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Related: Culture Forums, Support ForumsWhat thing do you LOVE about the DU community? Me- I Love the posters. and the sense of family. And you?
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Whyisthisstillclose
(665 posts)Almost all the members seem to be people I could have a wonderful friendship with!
debm55
(60,623 posts)liberal N proud
(61,194 posts)Or at least a fact based discussion
debm55
(60,623 posts)It's a virtual family and I love being part of a progressive community 😀 I wish I could figure out how to post stuff bcz I've received a bunch of hearts and WANT TO THANK YOU ALL
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(60,623 posts)rurallib
(64,688 posts)and the whole board places the truth far above anything else.
Haven't seen any other board so open and reliable.
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(60,623 posts)mwmisses4289
(4,186 posts)Everything several posters have already said, but I also love the different forums, such as pets, cooking and baking, science, etc., etc.
I have learned a lot being here.
Thank you for being here.
debm55
(60,623 posts)debm55
(60,623 posts)We are a community.
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(60,623 posts)Harker
(17,786 posts)debm55
(60,623 posts)redstatebluegirl
(12,827 posts)I do not post as much as I used to, but I do come here to read posts from like minded people. A sense of family.
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(60,623 posts)Grim Chieftain
(1,739 posts)It's people who share common values and aspirations for our country, but it is also a community of friends. We share life experiences, life struggles and challenges, and sometimes loss, and DU always steps up with compassion, support and yes love. I am so very grateful for this site, especially at this challenging time.
debm55
(60,623 posts)True Dough
(26,674 posts)that for my 20,000th post, EarlG sent me a new BMW.
That is far too generous, but that's how he rolls, royce!
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(60,623 posts)True Dough
(26,674 posts)Here it is. I didn't even take it out of the package! Pristine condition!

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(60,623 posts)Tree Lady
(13,282 posts)About government and politics and feel it's a safe space during Bush and Trumps time in office.
I like that we are all over because it feels like not just a blue bubble. I live in red city in blue state but very close to college liberal town 20 min drive so I hang there sometimes.
I love it when DFW talks about Europe and his job. Glad to know one of our members is on the inside.
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(60,623 posts)gab13by13
(32,335 posts)debm55
(60,623 posts)LuckyCharms
(22,653 posts)(just kidding)
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(60,623 posts)LearnedHand
(5,500 posts)Oh and the vast humor and intelligence and experience of the folks in this space. But mainly cat videos.
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(60,623 posts)LearnedHand
(5,500 posts)Its very sweet, funny, and spirit-lifting.
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(60,623 posts)The Madcap
(1,904 posts)1. A diverse family
2. Humorous and serious
3. A great source for news
4. A place that values education, experience, and knowledge.
5. Patient with newcomers - except the obvious trolls
And
6. It opposes the destruction of democracy.
Thank you all for this wonderful place.
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(60,623 posts)chouchou
(3,145 posts)My husband is a Microsoft engineer and other stuff. He always says:
"They got their you-know-what-together." "Their site runs smooth as glass
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(60,623 posts)catbyte
(39,154 posts)I've been comfortable here since 2002.It's my safe space on the Internet.