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72. Reading your post led me to realize how functional and pleasant DU is compared with other sites.

Mon Jun 29, 2026, 03:11 PM

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My old home town has a couple of websites that are filled with people sniping and carping and insulting and complaining about each other. It’s a real tribute to you that DU has maintained its level of tolerance and acceptance.Ya did good

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