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In reply to the discussion: Why is DU's popularity waning? (Title edited, explanation within.) [View all]in_cog_ni_to
(41,600 posts)because of the horrid jury system, hated the new DU3 (I see the format changed over the last 3 years-that's a good thing. When did that happen?) and many other reasons. That was 2011.
I started lurking here after the Nov. midterm, just to see how DUers responded to the disastrous outcome. I hadn't been on this site since 2011 and I use to have DU withdrawals - that's how bad this place got. It seems to not have changed at all.
I joined DU immediately after seeing the "DemocraticUnderground.com" banner at the Idiot-in-Chief's 1st inauguration. That was a LONG time ago. Things have really changed around here since those days. Much more mean and nasty from what I remember, though it was pretty mean and nasty by the time I checked out. Many threads I open now have an argument going on about something. It's also not as "Liberal/Progressive" as it use to be, but that doesn't surprise me at all - that's where it was headed. Though it is sad to see. I actually ended up hating this site - with a passion and didn't miss it at all at the end. It was a relief to leave DU behind.
Okay, back to lurking!
Hi! to all the old timers that are still here! I see you! I'm so impressed with your abilities to endure! VERY, VERY impressive. Kudos!