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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsHello. I'm a new poster here at DU..
Just want to say hi and that I'm glad to be here. I lurked here for a while and finally registered so I could respond to some of the interesting posts that i've seen.
I'm a lifelong Dem from a Dem family. It's good to have a troll free place for discussions.
MaryMagdaline
(6,856 posts)rzemanfl
(29,568 posts)You'll see. Welcome to DU.
The Polack MSgt
(13,192 posts)It's pretty eye opening.
rzemanfl
(29,568 posts)True Dough
(17,320 posts)because I represent perfection!
This place isn't without its flaws, but they're relatively minor compared to every other political discussion forum I've ever checked out.
Welcome aboard!
Phoenix61
(17,019 posts)sanity I have left. I hope you enjoy it too.
FM123
(10,054 posts)Yes, there are many interesting posts every day! And it's great fun to discuss things (within the rules) but alas there will always be one or two trolls...
SallyHemmings
(1,822 posts)True Blue American
(17,988 posts)But you will appreciate the rules here!
Meadowoak
(5,558 posts)Native
(5,943 posts)I've been here since the Bush years. I don't post much, but I've found a great community here, and my fellow DUers can always be counted on to be there when I have questions or just want to rant. I hope you find it as welcoming and fulfilling as I have.
LuvNewcastle
(16,856 posts)DU is addictive as hell.
bdamomma
(63,922 posts)I gotta get my fix everyday.
MontanaMama
(23,337 posts)Heartstrings
(7,349 posts)CousinIT
(9,257 posts)Newest Reality
(12,712 posts)I am glad you are aboard. Enjoy!
happybird
(4,623 posts)and Welcome to the fam!
handmade34
(22,757 posts)Aristus
(66,462 posts)Trolls do occasionally get through, but we get rid of them pretty quickly.
B Stieg
(2,410 posts)TexasTowelie
(112,417 posts)Make sure that you subscribe to your state group for local information.
wnylib
(21,606 posts)I will subscribe for my state, but where? I'm still finding my way around the sites and options.
lunatica
(53,410 posts)And be sure to visit The Lounge where everyone gets along because nasty stuff isnt allowed. After a particularly cantankerous session in General Discussion or Democratic Primaries you can rest and recover there.
Welcome to DU!
On the left side of the Homepage, there's a pulldown menu of various topics. Scroll to the bottom until you see Places. Click on US and a list of states will come up. Scroll down to yours and click it. Click the "subscribe" button just under the header.
Welcome to DU!
Very helpful.
hibbing
(10,109 posts)I get most of my news from the stories posted here. I hope you find it informative and fun. I always suggest newer members poke around, there are some forums that I did not know existed until years after being a member.
Peace
The Liberal Lion
(1,414 posts)in2herbs
(2,947 posts)Soph0571
(9,685 posts)Va Lefty
(6,252 posts)AllaN01Bear
(18,384 posts)flibbitygiblets
(7,220 posts)PS, when the news becomes too depressing for me to handle (even here), find your respite among friends in the DU Lounge (if you haven't already).
littlemissmartypants
(22,797 posts)MrScorpio
(73,631 posts)tblue37
(65,487 posts)yonder
(9,674 posts)VWolf
(3,944 posts)livetohike
(22,163 posts)iluvtennis
(19,871 posts)Ive been here since 2001. I usually lurk. Its kept me sane all these years.
jrthin
(4,837 posts)dlk
(11,576 posts)jayschool2013
(2,313 posts)It's always hard to tell whether they're being serious or sarcastic.
joost5
(421 posts)secondwind
(16,903 posts)wnylib
(21,606 posts)I was aware of DU back in the Bush years, read some stuff here then, but at that time I was posting at other sites. I live in a blue state but my local community is pretty conservative so it's a relief to have a place to go to that's more sane.
Gothmog
(145,554 posts)kentuck
(111,110 posts)klook
(12,165 posts)Glad youre here. Hope youll find DU beneficial and fun. Its a very informative board and (usually) a safe haven from the prevailing madness.
snowybirdie
(5,234 posts)I use DU so I won't be fighting with my family!
PatrickforO
(14,587 posts)randr
(12,414 posts)Wounded Bear
(58,706 posts)but I think you're underestimating the skill of trolls to weasel in where unwanted.
bdamomma
(63,922 posts)vlyons
(10,252 posts)jovibennett
(120 posts)CaptainTruth
(6,601 posts)We can get a little feisty at times, don't let that scare you off.
Karadeniz
(22,572 posts)ramen
(791 posts)lagomorph777
(30,613 posts)But come on in - it's nice and cozy in here!
BadgerMom
(2,771 posts)And welcome!
tavernier
(12,400 posts)Some of our members have become regular Annie Oakleys!
Welcome and be sure to stay for Valentines. Free hearts from secret admirers and a happy way to benefit our favorite site.
denvine
(802 posts)Collimator
(1,639 posts)Re: Trolls--sometimes even someone who seems to be on our right (or rather, left) side will push and needle a point that doesn't serve the cause of truth, empowerment of others or unity.
In my book that equals trolling.
It's fine to disagree and if a person needs clarification, they should respectfully ask for it; I find it a disservice to the cause to try and pin someone down and back them into a corner to suit one's personal purity test.
Enough pontification. Offering a confession, now.
I get so discouraged so easily that I have to limit my exposure to the outrage that is today's world. At night, I try to think of puppies, kittens, bunnies, ducklings and brand new baby pigs in order to quiet my mind.
What's your go to warm and fuzzy image?
wnylib
(21,606 posts)Often cat pics and videos but not limited exclusively to them. I've had dogs, cats, and birds (not always at the same time) in the past.
Developed an allergy to birds and don't have space now for dogs so that limits me to a cat.
Can also get r & r through time with friends when news and politics are forbidden topics. Nothing like good, laughing fun to revive spirits.
Or, when I need to reflect and "reset" myself alone, a nature walk is a good way.
smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)Looking forward to your input!
Dem2theMax
(9,653 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,627 posts)In_The_Wind
(72,300 posts)liberaltrucker
(9,130 posts)Western PA here. Howdy neighbor!
wnylib
(21,606 posts)I'm not a native NYer. Born and raised in western PA.
Been living in NY for 30+ years now. Lived 5 years in OH before coming to NY.
liberaltrucker
(9,130 posts)nt
wnylib
(21,606 posts)nt
liberaltrucker
(9,130 posts)FakeNoose
(32,748 posts)Howdy and welcome to DU! Glad to make your acquaintance.
I am here in Pittsburgh for over 30 years, but before that I lived in upstate New York. Loved it there too, but Pittsburgh is my home.
wnylib
(21,606 posts)I just noticed your post.
I had an aunt who moved to Pittsburgh. Although she passed away some years ago I suppose her kids and grandkids stayed in the area. Don't know for sure since I come from a HUGE extended family. Hard to keep track of them all.
Usually she came up north for family events since the rest of the family stayed in the Erie area. But I remember a couple trips to Pittsburgh as a child to visit her. I was pretty young so what I remember most are the hills. And an outing to the zoo.
sakabatou
(42,174 posts)spike jones
(1,686 posts)Here is some general information you might find useful.
Never start a relationship with anyone whose favorite album is Desperado. 😊
Niagara
(7,659 posts)Anon-C
(3,430 posts)SterlingPound
(428 posts)I am surprised this site seems to so twitter centric
but it is what it is
Too bad ill never have another twitter account.
wnylib
(21,606 posts)I don't feel like the only one. I'm not on twitter either but appreciate and read the links posted here.
The Polack MSgt
(13,192 posts)Are you from the Buffalo/Rochester area?
Most importantly, Hip fan or nah?
wnylib
(21,606 posts)Last edited Fri Oct 18, 2019, 10:06 PM - Edit history (1)
But no to hip fan. Never really took to it and feel a bit old for it. Classic rock and some r & b are more my style.
doc03
(35,364 posts)Baked Potato
(7,733 posts)I_UndergroundPanther
(12,480 posts)Sloumeau
(2,657 posts)1. Please feel free to praise people wherever you can. If you like what someone says, please feel free to say so. It will often make both you and that person smile.
2. The more controversial the subject, the more that you may want to choose your words carefully.
3. Feel free to disagree with people, but remember this guideline: The more politely that you disagree with others, the more politely they will tend to respond to your disagreement.
Have fun!
rurallib
(62,448 posts)Got some great animal lovers on here.
One of my favorite running series is here in the Lounge on Sunday Morning.
It is SalmonChantedEvenings 'LOL Cats' - it is worth getting up on Sunday morning for.
see you around
Lisa0825
(14,487 posts)imavoter
(646 posts)make sure to ask if you don't know the lingo, jargon, how to do stuff, etc.
have fun. the more the merrier.
bluestarone
(17,030 posts)Great place to hang out!!
Zaphod42
(92 posts)I'm new here also...still feeling my way around, but I'm mostly liking what I've seen so far.
pazzyanne
(6,556 posts)It helps me keep what sanity I have after the 2016 election. Hope it helps you do the same.
Wawannabe
(5,678 posts)dchill
(38,532 posts)Welcome to DU!
Freedomofspeech
(4,227 posts)This place helps keep me grounded! Enjoy. Peace.✌
lark
(23,155 posts)There are trolls from time to time, but you can alert on the thread and get it removed if the jury agrees. You won't see this every day, but it does occasionally happen. Again, Welcome!