For my 1000th post I'd like to welcome all the new DU people

[apnu]

People who are under 400 posts! You guys rock!

I'm amazed how many new members I've been seeing around lately, I especially started to notice a new surge in people shortly before the DNC.

Welcome to DU! Keep your voices being heard. Shout loud and strong newbies -- this is what we are here for!

:wow: :grouphug: :pals: :party: :toast: :yourock: :headbang:

[PatriotGames]

1. Thank You!!!

[IdaBriggs]

2. Thank you.

I've now been welcomed by several people, but am unsure of the polite protocol for replying....? Best, Ida

[terrya]

3. I second that sentiment. Welcome, new DU'ers!

And just jump right in! :-)

Terry

[PatriotGames]

4. Thank you too!

DU is great!

[LiberalTechie1337]

5. Thanks

glad to be noticed as a semi-noob

[apnu]

7. OBAMA!!!!

:yourock:

[LiberalTechie1337]

8. I love Obama

since the only Dem from Indiana that gets noticed is that goddamn Evan Bayh, I decided to become an honorary citizen of Illinois and support Obama

[apnu]

9. Welcome to IL! I'll save a seat for you at the pub. n/t

[Sabriel]

6. There are a lot of us who have long lurked,

but only now we're feeling the urge to post. Come out, come out, whoever you are!
Sabriel
(Does DU need an official De-Lurking Day?)

[AFSCME girl]

10. Thank you, apnu!

it's great to be here! DUer's are the best :bounce:

[apnu]

11. Kick for newbies!

:kick:

[kitkatrose]

12. Yay Newbies!!!!!!

Remember. Everyone was one at some time. :)