When someone leaves DU and posts a GBCW post,

[MineralMan]

92. Snark has always been part of DU threads.

That's too bad, really, but I can't imagine that it will stop. I've even posted a snarky reply or two from time to time, although I try not to do that. I've never taken a break from DU. I don't have anyone on ignore, either, although there are times when that's tempting. I have a pretty tough skin, though. Not everyone does.

The two people who recently announced that they were leaving, though, do have tough skins, I think. Bigtree always writes thoughfully, and I learn from those posts. RedQueen, too, writes thoughtfully, and has her own unique perspective and focus. I don't always agree with her 100%, and she is quick to reply when I post something that is not clear regarding women. We get along OK, though, for the most part.

I'll miss both of them and their unique voices. I learn from most serious posters on DU. There are other kinds of posters who teach little, though and from whom I learn virtually nothing. Those I ignore in a different way. I see their posts and just shrug. With some, I've stopped engaging at all.

And for completeness, there are posters who find my presence here unsuitable. Everyone has an opinion, though, so they're entitled, although I'll be sticking around, despite that.