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Silver1, AKA hoi polloi.
Not sure what else to say except I'm happy to be here, and thank you all for being here too. I hope I never offend anyone ... I'll try my best not to. But I do intend to speak for the hoi polloi at any cost.
Lets talk while the 1st is still in place. And lets stick up for it so it stays that way unabridged.
Skittles
(153,160 posts)welcome to DU
I'm not sure I could "ignore" someone. It would probably be too irresistible and I would have to take a peek. If I start loosing sleep though ....
kiri
(794 posts)No timids.
If you never offend anyone, your voice/values are weak and ephemeral.
Progress is made by squeaky wheels.
Rhiannon12866
(205,320 posts)Welcome to DU! It's great to have you with us!
Silver1
(721 posts)I've been following for a couple of years and finally joined. i wanted to comment so many times. Glad to be here.
Rhiannon12866
(205,320 posts)DU has been an oasis for so many of us throughout the Bush* years and we need it so much more right now! And as long as you don't lose your temper with anyone, LOL, and continue to support Democrats, you should be just fine.
Silver1
(721 posts)Who knew it was just the start??
Rhiannon12866
(205,320 posts)I remember how devastated I was after the 2004 election - was so grateful for the support of DU back then. Little did we imagine how much worse it could get! But you'll find the latest news, kindred spirits and even some humor here!
Upthevibe
(8,042 posts)This is a special place....
I really appreciate it. I've been following for a while. So many people posting ... hard to keep up with the names. I appreciate the warm welcome.
lunamagica
(9,967 posts)Glad to meet you!
LuvLoogie
(7,000 posts)mother fucker.
Not my style. You go right ahead though.
LuvLoogie
(7,000 posts)Silver1
(721 posts)A HERETIC I AM
(24,368 posts)Silver1
(721 posts)And hello duck.
pandr32
(11,581 posts)I'm glad to be here.
MLAA
(17,288 posts)So many people saying hello. Thank you.
Phoenix61
(17,003 posts)I hope you enjoy DU as much as I do.
I've been reading for a couple of years, just took a while to join in.
AJT
(5,240 posts)Thanks!
Beartracks
(12,809 posts)And welcome!
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Silver1
(721 posts)Yes to the doughnut and the beer.
secondwind
(16,903 posts)This site is a haven for many, it is rich with information from all around the world, and it never gets old.
Silver1
(721 posts)I relay on it every day, both for news and for the discussion. Better by far than anything on the mainstream.
WhiteTara
(29,706 posts)Silver1
(721 posts)I know, it's inevitable. But I also know from experience it leads nowhere, or worse, so I'll try really hard to avoid it. I don't mean to say I won't speak up. I will.
WhiteTara
(29,706 posts)to mingle and share thoughts.
Aristus
(66,328 posts)Don't worry, the DU-ers who offend easily hang out in General Discussion and the Gun Dungeon.
You're safe here...
So the Lounge is mellow. I will keep that in mind.
sheshe2
(83,751 posts)I'm glad to have finally joined. It's nice to be welcomed.
raven mad
(4,940 posts)That picture is so beautiful.
hwmnbn
(4,279 posts)Fla Dem
(23,656 posts)We're a pretty friendly bunch.
Never hurts to just review DU's Terms of Service.
https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=termsofservice
They're pretty straight forward, and helps keep folks from stumbling in their 1st few months.
Hope to see you post often.
And thanks for the link. That was helpful. It all sounds good.
malthaussen
(17,193 posts)Be careful out there!
I find that it is impossible to assure that I offend no one. So when it happens, just consider the source and the substance of the complaint. I also find that they are usually baseless.
-- Mal
Silver1
(721 posts)I've seen the pointless, angry, insulting conversations. Not interested in getting sucked into that. Discussion yes, always.
I'll be careful -- and not fall for the bait! (Well, I'll try. )
hlthe2b
(102,239 posts)--even if only a misunderstanding. A laudable goal, though.
Silver1
(721 posts)There's so much we're all stressing about right now, it's a good thing to have a place where discussing the issues gets us away from that, instead of piling it up more.
Thank you for the welcome.
TNNurse
(6,926 posts)People may misunderstand what you say and you may have to clarify yourself. If you offend, I suggest your politely explain your point again. I have been slapped down a couple of times but it is a great place to speak up.
Silver1
(721 posts)I fully intend to speak my mind! No worries there.
pbmus
(12,422 posts)Thanks for the welcome!
bullimiami
(13,087 posts)Silver1
(721 posts)Between you and the others who have said the same, I'm already building an immunity.
ploppy
(2,162 posts)You will like it here!
Silver1
(721 posts)I have for a while ... as a lurker!
Amsterdammer
(130 posts)...and welcome! Kinda a newbie here, myself.
Thanks. Are you in Amsterdam?
Amsterdammer
(130 posts)...this week with in-laws in and near Prague, Czech Republic.
Sunday night we're back stateside, we live in a suburb of Atlanta.
How 'bout yourself?
Silver1
(721 posts)but I know a lot of people who have and who really love it. I look forward to going one day.
Right now I'm facing the Noreaster that's come our way. I think it'll be gone by the time you fly in.
Amsterdammer
(130 posts)Where do you live?
Silver1
(721 posts)rurallib
(62,411 posts)once you come in you may never find the way out. I am still looking.
BTW what was Howdy Doody's twin's name? - and it wasn't Trey Gowdy.
Silver1
(721 posts)I'm already up later than I should be. And it's only day 2.
Howdy Doody -- Gaudi?
rurallib
(62,411 posts)yuiyoshida
(41,831 posts)よこそ! いらっしゃいませ!!
Silver1
(721 posts)ありがとうございました
Hvala!
yuiyoshida
(41,831 posts)ど いたしまして!!
steve2470
(37,457 posts)I've been flogged already.
True Dough
(17,304 posts)One day you'll be gold!
Enjoy the camaraderie of the DU!
Silver1
(721 posts)I already got majorly attacked. Because I didn't like a billboard message. And I said so. Now I'm standing accused of being a Putin troll.
My husband warned me.
Silver1
(721 posts)I hope that's obvious. But still, OUCH!
True Dough
(17,304 posts)But I have seen people, particularly newcomers, abandon this site rather quickly due to having their opinions attacked. It can be a rough ride at times. Sometimes the accusations made by other posters are plain ridiculous: overstated and unsupported. I've been targeted by that a few times. I just let it slide. If there's a real concern then someone will "alert" on your post and a jury will remove it.
True Dough
(17,304 posts)But I have seen people, particularly newcomers, abandon this site rather quickly due to having their opinions attacked. It can be a rough ride at times. Sometimes the accusations made by other posters are plain ridiculous: overstated and unsupported. I've been targeted by that a few times. I just let it slide. If there's a real concern then someone will "alert" on your post and a jury will remove it.
Silver1
(721 posts)What you said makes a lot of sense. I'll keep it in mind next time someone pounces on me.
Squinch
(50,949 posts)DU is continually attacked by trolls who come with the sole purpose of disrupting here. You'll see it soon enough, and it will piss you off as much as it pisses the rest of us off. They go back to their conservative sites and gloat about the nonsense they pull here. So we are all wary.
It tends to be low count posters (though some are good at it and have lasted to become very high count posters) so you might be getting a little bit of a side-eye for a while. But I think as soon as you see a true troll in action, you will understand the caution around new people.
In the meantime, glad you are here.
Silver1
(721 posts)I've been following DU for a long time, and have seen really nasty comments out of nowhere.
I was accused of being a troll just a couple of days ago. Really pissed me off.
kooth
(218 posts)I hope I'm the first with that pun!
I really wasn't thinking of the Lone Ranger when I came up with that name. Something silverish was nearby! But I always liked the Lone Ranger, so it's OK. Hi-Ho!
Laffy Kat
(16,377 posts)Here in the Lounge it's all good.
Silver1
(721 posts)It does seem nice.
Freelancer
(2,107 posts)I got lambasted for an opinion already. Therenwasn't much 'constructive' dialogue.
Freelancer
(2,107 posts)The second rule of DU is that you do not talk about DU.
Just remember that you're not going to win. You can't.
Just like this reply -- after rereading it, I realize that without knowing the pop culture reference to the movie "Fight Club," that little joke could be taken in any number of different ways. So, I add a bit here to explain that I was referring to "Fight Club." That pushes down on some people that were ready to flame me, but ignites another group, who are insulted I would think they were so stupid that I needed to add the explanation. And, by adding that sentence, now I've just reignited the bunch who actually didn't get the reference and that I've now called stupid.
Oh well, "Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends We're so glad you could attend Come inside! Come inside." --That's ELP (Emerson Lake and Palmer).
Damn it! You see -- I just did it again.
Thanks. You're right. Really, I might just stick around in the Lounge. Just following the news is stressful enough! I don't want to fight about it.
By the way, I've always been a freelancer.
Glamrock
(11,799 posts)As far as offending people, some don't take it to heart and let it roll like water off a ducks ass. Some are just waiting to be offended. Give it time, you'll figure out who they are.....
Some buddies of mine sum it up pretty well
I'll try to keep cool. The thing is, I'm thin skinned, and I can shoot my mouth off pretty well. Then I feel bad.
Nice song. Made me think of Tied To The Whipping Post.
InAbLuEsTaTe
(24,122 posts)Silver1
(721 posts)Sienna86
(2,149 posts)Nice to have you.
niyad
(113,288 posts)people are the BEST!!