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In reply to the discussion: As a newbie, I am curious as to how we all found the DU. [View all]Socal31
(2,484 posts)66. Ah yes, 2007.
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I've sort of noticed that protective gear might be necessary in that particular forum.
Tipperary
May 2015
#15
I saw a man with a sign advertising DU during the 2001 inauguration protests.
hrmjustin
May 2015
#16
It was Skinner and EarlG, holding up a banner with the name of the site on it.
Rhiannon12866
May 2015
#65
I have thought about this for a bit and I have no clue as to how I found DU.
auntAgonist
May 2015
#31
When SmirkingChimp went offline on 9/11/01, and the rest of the web was running real slow...
greendog
May 2015
#39
Back in 2005 I heard a speech by Elizabeth Edwards during which she mentioned DU.
Paper Roses
May 2015
#42
I was still bruised and dazed by the outcome of sElection 2000 and the inauguration.
Aristus
May 2015
#44
Also Bartcop (rip) & Media Whores Online. Really, this place saved my life after Coup-2000 n/t
UTUSN
May 2015
#58
Thanks to all who have responded here. I think it is interesting all the different ways
Tipperary
May 2015
#83
Until I just read your post, I had forgotten I heard about the site on Stephanie's show as
Tipperary
Jun 2015
#108