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mopinko

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31. it's the best moderated site on the web.

Wed Jan 24, 2024, 10:01 AM

Jan 2024

tho i think juries sometimes go a little too easy on the trolls, overall, i think it works well. even in contentious times. back when there were mods, they did an amazing job. truly dedicated to the place.
and mirt keeps this place so clean, it’s crazy.

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Been at DU for 23 years - 70 now. The most important intellectual connection and constant, in my life. [View all] OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2024 OP

I would agree. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2024 #1

It helps to... 2naSalit Jan 2024 #2

Cheap Group Therapy with so many Contibutors! OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2024 #3

I'm a couple of years older but I'm feeling the same way. Deuxcents Jan 2024 #4

That is the point, isn't it? OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2024 #6

Yes..I'm sometimes asked..how do you know that? I keep telling em to join us n find out Deuxcents Jan 2024 #7

It's a safe haven. Nevilledog Jan 2024 #5

🫶🏽 blm Jan 2024 #8

Big Smile. OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2024 #9

Same, since 2001. (2 different account names) CousinIT Jan 2024 #10

Same here - one of my earliest posts got picked up by the freepers and I was a hero for 5 minutes. Probatim Jan 2024 #36

Hang on there, #2. I remember Old and In the Way #1 and he was your uncle! hedda_foil Jan 2024 #11

I am the Original "Old and In the Way". OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2024 #13

Ok. You should know. hedda_foil Jan 2024 #14

Delete dupe. hedda_foil Jan 2024 #12

Wow I didn't realize Cha Jan 2024 #15

In deed we were....but OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2024 #17

Yes DU was a Cha Jan 2024 #21

I was 33 when I signed up at DU, 23 years ago. Hard to believe it's been that long since bush*. keopeli Jan 2024 #16

You are a person of few comments, but you read, amirite? OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2024 #18

It's true that I am not one to comment a lot, though I do much more now than 10+ years ago. keopeli Jan 2024 #23

yep. bush v goree . hanging chadds , what a bunch of nonsense . AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #28

The asterisk president, bush*, because he was the only one to be appointed rather than elected. keopeli Jan 2024 #29

DU is fun. rubbersole Jan 2024 #19

16 years here.. Permanut Jan 2024 #20

Whereas I an relatively new to this site B.See Jan 2024 #22

it's the best moderated site on the web. mopinko Jan 2024 #31

Agreed on all counts. calimary Jan 2024 #24

Yes I learn a lot malaise Jan 2024 #25

Hey, we have sort of an inversion experience going on! True Dough Jan 2024 #26

du , along with my friends and church fam keep me insane in a sane world . i second your motion. AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #27

i was ffr for a while, and mopinko Jan 2024 #30

Thank you for your service. Siggy52 Jan 2024 #32

This is year 23 as well Lithos Jan 2024 #33

I feel you, OAITW R.2.O. I'm like Biden, 65 in a much older body. For almost 13 years, DU has helped me stay that way. ancianita Jan 2024 #34

I'm coming up on 23 years, as well. Paladin Jan 2024 #35

ditto joanbarnes Jan 2024 #37

Grateful lurker CTriverYankee Jan 2024 #38

Just turned 70 myself MuseRider Jan 2024 #39

What a nice post, and thanks senseandsensibility Jan 2024 #40

I can't say it's the most important intellectual connection, but writing here definitely inspires me to think. NNadir Jan 2024 #41

When it comes to political websites, Mr.Bill Jan 2024 #42