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StarryNite

(12,101 posts)
116. Friends Without Faces
Tue Nov 27, 2018, 01:23 AM
Nov 2018

Friends Without Faces

We sit and we type,
and we stare at our screens,
We all have to wonder,
what this possibly means.
With our mouse we roam,
through the rooms in a maze,
Looking for something or someone,
as we sit in a daze.

We chat with each other,
we type all our woes,
Small groups we do form,
and gang up on our foes.
We wait for somebody,
to type out our name,
We want recognition,
but it is always the same.

We give kisses and hugs,
and sometimes flirt,
In IMs we chat deeply,
and reveal why we hurt.
We do form friendships
- but - why we don't know,
But some of these friendships,
will flourish and grow.

Why is it on screen,
we can be so bold,
Telling our secrets,
that have never been told.
Why is it we share,
the thoughts in our mind,
With those we can't see,
as though we were blind.

The answer is simple,
it is as clear as a bell.
We all have our problems,
and need someone to tell.
We can't tell "real" people,
but tell someone we must,
So we turn to the 'puter,
and to those we can trust.

Even though it is crazy,
the truth still remains,
They are Friends Without Faces,
and odd little names.

Author unknown

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I will miss his photographs. Autumn Nov 2018 #1
I think a lot of us would like to know where we can see future photos by him htuttle Nov 2018 #2
He gave me a list of where his photos can be seen. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #7
Thank you Peggy Raine Nov 2018 #30
Thank you Peggy. mountain grammy Nov 2018 #31
ARe they under DemoTex or another name? Liberty Belle Nov 2018 #176
Facebook is under his own name. I'll PM it to you. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #183
Thanks, CP. Give him my best wishes... Hekate Nov 2018 #3
What a shame. MrsCoffee Nov 2018 #4
Here blm Nov 2018 #5
I'm very sorry to hear this. GP6971 Nov 2018 #6
See my post #7 for places. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #9
Many thanks!! n/t GP6971 Nov 2018 #10
Well, that's just crappy. byronius Nov 2018 #8
I didn't understand why. Grasswire2 Nov 2018 #11
Me too. Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #83
Me, too. I wonder what happened? nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #199
I always looked forward to his fire lookout posts. SixString Nov 2018 #12
Those were memorable peacebuzzard Nov 2018 #28
Yes struggle4progress Nov 2018 #46
As someone who doesn't get out much, SixString Nov 2018 #69
I think that decision was made for him. pintobean Nov 2018 #13
Six OP's in three hours with six jury hides translates to Flagged for Review Brother Buzz Nov 2018 #24
Looks like a meltdown pintobean Nov 2018 #61
Helluva flameout. cwydro Nov 2018 #129
In the Trump era melt downs are not uncommon. He has disrupted all our lives. Pepsidog Nov 2018 #187
This wasn't about Trump. pintobean Nov 2018 #190
But that means that something led to that. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #204
Miss U already Botany Nov 2018 #14
Such a loss to this community Docreed2003 Nov 2018 #15
I don't but perhaps he will send it to me. If he does, I will send it on to you. CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #17
After 23,000 posts voteearlyvoteoften Nov 2018 #16
DemoTex, I enjoyed your photographs. area51 Nov 2018 #18
I wish him only the best and hope we'll hear about his website... Peggy, I just pm'd you. hlthe2b Nov 2018 #19
Got it and answered. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #23
Rats. He brought a special perspective. JohnnyLib2 Nov 2018 #20
I missed original thread marlakay Nov 2018 #21
Enjoyed his photos. gademocrat7 Nov 2018 #22
I am not happy about this at all, but I understand. ms liberty Nov 2018 #25
If you understand, could you explain it in plain English? Maybe a DUMail... LAS14 Nov 2018 #76
Yes, please. nt Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #84
He's been here since kingdom come. I will miss his posts. peacebuzzard Nov 2018 #26
Don't know what the kerfuffle was about, but sorry to see you go DemoTex MadLinguist Nov 2018 #27
Wishing him all the best... Raine Nov 2018 #29
His profile still shows that he's a member but is flagged for review Kaleva Nov 2018 #32
People who are Flagged For Review cannot post progree Nov 2018 #54
It's essentially being banned from DU w/o formally being banned Kaleva Nov 2018 #62
Like a timeout? nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #205
He'll be flagged for review forever! KCDebbie Nov 2018 #82
Geez, one of my favorites for many years ThoughtCriminal Nov 2018 #33
Demotex will be sorely missed Sedona Nov 2018 #34
I've been here a long time berni_mccoy Nov 2018 #35
+1 leftstreet Nov 2018 #37
+1 more Stinky The Clown Nov 2018 #38
+1 byronius Nov 2018 #39
+ 1 sellitman Nov 2018 #42
THIS bluestarone Nov 2018 #63
2nd THIS!! n/t 7wo7rees Nov 2018 #74
Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #120
+1 Sherman A1 Nov 2018 #195
Amen. nt RandiFan1290 Nov 2018 #203
Third nt d_r Nov 2018 #152
Fourth....nt Heartstrings Nov 2018 #168
I don't know the details of either DemoTex or WP. Gore1FL Nov 2018 #53
Will Pitt has a very active FB presence Grasswire2 Nov 2018 #122
To me, he was DU and was astonished when he was gone. efhmc Nov 2018 #143
He's very well, and as brilliant and funny as ever. Grasswire2 Nov 2018 #163
That is good to know. efhmc Nov 2018 #164
you know you can follow his writing on truthout.org Grasswire2 Nov 2018 #165
OK. efhmc Nov 2018 #201
I really hate fb. I do not like its invasive efhmc Nov 2018 #146
There are a lot of WPs on FB. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #209
I've almost completely stopped posting here. xmas74 Nov 2018 #67
Yep. Mike Rows His Boat Nov 2018 #73
"Berniebot jurists"? Susan Calvin Nov 2018 #86
Trust me, it's not Berniebot jurists who are responsible PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2018 #110
You are correct on two counts. Jim Lane Nov 2018 #125
Indeed. mnhtnbb Nov 2018 #135
Was photography the problem? nt Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #212
I think I know. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #210
There's far too much suppression of dissenting views Crunchy Frog Nov 2018 #132
Agreed. efhmc Nov 2018 #148
Yes there is very little tolerance for disagreement. realmirage Nov 2018 #188
Baby bush was what got me here. After 16 years, I was astounded efhmc Nov 2018 #145
Good story, brah. Tell it again ProfessorPlum Nov 2018 #196
Same here Sherman A1 Nov 2018 #206
I've come close to leaving. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #207
+1 regnaD kciN Nov 2018 #81
I had forgotten about Will. I never did understand that one either. efhmc Nov 2018 #142
+1. There is something afoot with that. nt Baltimike Nov 2018 #169
Amen QC Nov 2018 #185
DemoTex was a founding member of DU. lpbk2713 Nov 2018 #36
I began reading DU in 2001... Blue_playwright Nov 2018 #89
Same here padah513 Nov 2018 #140
Song lyric came to mind NotASurfer Nov 2018 #40
Love that song. kag Nov 2018 #157
DemoTex was so much a part of DU that his departure takes a bit of it with him. VOX Nov 2018 #41
Outstanding artist. klook Nov 2018 #43
His photographs were exceptional. democrank Nov 2018 #44
Loved his journal Jarqui Nov 2018 #45
Silly drama? BootinUp Nov 2018 #47
Wish it were that simple. Sounds like it was darker. nt DRoseDARs Nov 2018 #66
Juries hid post after post of complaints about moderation,he thought it was all one duer doing it uppityperson Nov 2018 #90
This is correct. JudyM Nov 2018 #109
Is it? TexasTowelie Nov 2018 #130
If any host is using their position to settle personal scores, Tipperary Nov 2018 #144
That is not what happened. There was unanimous consensus. JudyM Nov 2018 #186
People can see the host list here. Autumn Nov 2018 #173
I was under the assumption that hosts don't alert on posts (not as a rule, but as a fairness issue). demmiblue Nov 2018 #180
I understand why hosts sometimes alert threads that need to be locked. TexasTowelie Nov 2018 #184
Somebody has to alert. Often, alerts here are for petty stuff or in Hoyt Nov 2018 #112
Why was Goats of Christmas past hidden. LiberalArkie Nov 2018 #154
that was the reason given, I'd would ask the Hosts involved in doing that. I wasn't uppityperson Nov 2018 #155
Thank you. nt TexasTowelie Nov 2018 #208
Is that the post that started this? salin Nov 2018 #171
If that was the start of the whole thing Sherman A1 Nov 2018 #202
Always loved his photos - he's an artist NancyDrew Nov 2018 #48
I'll miss you, brother. LudwigPastorius Nov 2018 #49
While I don't post much these days - some of my favorite posts have always been DemoTex. salin Nov 2018 #50
You are an amazing talent. dalton99a Nov 2018 #51
Shameful what happened to him. Kingofalldems Nov 2018 #52
Did I just awaken from a long nap? DFW Nov 2018 #55
A bit later, if that's OK. I have some stuff to take care of. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #77
No rush! n/t DFW Nov 2018 #79
K&R Scurrilous Nov 2018 #56
Aloha no DemoTex. I will really miss you. mahina Nov 2018 #57
I missed this whole thing. PatrickforO Nov 2018 #58
K&R... spanone Nov 2018 #59
DU won't be the same. Ilsa Nov 2018 #60
He will be remembered by many here mokawanis Nov 2018 #64
. littlemissmartypants Nov 2018 #65
That is truly unfortunate. I wonder why he has left when so many of us tblue37 Nov 2018 #68
Can someone pm me with what happened? xmas74 Nov 2018 #70
This message was self-deleted by its author JonLP24 Nov 2018 #88
Good summary. He then blamed that Host for each jury hidden post, which got locked, repeatedly uppityperson Nov 2018 #94
This whole drama is so unnecessary then. Nt BootinUp Nov 2018 #95
Seems like over reaction? HipChick Nov 2018 #99
Yes, I almost alerted on his post where he posted his phone number and email just seaglass Nov 2018 #153
Post removed Post removed Nov 2018 #181
I remember him getting very weird about posting his pictures in GD. Tommy_Carcetti Nov 2018 #182
I agree JonLP24 Nov 2018 #193
Aw dammit. DemoTex, if you're reading, I've always loved your posts and photos. femmedem Nov 2018 #71
Damn. I enjoyed his pics & posts. CaptainTruth Nov 2018 #72
Very sorry to see him go. Owl Nov 2018 #75
Could someone fill me in on what happened? redstateblues Nov 2018 #78
I would like to know too. dflprincess Nov 2018 #80
I also would like to know. StarryNite Nov 2018 #97
Post 88 and 94 give some insight. cwydro Nov 2018 #139
Well I wish you the best DemoTex proud patriot Nov 2018 #85
What a shame to lose him here. MuseRider Nov 2018 #87
Always looked forward to your posts DemoTex. Your reasons for leaving must be FailureToCommunicate Nov 2018 #91
Oh, damme! ChazInAz Nov 2018 #92
Sorry to see DemoTex go KT2000 Nov 2018 #93
Always sad to see a long time Du-er go. Marie Marie Nov 2018 #96
I wish you peace, DemoTex blogslut Nov 2018 #98
Made note of how to keep up with his spectacular photography Mira Nov 2018 #100
May they move on to greater things SHRED Nov 2018 #101
Oh, crap. I don't understand how it happened but I'll miss him and his wonderful photos. The Velveteen Ocelot Nov 2018 #102
This site is lessened. Considerably. My two cents worth. argyl Nov 2018 #103
Ditto. It's depressing news. Nt lostnfound Nov 2018 #105
I'll miss you, old friend... Aristus Nov 2018 #104
This breaks my heart lunatica Nov 2018 #106
Well that sucks. grantcart Nov 2018 #107
DT struck me as someone who never lost sight of the fact that there is a whole Atticus Nov 2018 #108
It is beyond unfortunate that DemoTex will no longer be here. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2018 #111
Will miss you DemoTex tenderfoot Nov 2018 #113
I went to bed last night believing everything had been worked out. So sorry sinkingfeeling Nov 2018 #114
Thanks for the news will miss DemoTex here burrowowl Nov 2018 #115
Friends Without Faces StarryNite Nov 2018 #116
??? Demovictory9 Nov 2018 #117
That sucks... LeftInTX Nov 2018 #118
Well this bites AwakeAtLast Nov 2018 #119
I get the impression that this didn't need to happen. I'm sorry he'll no longer be among us. NBachers Nov 2018 #121
If anyone has contact info for Octafish...... Grasswire2 Nov 2018 #123
DemoTex and I joined around the same time...he was slightly earlier I think. susanna Nov 2018 #124
I am so sorry this has happened, he will be missed. AJT Nov 2018 #126
What a loss. There should be a way to reconsider those under "review" after some period of time, Liberty Belle Nov 2018 #127
There was a time when people could be suspended for a time, and then allowed back. Crunchy Frog Nov 2018 #131
I'd add Kama Aina JonLP24 Nov 2018 #200
Peggy, thanks for letting us know, although the news you bring is distressing. Jim Lane Nov 2018 #128
Take care DemoTex and know youll be missed backtoblue Nov 2018 #133
I'll miss your posts. TexasTowelie Nov 2018 #134
Sad malaise Nov 2018 #136
We will always remember his great photos from his lookout in the fire tower. kentuck Nov 2018 #137
BOOOOOOOO!!!! HISSSSSSSSS!!! DemoTex FOREVER!! IADEMO2004 Nov 2018 #138
Well, this is something new - a GBCW thread by proxy. Tipperary Nov 2018 #141
What does GBCW stand for? Liberty Belle Nov 2018 #175
Goodbye Cruel World Just a Weirdo Nov 2018 #179
Yikes. BumRushDaShow Nov 2018 #147
I will miss you DemoTex. panader0 Nov 2018 #149
Very unfortunate. I understand what happened, and am sorry MineralMan Nov 2018 #150
Am heartbroken to not have DemoTex with us UpInArms Nov 2018 #151
Goodby, I am so sorry to see you go DemoTex. denbot Nov 2018 #156
Will miss you, DemoTex! cry baby Nov 2018 #158
Whoever treated this EMMY WINNER Duppers Nov 2018 #159
K & R! billh58 Nov 2018 #160
That is unfortunate. malthaussen Nov 2018 #161
Best wishes DemoTex. joshcryer Nov 2018 #162
Oh, man! I always looked forward to your stunning photos and nice posts. It hurts that I won't be Nay Nov 2018 #166
Been here since 2001 scipan Nov 2018 #167
Suicide by jury. 6 hides in 3 hours. A classic flame out. Kaleva Nov 2018 #170
Sorry to read this. What happened? MoonRiver Nov 2018 #172
I missed it too. Pacifist Patriot Nov 2018 #174
See post #90 for a partial explanation. Kaleva Nov 2018 #178
I understand his pain. marble falls Nov 2018 #177
That's not good. H2O Man Nov 2018 #189
Anytime someone says "my kind" has no support here, I'll link to this thread realmirage Nov 2018 #191
I remember Demotex from my earliest days on DU (2003) ewagner Nov 2018 #192
Did I miss something? Blue_Tires Nov 2018 #194
I don't know what happened, but I left years ago, for a few yrs. Honeycombe8 Nov 2018 #197
Wonderful photographs. MineralMan Nov 2018 #198
It's a tribute to Demotex that so many people posted their support and good wishes. OnDoutside Nov 2018 #211
I have been asked to lock the thread and so I am. I have left my OP below: CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2018 #213
I'll miss your contributions, DemoTex. herding cats Nov 2018 #214
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