Long time DUers we seem to have lost in the "move" to DU3:

[hlthe2b]

Someone mentioned Swamprat recently, who I think we last heard from months ago.

Where's Catwoman?

Others?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I haven't seen Rabrrrrrr...

I miss his calm understanding on the events of the day...

*sigh*

[hlthe2b]

2. me either...

I hope some DUers can update us if they have contact with any listed. And, I repeat your *sigh*

[KamaAina]

11. You spelled that wrong!

You switched the third and fifth 'r's.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

13. And.........you know this how?

Please, sir, may I have another?

[FredStembottom]

3. Say....

... I've been wondering. What's up with DU2 showing up first and having to click the banner to get here?

I don't know 'puters very well but why didn't the new one blot out the old?

Do all the same postings show "over there"? Or is it an entirely separate universe?

[MicaelS]

5. You may need to the flush the cache on your browser...

http://java.com/en/download/help/webcache.xml

[FredStembottom]

6. I do that daily almost.

And I don't get it on this 'puter. But try going to DU from another computer typing in democraticunderground.com. You get DU2.

[Dead_Parrot]

9. Are you using a bookmark?

anything that starts http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/ will go to DU2 - you'd need to edit or recreate it to land here...

[FredStembottom]

18. I believe that's it.

My other 'puter has a very old bookmark for DU. That's what I am using when I go "number 2" (DU No.2).

[MicaelS]

4. Same may be throwing an extended tantrum

Some claim they hate DU3, and will never move from DU2. Some people are still posting in GD.

I do wonder what happened to Swamprat.

[progressoid]

7. Madfloridian.

She's been posting at Kos http://www.dailykos.com/blog/floridagal

There are a handful still posting at DU2 http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=latest_threads

[hlthe2b]

8. I noticed a Saturday post on DU2 from Madfloridian...

One of the self-declared "exiles", I guess.

[progressoid]

10. Yep.

Not exactly sure why she didn't want to make the switch. I miss her education posts.

[kcass1954]

16. I really miss her too.

She knows more about what's going on in Florida schools than anyone I know, and I have a child in public school in Broward.

[OmahaBlueDog]

48. We moved to Omaha, in part, because we had a child in Broward schools

I despise the FCATS

[KamaAina]

12. Alas, Swampy has been AWOL since long before the switchover

I thought I saw Catwoman a couple of weeks ago.

[Tuesday Afternoon]

14. what ever happened to Seattle Girl and Miss Millie and Whoa Nelly?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

19. I've seen all of them on Facebook...

[Tuesday Afternoon]

21. oh. I see. ok.

[CottonBear]

15. I've not heard from Catwoman in a while (fellow GA DUer)

but I have heard from Ruby Duby In Georgia (she is busy with work and family) and MG Krebs. I miss Ulysses (a 2001 DUer) and burythehatchet (a really nice guy). I think Xanaduer (former GA DUer) moved to NC. I've met Catwoman in real life. She's a really nice lady.

Many DUers have had a tough time since the recession began. Lots of of DUers have not had much time to post. Many DUers lost their jobs, insurance and their ability to have internet access. I have not posted much at all but I can still log on several times a week. Times are tough. It is a luxury to be able to spend some time online at DU.

I miss Swamprat. The graphics were spot on.

Has anyone heard from BOSSHOG? I enjoyed discussing gardening, pink flamingos and cajun/NOLA cuisine with him.

People change and move on. Hopefully, some oldtimers will come back.

[Hell Hath No Fury]

17. Proud Patriot --

Here from the beginning and a longtime Mod.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

20. Proud Patriot is on Facebook...

[Hell Hath No Fury]

22. Are there two DU areas on FB?

One where you have to be invited? I am currently on the "other" one and haven't seen her at all.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

23. Yeah, there are 2.

You have to be invited to both. One is secret and hidden. I found it a cesspool, and opted out.

PM me if you want to know more...

[racaulk]

28. "...what an unpleasant call out."

I agree, remarking about a group of people who are (presumably) not participating in this thread and calling that group a "cesspool" is an unpleasant call out.

"...could you not be just a tad less inflammatory?"

Likewise, wouldn't you consider calling another group of people a "cesspool" inflammatory?

[racaulk]

35. You're the one that called post 26 "an unpleasant call out."

But post 26 had to do with activity on Facebook, not on DU. And it was a direct reply to post 23, which also had to do with activity on Facebook, not on DU.

If DU's callout rules don't apply to Facebook, then how was continuing a conversation about CP's activities on Facebook (a conversation that she started, by the way) a callout as you claimed?

[Michael Fisher Munds]

29. It is not a call out. Peggy is trying to rewrite history.

Her behavior was horrendous and she was banned by the admins.

[hlthe2b]

32. THis fight does not involve DU--nor this thread, which you are hijacking. Kindly take it elsewhere

Thank you.

[racaulk]

34. The user you are replying to is not the first one who mentioned Facebook in this thread.

That was CaliforniaPeggy in reply 20 who referred to a group of DUers there as a "cesspool."

It seems to me that if the members of that group are DUers in good standing here, they should be allowed the opportunity to reply to that charge without you telling them that they can't.

[RetroLounge]

55. Seems this is a public forum.

You can always "Kindly take it elsewhere"

RL

[pacalo]

64. She was banned by which "administrators"? Your page on Facebook???

Facebook has nothing to do with DU.

And CalPeg's behavior was "horrendous"? By your standards? Facebook page administrators?



And, btw, who are you? Won't you introduce yourself?

[Kamikaze1]

69. Huh?

Excuse me but you're barely coherent.

[pacalo]

73. These swarming threads tend to be that way.

Now that the dust has settled, you're interested in kicking it up more? C'ya. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to tidy up after the mess.

[Kamikaze1]

76. I understand.

You made a mess and have to clean up. You shouldn't drink so much liquid.

[pacalo]

75. No wonder I'm "incoherent": With only 4 posts, I'm sure you must be quite lost.

[dixiegrrrrl]

85. You are replying to a now banned person.

That was quick...

[lost-in-nj]

44. huh???

her reply # 23 brought this up first.......


explain to me why this is ok

from Ca Peg:
You have to be invited to both. One is secret and hidden. I found it a cesspool, and opted out.

PM me if you want to know more...

not a call out??


it works both ways

I see the original "clique" has taken over again....

and don"t even bother trying to justify it,

because it's so obvious....
let's see who alerts first..... not me!

on edit.... I love to watch the twisting and turning before a train wreck



lost

[pacalo]

65. Facebook and DU aren't related, so it's hardly a callout.

She mentioned no names.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

30. Oh really.

I still have the message to the administrator telling her I was leaving.

And I left under my own power, thank you very much.

I'm so glad you all were relieved.

[ScreamingMeemie]

49. If that is so...

...let me go on record by saying I removed myself from both groups about 2 days into the experience. For no real reason except for the fact that I had a bad feeling about it and wasn't too good of friends (anymore) with a few people on there. I felt it was better for us all if I left.

[RetroLounge]

54. "under my own power"? Ha!

Perhaps when you are in a place where there are no mods to cover you and fall for your "My Dear" BS personae you just can't stand the heat. No alert button to run to, no PMing the swarm.

Not relieved. Humored.

RL

[CreekDog]

39. Oh me too!

[flvegan]

50. Back into the cesspool!

Nobody said you could leave.

[RetroLounge]

52. Who let you out?

Get thee back to the cesspool...

RL

[flvegan]

57. Oh, and look who's talking.

This handbasket we're in just accelerated a bit.

[CreekDog]

58. it's not a cesspool anymore

there were changes, remember?

[flvegan]

60. All things in due context.

And what are you still doing out of there? Isn't your ankle monitor going off yet?

[Magrittes Pipe]

24. whoisalhedges

What an ass-munching piece of shit that one was.

[Bossy Monkey]

36. That guy was the worst! I'm so glad he's g-- Oh, hi Al n/t

[grasswire]

25. housewolf is missing from cooking and baking forum

And we are missing her and hoping all is well.

[Lucinda]

33. She did make the move to DU3 with us though

But i hope she is back soon!

[ScreamingMeemie]

40. I miss billyskank.

I still get to talk with him, but I miss his clever posts here. :hgu:

[Ptah]

41. Remind him to pick up bread.

[ScreamingMeemie]

42. :)

And I miss your sunflower threads.

How are things going for you?

[Ptah]

43. For now, I have to settle with posting pictures from years past.

[ScreamingMeemie]

45. Post away...

They are beautiful, remind me of happier times in my own life, and keep the blues away.

[Ptah]

46. Here's a recent thread with a few more.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/101841149

Enjoy!

[billyskank]

80. ....

Oops! I spelt it wrong. :loeyva:

[RetroLounge]

53. A bit more than a swing, IMHO

RL

[Gormy Cuss]

59. I haven't seen Thomcat.

I know he's posted recently on DU2 but I haven't seen him on DU3.

[no name no slogan]

61. DU3 blows goats

This has been proven in double-blind independent laboratory studies conducted under the most strenuous safeguards.

[Ptah]

62. Is that a good thing or a bad thing?

[sudopod]

71. depends on which goats you ask. nt

[OmahaBlueDog]

66. Welcome back, my friends, to the show that never ends....

The DU Lounge

[Ptah]

67. Dairy is a bitch

[Kali]

70. aww aren't you sweet?

did you sign up just for me?

[Kamikaze1]

74. Oh!

Mrs. Kali, you're trying to seduce me.

[Kali]

77. oh hell no

just an air kiss goodbye

so long, asshole

[flvegan]

78. I'd alert on this call out, but I know better.

Jury decision will delete this. It'll be funny to me.

No personal attack? Check.

No violation of rules? Check.

Not playing nice with...oh nevermind. Just because a "bunch of them" violates the rules doesn't mean anything. We already knew that. Shit, as proven.

[Capn Sunshine]

72. How can it be possible that so many are still so freaking ...I don't know

fer Chrissakes. Returning from facebook to defend ones honor in a random lounge post?
How does one have time for this obsessive behavior?

online stuff is fucking funny.
Wait, is this about cornflakes?

[pacalo]

79. Hahaaaaa!

Returning from facebook to defend ones honor in a random lounge post?
How does one have time for this obsessive behavior?

Bingo.

And trying to convince us California Peggy's behavior is "horrendous".

I think I love you, Capn Sunshine!

[Chan790]

82. In the words of the Bard.

"A plague o' both your houses!"

Not your house, Pacalo nor Capt. Sunshine's...those of those that would bandy rapiers in the streets of Verona. None there that dare think themselves innocents, I hope; they're all horrendous by the lot. None so vile though as the villains who make art of throwing their forelimbs skyward and crying "Who, me? I didn't do anything!" and return to instigate another day.

[Gormy Cuss]

84. A better question might be, why did they choose to exile to FB rather than post here?

And this IS about cornflake-crusted chicken ordered by a breastfeeding woman at the Olive Garden.

[UnrepentantLiberal]

86. Is there a link to that thread?

[Sky Masterson]

81. People move on

This place has really slowed down.
I went from a few dozen post a day to maybe 4-5 a month.
When you can post a thread in a main forum with zero replies and it's still on the same page 10-12 hours later, it says a lot.
Their are some good things about DU3 but it's slower than a crippled slug.

[helderheid]

83. A shit hat wearing crippled slug. :(