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Moondog

(4,833 posts)
24. Well stated.
Thu Apr 9, 2015, 12:42 PM
Apr 2015

This - "The Lounge was insular and a little uncouth. Then we got invaded by various factions from elsewhere on DU that would come here to wage their crap or attempt to civilize us according to their values. (DU boards' versions of Manifest Destiny and Encomienda)" - sums it up for me.

After the Invasion of the Fun Snatchers, as I define that period to myself, the Lounge ceased to be fun. As a result, I drifted off, began to pay more attention to other aspects of my life, and all but ceased posting here.

I lurk, and check in now and again, but the Lounge of old appears to be gone.

Thomas Wolfe, it seems, was right. Sadly. But it is true - you can't go home again.

Goodness blogslut Apr 2015 #1
We were interesting in between your biannual visits. Renew Deal Apr 2015 #2
post something interesting... steve2470 Apr 2015 #3
umm.....uummm Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #4
interesting to one in particular :) nt steve2470 Apr 2015 #5
actually, several bit the dust in that ... umm ... one Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #6
I wonder why? pinboy3niner Apr 2015 #7
danged if I know - Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #9
MY CAT CAN EAT A WHOLE WATERMELON Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #72
Is the cat as quiet as a well-digger's ass ? In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #77
Heh heh heh Warren DeMontague Apr 2015 #78
This is when we need taterguy mackerel Apr 2015 #8
Or MFM Optical.Catalyst Apr 2015 #12
I can't be the only one who turned into a Rebublican... hay rick Apr 2015 #10
This message was self-deleted by its author pintobean Apr 2015 #11
When you're coming, we get a signal to post only bland, uninteresting crap pinboy3niner Apr 2015 #13
is it spring yet? magical thyme Apr 2015 #14
the mocking level has gone up abit irisblue Apr 2015 #15
If I knew you were coming I'd have a present but... GOLGO 13 Apr 2015 #16
I was waiting for someone to mention this! Phentex Apr 2015 #22
give us six months rurallib Apr 2015 #17
Here's how I deal with gratuitous flamebait, which never works btw: UTUSN Apr 2015 #18
I give you two seconds to entertain me struggle4progress Apr 2015 #19
There's a fascinating discussion going on in Gardening about pissing on the compost pile. Kaleva Apr 2015 #20
We used to be the little forum everybody ignored. Chan790 Apr 2015 #21
I dunno. It still has its moments but the posting has dropped dramatically... Phentex Apr 2015 #23
Well stated. Moondog Apr 2015 #24
Hey Moondog In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #25
Hi there Moondog Apr 2015 #26
but, you two can try. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #27
ah, you mean hoopeyhope or whoever was sexually abusive to a young fellow duer? or other perverted seabeyond Apr 2015 #29
Actually, I was talking about well before the Hoopy guy got himself banned... Chan790 Apr 2015 #35
LMFAO! RiffRandell Apr 2015 #38
first sentence, .... what a guy. if i feel guilty about something? well hell, i dont you throw seabeyond Apr 2015 #45
It's the nature of all discussion forums these days. They've had mackerel Apr 2015 #40
Facebook killed the DU3 Star Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #41
This is perhaps the best post I have ever read on DU. Ever. Serisouly. OrwellwasRight Apr 2015 #76
you want I should kick your disappointed ass, bif? Skittles Apr 2015 #28
Orange handle means Decaf A HERETIC I AM Apr 2015 #84
Well, don't just stand there shenmue Apr 2015 #30
Someone got upset about the sex threads and constantly RiffRandell Apr 2015 #31
This. GOLGO 13 Apr 2015 #33
But is it bcause of a lack of sex threads? Phentex Apr 2015 #34
Threads don't have sex. Chan790 Apr 2015 #36
There are cotton threads, woolen threads. All kinds of threads. Threads were around long before Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #39
I was going to acknowledge that... Chan790 Apr 2015 #44
No. RiffRandell Apr 2015 #42
S S D D In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #53
and you Seize The Day as good as anyone in here. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #56
True dat. In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #57
best wishes to you and Moondog and I do mean that sincerely. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #58
Times 2. RiffRandell Apr 2015 #60
Oh well ... In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #63
The Lounge has always been a Free For All - with and without sex threads. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #48
Just in general overall. GOLGO 13 Apr 2015 #85
could you be more specific? Kali Apr 2015 #32
I like the way some of these guys drop by to announce how they have been "lurking" Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #37
Aren't you sweet. pintobean Apr 2015 #46
thanks for noticing. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #47
I guess we aren't welcome here. RiffRandell Apr 2015 #49
Everyone is welcome here pintobean Apr 2015 #50
That's what I was sort of getting at. RiffRandell Apr 2015 #51
Some really weird shit can happen here. pintobean Apr 2015 #52
how equally justified of you to properly assess the situation. Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #55
It's glaring so brightly pintobean Apr 2015 #62
since this subthread is bounced of my post I am going to address it ... Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #54
You called people losers pintobean Apr 2015 #61
Whiny losers. RiffRandell Apr 2015 #64
And... pintobean Apr 2015 #69
You are cracking me up! RiffRandell Apr 2015 #70
heh Kali Apr 2015 #81
Really? What group(s)? pintobean Apr 2015 #83
Lurkers. And if I am such a loser why do you Tuesday Afternoon Apr 2015 #71
I've been around DU for a L-O-N-G time. Here are a few random observations. Miles Archer Apr 2015 #80
this place was a shit show on du2 for a bit fizzgig Apr 2015 #74
It had changed in the the Lounge. texanwitch Apr 2015 #43
haven't seen you for a bit fizzgig Apr 2015 #75
Nice to see you to. texanwitch Apr 2015 #88
Editing This Reply Away sharp_stick Apr 2015 #59
I'm quite fond and happy with this site. Many people here can express my thoughts on a subject... BlueJazz Apr 2015 #65
+1! And those who want to fight about it should remember this is the Lounge. pinboy3niner Apr 2015 #66
Always the voice of reason! RiffRandell Apr 2015 #67
!! BlueJazz Apr 2015 #68
Needs more drama and shit-strirring GusBob Apr 2015 #73
Viva la Evolucion! Generic Brad Apr 2015 #79
I killed it by posting too many bad videos. KMOD Apr 2015 #82
Too many? kentauros Apr 2015 #86
My guess is In_The_Wind Apr 2015 #87
Yeah, I was gonna say the same thing about you........... Dyedinthewoolliberal Apr 2015 #89
I died ashling Apr 2015 #90
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