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Wed Sep-19-07 01:13 AM
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Official "Welcome to DU" thread.... |
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Edited on Wed Sep-19-07 01:19 AM by Flabbergasted
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Since I may not Welcome every single new face that joins DU over the next year here is my and DU's "Welcome" thread. We are very excited that you've joined and are participating with vigor and passion. Many people are coming here to get involved in the political process in anticipation of putting Democrats in the White House and Senate. With your help I'm sure we can have an influence on the political process and make a difference for all peoples.
Lots of new faces around lately; Some new ideas which is important. I've noticed at least a dozen people with under a hundred posts and many under 1000.
Anyway a warm DU Welcome and feel free to say hi and a little about yourself if you like. Fellow DUers join in.
BTW if things get heated as they often do take it with a grain of salt.
Cheers
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:16 AM
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1. My dear Flabbergasted! |
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What a terrific idea!
Especially since our beloved newyawker99 is out ill...
Welcome to all!
:hi:
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:19 AM
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5. Oh really? I was wondering about that. |
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Sorry to hear this. I hope newyawker99 returns to us soon. Thanks for letting us know.
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:35 AM
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12. I love newyawker99 and her welcome wagon! |
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:toast: :hi: :toast::hi: :toast: :hi: :party: :headbang:
I suspect she loves great newbies, and pizza parties, equally!
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:44 AM
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15. Somebody needs to tell newyawker99 |
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that we are holding her place best as we can. :hug:
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:16 AM
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Good Idea. We should try and keep this at the top.
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:17 AM
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:18 AM
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4. I'll join in. Welcome all you low-post-count folks! |
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Whether it means you've been lurking for awhile and just haven't said much, or whether you truly are a new arrival, Welcome! Glad you're here! Now get to work. We have habeas corpus to restore, IMPEACHMENT to promote, a war to end, another war to short-circuit before it starts, and a whole bunch of republi-CON fiends and criminals and liars and cheats and thieves and scoundrels to hold accountable for any number of crimes. High crimes. And misdemeanors. AND we've got a White House to rehabilitate, and majorities to extend and reinforce in both Houses of Congress, not to mention MUSCLE TO FLEX - FURTHER.
One helluva work load there.
I hope you feel wanted and needed, 'cause you ARE.
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:21 AM
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6. I'll second that emotion.....eom |
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Wed Sep-19-07 11:58 AM
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for my country and you, squid-based food person! :patriot:
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Wed Sep-19-07 09:00 PM
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46. Dang! That's a daunting to-do list |
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or should I say, to-DU list. ;)
Well, they say the longest journey begins with a single step, so here's to that first step. :hi:
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Thu Sep-20-07 12:14 PM
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48. DU rules state: "New users must perform this list within 30 days or face expulsion. " |
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You better hurry.
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:21 AM
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Edited on Wed Sep-19-07 01:22 AM by wildhorses
bathrooms are on the LEFT. enjoy the show! comments are appreciated :applause:
:hi:
on edit...with a fifth, i send this off to the greatest page :party:
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:23 AM
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:30 AM
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9. piss off, troll sucker.... |
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Edited on Wed Sep-19-07 01:32 AM by mike_c
Just kidding!-- but it's important to prepare new folks before they plunge into GD, don't you think?
Notes to newbies: favorite topics in General Discussion include having your receipt checked by store personnel at places like Circuit City, the need to taser rude kids, public breast feeding, and of course that perennial favorite, why Ralph Nader was right all along.
If that gets too hot for you, I recommend a quick trip to the Lounge to discuss the menu at your favorite Olive Garden, why you like pit bulls above all other breeds, and whether Matcom has changed his underwear recently.
Welcome to DU.
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:43 AM
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You are now the Official GD greeter!
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Wed Sep-19-07 10:03 AM
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25. Well there is the occasional thread about George Bush and his presidency. |
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:32 AM
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10. Welcome, new members!! (Remember: DU eats its young.) |
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Wed Sep-19-07 12:52 PM
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33. Thanks for the warning! |
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I'm spicy, thick skinned, full o bones, and may cause indigestion.
Always enjoy your posts, TahitiNut!!!
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:33 AM
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I've been lurking indeed, and have learned to flee to the lounge at times, but have to admit that DU is bay far my favorite place on the internets. GD can be quite intimidating, espacially for an immigrant (though from a country that has legalized abortion, euthanasia, same-sex marriage, marijuana, and prostitution, to name a few differences B-)).
Oh, and about me: as far as I know, I am still the tallest DUer, with the biggest feet (see what the lounge is good for?), and I read about 3 books a week, fiction and non.
:hi:
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:44 AM
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16. Are you from Holland / Netherlands? |
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Just guessing! I have visited Amsterdam, and I had a nice time there. I despise weed personally, but, I'm in favor of legalizing marijuana.
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:47 AM
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18. I pretty much gave it away, huh? |
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Yeah, and I feel exactly like you do!
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Wed Sep-19-07 02:06 AM
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22. So, is your home country called "The Netherlands"? |
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If that is the correct name, then would you mind explaining the reasoning behind the name? Why not "Holland"?
Just curious.:)
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Wed Sep-19-07 10:58 AM
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In reply #21, right before yours. Sorry, I forgot to switch premonition off last night :-)
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Wed Sep-19-07 02:04 AM
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21. Oh, and about Holland vs The Netherlands |
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Thought I'd share this, since I get asked about this all the time: They are used as synonyms nowadays. More precisely, however, Holland is 2 of the (nowadays 12) provinces of The Netherlands (South-Holland and North-Holland).
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:45 AM
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17. Once you learn which threads to avoid, you'll do fine... |
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And learn to recognize when taking a break is a good idea.
Welcome!
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:57 AM
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Btw, being a fantasy fan and things, is the first book of your series available in hardcopy anywhere?
Thanks!
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Wed Sep-19-07 02:01 AM
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20. The new series, yes... |
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You can get Sword and Shadow from any number of on-line outlets...including the publisher.
Then in November the first in another series, Tales from the Magitech Lounge, will be available too. Just finished the edits for the print version.
Thanks for asking!
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Wed Sep-19-07 12:39 PM
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32. You are indeed a wise wise sage. |
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:41 AM
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13. What is a nice kid like you doing in a place like this? |
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Wed Sep-19-07 09:02 AM
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I look forward to joining in the discussion!
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Wed Sep-19-07 01:59 PM
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35. Let us know if you need anything or have questions! |
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Wed Sep-19-07 11:25 AM
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27. Welcome everyone we need you |
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Speaking as one who has been here since almost the beginning, who has charged into the breach countless times, I'm still standing, bruised and bloody, and badly in need of some r+r, it's so damn good to see the new people picking up the load. My advice, ask questions if there is something you don't understand, there is a lot of inside talking going on, so please, please ask one of us, we'll be happy to explain.:hi:
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Wed Sep-19-07 12:03 PM
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30. I have seen the definitions of clenis, hugh, moran, etc. |
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so I think I am all set on the inside stuff...
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Wed Sep-19-07 12:02 PM
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It's good to be here among so many great writers and thinkers. It seems like it is baptism by fire around. Which I rather enjoy. Just wondering... does it ever cool down?
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Wed Sep-19-07 12:09 PM
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It does cool down around here...but it's bound to stay heated through primary season!
:hi:
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Wed Sep-19-07 12:55 PM
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34. Link to our glossary... |
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Welcome to the madhouse, new friends. :hi: Here's a link to our glossary which may help with some of our shorthand: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_oet&address=358x190
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Wed Sep-19-07 02:10 PM
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36. You forgot "There's much more to DU then Tasers!" for newcomers |
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Wed Sep-19-07 02:53 PM
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39. Ugh you've spread the infection. Now I'm going to have to call in quarantine. |
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Edited on Wed Sep-19-07 03:00 PM by Flabbergasted
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Wed Sep-19-07 02:12 PM
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it's very nice of you to welcome us. ;) I've had a few welcomes and appreciate it greatly. I may not have said thanks in reply to each one, but I say thank you to them all here.
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Wed Sep-19-07 02:13 PM
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Thanks for the warm welcomes. I've lurked a long time, and DU is definitely a sanity saver for someone who lives and works in a very RED area. I no longer feel quite so alone in this part of the world. I spend a great deal of time here every day.
Thanks very much for the link to the glossary --- I had not stumbled into that area before.
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Thu Sep-20-07 10:25 AM
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47. Welcome to DU. Let us know if you have questions. |
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Wed Sep-19-07 06:31 PM
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40. Let's kick this one back up! |
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I have a friend who may be coming on board!
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Wed Sep-19-07 06:40 PM
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Wed Sep-19-07 07:35 PM
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45. I don't know her username yet! |
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We shall see!
She knows mine, though!
And I told her about this thread...
I do hope she'll show up!
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Wed Sep-19-07 06:51 PM
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42. Welcome. Yes...what they said. |
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Wed Sep-19-07 06:56 PM
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43. Welcome to all new members! |
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Please, stick around.
We don't bite. Well, not that hard, anyways.
:toast: :hi:
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Wed Sep-19-07 07:07 PM
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44. K&R DU has some great new contributors.- Welcome all! |
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I'm under 1000 posts, but been lurking for a while. Some very smart people visit here. It's an honor to participate in some of these discussions.
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