When someone leaves DU and posts a GBCW post,

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7. I don't post in those threads either

I assume the decision was made because of a fundamental disagreement with more than one DUer over one particular issue the long-time poster holds dear. I think that's a shame because in each case, I think while they may have thought of themselves as primarily a one-issue poster, I've read a variety of good posts by them on a number of issues. I have my own issues that I don't care to argue about myself anymore because they are too important and disagreements engender strong resentments. At times I've disappeared into the Lounge until my feelings mend. But I always seem to come back and participate in other discussions. Again, these disappearing posters for the most part were much bigger and interesting to me than one issue over which they may have taken offense. I think they should try to see the bigger picture.