter

(50,504 posts)
53. I'm not about to criticize since I don't know what they go through.
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 04:51 PM
Jun 2016

They have always tried to make this site better.

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
56. Definitely!
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 06:08 PM
Jun 2016

I appreciate this website and everything they do to keep it running smoothly. It's can't be easy.

skylucy

(3,734 posts)
67. I stayed in the Hillary Group most of the time, but that is ok. The DU
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 09:13 PM
Jun 2016

Underground has the BEST online Hillary Group! So thank you to Misters Skinner, EarlG and Elad! I am confident that DU will continue to be a cool place to hang out with my fellow political junkies and that after the primaries are over, healing will occur for all of us. I know that Skinner has been taking fire from all sides during the contentious primary season and I appreciate that he has hung in there through it all! DU IS A KICK ASS SITE! *And I mean that in the most positive,complimentary Democratic Donkey Way!

Marie Marie

(9,999 posts)
69. I'll pile on the appreciation to all that run this site.
Fri Jun 3, 2016, 11:11 PM
Jun 2016

I never miss checking in a couple of times a day and always learn something new about something - be it serious, humorous or ridiculous. If it is happening out there in the world, I'll find it posted here.

applegrove

(118,022 posts)
79. You are like explorers going to uncharted territory and doing a great
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 01:05 AM
Jun 2016

job of figuring it out, then du or the political situation changes again. And then again. That's quite the ride you are on.

athena

(4,187 posts)
81. I have developed a lot of respect for Skinner
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 01:42 AM
Jun 2016

over the last few weeks. Skinner, if you're reading this, please know that not everyone thinks you're a bad person, as you said in one of your posts. I, for one, am convinced you're a good person trying to do as good a job as possible on something you care about deeply. There are few things more admirable than that in this world.

VOX

(22,976 posts)
85. For all your great efforts, thank you.
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 06:57 AM
Jun 2016

It's been crazier than usual here lately, so double-thank you.

All much appreciated.

marble falls

(56,359 posts)
86. Skinner, EarlG, Elad - thanks for DU, thankyou for giving us chance to "self rule", thankyou for....
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 07:48 AM
Jun 2016

not giving up and then stepping back in to return us to civility. Thankyou for staying involved.

duhneece

(4,105 posts)
89. Du has been my lifeline, my sanity, my rock
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 10:37 AM
Jun 2016

Living in a county that has not elected a Dem for over 20 years, during the runup to the Iraq War, when I thought I was alone in this county...DU saved me. ...then connected me to my own community. I went to my first local Dem party meeting due to DU's 'nudging'.............
Now I'm running against an ALEC Legislative Star (their honoring, not my hyperbole) for State Rep in my south central New Mexican county.
Like me on facebook, contribute to my campaign Elect Denise Lang ElectDeniseLang.com Help the Campaign
The good folks at DU urged me run. Now I am. Thank you.

redstatebluegirl

(12,264 posts)
96. I would not want their jobs for anything. It is like herding cats to keep us all in line.
Sat Jun 4, 2016, 01:00 PM
Jun 2016

I really respect all of them and how they keep thleis place a sane place for those of us who feel we don't belong. I live in the most red state in the union Oklahoma. I bite my tongue so much I don't have any left.

This year's primary has been horrible for me and for our party. Thank you for helping make it sane.

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