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In reply to the discussion: So Long, and Thanks for All the (Swedish) Fish [View all]MontanaMama
(23,988 posts)232. Oh my. This chokes me up!
Thank you, Skinner, for creating this place where we can be in community. DU has saved my sanity and likely my marriage! Long story there...Anyway, this place means the world to me.
I wish you the best in all you do. Ill be looking for you on the Insta...
Be well.
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Not to suck up, but I've found him to be the most engaged and responsive Administrator on DU.
George II
Aug 2020
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My biggest smile of the day, along with a slow rolling laugh that came from way deep.
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Aug 2020
#145
Thank you for all you have done for us. You should feel very proud. Good luck!!
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Aug 2020
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Thank you for all the years and work. I can't begin to tell you much DU means to me.
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Aug 2020
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Aug 2020
#49
It's the end of an era. Thank you for creating this site. I haven't been here as long as a lot of
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Aug 2020
#50
DU has been a godsend for me since I joined in 2004 during the Kerry campaign. Thank you!
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Aug 2020
#62
Thank you for the great site and best of luck to you on your future endeavors.
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Aug 2020
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Thank you for everything you've done for DU and for us, my dear Skinner...
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Aug 2020
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Aug 2020
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Aug 2020
#92
Thank YOU, Dave. We are forever indebted to you for what you created and sustained here.
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Aug 2020
#94
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Aug 2020
#102
I'm sure EarlG will do a fabulous job but you will be missed. You have been a real rock for so many
OregonBlue
Aug 2020
#111
My phone & in- box are filled with demands for money. I pledge 100 bucks for the fundraiser.
NBachers
Aug 2020
#118
⚡⚡ I figured SOMETHING was up when you decided to suddenly close Discussionist!
NurseJackie
Aug 2020
#123
Wow, i been here since Jan 2004, we old! I learned so much here, best wishes on your new pursuits!
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Aug 2020
#155
Thank you so much for all of the time and energy you have put in to building DU--
Mrs. Overall
Aug 2020
#156
I feel as if a long time friend has just told me they are moving cross country.
Fla Dem
Aug 2020
#157
I am forever grateful I found DU ❤️ - and forever grateful of your stewardship David.
Ninga
Aug 2020
#163
Thank you for all you've done! I'll be following you on Facebook and Twitter.
GoneOffShore
Aug 2020
#201
Thank you for everything. I was a lurker for 15 years before I signed up, thank you for
chia
Aug 2020
#206
Thanks for creating this wonderful community. For people in red areas, it's helped to keep us sane.
Native
Aug 2020
#238
As I wrote to you during the 2016 sabotage vandalism shutdown: What you do is important...
Hekate
Aug 2020
#243
Hello David! Going to leave the nest? Spread your wings & fly little bird! Thanks!
Illumination
Aug 2020
#274
Thank you for helping me get through both the Bush and Trump eras relatively sane
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Aug 2020
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As one of the "DU Member Class of 2001", occasional mod and host, and current TOONkeeper...
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So I'm at the dentist, waiting to find out that yes, I have to have a root canal.
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Aug 2020
#320
You, and the two other giants of DU Land, have protected our sanity, wielding mighty clubs of
FailureToCommunicate
Aug 2020
#327
What a long strange trip its been, thanx for that Skinner. Wishin u all the best in ur new endevours
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Aug 2020
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Don't know how I found DU 15 years ago, but jumped right in to a great place for news and opinion.
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Aug 2020
#334
Thank you, Skinner. You created my internet home since 2001! You'll always be in our virtual hearts!
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Aug 2020
#339
Wishing you all the best, Skinner - and thank you for all you've given us.
Rhiannon12866
Aug 2020
#342
Thank you for keeping us sane during the Bush years and now the Trump nightmare.
Liberty Belle
Aug 2020
#344
Thank you for all you have done here. I feel heart broken that you are leaving.
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Aug 2020
#351
Thank you, Skinner, for your vision, which has given us a safe and sane haven in this strange
niyad
Aug 2020
#352
Thank you, Skinner, for your vision, which has given us a safe and sane haven in this strange
niyad
Aug 2020
#353
Thank you, David, for all that you've done for DU, and good luck with all you choose to do
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Aug 2020
#355
Wado................thankyou........gineli.........friend ......and happy asuhuska...........fishing
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Aug 2020
#376
Thank you for everything Skinner, and happy trails on the road to your next venture.
Miles Archer
Aug 2020
#378
Happy trails, Skinner. Thanks for all you have done. It has been a crazy ride
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Aug 2020
#379
Thank God it went to EarlG! My heart stopped when I read your first sentences,
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Aug 2020
#383
Thanks for the many inspired changes and additions to the form and functions
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Aug 2020
#385
Thank YOU for everything. You've done a great job and saved a lot of souls.
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Aug 2020
#391
If it were not for DU, I might have gone insane during the bu$h regime
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