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I'd like to start off with the fact that there are a LOT of DUers that used to post here regularly, and do not any longer.
You'll just have to trust me... I have it on background.
And while I understand it, it's still a fucking shame.
Evolution, Devolution, age, change, trolls...
Who knows.
But I know several DUers that posted on a regular basis, that choose not to so much anymore.
One used to call, set-up, and organize NorCal DU Meet-Ups in S.F.
Whether it was marching against the Iraq War, or picnicking in Golden Gate Park, smoking dope, and throwing frisbees. We met, got to know each other, and inevitanly, had a lot of fun.
There used to be a section on the DU home page that would let you know if there was a DU meet-up near your area.
I miss those days...
And although the critics of DU will tend to blame the Admins/Hosts/MIRT/Whatever...
It's really us. And me too...
The one thing that has disappeared over the years I've been here, is humor and camaraderie.
We can argue all we want, use our rapier wit to slice one's opponent, and still remaining gracious and friends.
And have a laugh and a beer at the end of the day.
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Have we become so small... that we can no longer see each other... either face to face... or pixel to pixel... that we set up encampment on the dark side of our souls?
Let alone discuss important issues/happenings here and around the world?
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