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In reply to the discussion: Wow. This used to be an interesting forum What happened? [View all]Moondog
(4,833 posts)24. Well stated.
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.
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When you're coming, we get a signal to post only bland, uninteresting crap
pinboy3niner
Apr 2015
#13
There's a fascinating discussion going on in Gardening about pissing on the compost pile.
Kaleva
Apr 2015
#20
ah, you mean hoopeyhope or whoever was sexually abusive to a young fellow duer? or other perverted
seabeyond
Apr 2015
#29
first sentence, .... what a guy. if i feel guilty about something? well hell, i dont you throw
seabeyond
Apr 2015
#45
There are cotton threads, woolen threads. All kinds of threads. Threads were around long before
Tuesday Afternoon
Apr 2015
#39
The Lounge has always been a Free For All - with and without sex threads.
Tuesday Afternoon
Apr 2015
#48
I like the way some of these guys drop by to announce how they have been "lurking"
Tuesday Afternoon
Apr 2015
#37
since this subthread is bounced of my post I am going to address it ...
Tuesday Afternoon
Apr 2015
#54
I've been around DU for a L-O-N-G time. Here are a few random observations.
Miles Archer
Apr 2015
#80
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