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Old Crow

(2,212 posts)
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 03:59 PM Aug 2018

Just a note of appreciation for: YUI YOSHIDA

Yui, thank you for managing the Asian Group, doing a damn good job of it, and so often finding great videos to share with the entire Democratic Underground community. You are witty, smart, vigilant for justice, and fierce. I have been so happy that you've returned to DU and the Asian Group. I wish you and Juju all good things.

ありがとうございます!
(Thank you very much!)

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Just a note of appreciation for: YUI YOSHIDA (Original Post) Old Crow Aug 2018 OP
. unblock Aug 2018 #1
I love and so appreciate your posts! fierywoman Aug 2018 #2
As if we needed more evidence of her importance on DU, please see her post today... Old Crow Aug 2018 #53
Ditto that, it is nice to get a glimpse into a different culture... Thomas Hurt Aug 2018 #3
Yes! FM123 Aug 2018 #4
Yes yes yes. byronius Aug 2018 #5
Me too! So happy to see them again and looking forward to discovering procon Aug 2018 #6
Yep yep Glamrock Aug 2018 #7
Hear here! K&R, nt. druidity33 Aug 2018 #8
Yay! TygrBright Aug 2018 #9
D'awww. My pleasure. Old Crow Aug 2018 #13
Right?!?! Liberal Jesus Freak Aug 2018 #19
Absolutely! jalan48 Aug 2018 #10
Yes! NBachers Aug 2018 #11
Thanks for all you do! FakeNoose Aug 2018 #12
I appreciate her posts in the gaming group. JonLP24 Aug 2018 #14
We made the front page with this?! YESSSSS! (N/T) Old Crow Aug 2018 #17
I am looking forward to Ghost of Tsushima but right now yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #42
Samurai genes ACTIVATED. ;) (N/T) Old Crow Aug 2018 #44
LOL! yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #45
Right now Im hooked on the Fallout game now that I have figured out how to play it JonLP24 Aug 2018 #46
IF you haven't played Monster Hunter World, you should try it out... yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #50
Wicked smart beyond her years!!! LakeSuperiorView Aug 2018 #15
and becoming a HELL OF A HUNTER!! yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #30
Cuervo Viejo El Shaman Aug 2018 #16
Ditto that!! Ferrets are Cool Aug 2018 #18
And her attention to California State and Bay Area news and activities.. Tikki Aug 2018 #20
She's the greatest! MrScorpio Aug 2018 #21
YOU just made my face turn red... yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #31
I quadruple down on your comments about Yui Yoshida! democratisphere Aug 2018 #22
One of the interesting DUers... yallerdawg Aug 2018 #23
Bingo! You nailed it. Yui is a MAJOR reason I visit DU as often as I do. (N/T) Old Crow Aug 2018 #27
Wado------------Thank you turbinetree Aug 2018 #24
dou itashimashite! yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #32
Konnichiwa.................... turbinetree Aug 2018 #70
food culture NJCher Aug 2018 #25
Kick.... sarcasmo Aug 2018 #26
K&R! Omaha Steve Aug 2018 #28
K&R jrthin Aug 2018 #29
K & R. Thanks so much! appalachiablue Aug 2018 #33
I agree! You are much appreciated! secondwind Aug 2018 #34
This is a very high honor, and Juju and I yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #35
Preach it! :) Old Crow Aug 2018 #37
Juju is probably busy at work, working for the city yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #38
And how about those smoke rings! shadowmayor Aug 2018 #36
I'm pretty fond of Yui too you guys! ;-) thank you for the love! JuJuYoshida Aug 2018 #39
LOVE back atcha yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #41
I think I'm speaking for all in this thread when I say, "It's the least we can do." Old Crow Aug 2018 #43
I am so glad she is back. madaboutharry Aug 2018 #40
I totally agree... PoiBoy Aug 2018 #47
BandMaid coming to San Francisco! yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #60
Thank you, Yui catrose Aug 2018 #48
Yes! handmade34 Aug 2018 #49
Yui and JuJu are 2 of my three fav people here. pangaia Aug 2018 #51
I amaze myself every time I head out to a territory yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #61
My biggest gaming experience was Microsoft Flight Simulator. pangaia Aug 2018 #63
Just a clip...or two. yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #64
That's amazing. Thanks... seems almost real.. pangaia Aug 2018 #67
You know what ? All those monsters used to scare the hell out of me yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #68
Kick and Recomend and Thank you! Tribalceltic Aug 2018 #52
That is precisely how I feel. Thanks for giving her a nod. :) (N/T) Old Crow Aug 2018 #55
Always MFM008 Aug 2018 #54
Love her posts. She makes DU a much better place. argyl Aug 2018 #56
awwww sweet, thank you very much! yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #72
Hugs, Yui! calimary Aug 2018 #57
IF i ROCK, yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #73
The Asian poem.. pbmus Aug 2018 #58
LOL'ed at the "Excuse me, do you speak English?" (1:56)... Thanks for the video (N/T) Old Crow Aug 2018 #59
I have had that....asked of me before yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #62
Love it. Diplomatic, but turning the tables. :) (N/T) Old Crow Aug 2018 #66
Surprised I hadn't seen this before yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #65
Moi ausi.. ChazInAz Aug 2018 #69
awwww yuiyoshida Aug 2018 #74
From me, too. DetlefK Aug 2018 #71

Old Crow

(2,212 posts)
53. As if we needed more evidence of her importance on DU, please see her post today...
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 10:41 PM
Aug 2018

... regarding the Trump administration and asbestos. I was, in a word, floored. I encourage you to read through the entire thread as it's a bit complex. It's also jaw-dropping. Kudos, again, to Yui for being on this like the samurai warrior she is.

https://upload.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=10979841

procon

(15,805 posts)
6. Me too! So happy to see them again and looking forward to discovering
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 04:15 PM
Aug 2018

all new and the interesting videos they find.

TygrBright

(20,753 posts)
9. Yay!
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 04:50 PM
Aug 2018

Thanks so much, Yui, for your wonderful contributions to all of DU.

You're one of the few DUers whose name as poster inclines me to click on a post, even when I'm not sure I'll find the headline interesting.

This has paid off in so many smiles and exclamations and shares of interesting stuff.

Thanks, Old Crow, for posting a kudos thread for Yui!

appreciatively,
Bright

Old Crow

(2,212 posts)
13. D'awww. My pleasure.
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 04:59 PM
Aug 2018

I just noticed today that when I see her username on DU, I'm suffused with good feelings and affection. I figured I can't be the only one who feels that way, and I want to make sure she knows how we feel.

Liberal Jesus Freak

(1,451 posts)
19. Right?!?!
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 05:22 PM
Aug 2018

She always makes me smile, think, learn. One of the few members whose posts I ALWAYS check out 😘

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
14. I appreciate her posts in the gaming group.
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 05:03 PM
Aug 2018

I will be getting Ghost of Tsushima because of her posts.

I never post here but I saw this on the front page and wanted to share my appreciation.

yuiyoshida

(41,818 posts)
42. I am looking forward to Ghost of Tsushima but right now
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 07:14 PM
Aug 2018

Monster Hunter World has me hooked in big time, I Love this game! I love hunting beasts that are three times the size of me!! wow..its so much fun!

JonLP24

(29,322 posts)
46. Right now Im hooked on the Fallout game now that I have figured out how to play it
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 07:43 PM
Aug 2018

The scenery in that game does look beautiful.

Tikki

(14,549 posts)
20. And her attention to California State and Bay Area news and activities..
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 05:30 PM
Aug 2018

Thank you Yui
We notice...

Tikki

democratisphere

(17,235 posts)
22. I quadruple down on your comments about Yui Yoshida!
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 05:38 PM
Aug 2018

Great information, videos and exposure to the Asian culture and music. I have really enjoyed the postings and look forward to more of the same in the future.

NJCher

(35,616 posts)
25. food culture
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 05:56 PM
Aug 2018

Japanese food is my fave, so I especially enjoy the recipes and videos that have been posted.

yuiyoshida

(41,818 posts)
35. This is a very high honor, and Juju and I
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 06:41 PM
Aug 2018

very much appreciate it, considering our short history here...I really am sorry to say I hate what Republicans have done, and I want to do what ever it takes to have a normal day in this country but between Trump and the Republicans in the House and Senate, we have someone who is trying to destroy democracy right before our very eyes.

I thought Bush was bad, but nothing and no one comes close to Donald J. Trump. He needs a new suit, something in bright orange, or even pink. He needs to be locked up and in for life, and even if he is the first president, ever to be locked up, that's fine by me. Pence too, and maybe Ryan and McConnell, they DID NOTHING to stop him, no checks and balances...

okay rant off...

Old Crow

(2,212 posts)
37. Preach it! :)
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 06:48 PM
Aug 2018

Your commentary is always spot-on and insightful.

Regarding my original post: I wrote it while visiting the Asian Group, as I do every day. I thought a dozen or two regulars might upvote it. The response? I'd describe it as an outpouring of love and support all across Democratic Underground.

You go, girl. (And Juju, too!)

yuiyoshida

(41,818 posts)
38. Juju is probably busy at work, working for the city
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 06:52 PM
Aug 2018

of San Diego, and I am quite proud of her...She keeps my head straight, and heart pure.

Old Crow

(2,212 posts)
43. I think I'm speaking for all in this thread when I say, "It's the least we can do."
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 07:16 PM
Aug 2018

Yui is an invaluable member of DU. And you two make a great team.

Have a great afternoon and evening!

PoiBoy

(1,542 posts)
47. I totally agree...
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 08:19 PM
Aug 2018

...look forward to and greatly appreciate all your posts, Yui...

Thank you for all you do...

It was because of one of your posts that I got introduced to my favorite JRock band... BTW... they'll be in your neighborhood soon...











pangaia

(24,324 posts)
51. Yui and JuJu are 2 of my three fav people here.
Wed Aug 8, 2018, 09:37 PM
Aug 2018

I don;t even have any interest in monsters, dragons and the like.
But I ALWAYS love their posts.

two pure hearts...



yuiyoshida

(41,818 posts)
61. I amaze myself every time I head out to a territory
Thu Aug 9, 2018, 12:01 AM
Aug 2018

in Monster Hunter World, (BTW, its gonna be a movie soon!!)

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
63. My biggest gaming experience was Microsoft Flight Simulator.
Thu Aug 9, 2018, 01:00 AM
Aug 2018

Exciting eh?

If anybody could get me into monster games, it would be you.

Maybe I spend too much time playing classical music and cooking Chibese and Japanese food. 😎
Humm....

Keep on being your wonderful self, Yuiyoshida.

🥂 😍

pangaia

(24,324 posts)
67. That's amazing. Thanks... seems almost real..
Thu Aug 9, 2018, 01:22 AM
Aug 2018

I'm laying in bed.
Don't think I'll turn the light off.
I'll have nightmares.

🤣

yuiyoshida

(41,818 posts)
68. You know what ? All those monsters used to scare the hell out of me
Thu Aug 9, 2018, 01:31 AM
Aug 2018

when I first started playing, now adays I roar into battle with my bow and arrows, and my favorite is called the Barroth because its like hunting the buffalo, or bison of an earlier era, when all you could use was the bow and arrow.

yuiyoshida

(41,818 posts)
62. I have had that....asked of me before
Thu Aug 9, 2018, 12:12 AM
Aug 2018

I never know how to answer it, cause it catches me totally off guard, its not like I open the door and walk outside and expect to hear that...but than I do live in an All Chinese neighborhood, and People will often ask me," Nǐ huì shuō pǔtōnghuà ma?" to which I say....

iiwake ga wakarimasen. Nihongo o hanasemasu ka? "Excuse please, I don't understand, do you speak Japanese?"

to which they reply "Huh?"...kinda funny if you are there...

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