Is there a DUer who just disappeared that you miss?

[salin]

337. what a great list

though it is fresh I would add Raindog (RIP)

I was trying to recall mehr's name earlier today.

If you haven't done so already, read through the thread. Might spark some memories to preserve.

Here is a take away if any younger to the board DUers are still reading.

Snark doesn't get you remembered. Snark can be okay in its place. However, commitment to a particular cause - and educating others in the course of many discussions; readiness to discuss even through disagreement to find points of agreement - per civil discourse; Responding to other posters as individuals (and getting to know a little about them and their context) such that there is human communication; these are the characteristics of the posters who haven't posted - in some cases for six or more years - who are still repeatedly mentioned and remembered on this thread. The spirit of how and what you post - is the face you give to others and the face that is either remembered (or not), and the face that is missed per the contribution to the greater community - even when the voice was not always in agreement with others.

Wow - I feel like an old crone (and I am not yet *that* old) to feel able to distill what I think is wisdom (I could be all wet) about this board.

Sorry for the long response. Given your list (similar to mine done in parts - per commonalities of names) - and how long some of our favorites have been gone - yet those are who we recall... I felt compelled to reflect and share the reflection. Sue me.

Peace,

salin