Appreciation Thread for All the DUers Nobody Notices

[MineralMan]

They post sensibly in threads in all DU forums, use available DU tools, serve on more juries than anyone recognizes and generally use DU as the owners of the forum intended. Nobody notices them, but they are the heart of DU.

[redqueen]

1. OK this one I'll get on board with.

[MineralMan]

2. Thanks RQ!

Some of them don't post at all, but you can see them in the thread view count. Even DUers who only read here are important to DU.

[progressoid]

18. Yeah, me too.

[ChisolmTrailDem]

3. Salute! nt

[MineralMan]

6. Sometimes, I look at who has recommended threads.

Always, I see screen names I don't recognize from posts in threads. Of course, I also appreciate all DUers who post OPs and those who can be counted on to reply in threads, but DU isn't just made up of the highly visible posters. What is written on DU reaches a large group of people who do not normally post often. Frequent posters are automatically visible, but there is a much larger group that isn't visible.

[1StrongBlackMan]

19. Wow, I didn't know one could see who Rec'd ...

until you mentioned it.

Thanks.

[mountain grammy]

67. so true

[Blue_Adept]

4. Finally, a thread for me!

The excitement never ends here!

[MineralMan]

8. For you and everyone else who comes here regularly,

but posts only occasionally. Thanks for reading DU and contributing when you decide to post.

[Blue_Adept]

12. I wish all my DU1 stuff was still here.

I had a blast back in the day when this place was set up. Had heard about it through the DCForum software that DU is based on as I was using it on my site back then too. Nearly 15 years of visiting here so far.

[rbrnmw]

148. me too I posted far more in the early days

Of the Darth Cheney administration, then I had two kids in 18 months and my posting slowed down. I forgot my username and password same thing happened with DU2.

[Blue_Adept]

159. Yup

Now we get to be nobodies with lots of "welcome to DU!" posts.

[rbrnmw]

161. it's all good I know where my heart is

[rurallib]

9. no, no, it's me

and you!

Welcome to DU!

[littlemissmartypants]

32. Thanks for your post.

[TDale313]

5. Nice post. Thanks for this. n/t

[MineralMan]

10. Thanks for being a DUer!

[lpbk2713]

7. I *try* to post sensibly.

But admittedly some times the urge to respond in kind gets the best of me.

[MineralMan]

11. Thanks. Most DUers try to post sensibly.

It's easy, though, to feel the need to be blunt. Thanks for being here! You have a great record, and no recent hidden posts. Nobody can ask for more than that.

[hrmjustin]

13. Thank you for posting this.

[MineralMan]

63. It seemed like something that was needed just now.

[hrmjustin]

64. Indeed.

[malaise]

14. Great post

DU's central engine

Rec

[MineralMan]

15. I forgot to mention all those who post more frequently, but have no hidden posts.

That can be difficult at times, and DUers like that are a welcome part of the discussion. They all deserve an appreciation thread, too.

[arcane1]

21. Thank you! *bows*

[MineralMan]

22. Yup. You're definitely in that group.

[littlemissmartypants]

33. I had a hard time when I first started.

But now I feel loved.
Most of the time.

To you.

[Blanks]

53. I've only had one post hidden...

And that was over two years ago (I think). I spend quite a lot of time composing responses that I decide not to post. I'm here every day reccing a bunch of threads, but since it's because I like to interact with folks on line - I don't deserve any appreciation.

DU is the entity that deserves the appreciation IMHO. I work at home and care for my autistic adult progeny and DU provides me the opportunity to interact with like-minded people, and to discuss issues with folks that I disagree with.

It is a good community despite the many criticisms that I see about it (here at DU unfortunately).

[MineralMan]

56. DU is the online home of a lot of people.

Thanks for being one of them.

[Voice for Peace]

75. AND those who have created, maintained AND moderated this website/forum

have done an extraordinary job.

This is one of the smoothest-to-participate-in (technically speaking)
forums I have ever found on the internet.

[Lochloosa]

58. I have had exactly 1 post hidden and that was a total misunderstanding on my part.

And she knows which one it was...

[Martin Eden]

65. I don't think I have any hidden posts.

At least, I can't find any.

[Brewinblue]

16. Thanks Mineral Man

As a long-time DU low poster it can often feel like high school here, and not being one of the cool kids.

[MineralMan]

17. Actually, you are one of the cool kids.

Truly. The cool kids aren't necessarily the most visible kids. That's always been true.

[libodem]

20. What a nice thing to do

Very touching.

[el_bryanto]

23. Very true. Nice post. nt

[MineralMan]

24. It seemed like a good day for it.

If I remember correctly, I posted a similar thread a long time ago on a day when it seemed needed. Like everyone, I sometimes forget how many DUers there who go unrecognized and unnoticed.

[lovemydog]

25. Thanks MM!

I've never had a post hidden. Or alerted, I don't think. I try to be friendly 'cause I like people on the left. I enjoy reading here and have learned a lot. It's interesting to me that some posts I may not enjoy but the the poster later blows me away with their compassion, humor and / or intelligence. So I try not to personally insult anyone because there's little to gain out of burning bridges. Hope you have a good day!

[MineralMan]

26. Thank you for being here!

You're not alone, by any means, in how you participate on DU.

Every day is a good day if we make it a good day.

[840high]

27. Kickeroo -

[PDittie]

28. Thanks, Man

90% of my threads sink like a stone.

[littlemissmartypants]

36. I love your moniker.

I will look for you.

[littlemissmartypants]

29. Thanks for the good news.

Consider yourself loved and accepted.

All of you.

Thanks for your post, MM!


Love, Peace and Shelter.
littlemissmartypants

[MineralMan]

52. Good news should always be welcome, I think.

[littlemissmartypants]

30. Kicketty. Kick. nt

[ancianita]

31. This is very good of you. Thank you.

[littlemissmartypants]

39. Beautification.

DU style.

[MineralMan]

57. Thanks for being a DUer!

I recognize your screen name.

[CJCRANE]

34. Agreed.

Plus don't forget the DUers who post OPs that get no recs or replies but are still read because they contain interesting information.

[littlemissmartypants]

37. Indeed.

Like in weather watchers and environment/energy for instance.

[lpbk2713]

54. I'd like to give thanks to Malaise.

I live in Central Florida and every hurricane season you can
count on frequent pertinent storm updates from Malaise.

[NRaleighLiberal]

35. superbly stated. k & r.

[rocktivity]

38. You're welcome.

I think that only a single one-day suspension in thirteen years qualifies me.


rocktivity

[littlemissmartypants]

40. You are awesome. eom

[ProfessorGAC]

104. You And Me Both Have Been Here For What Seems Forever

I've had a handful of posts hidden and a couple were before the jury days and still not sure what i did wrong.

But a handful in 13 years i think qualifies me too.

Not that my posts are extra interesting or insightful. I just like it here.

[Erich Bloodaxe BSN]

41. I can appreciate that. nt

[LibDemAlways]

42. Another invisible DUer here. Thanks for the recognition! n/t

[MineralMan]

47. You're very welcome.

[Raine1967]

43. Thank you Mineral Man.

This is a very nice gesture that also brings a lot a lot DU-ity.

[riqster]

44. K&R

[Freddie]

45. Thank you! Nobody notices me

Which is perfectly fine. I think the most controversial post I ever had was when I expressed disappointment when the Nats got eliminated from the playoffs a couple years ago.

[MineralMan]

51. Well, that was certainly disappointing enough to mention!

Living in Minnesota, I'm often disappointed, I'm afraid, with our teams.

[N_E_1 for Tennis]

46. Thanks, MM. N/T

[pipi_k]

48. Whenever I see someone say

about someone else, "S/he is/was a 'good DUer'", I always wonder what that phrase even means.

Does it mean that the person follows the Party line, posting only what the majority post?

Does it mean the person tries in all good faith to follow the rules of online/discussion board etiquette?

Is the person always sweet and kind and non-offensive in everything s/he posts?


I never know what that term means.

If it means scenario #2, then there are tons of "good DUers" here, and I appreciate all of them.

If it means scenario #1, then I, for one, am probably not a "good DUer", or very popular even though I try my best to be as respectful as I can.

Thanks for this thread, MM.


I'm not one of the popular kids. Never was.

For all of us whose names were never called...true, we're not 17 anymore, but some things never stop hurting.

[MineralMan]

55. I'll always pick you for the team.

[LibDemAlways]

59. Your last line....so true.

I was off the radar in high school but didn't realize just how much of a ghost I had been until I took it upon myself to help organize a class reunion. The one other classmate with the same first name received so many compliments for a job well done that she felt compelled to apologize to me. It's many years later, but the memory still stings.

[cry baby]

49. Thanks! nt

[shenmue]

50. I love you too

and it's not just the alcohol talking.

[donco]

60. Some of us even contributed

money not only to new DU but to old DU as well. Thanks for the flowers MM.

[blm]

61. This is EXACTLY the way it should be.

.

[KT2000]

62. Thanks for this post!

[applegrove]

66. You guys are da bomb!

[nolabear]

68. 100th rec. Respect for the backbone!

[MineralMan]

69. Thanks for the rec! It belongs

to the DUers I'm talking about.

[nolabear]

71. That's who I'm referring to. The unsung backbone of DU.

I don't post in many of the routs but as I look around I realize some really important discussions and ideas are there.

[Android3.14]

70. Thanks MM

No artificial hearts on this thread.

[Hekate]

72. I'll kick this one down the road -- we need more fellow-feeling, that's for sure.

[RKP5637]

73. Excellent post! K&R! For me, I try to mend bridges not burn them, but I'm on

the edge sometimes IMO of being a bit abrupt on some things.

[Voice for Peace]

74. hear hear, here!

So many posters I appreciate, most of whom are not famous, anywhere, for any reason.

So much intelligence, humor, generosity, kindness, and inspiration among the people who frequent this site.

And a great deal of excellent writing talent.

[virgdem]

76. Thank you for your recognition...

of all of us that mostly lurk but post in specific forums that are of interest to us. We may have a low post count, but that doesn't negate our interest in or our contribution to many topics.

[mindfulNJ]

77. Thanks!!

I don't post too much but I've been around since "03. This place has been a great source of information, entertainment and kindred spirits for me for years. Thanks for being here.

[bluesbassman]

78. Well said MM.

[sheshe2]

79. KnR for DUers nobody notices.

to one and all.

Well done MineralMan.

[narnian60]

80. Thank you for

the acknowledgement, MineralMan.

[Warren DeMontague]

81. I can't hear you over the din of Eleanor Rigby darning her socks.

[Manifestor_of_Light]

141. That was Father MacKenzie.

I think I've only had one or two posts ever hidden and I've been here a long time.

[Warren DeMontague]

149. Right, Eleanor Rigby was the one who kept her face in a jar by the door.

That line used to freak the everloving SHIT out of me, as a kid.

[Warren DeMontague]

82. I think we should have an appreciation thread for the available DU tools, also

As well as us DU tools who are nevertheless in committed relationships.

[Jamaal510]

83. Local DU misfit reporting in. nt

[Greybnk48]

84. Here!! And thanks! n/t

[MineralMan]

87. Thanks for posting in this thread!

[No Vested Interest]

85. Well done, MM. There are far more here than most

of us recognize.

Most of gravitate to several forums and groups, and thus there are many active in other groups that we may not patronize.
Just not enough hours in the day to read all the good material posted here, but I'm most grateful to those that contribute to the groups I regularly read.

Juries - it seems I'm called ca 5 days out of seven recently, maybe more often. I don't mind, though I have to wonder about those who alert on comments that are mostly just voicing an opinion.

I don't believe I've been alerted on, but I'm not here to pick fights, and don't even feel the need to hang around when things get ugly. There's too much to learn and see to waste my time that way.

[MineralMan]

89. Thanks for being part of DU!

[ColesCountyDem]

86. Thank you! I don't post often, but I try to 'make it count' when I do.

[MineralMan]

90. Every post counts, and thanks!

[peace13]

88. So many of us have gone super secret underground.

Measuring when it is worth jumping into the discussion. Thanks for this. Peace, kim

[MineralMan]

91. Thanks for your participation on DU!

[Soylent Brice]

92. VIVE' LE LURKERS!!

[SpookyCat]

93. I read DU every single day, but seldom post anymore.

So thanks for this thread. It does, as someone mentioned upthread, read like high school sometimes, with the identifiable cliques and popular kids getting call outs.

But I shall go back to lurking.

[MineralMan]

94. Thanks for "unlurking" in this thread and for being a DUer.

[MissDeeds]

95. What a lovely thing to do

You're a class act, MM, and a kind soul. Thanks for this. I appreciate you, too.

[Iwillnevergiveup]

96. If DU is good enough

for a lurker like Alan Grayson, it's certainly good enough for me!

We all participate in our own way, and that's what matters most. I check in here frequently for honest news reporting and realize that my TV is rarely on any more because of that. The horrific Bush years brought many of us here in the first place, and I'm grateful that many remained and many more arrived. Much to be learned here.

Great thread, Mineral Man! Thank you.

[MineralMan]

97. Thanks for your reply!

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

98. Thank you.

I've spent most of my life flying under the radar - sometimes intentionally, sometimes just because I'm one of those people who doesn't get noticed much. That's OK, really, but it's also nice to get a thank you once in awhile.

[MineralMan]

99. You're better known on DU than you think.

And appreciated, too.

[JDPriestly]

100. This is my last appreciation thread. I will recommend no more of them.

I would rather discuss issues. DU is for me not about the individuals who post here. I care about those I know. But the internet world is not my social world.

I don't know DUers outside of DU.

[Marie Marie]

101. Well said!

I love DU and when posts start to get nasty, I just move along. Not criticizing those that engage in spirited debate - it's just not my style. The amount of information that is posted here every day keeps me informed and entertained.

[uppityperson]

102. Well said, thank you. k&r

[SoCalDem]

103. Appreciation noted and welcomed

[B Calm]

105. K&R

[ohheckyeah]

106. K&R....

thanks for this post.

[klook]

107. I am somebody!

Finally!!

[LadyHawkAZ]

108. They exist?

I thought they were covered by the Mythological People appreciation thread.

[louis-t]

109. Thanks, folks, I'm speechless!

Cowardly Lion.

[hue]

110. Thanks MineralMan!!

[murielm99]

111. Thanks!

I may be one of those. I a a long-time member, I contribute financially, and have served on almost 300 juries. I only have a problem with one person here, who I am almost certain is a troll. I have never had a time-out, although it could happen!

Nice thread!

[rhett o rick]

112. I thought "Appreciation Threads" were verboten. I'm rec'ing this one. nm

[Surya Gayatri]

113. Here's to the hundreds of low key, discreet DUers with low post counts,

who jump in only when they really have something to say.

[Paka]

114. I confess...

I'm one that fits the mostly lurking and only rarely posting category. I so appreciate DU and what it means to me. Thank you for this thread.

[steve2470]

115. good thread, thanks MM, for the "unsung heroes" of DU nt

[Mr.Bill]

116. I'm like the member described in the OP.

Right up until the fourth whiskey on the rocks. After that, shit's on!

[Ferretherder]

117. Hear! Hear!

Just the average Joes and Jills. Hell, I'm so average I'mm...HYPER-AVERAGE!

Look, over there! There's a cold beer that is in danger of warming up before it has been consumed in its 'proper' chilled state! Who wiill save it from such disgrace and degradation?

(door flies open with a loud thud)Stand back, citizen. THIS looks like a job for...HYPER-AVERAGE MAN!

Thank Flying Spaghetti Monster you've come, Hyper-Average Man, we didn't know what to do!

(slurping sounds) (belch) All in a day's work, friend....all in a day's work.

[smokey nj]

118. Thank you

[greatauntoftriplets]

119. A toast to all of us!

[A HERETIC I AM]

120. ::::Skritch::::: ::::Snerkle:::: :::Erp:::

:::phhbbbt:::: :::::poot::: ::::erp::::


Huh? Wha?


:::erp::::

[Tetris_Iguana]

121. Yay us!

[FailureToCommunicate]

122. 'Some folks you just can't reach...'

But thanks for trying, MM!



DU is our go to site for news, with lots of (usually) very informed commentary and context. I often learn things from more smarter people here... like you!

[LiberalLovinLug]

123. K & R

Thanks for this MineralMan


No need for singling out one for a "cult of personality" tongue bathing by different sects on here for the most outspoken and dare I say bullying examples of their clan. My post count is quite low compared to some that have also been here for over 10 years, but I'm thankful for the opportunity to have such a community of like minded souls.

[Mugu]

124. Yahoo! n/t

[OilemFirchen]

125. Bless you, my son.

[Curmudgeoness]

126. I agree...and there are many more of us

than there are of the DUers who everyone knows. Everyone matters.

[haydukelives]

127. hey, thats me!

joined in 2004, only 1160 posts.
I read DU every day, its my home page. Tons of information here.
Love it here, just don't "talk" much. Dad taught me to listen.
thanks.

[obietiger]

128. Thank you! n/t

[MineralMan]

129. Thanks so much to everyone who took the time

and replied to this. I'm overwhelmed by the response and so glad to see so many people who are the very ones I was writing about.

You all are what makes DU the great forum it is!

[CTyankee]

130. I guess that is sometimes me. I like to post art threads...they don't get much

traction...I thought I would get more thought and feeling but I suppose we don't have folks who are art disposed...oh, well....

[greatlaurel]

131. I love your art threads!

Please keep posting them. I generally do not post on them, as I know very little about art. I find your threads extremely educational, informative and just really enjoyable!

Keep those posts coming, please.

[CTyankee]

133. oh, thank you so much! please go to my art threat on GD...it's sinking badly...

I don't know why...I guess people think they don'tknow enough about the artists but that is not necessary to discuss art...

[ms liberty]

132. Great thread, and a wonderfully generous thought. Thanks, MM! KR n/t

[icarusxat]

134. Thank You, nice to feel wanted...

I love all of the real people here, trolls not so much, but they actually contribute to the conversation and might actually breakdown and realize that the right isn't always...

[MineralMan]

135. Thanks for being a long time DUer!

[thecrow]

136. Aww, thanks MM!

It's easy to feel lost on a huge board like this.
You made me important, and I thank you for it!

[Bobbie Jo]

137. K&R

Thank you, MM. Awesome thread!

[octoberlib]

138. This is nice. Thank you

[Loki]

139. Thank you :-)

[swimboy]

140. Righteous Original Post

[Heidi]

152. i notice you!

And I miss you!

[swimboy]

156. OMGOMGOMG!!!

You've made my day!

[Heidi]

157. !!!

[silverweb]

142. Beautifully said.

[font color="navy" face="Verdana"]What you say farther down about DU being "home" to many posters is absolutely true for me. It's always up when I'm home, working or not. Always.

While I may check in sporadically and post relatively infrequently, DU is my primary news filter.

This home and its members lead me to a richer variety of vetted information and opinion sources than any other single site -- as well as laughter when I need it most.

Thanks, MM, for this thread and all your contributions.

Here's to DU's fabulous founders and fantastic members!

[secondvariety]

143. Thanks, MM.

[tandot]

144. That has to be me :) Thanks, MineralMan!!!

I've given up on posting because it is either completely ignored (or sometimes attacked)

I enjoy reading DU and don't mind that nobody notices me.

[Lifelong Protester]

145. Well thanks!

I'm usually the last one to post, let's see if I can "cool" this thread, too.

[unionthug777]

146. that would be me.

i like to lurk in the shadows anyways.

[RFKHumphreyObama]

147. Well said MineralMan

Thank you for this post

[R B Garr]

150. What a very nice thread, Mineralman.

Thank you. The replies were very nice to see, as well.

[troublesome_mind]

151. This is an awesome thread!

Thanks for this! Kick!

[yuiyoshida]

153. Sometimes I wish I was on that list...

But hey, its fun the other way as well too...

[sarge43]

154. Thank you, MineralMan

Gracious and generous

[SmittynMo]

155. Thanks so much

I have been here for years now. I love it as a place to vent with people of the same opinions. Now unemployed at 59, for over a year and still looking, I find that DU has become a second home to me. I have much more time now to devote to DU, and keep up with what the GOP has screwed up today. I have ranted about everything. I have been humble at times, too. It's "THE" place for me to go. And it's all because of the wonderful contributors to this site. Thank you all for reading all my bullshit throughout the years, and giving feedback.

I really enjoy my time here. TY all.

[Sognefjord]

158. C'est moi! Merci MM.

[a la izquierda]

160. Right on!

Thanks for posting, Mineral Man. You're a good egg!