My 10,000th post sorta slipped up on me but, for better or worse, this is it.

[Atticus]

It does not seem possible that I have actually typed that many posts, but DU says that's the count and I NEVER argue with DU! (I know, I know!)

Most of the time, my posts were of the "ho-hum" variety. Some were of the "Who IS this idiot?" variety.

The responses to some of my posts showed me how ignorant I was; some educated me; some condemned me; and, some made me say "Huh?"

Some of those 10,000 posts pissed you off and some generated "You done good!" responses and kind words.

I continue to be grateful for the DU soapbox and the sense of community it provides. I am past my allotted "three score and ten", so I doubt you will see another 10,000 posts from me, but thank you for tolerating the first 10,000.

Stay safe, GOTV and vote for ALL Democrats.

[Wounded Bear]

1. Congrats! Keep 'em coming...

[Arne]

2. Do one really good post and hit enter 10,000 times.

[ProfessorGAC]

3. Congrats On The Milestone!

I missed 10k, 20k, & 30k. Slipped right past me.
I did as you're doing with my 40,000th, though.
So, I'm batting .250!

[marlakay]

4. I am there with ya!

I have had a few over the years question what I innocently or ignorantly posted but through it all I have learned so much and managed not to ignore anyone.

[malaise]

5. Love your posts

[Laelth]

6. Happy to have you with us. k&r n/t

-Laelth

[yonder]

7. It's a milestone and not a millstone. Congrats!

[StarryNite]

8. I love your posts.

[Ferrets are Cool]

9. Gratz!!

[pandr32]

10. You done good!

[Hortensis]

11. I think you done especially good for #10,000. Here's to the next 10,000.

[PJMcK]

12. Keep it up (n/t)

[Tech]

13. Your posts always show your heart. I enjoy them. Congrats!

[FakeNoose]

14. You're one in 10,000

Thanks for all the great posts Atticus! Keep up the good work.

[Hekate]

15. Keep on keepin' on

[panader0]

16. You need to speed up the posting.

I am three score and ten. There's a whole bunch of silverbacks on this site.

[H2O Man]

17. Recommended.

I've always found your posts as solid evidence that you are an intelligent, thoughtful community member.

[StevieM]

39. I have a question for you, H2O Man.

Is Deontay Wilder finished? Will he ever again fight for the World title?

Also, I once said that your description of Wilder sounded similar to the way you once described Rocky Marciano. I had asked who would have won a bout between Larry Holmes and Marciano, and you wrote to me: "In truth, Larry probably would have defeated Rocky. But, Marciano might have KOed him. For if Rocky hurt an opponent, they didn't survive."

Does that sound like Deontay Wilder? Are they similar fighters? I asked you that once before but you never got back to me.

[H2O Man]

41. It depends.

Wilder has a lot going for him, and some significant issues that may keep him from his full potential. He is, of course, big, strong, athletic, has great punching power, and has a pretty good understanding of ring geography. And, when he has opted to use it properly, his jab is a bullwhip, one that sets up that powerful right hand.

Working against him is that he has never learned proper balance, nor some other very basic skills. As long as he was able to land that big right hand, he didn't pay for those things. Many people anticipated that Mark Breland would be able t6o develop these skills in Deontay. Mark ranks -- at least in my opinion -- as the second best American amateur ever, after Ezzard Charles, although his pro career was not as impressive as anticipated. Breland has the ability to teach a fighter of Wilder's build. However, Mark was generally only brought in for the last two weeks of Wilder's training before a fight. That obviously isn't sufficient for Wilder's needs.

Tyson Fury proved a very difficult opponent for Deontay in both fights. Fury gave him a beating in the second one, when he moved Deontay backwards in every round. Wilder was totally unprepared for that. Yet Fury was being trained by the late Manny Stewart's top assistant -- again, one who teaches "fighting tall" -- and I think everyone outside Deontay's circle knew he was going to be coming forward, sitting down on his punches. (In two weeks, or six days of training, Mark couldn't properly prepare Wilder. No way in hell.)

After the fight, Deontay fired Mark, re-hired, then re-fired him. He's blamed Mark, and made excuses similar to Big George Foreman after Ali knocked him out. I think that has gone on alarmingly long. While a defeat is hard for an undefeated fighter, it is best to use it as a learning lesson. Come back stronger, better prepared. Some fighters do, others don't. Gerry Cooney was never the same after Holmes, for example.

I've had a series of conversations with Tim Witherspoon, about possibly training Deontay. I think Tim was the most talented heavyweight of his era, though Don King destroyed his ability to fight due to a contract dispute. Tim is a serious man, with a great understanding of the sport, and the ability to teach. I have a very high opinion of him, as a fighter and a good man. If Deontay hires him, he will return a much improved fighter.

Can you imagine, for example, of instead of either not using his jab, or wasting it by trying to hit Fury's head, he instead threw the first jab to Fury's upper chest? When a taller man, leaning back to protect his face, gets hit on the upper chest, it pushes him off balance. Then the rest of the punches have a far, far better chance of landing, and nothing is going to be coming back at you until he's planted his feet ....and, by then, you've shifted away, either to the left or right.The opponent again has to shift his feet, allowing you to land one or two more, before moving away.

[BumRushDaShow]

18. Congrats!

And you have been around a long-ass time!!!

[kentuck]

19. Congrats Atticus!

I read your posts.

[CaptainTruth]

20. Thanks for all your posts! I know I've learned from them.

[PatrickforO]

21. Well, just because you are over 70 does not mean you shouldn't still post.

Which I know you will.

I like DU too, and have enjoyed reading many of your posts.

[SWBTATTReg]

22. You too, be safe and careful. I am a firm believer that one must keep mentally (and physically too)

active in life, and writing/reading/etc. DU posts is one way of doing that (mentally active). So, in a way, we're all helping each other.

Congrats on 10K, and here's to more in the future, and your good health too.

[Dustlawyer]

23. +1! I can relate exactly to what you have experienced.

I have be alternately cheered, reviled, shamed, embarrassed, and educated. While I might disagree somewhat with not being able to inject, in my opinion, constructive criticism of Democrats, I understand it helps to keep the trolls out.

Above all though, I love DU and I know I have loved reading many of your posts! I look forward to however many you have left in you!

[Ford_Prefect]

24. They tell us that practice makes perfect. I'm sure 10,000 posts is rehearsal enough. They also say

there is always room for improvement, so perhaps a few more will help polish that apple.

Congratulations and keep on hitting those keys, please.

[Evolve Dammit]

25. Well said. May we see another 10K!

[murielm99]

26. I thought your post count was higher than that.

It seems like I have been reading your posts forever.

Keep up the good work.

[Pepsidog]

27. Atticus, your posts are some of my favorites. Thanks.

[sdfernando]

28. Congrats on the 10k milestone! /nt

[COL Mustard]

29. Congratulations!!!

I'm approaching my 1k mark but not there yet.

[LaMouffette]

30. Congratulations, Atticus! Thank you for all the insightful posts. They make me wish I had found DU

many years sooner!

All the best to you!

[mgardener]

31. Congrats!

[Karadeniz]

32. I don't know what you're talking about...your posts are ALWAYS worth reading!

[Demsrule86]

33. I think you posts are excellent even those that are w̶r̶o̶n̶g̶ er I don't agree with!

Seriously, Congratulations on your 10,000 always scintillating posts. Bravo

[KS Toronado]

34. Congratulations Atticus, how many years did it take you?

Your description of your posts reminds me of mine, The Good The Bad & The Ugly.

[niyad]

35. Congratulations!

[Niagara]

36. Congratulations on the milestone, Atticus!

[Bucky]

37. I know I'm near a big round number too.

Congratulations and many thanks on contributing to the conversation over the years.

Here's to the next 10,000

[calimary]

38. Congrats, Atticus! And YES: Vote for ALL Democrats!

We need to keep Miss Murder/Sedition/QAnon at least securely contained - in MINORITY status, if not OUSTED altogether.

We should strive to make Marjorie Taylor Greene and that equally seditious Lauren Boebert creature rue the day they ran for Congress.

[smirkymonkey]

40. Congrats, Atticus!

You are definitely an asset to this community. I am glad you are here!

[live love laugh]

42. And I get to make your hundredth rec

[crickets]

43. Congratulations on your 10,000th post, Atticus!

I always perk up when I see your name starting a thread - here's looking forward to thousands more.