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busterbrown

(8,515 posts)
Fri May 19, 2017, 05:38 PM May 2017

Regarding the Recent D.U. hack/shutdown...

For those of us whom would have a difficult time replacing D.U. in our daily lives.?.

if you're not a Star Member...Please consider becoming one...

This is Home for me and if it is for you as well?....Please consider becoming a star member..
I pay $25 bucks a year.. A small amount..However many can not afford any amount..
Perfectly understandable..

But please, once again, if you can help the administrators fight the assholes who are trying to disrupt
our 1st Amendment Rights, please do so.

Elad, Skinner and Earl G.. Keep Up the Good Fight!

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Regarding the Recent D.U. hack/shutdown... (Original Post) busterbrown May 2017 OP
K & R SunSeeker May 2017 #1
I guess I already am a Star Member contributor, but I urge posters to make it easier for all of us Akamai May 2017 #51
Well said. n/t FSogol May 2017 #2
I hope they're ready for next time because I want to celebrate the impeachment/resignation live. NightWatcher May 2017 #3
2nd Admendment Rights? Ptah May 2017 #4
Embarrassing .. busterbrown May 2017 #6
Since the OP's favorite group is "Musicians" I am going to guess he meant 1st not 2nd lol grantcart May 2017 #7
I hear things get pretty dicey in Musicians. Hassin Bin Sober May 2017 #43
I pay $5.00 per month AC_Mem May 2017 #5
2nd Admendment? That's the right to keep and bear typos- rzemanfl May 2017 #8
I was anxious to get this up.. busterbrown May 2017 #9
Oh. Well nevermine then. n/t rzemanfl May 2017 #10
I have a first amendment right to be a spelling assister. Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #13
Your ethnic heritage has nothing to do with it. People are people. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #12
I think you shouldn't be a grammar nazi to a Jewish guy...... lastlib May 2017 #16
Didn't know. n/t rzemanfl May 2017 #17
Why not stick to comments on content and not grammar? LakeArenal May 2017 #62
I Agree! busterbrown May 2017 #64
Most people thank me for pointing out errors. I would hate to see DU become rzemanfl May 2017 #69
You don't seem to have much faith in your fellow DUers.. LakeArenal May 2017 #70
I turned my ad blocker OFF for the DU site. Some more revenue for them. Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #11
Go to RW sites shown here, clicking on an ad costs them $1-3 and sends upwards of a buck to DU. TheBlackAdder May 2017 #26
Now that sounds ok. keithbvadu2 May 2017 #33
Good to know. As you say, they should be punished for their stupidity (of not setting good ad rules) Bernardo de La Paz May 2017 #34
+1 n/t jaysunb May 2017 #42
Great Idea..! n/t busterbrown May 2017 #66
I agree about the star membership. murielm99 May 2017 #14
K&R nt ProudProgressiveNow May 2017 #15
Well said, busterbrown! PJMcK May 2017 #18
It would also be nice if there was an easy-to-find link to make a donation. lastlib May 2017 #19
Great Point.. I agree.. busterbrown May 2017 #67
I just sent your comment via email to EarlG n/t busterbrown May 2017 #68
Thanks! lastlib May 2017 #72
K&R... spanone May 2017 #20
I used to be a star donor. needledriver May 2017 #21
sure, that is why Skittles May 2017 #27
Lol what nt retrowire May 2017 #28
Agree! Thekaspervote May 2017 #22
Amen and amen! Not just support but a fabulous news source. nolabear May 2017 #23
hear, hear.. I contribute $25 yearly... it's worth every penny secondwind May 2017 #24
K&R bdamomma May 2017 #25
we should hold a DU fundraiser with every hack Skittles May 2017 #29
That's a GREAT idea, my dear Skittles! CaliforniaPeggy May 2017 #35
I like that idea, Skittles. Lifelong Protester May 2017 #44
Please post that suggestion at ATA liberaltrucker May 2017 #47
I think it is something WE THE DUers need to do, not Admin Skittles May 2017 #48
... liberaltrucker May 2017 #50
I like this idea too. And another Valentine's style fundraiser BlancheSplanchnik May 2017 #61
K & R ......for visibility..nt Wounded Bear May 2017 #30
You are psychic orangecrush May 2017 #31
+1 gazillion progressoid May 2017 #46
been my home for 14 years. mopinko May 2017 #32
Thanks Mopinko busterbrown May 2017 #36
I couldn't agree more! Rhiannon12866 May 2017 #55
I swear to dog! lunatica May 2017 #37
Wow! I know busterbrown May 2017 #38
Refresh my memory bpositive May 2017 #39
Im a techno-phobe busterbrown May 2017 #40
click on my account at the top of the page Mosby May 2017 #41
5 bucks a month for DU-5 bucks a month for Fark liberaltrucker May 2017 #45
It's on my list LittleGirl May 2017 #49
I usually renew mine MFM008 May 2017 #52
After the hack in November as soon as I was able to get on again Doreen May 2017 #53
I no longer see the little "donate" button in the upper right, marybourg May 2017 #54
Thanks for the suggestion bdjhawk May 2017 #56
I checked my star membership status Danascot May 2017 #57
DU members donated $90k to D campaign. I'd love to see donations to hire a top flight internet secur Sunlei May 2017 #58
Excellent OP. nt oasis May 2017 #59
I have a confession to make James48 May 2017 #60
Im in the old fixed income bracket... busterbrown May 2017 #65
Kick and Recommended... yuiyoshida May 2017 #63
The only site I pay on LiberalLovinLug May 2017 #71
 

Akamai

(1,779 posts)
51. I guess I already am a Star Member contributor, but I urge posters to make it easier for all of us
Sat May 20, 2017, 12:08 AM
May 2017

to find out how I would do it -- not simply to urge us to do so.

Thanks for pointing out this method of support!

NightWatcher

(39,343 posts)
3. I hope they're ready for next time because I want to celebrate the impeachment/resignation live.
Fri May 19, 2017, 05:42 PM
May 2017

It's coming soon.

AC_Mem

(1,979 posts)
5. I pay $5.00 per month
Fri May 19, 2017, 05:43 PM
May 2017

the price of a starbucks coffee. every little bit helps, and this is our virtual home of like minded, very smart, and decent humans.

please take a moment and give - paypal will take it right out of your account and you will never miss it!

peace, love and karma,
Annette

rzemanfl

(29,540 posts)
8. 2nd Admendment? That's the right to keep and bear typos-
Fri May 19, 2017, 05:45 PM
May 2017

like "your"-right? I have a 1st Amendment right to be a grammar Nazi.

busterbrown

(8,515 posts)
9. I was anxious to get this up..
Fri May 19, 2017, 05:49 PM
May 2017

Anxious Jew from N.Y.. Make a lot of mistakes.. Imagine my Dad was an English Professor.

Perhaps a sub conscious attempt to undermind him ..even though he now rests in peace.

Bernardo de La Paz

(48,786 posts)
13. I have a first amendment right to be a spelling assister.
Fri May 19, 2017, 06:19 PM
May 2017

Helping each other does not make a person a Nazi.

LakeArenal

(28,718 posts)
62. Why not stick to comments on content and not grammar?
Sat May 20, 2017, 01:17 PM
May 2017

I like grammar and spelling; but most times it just isn't necessary to correct a person when they speak from the heart. It's distracting and takes the discussion in another direction... oops three periods, oh my!

Now, back to the topic of Star Membership.

busterbrown

(8,515 posts)
64. I Agree!
Sat May 20, 2017, 02:32 PM
May 2017

Generally, I’m always too eager to get my message up..I usually mess things up when I rush...I do a check, however I’m not good at spotting errors, especially if they’re my own.

My major problem is that after putting a post together, lately I’ve been posting them in the wrong Forum. Mostly ending up in the Lounge..I wish Earl and Co would place the General Discussion Forum way the hell away from D.U. Lounge..

Those guys just don’t know how to run a site properly..

LakeArenal

(28,718 posts)
70. You don't seem to have much faith in your fellow DUers..
Sat May 20, 2017, 04:57 PM
May 2017

Now, back to the topic of Star Membership.

Bernardo de La Paz

(48,786 posts)
11. I turned my ad blocker OFF for the DU site. Some more revenue for them.
Fri May 19, 2017, 06:17 PM
May 2017

The blocker had been 100% effective. I figured that allowing ad revenue for DU was something I felt I could easily do.

TheBlackAdder

(28,072 posts)
26. Go to RW sites shown here, clicking on an ad costs them $1-3 and sends upwards of a buck to DU.
Fri May 19, 2017, 07:32 PM
May 2017

.

Just remember, they have reconciliation software that only pays one click per day, per site, per home IP.

Just getting an impression doesn't give a site very much, thousandths of a penny. Clicking on it is the payout!


Make the RW sites pay, transfer their wealth to DU. Do this with other sites, to drain RW money from them.

If they make the mistake of advertising on a Dem site, that's their mistake.

.

PJMcK

(21,916 posts)
18. Well said, busterbrown!
Fri May 19, 2017, 06:58 PM
May 2017

Skinner, Lead and Earl G. are awesome web-masters and they have built a truly excellent site.

They deserve our support and I encourage all readers to make a contribution to this place. When the hackers hit on Election Day, I felt adrift without DU. Likewise the other day. I'm going to make another contribution right now!

lastlib

(22,981 posts)
19. It would also be nice if there was an easy-to-find link to make a donation.
Fri May 19, 2017, 06:59 PM
May 2017

Some who are already star members might like to chip in a little extra to help the cause, but it seems like you have to hunt for a way to do it.

busterbrown

(8,515 posts)
67. Great Point.. I agree..
Sat May 20, 2017, 02:41 PM
May 2017

I had to send my last membership donation by check.. For some reason I couldn’t get Pay Pal to complete the transaction.

 

needledriver

(836 posts)
21. I used to be a star donor.
Fri May 19, 2017, 07:24 PM
May 2017

Every time I am tempted to donate to DU I am forcibly reminded that this is "I {heart} Bernie I H8 Gunz Underground" and I lie down until the feeling passes.

Thekaspervote

(32,606 posts)
22. Agree!
Fri May 19, 2017, 07:25 PM
May 2017

DU has become my go to spot. Thank you for all your dedicated work, and those who don't have a star... you know what to do

Skittles

(152,964 posts)
29. we should hold a DU fundraiser with every hack
Fri May 19, 2017, 07:36 PM
May 2017

pisses off the fascist bastards, and the extra money can be used for extra security

BlancheSplanchnik

(20,219 posts)
61. I like this idea too. And another Valentine's style fundraiser
Sat May 20, 2017, 01:04 PM
May 2017

Just in case there aren't enough hacks.

Either way, DU could give.... I dunno... maybe these:💡or these: 🛁 (Dealing with pukes makes you feel like you need a bath.)
Or maybe these: 🦃

mopinko

(69,806 posts)
32. been my home for 14 years.
Fri May 19, 2017, 08:06 PM
May 2017

yes, i get the heebie jeebies when we are down. i get the cold sweats.
and i also have given generously for almost all those years. got a couple bumperstickers in the drawer around here somewhere to prove it.

folks also should think about serving a term on mirt. if for no other reason than to see just how much goes on behind the scenes here. it is amazing, and there are some great folks who have been holding this place together out of plain love forever.

lunatica

(53,410 posts)
37. I swear to dog!
Fri May 19, 2017, 08:29 PM
May 2017

Without DU I don't know what to think!

Politics has become so complex and so layered that, as smart as I am, I truly need our smart DUers to know what's going on.

I've made some major life decisions and learned life altering thing from DUers. One truly life altering thing I learned right here was that I could apply for social security income as a divorced spouse. it changed my life so profoundly that I can never thank DUers enough. I went from being unable to make it through the month even by shopping at the Dollar Store, to actually being able to save a sizable amount ever month. Nothing is more precious than having truly beneficial life altering help. It has made me a devoted member. And I'll be grateful for life.

busterbrown

(8,515 posts)
38. Wow! I know
Fri May 19, 2017, 08:34 PM
May 2017

Yep... I’m glad I posted this today.. I thought I might be questioned about my motives!

LittleGirl

(8,261 posts)
49. It's on my list
Fri May 19, 2017, 11:39 PM
May 2017

of expenses for this year...it's been really tight...moving abroad...I don't want to live without DU.

Doreen

(11,686 posts)
53. After the hack in November as soon as I was able to get on again
Sat May 20, 2017, 01:04 AM
May 2017

I donated $20 and will continue that each year. I had very little money when I did that and never have much but next time I might be able to donate more. I feel at home with DU and actually start having withdrawal when I can not get to it. I like how most of you insist on proof about something being discussed as that makes sure we are not just a bunch of uneducated frustrated people upset about everything.

marybourg

(12,540 posts)
54. I no longer see the little "donate" button in the upper right,
Sat May 20, 2017, 02:15 AM
May 2017

at least in my browser. Can someone direct me? I'd like to donate again.

Danascot

(4,664 posts)
57. I checked my star membership status
Sat May 20, 2017, 07:32 AM
May 2017

and I'm good until next November. I did it when things got real last November. I would be happy to donate more from time to time. I'm sure a donate button at the top and/or bottom of each page would bring in significant funds.

Sunlei

(22,651 posts)
58. DU members donated $90k to D campaign. I'd love to see donations to hire a top flight internet secur
Sat May 20, 2017, 07:42 AM
May 2017

hire a top flight internet security business and nail those hackers. That would make a Global breaking news headline for DU & generate millions of ad hits.

James48

(4,416 posts)
60. I have a confession to make
Sat May 20, 2017, 12:52 PM
May 2017

I only paid $5 a year for my first three years, and only $7 this year.

To me, DU is worth more than my Netflix account.

I really ought to pay a lot more.

It's more than worth it.

Star- Star- Star

LiberalLovinLug

(14,153 posts)
71. The only site I pay on
Sat May 20, 2017, 05:54 PM
May 2017

I may be frustrated sometimes on what some juries deem off limits, but I appreciate this place as an oasis to be able to discuss issues with other like-minded intelligent folks.

As some might know, I do enjoy the odd scrap or two. But there are plenty of other places to go to talk to deplorables and Russian trolls. But in those places, where even Barack Obama or Hillary Clinton is deemed a radical leftist, you can't even have a plausible argument.

I don't have much money, but they make it easy here to donate as much or least as you can. I would encourage others as well. And its nice not to endure ads of course.

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