Long Time Lurker
Hey there.
I've been around DU as a reader since the early 2000's: I remember the "view from the other side" humor column and the Hate Mailbag (damn, that was some funny stuff!). I discovered DU via Bartcop.com (RIP, my friend!). It's only been recently that I registered and started posting however: I tend to shy away from public, political discussions because of the nature of my job. I'd hate for something I said to be traced back to me IRL and bite me in the ass (it's happened to someone I know personally).
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Welcome! 
I think many of us were lurkers for some time before joining.
... from lurker to participant! 
Welcome!
Just think, when you retire you can really let it rip......
Welcome to DU!
Your secret is safe with us.
and start working...
You're protected by the First Amendment, with limitations, of course. You should be fine.
from where you can log and post.
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Not just for DU, google search, any other searches.
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