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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]LanternWaste
(37,748 posts)112. Excerpts from Ask Auntie Pinko led me here in 2001 or 2002.
Excerpts from Ask Auntie Pinko Long defunct part of DU) led me here in 2001 or 2002.
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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