So I'm supposed to introduce myself

[Volstagg]

At least that's what the message in my Inbox said.

I'm a Wisconsin Progressive in a Wisconsin that is becoming horribly more purple over the past half a decade.

A lot of my Facebook friends/family are far too conservative, but I saw someone share a post from this site. So here I am. Nice to be away from the barrage of Trump nonsense my brothers think they should share.

[luvMIdog]

1. Hi :)

[Volstagg]

6. Like your graphic

Is that like a signature line or something?

[luvMIdog]

7. thanks. I just typed it and make a gif/pic out of it & then posted the URL in my signature line :)

[Volstagg]

8. Sorry that this makes me look like a moron

but how do I get to the signature line? I'm a pro with Google, but not so much here yet.

[luvMIdog]

10. Click at the top right of the screen where it says 'my profile' then scroll down to signature line -

and then click on 'edit'

[Volstagg]

12. Well, that's easy enough

Thanks. Probably need to get some sleep, but I'll work on that tomorrow.

[luvMIdog]

13. you're welcome :)

[Warpy]

16. No rush, then you can decide on a picture

and don't worry, you can change your avatar pic and sig line any time you want to.

Welcome to DU

[Volstagg]

25. All kinds of personalization

The Avatar is probably an easier Thor-esque decision.

[AJT]

2. Hi fellow badger! There a few of us on DU.

[Volstagg]

4. Good to know there are still liberals here.

I hope we go back to how it was a decade ago.

[shraby]

3. Welcome from another Badger/cheesehead

[Volstagg]

5. Thank you

[JHan]

9. welcome :)

[Volstagg]

11. Thank you

Seems like a right cool place

[Skittles]

14. jeez

I live in Texas, and had long thought of retiring to Wisconsin. Madison was my favorite pit stop while growing up as a GI brat. I am so disappointed to hear how the red Greedy Old Pig menace has taken over.

welcome to DU, Volstagg

this is indeed an island of sanity, away from all things repuke

[Volstagg]

26. Thank you

Madison is still incredible. As other other places. And Chicago is close. Heading to a comic convention there tomorrow.

I have faith we will move back blue.

[lunasun]

54. On your way to c2e2? It's already happening you can see folks coming in . Have crazy fun

I am a FIB who has seen Wisconsin turn from down here in IL in my lifetime and it's sad the RW propaganda has changed the state . But it has
We have Ruiner who with his gop $$ now has commercials everyday radio tv telling us how great he is and he is not even up for election until 2018, it's about the budget
so even IL needs to work hard to keep blue
Welcome to DU and enjoy your weekend!

[Volstagg]

55. Yes. Just for Saturday.

Got the special pass to get Frank Miller's autograph. Love C2E2. Different place than when I went 2 years ago, though.

I have hope we'll go back blue, but, yeah, it sucks. Being a teacher means I feel the brunt of it a lot.

[Laffy Kat]

15. Hai.

Just got back from visiting your beautiful state.

[Volstagg]

27. Hope you enjoyed yourself.

What did you get to see?

[pamela]

17. Hello!

Welcome to DU!

[Volstagg]

28. Thank you

Very nice, welcoming reception as I awoke this morning.

[pnwmom]

18. Welcome to DU, Volstagg! n/t

[Volstagg]

37. The first two days have been awesome

[SunSeeker]

19. Nice to have you here!

[Volstagg]

36. Well, thank you.

[MrScorpio]

20. Welcome to DU

Go Detroit Lions!

[Volstagg]

30. My nephew is a Lion's fan.

(shhh, but I'm a life long Vikings fan) So I feel the Super Bowl pain.

[SnowCritter]

56. Howdy from a neighbor to your west.

I, too, am a life-long Vikings fan.

Welcome to DU!

[Volstagg]

60. Grew up on western boarder of MN

Then moved to WI later. Vikings are the home team!

[Lady Freedom Returns]

21. Welcome

[Volstagg]

35. Appreciated

Tip of the hat to you. I'm guessing "smilies" is where I'll find that collection?

[mahina]

22. Very nice to meet you! I just met a retired teacher and firefighter who were at the Capitol

During the hubbub. We sent pizza from here.

You folks have elected some really terrific Senators.

Welcome to DU. Aloha.

[Volstagg]

31. The pizza is appreciated

Probably Ian's? It's incredible. I was at three protests, too. It's that underlying current in the state that still gives me hope.

[GreydeeThos]

23. Welcome to the No-Pants saloon

If you choose to post when you are not sober - Yes you are!

[Volstagg]

32. Sounds like

my mind of place.

[Silver Gaia]

24. Welcome to DU Volstagg!

This place helps me keep my sanity (I think?). I seriously don't know what I'd do without it.

[Volstagg]

33. That's good to hear

Because that's what I need.

[dchill]

29. Welcome to DU, Volstagg!

[Volstagg]

34. Thank you!

[steve2470]

38. Welcome to DU, Volstaff, from a fellow progressive in Florida

I hope you stay. Try to ignore the less-than-pleasant replies you get (my advice).

One last thing: you might want to put an avatar in place of the gray thing. Your state, your favorite politician, whatever. We can help you do it, it's very easy.

Again, welcome!

[Volstagg]

40. I am working on that as we speak.

I'm assuming that is also done in "My Profile"?

[steve2470]

42. yes I do think so :) nt

[Volstagg]

43. So I found the avatar spot.

Is there any way to use your own picture or is that forbidden? I didn't see an upload link. Volstagg certainly drinks a good deal of ale, but I have a cool Mjolnir picture I thought about using.

[steve2470]

44. not totally sure

If you go to this forum, you can ask the head honcho Skinner: https://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1259

Let me go look at the avatar thing.

[steve2470]

45. ok my bad, you CAN do your own avatar, rules of course in my post

Your avatar image is publicly displayed on all of your posts. Current avatar image:



Choose File

Avatar images will be resized to 48x48 pixels. The maximum file size for avatar images is 10kb.

USAGE POLICY: We expect members who upload avatars to adhere to the community standards for this message board. Anyone who uses this feature as a means to disrupt the message board may risk losing their avatar upload privileges. If your avatar is judged to be disruptive, it will be deleted. The administrators have final authority over what is considered disruptive.

Look for the "Or upload your own" link.

[Fla Dem]

46. Welcome to DU!

To upload you own picture for your avatar, click on the profile link at the top of the page. In the Avatar section, it gives you the option to upload your own pictures.

Look forward to your comments and contributions.

[Volstagg]

47. I didn't see that link.

So I used the Google Site Search. Looks like I need to be a donating member to use your own avatar.

Now off to find out how that happens.

[Fla Dem]

48. OK, Sorry. Didn't realize that option was available only to Star Members.

Again go to your account, click on the Star Membership tab. I think you donate there. No fixed amount, whatever amount seems right for you.

[steve2470]

49. yes I forgot about this too! nt

[Volstagg]

51. Awesome. Thank you

The location of where things are seems to be logical as I spend more time figuring it out.

[JudyM]

67. Here's the page for donating to DU. Had to search around, it's tastefully not blaring everywhere :)

https://www.democraticunderground.com/star

Welcome to DU, Volstagg.

[underpants]

39. Welcome to DU

[Volstagg]

41. Thank you very much!

[Skinner]

50. Welcome to DU

We're glad you're here.

[Volstagg]

62. Why, thank you!

[samnsara]

52. welcome! i have been off FB for ages except to post anti trump stuff ;)

[Volstagg]

63. The good news

is that I have some private groups where I can chat about things with like minded individuals, but it gets tough clicking the "I want to see less of this" from the majority of my family.

[Raster]

53. Welcome to DU!

[Volstagg]

64. Thank you

[yuiyoshida]

57. Welcome to DU! youkoso! Irashaimase

いらっしゃいませ！ よこそ！

[Volstagg]

65. Thank you!

[all american girl]

58. Hi from Belgium!!!!

[Volstagg]

61. Spent a day in Brussels once.

Was pretty cool. Met a former student there on our way from Amsterdam to Paris.

[all american girl]

68. Yeah, I like it here, but I'm moving back to the states this summer

and I'm sad...hope you were able to drink the wonderful beer here, or have some chocolate...I'm so spoiled

[Volstagg]

69. Didn't get to the beer (sadly) but did hit the chocolate.

I remember we went to the big name one on a square by the park. Be liked one that was a smaller shop diagonal across the square. I'll see if I can remember the name. Of course, this was probably 10 years ago.

We have a waffle by the pissing boy statue. Won't forget that.

[all american girl]

71. oh, been there....just like seeing the little mermaid in Denmark

not much....but when it gets warmer, we are going to the german beer garden from it...and watch people.

[femmocrat]

59. Welcome to DU, Volstagg!

Nice to meet you!

[Volstagg]

66. Nice to meet you, too!

[byronius]

70. This is definitely the Center of the Cyclone.

I learn something new every single day here. It's awesome.

Welcome home.

[Volstagg]

78. "Welcome home"

Awesome wording. Thanks!

[klook]

72. Welcome aboard!

I think of DU as a portal for progressive and liberal information.

Pro tip from a long-timer: there will inevitably be some posts, threads, and posters that get under your skin. You can turn down the unwanted noise with judicious use of the Ignore, Trash Thread, and Trash Forum buttons.

The best of DU is useful and inspiring. I hope you enjoy it here.

[Volstagg]

77. Thanks for the tip

Makes sense. I've seen those options and will probably use them. Everyone's been nice so far, but I haven't ventured out much.

[Flaleftist]

73. Welcome

Lifelong liberal and resident of Central Florida here.

[Volstagg]

76. Awesome

My sister has a place on The Villages. Haven't been able to get down yet.

[mzmolly]

74. Welcome!

[Volstagg]

75. Thank you

Seems very warm and welcoming here.

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

79. Hello, my name is Fortinbras Armstrong

You killed my father. Prepare to die.

[Volstagg]

83. Probably my favorite movie of all time

[lark]

80. HI.

Welcome aboard, this is a good place to hang out. Glad you made it here.

[Volstagg]

84. Thank you

certainly very welcoming!

[panader0]

81. Welcome--you got another beer?

[Volstagg]

85. Always have another beer for a new friend

[Generic Brad]

82. Are you a man of wealth and taste?

Have you seen around for a long, long year? Stole many a man's soul to waste?

Pleased to meet you. Let me guess your name --

Is it Volstagg?

[Volstagg]

86. Stones were my #2 band in HS (early 80s)

behind AC/DC

[Generic Brad]

91. A hearty DU welcome to you!

[tblue37]

87. Welcome to DU, Volstagg! nt

[Volstagg]

89. Thank you

Seems like a place very accepting of new people!

[LeftInTX]

88. I lived there when it was progressive

But I've been in Texas since 1982.

Vacationed way up north this summer (Fifield in Price County).

I would see a Trump sign on one property and a Bernie sign on the next property - LOL

[Volstagg]

90. Yeah that's up there.

I think we might have gone up on 70 when we went up to Ashland.

[kairos12]

92. Welcome to DU.