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In reply to the discussion: META, BETA, VHS... META, BETA, VHS... [View all]1awake
(1,494 posts)45. Most of the people who I initially interacted with
and gleaned knowledge from their points of view... I haven't seen post in a very long time. Looking back at it, I remember asking the stupidest but honest questions and those people took the time to answer. It's rather sad. Lately, it appears that many people race to post the most startling headline or worse... posts that have zero purpose (it seems) but to intentionally piss various groups here off on DU.
Anyway, I've been here, though mainly a reader for years. I was here near the beginning and then more permanently later. Things have changed, but it would be nice to have more of the kindness and mutual respect I once saw.
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When I was a kid, maybe 12-14, a buddy and I had races to see who could climb up ....
Scuba
Feb 2014
#17
No, there was no neighbor girl involved, just some apples, a bicycle and a long rope.
Scuba
Feb 2014
#25
Most things only hurt for a little while when we were young. Rub some dirt on it you'll be OK.
Prairie_Seagull
Apr 2023
#50
I've only been here about four years, but I sense the tension level has been ratcheted up ....
Scuba
Feb 2014
#8
Okaaay....ummm....I Certaily Admire You for Reaching Out For Times Past And
bkanderson76
Feb 2014
#39