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intheflow

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25. Yes! And Elad, too!

Reply to Grim Chieftain (Original post)

Sat Jan 24, 2026, 07:31 PM

Jan 24

I mean, it was impressive back in Skinner’s time. But EarlG and Elad are navigating a political landscape plunging into authoritarianism, just two random guys who launched a little website back in the day. You two deserve all the kudos. Much respect!

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Appreciation thread for EarlG and the DU staff [View all] Grim Chieftain Jan 24 OP

Hear! Hear! surfered Jan 24 #1

Yes! Hope22 Jan 24 #2

Thank you, thank you, thank you !!! Ford_Prefect Jan 24 #3

Thank you. mr715 Jan 24 #4

Good reminder for those with the means Pinback Jan 24 #5

Don't forget the Heart Drive! niyad Jan 24 #10

Posters too! KT2000 Jan 24 #6

Recommended. love_katz Jan 24 #7

Thank you Grim Chieftain, I couldn't have said it better myself. JMCKUSICK Jan 24 #8

YES!!! niyad Jan 24 #9

indeed! Evolve Dammit Jan 24 #11

Thank you to EarlG and Elad!! HeartsCanHope Jan 24 #12

Yes our MIR Team is exceptional! FakeNoose Jan 24 #24

Hear! Hear! yellow dahlia Jan 24 #39

This place has been my home for a long time. byronius Jan 24 #13

When it all gets a bit too much Grim Chieftain Jan 24 #15

And they have wisdom. cachukis Jan 24 #14

Thanks, and EarlG Jan 24 #16

We are grateful Grim Chieftain Jan 24 #19

There is nothing like it. yellow dahlia Jan 24 #38

Right on Easterncedar Jan 24 #17

"" AllaN01Bear Jan 24 #18

Much Appreciated! IronLionZion Jan 24 #20

Thank you ! Beringia Jan 24 #21

Yes, thank you! DU is much-needed community! Alice B. Jan 24 #22

Huzzah! 0rganism Jan 24 #23

Yes! And Elad, too! intheflow Jan 24 #25

Absolutely Grim Chieftain Jan 24 #27

Agree. LoisB Jan 24 #26

Yes 👍 TommieMommy Jan 24 #28

Hear, hear! yardwork Jan 24 #29

Hell ya SuzyandPuffpuff Jan 24 #30

for the fundraiser next month Skittles Jan 24 #31

Thank you for your hard work LetMyPeopleVote Jan 24 #32

SO grateful evolves Jan 24 #33

In a darkening night, DU remains a bright light... OldSWODog Jan 24 #34

Thank you Earl G and DU Clouds Passing Jan 24 #35

Thank you all Wild blueberry Jan 24 #36

Thank you for expressing the sentiment of this community. yellow dahlia Jan 24 #37

Yes! Sparkly Jan 24 #40

Thank you to EarlG, Elad, DU staff, and DU members sestina Jan 24 #41

Count me in to pile on the love and appreciation for giving us this place of sanity. Marie Marie Jan 25 #42

Thank you, Earl G, administrators, all of you Dave says Jan 25 #43

Many, MANY Thanks to EarlG, Elad & MIRT!! electric_blue68 Jan 25 #44

Great team. oasis Jan 25 #45

Thank You! Pleased To Be Here! ColoringFool Jan 25 #46

Amen. This is how I stay out of temporary confinement. Maru Kitteh Jan 25 #47

I add my sincere appreciation for EarlG and the DU staff. Been here since 2004 so I'm an old timer. CTyankee Jan 25 #48

So grateful for this place of sanity and light stage left Jan 25 #49

Me too! I thank you, thank you, thank you!!! liberalla Jan 25 #50

Thank you Earl !! Ars Longa Jan 25 #51

Always blogslug Jan 25 #52

Thank You!! ScubaSteve Jan 25 #53

Hear Hear! Well said! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Jan 25 #54

Thanks for being here every day. BurnDoubt Jan 25 #55

You kidding? I EarlG and the crew every day! paleotn Jan 25 #56

Thank you for everything! Six117 Jan 25 #57

I just met Earl today AverageOldGuy Jan 25 #58

This is a great spot, thank you! eom Exp Jan 25 #59

Boy howdy. MontanaMama Jan 25 #60