An example of "kindness" at Democratic Underground" ..Thank You to DU
...I had a very positive experience of "kindness".. here at Democratic Underground. I hit the wrong key on the keyboard, and the picture on the computer all of a sudden ...got smaller, it downsized. Not a big deal as life goes, but I would like the picture to be correct size....
...I switched the browser from one to another, and everything was ok....But I still wanted the thing to work correctly.......................So ...what do I do????? I got an idea? 
...The idea was to go to a part of Democratic Underground I rarely go to..." Computer Help and Support"See if that works..maybe??
...At that little room here at DU, (computer help & support) I would ask the question and see what would happen? I tried to phrase the question correctly and clearly, and then I typed it in, and got the question correct. Then, I had to get away from the computer for a while, so I lied down to think about the goings on in the world. Everything is really OK for me, and forget the whole deal. I got friends, health, relatives, food, etc..Spending all the time on the computer and worrying about this or that really isn't worth the world..Besides that problem is not a big deal at all..It still works and works reasonably well.
...So after a half an hour of resting and contemplation..I got up and came back to the computer..So the first thing I did was check out the question...any answers I thought?????................WELL.....after about a half hour away from the computer,,,,,,,I had 4 answers to the problem about the smaller screen picture, not one .............But...4 answers.......
...........I TRIED THE FIRST ANSWER, AND IT WORKED IMMEDIATELY....!!!!!!!!!!! 
........I know that in life it ain't a big deal to have a problem on the internet and computer. There are far bigger deals around...and I could go into them....at length...and I have had them...been there...
....But getting help from complete strangers on a computer problem (not a major one) and feeling really good about the solution that was given, and it worked...........is wonderful..!!!!!
....But the fact that fellow people at DU would take the time to try to help..that is also special...!!!!!
...................Yes.....VERY SPECIAL INDEED.....!!!!!.............................Thank You !!!
.....................Kindness exists right here at Democratic Underground...........
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I search the 'Net for answers to some esoteric computer questions and generally do OK, although sometimes the explanations delivered by a video featuring a 13-year-old are a bit tough on the ego.
Problem Exists Between Chair And Keyboard
Yes, it does. There are those who have your back when bullies attack. There are those who express sympathy when you really need it. As for advice, the folks in the "Cooking and Baking" and "Photography" groups....ROCK!!! If you are novice, or are just not sure, no one makes you feel stupid, and, if anything, some go out of their way to guide you.
Sadly, my computer problem didn't get resolved though. 
I think it may be something to do with IE (I can no longer see twitter posts, only the hyperlink).
There are some pretty awesome people here. You can find them, and sometimes, they find you!
Happy New Year!
Have the wrong Candidate Preference at the bottom of your post.
Just kidding, nice story StuartG.
It's great to be able to talk about, and learn about politics, but the people are the reason I come here.
I have wandered into many a forum to ask for help, for all different kinds of subjects, and I have always been given answers that have helped me.
DU is my homepage because it truly is home.
I've come to find, as have you, that there are some extremely knowledgeable people here on just about any subject. Intelligence does have a definite liberal bias.
Thanks for sharing Stuart G. 
or at least as a supplement to herbal or prescription stuff......
