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In reply to the discussion: Are there any other sites like DU? [View all]canetoad
(17,152 posts)18. I read a few other specialised interest forums
But don't participate any where except DU. Not TwitFace nor InstaTube. Always believed it takes many more years to make friends and trust folk online than in person.
DU's strength is it's people. We've seen them come and go over the years - some being exposed for the fakes they are. The majority? Decent, intelligent people who care for the fate of the world and other folk.
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No, DU was one of the highest hit politics only sites in 2016. Hannity.com, politicaljack.com, and
uponit7771
Mar 2020
#3
Not for me. I love DU. I've dabbed at Kos and Reddit, but I get bored there.
Maru Kitteh
Mar 2020
#7
smirkingchimp.com, but I came here from there because I found its redesign annoying
tblue37
Mar 2020
#10
Booman Tribune was great. Now it is Progress Pond, and though it still has some
tblue37
Mar 2020
#11
I first wrote this almost 13 years ago, and in many ways, I feel it is still applicable
A HERETIC I AM
Mar 2020
#24
Discussionist was formed by the administrators of Democratic Underground.
A HERETIC I AM
Mar 2020
#39
PolitialCrossfire forum existed for years, and way better as it allowed all political
beachbumbob
Mar 2020
#43