Newbie Shout Out!!! (Check-in and say "hi")

[NorCalDem]

Just curious, but has anyone else noticed a rash of new members lately. It seems that almost I thread I follow, there is someone posting with less than 100 posts. This is awesome!

I guess it speaks volumes to the "popularity" of the White House cabal, because somehow I doubt that FR is seeing a bump in membership. To all the newbies that have come around recently, thanks a bunch and I hope you enjoy your time here on DU!

Now, let's get back to work! :D

[mshasta]

1. I love this one...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=104x5033965

[mestup]

2. DU is great!

So MANY intelligent posters here. Lots to learn just lurking. And great sense of humor all around, too.

This is a HUGH and SERIES!!!111 Site.
The best.

[mshasta]

13. I have learn so much from this website

sometimes is just addicted to be here...and yes the sense of humor is incredible!!..:hi:

[hwmnbn]

3. yep, I've noticed that too....

Given the number of DU members, I'd say there are a LOT of lurkers here getting the lay of the land before posting.

Whatever, welcome to all the newbies!!! woohoo!!! :toast:

[akwapez]

5. and then there are those of us who have been around...

but just don't post very often

[NorCalDem]

6. Well, you should post more often then,

How else are you going to get to that coveted 1000th post? :D

[mamalone]

20. .......like me!

:D

[Shine]

4. Happy to be here...after lurking for too damn long

and yes, I have noticed an influx of new members.

The more, the merrier..

:hi:
Shine

[datadiva]

7. Thank you!

Lurked for a good while before posting. It gives one a sense of belonging. Espesially to those of us who have no local "in" friends except family for debate and discourse. God knows my family gets tired of hearing me!

[WilliamPitt]

8. Wuttup, n00bs

:toast:

[NoAmericanTaliban]

9. Glad to be on board

This is one of my favorite sites. Lots of like minded folks & and great source of info. Love the top 10 conservative idiot list.
Facts & truth will prevail over the image is king mentality

[pattim]

10. Thanks, nice to be here.

[hiabrill]

12. it's fantastic being here....

I still can't believe I've only just found DemocraticUnderground.com

:hi:

[annabanana]

14. Hi Ya, hia...

Welcome to DU. It's kinda like finding America again, aint it?
:toast:

[SpiralHawk]

11. We DUers aren't as brutal as we might seem at first

but the tolerance level for BS of any sort is EXTREEEMELY LOW at this juncture of our evolution as a body politic of sorts, or whatever.


I invite you to check DU out for a few sessions before you pass JUDGEMENT. You may learn some interesting things about Our Times and Our Land.

Welcome and Meegwich, SH

[mestup]

16. The "fighting" here is very productive.

Especially the DLC/DNC arguments. So much information gets posted to support a position. And delicious links.

It's basically like gifted-kindergarten, with no teacher.

My constant icon:
:popcorn:

[cinci_democrat]

15. Hello All from Cincinnati, OhiO

I'm in Cinci because of my job...not by choice. Believe me! Love DU. Have been lurking since before the 2004 election. I can't wait for the morning I open DU to see...INDICTED!

[Skelington]

17. It's a hell of a lot of fun just "lurking" but...

I agree with "hiabrill" I can't believe I just found DU. How many here??

[SalviaBlue]

18. OK you've convinced me

Hi everybody. I have been "lurking" for a long time now... I know you all, I guess its time I made my presence known. I love DU!!.

[annabanana]

23. Welcome, SalviaBlue (a beautiful flower, BTW)

If you know us all, we don't have to explain all the DU jokes to you, do we?

Cheers!:toast:

[annabanana]

22. we never know how many..

but the big threads run 24/7.. so there's no shortage!
Welcome
:toast:

[unhappycamper]

19. Welcome all newbies and lurkers!

:hi:

DU is about as diverse a community as you can find. I would highly recommend you take the time to read and understand the rules of the road:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/forums/rules_detailed.html

Please pay special attention to the sections on civility and content. Many problems arise from folks not abiding by these rules. Be nice; play nice, and you'll have a great time here.

[catmandu57]

21. Hiya guys

Welcome home.

[cinci_democrat]

24. It does feel like home...

Thanks all. Hard to find like-minded in my neck of the woods.

[PatriotGames]

25. Welcome n00bs! Have fun!