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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIt don't fuckin' pay enough...
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Ever' day n2doc posts several collections of political cartoons. Have you ever wondered how long it takes to assemble those-I haven't but I will now.
Lolcats-every week like clockwork a photo essay on animals and humor and breaking memes-priceless.
TexasTowlie and his laser focus on a news digest for the happenings in a single random state-I know almost every time he picks my state I'm liable to see a local story I missed.
Both the Ferret and the Rude Pundit work like enraged savants skewering current events with language as vicious and agile as current events demand.
How about kpete who seems to live scanning the net for breaking news.
Certainly EarlG could sit back on his laurels as an admin for the site but instead....well,when was the last day without one of his graphics.
The thing is all these people have self nominated themselves as working drones on this site for the (at best) dubious honor of being voted to the Greatest page. Got that-untold hours every week just to give to others on the board. And I mean not just these guys but many others both in the past and present who created and continue to create to give to each of us.
A few minutes ago I read a column by one of the folks named-it doesn't matter who-and then moved on back to the Latest page. Something nibbled at me and a few minutes later I went back to that post and found that 74 people had read it and only one had recommended the page. And I realized something sad-these guys are so fucking good they don't get the recs they deserve because I, and i think a bunch of other people, hold them to a higher standard. I have become so parsimonious with my praise that I fail to notice the quality of nearly EVERY post! And I'm sure I'll fall back into this pattern-it is human to do so. But for me and just for a while I'm gonna try harder and recommend these guys every time they deserve it and you should too. We owe them a shitload...
And Malaise!
And Skittles to avoid an ass-kicking...
True Dough
(17,321 posts)The list, of course, goes on and on. Many quality contributors to the DU. Even if it's not as active as it was during the primaries and the campaign, it's still a whole lot of reasonable and well-intentioned people.
NRaleighLiberal
(60,019 posts)Last edited Tue Jul 11, 2017, 07:19 PM - Edit history (1)
many more...
rurallib
(62,448 posts)Stuart G
(38,445 posts)Last edited Tue Jul 11, 2017, 11:44 PM - Edit history (1)
that seems to interest me, or I am aware someone spent a whole lot of time .I rec it. It is so obvious that people spend enormous amounts of time posting here.
I know what it takes to find these article because I look for some myself. We have a great site, with wonderful people who put in lots of time and effort. In some ways, it is better than any single news site, because it encompasses all news sites as well as many opinion sites. Before the internet, to get the same info, we had to go to the library and spend hours looking at this magazine or that newspaper. But with the internet, people are able to search many places. But sometimes, those people who search, spend as much time doing so as we did before at the library. So, special thanks to those you named, and others who spend time searching, editing, and posting.
..My hat is off to all who do that hard work for all of us..THANK YOU..
and as noted ...
flotsam
(3,268 posts)...but if I add too many cars to my train of thought it invariably derails. Feel free to add others. I miss the Duzy's.
madokie
(51,076 posts)and have been for years. Its my source of information that matters
You are so right
retrowire
(10,345 posts)Don't forget the unsung hero planetc that ALWAYS links all of n2docs toon posts together for easy browsing!
redwitch
(14,947 posts)Thank you!
I am one of the slackers much of the time and will try to do better. People who work so hard to make us think, laugh, be better informed deserve our respect.
malaise
(269,157 posts)Rec
flotsam
(3,268 posts)I better fix that RIGHT FUCKING NOW!
malaise
(269,157 posts)I like your bigger point
pangaia
(24,324 posts)My favorite...
Maybe it's the rum..
gtar100
(4,192 posts)So much terrific information posted from her and everyone you mentioned.
And thank you for all who post replies. You all make this an incredible site, alive for so many years because it is timely and active, regularly changing, has well-placed rules to keep things from becoming overrun by trolls, and has the best interface for reading and posting comments bar none.
Dyedinthewoolliberal
(15,589 posts)........
flotsam
(3,268 posts)My Momma damn well taught me to say "please" and "thank you". I don't need an ass whoopin from the spirit world.
sagesnow
(2,824 posts)byronius
(7,401 posts)He's awesome.
kimbutgar
(21,188 posts)So many great contributors on DU. I get educated, enlightened and have a good laugh sometimes from DU. With all the awfulness going in this country it feels good to not be alone. This site gives me the strength to believe things can get better and justice is served someday.
JHB
(37,162 posts)...back when I filled in -- 2005, 2006 or so -- after the untimely death of DU's original toon meister, nostamj.
I did the twice a week, usually took me between half and one hour.
Motto I put up but haven't' sliced up to lately:
"If you have time to read 'me, you have time to kick'em!"
https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x2669973
https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5117492
https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x3692356
https://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=364x977197
On edit: Awww, man, it isn't funny how many of those still apply.
world wide wally
(21,754 posts)And the rest of you too.
Hekate
(90,793 posts)...who I invariably Rec when I see their names.
Reasons why I stick around after all.
byronius
(7,401 posts)I usually only vote for things when they hit the Greatest or Trending page, sadly. You've made a valid point. Those posters are the heart and soul.
I'm still amazed by things in this place. Every day. It's still a New Thing On Earth to me.
msdogi
(430 posts)This place is helping me stay sane, knowing there are so many "woke" people sharing news, insights and rants.
His Rudeness has long been one of my favorite pundits, master of snark and irreverence. Ferret was new to me, now I am a big fan.
irisblue
(33,023 posts)👋🙌
irisblue
(33,023 posts)I have learned about some good eating b/c of her
NBachers
(17,136 posts)lastlib
(23,286 posts)AJT
(5,240 posts)I am sorry, and I'll try to be better.
betsuni
(25,618 posts)And even if I can't think of anything good to say, at least I can drop a K&R to a post.
panader0
(25,816 posts)Thanks DU.
SaveOurDemocracy
(4,400 posts)judesedit
(4,443 posts)I very much look forward to their posts. Thank you all for giving me a safe sane place to come and stay woke.
central scrutinizer
(11,661 posts)Spot on analysis of hypocrisy
volstork
(5,403 posts)I love this place, and have learned so much from those here. I appreciate this community and the sisterhood/brotherhood it provides.
FailureToCommunicate
(14,022 posts)DUers!
stopwastingmymoney
(2,042 posts)Who not only welcomes every new member but does so with a thoughtful response to their comments.
progressoid
(49,999 posts)Stuart G
(38,445 posts)There is a lot of "class" here at DU.. Thanks for describing those who show it...
Paka
(2,760 posts)We all need to take time to appreciate the good actions of others.
Rhiannon12866
(206,016 posts)Thank you to the DUers who take the time and effort to make this the best and most informative - and entertaining - site on the web every single day! Kudos! :
BzaDem
(11,142 posts)lamp_shade
(14,841 posts)onethatcares
(16,185 posts)cause all the above mentioned people add immensely to my day. They put into words the thoughts in my head.
Thank all of you!
N_E_1 for Tennis
(9,778 posts)It's a good thing you posted this, sometimes we take the hard work they do for granted, we really shouldn't.
Best place ever!
annabanana
(52,791 posts)betsuni
(25,618 posts)(I hesitate to list them because I'll leave out lots of people, but this is what I came up with after rooting around for five minutes)
BainsBane
bettyellen
NanceGreggs
boston bean
NurseJackie
Blue_Tires
steveleser
riversedge
Number23
Starry Messenger
JHan
pnwmom
sheshe2
Cha
Hekate
Gothmog
mcar
ehrnst
J17
R B Garr
DanTex
MineralMan
ismnotwasm
Squich
And I miss those who can't post because they're FFR whom I love, like bravenak, 1StrongBlackMan, KittyWampus, and so many more wonderful liberals.
hueymahl
(2,510 posts)I'm from Georgia too, and I don't appreciate enough the work he does.
druidity33
(6,446 posts)Mountain Mule
(1,002 posts)There are any number of fine writers on DU! All hail to them ALL!
RKP5637
(67,112 posts)nolabear
(41,991 posts)c-rational
(2,595 posts)2naSalit
(86,779 posts)but I do rec them and comment when I can think of something worth saying. Many look at the posts without logging in but they get counted as "views" and then there are the nonmembers who read without having an account.