For those of you who might dismiss The Lounge as basically nothing but poop & penis jokes:

[MiddleFingerMom]

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This is what -- at its core and stripped of all its shiny doodads and
sophomoric humor -- what The Lounge is all about.
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(You can still say the "poop & penis" thing about me -- THAT might
very well... OK, OK... that IS true.)
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/1018452802
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[Wait Wut]

1. Damnit, dood...

...I love you. Platonically! Platonically! Please don't start humping my leg again!
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[MiddleFingerMom]

2. Too late.

[pintobean]

3. Thanks for posting MFM. K&R

I hope the few lounge haters can bite their tongues.

[monmouth3]

4. I love the Lounge, best music, best jokes, etc...evah!!

[progressoid]

5. Don't forget cat posts!

Although they seem to be acceptable in GD now too so...

[madrchsod]

6. the lounge is where sanity reigns free...

[MiddleFingerMom]

7. I don't know... sometimes those "reigns of sanity" are quite deliberately cast aside.

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[KamaAina]

8. All that, and poop and penis jokes, too!

[Rex]

9. Hmmm...someone must have entered the Lounge and peed in your punch.

Since that is the only time I see you post in GD.

[MiddleFingerMom]

10. "Rex" in Post #9:

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"Hmmm...someone must have entered the Lounge and peed in your punch.
Since that is the only time I see you post in GD."
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BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!
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You must not be "all-seeing"."
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Nor omniscient, eh?
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(Do you want to play a game?)
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This is from the previous 30 days:
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BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023210607
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3211550
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023219849
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023237272
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023293172
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3294102
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3301295
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10023305651
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3306034
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3306046
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=view_post&forum=1002&pid=3309675
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BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!
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[Rex]

11. Well you do come here to whine about treatment in the Lounge a lot.

Nice to see you actually didn't for a change.

[MiddleFingerMom]

12. BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!

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When, pray tell... are the last two times (I won't even ask for -snicker- "a lot&quot
that I did that... Rex? And pray tell, more importantly -- WTF does that have
to do with me "not posting"?
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I don't care to help let you expose yourself nor threadjack this any more. You
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BWA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA-HA!!!
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[Rex]

13. Yeah you have a GREAT day too!

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14. That is some OP he posted.

It's good that DU has a place to go when hurting.

[Bertha Venation]

15. The Lounge is invaluable to me.

Gives me a place to sound off. A place to vent. A place to ask "what would you do?" or "has this ever happened to you?"

I enjoy reading the variety of posts. I enjoy the games, such as movie quotes. The surveys can be fun.

It's a comfortable place (and a great refuge from GD).

[Le Taz Hot]

16. Actually, the Lounge IS basically

nothing but poop & penis jokes with a VERY few exceptions. This just happens to be one of them.

[MiddleFingerMom]

17. Anyone who cares to go look will see that your "observation" has very little to do...

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You may actually want to go SEE the wide variety of posts for yourself before making
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[Le Taz Hot]

19. I read the thread

and thought it was very moving. I was just referring the The Lounge in general. I've been here a long time, you think I haven't visited The Lounge? I assure you I have and I just don't happen to be as enamored of it as some are.

[MiddleFingerMom]

21. "I just don't happen to be as enamored of it as some are."

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That's very, VERY different from your very, VERY misleading previous post.
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"Actually, the Lounge IS basically nothing but poop & penis jokes with a VERY few exceptions."
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I think that you... and people LIKE you are one of the reasons why many DUers
don't ever bother going to The Lounge (or at least don't admit to doing so). They
take your word as "Truth".
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[Le Taz Hot]

22. I decided to be nicer the second time

but it doesn't negate YOUR original description. Not sure what "people like you" means but with responses like that, any questions as to why I don't go to The Lounge? I'm done now.

You have a nice day.

[nolabear]

20. Just curious...what does this kind of thing do for you?

First, it's not much true. But The Lounge is the Lounge and it's some true. But what I don't get is why you jump into a sweet desire to share a very positive thread that lifts up and acknowledges the kindness shown to someone by a bunch of very good people and insult the poster and those posted about. And don't waste my time, if you're so inclined, with "I'm just saying and you're too easily offended." I accept Lounge criticisms in all kinds of places, but here?

Seriously, Taz, what benefit is there?

[Le Taz Hot]

23. I was just agreeing with the description

of the OP. I also acknowledged (OK, my second post) that the thread was moving. The OP was trying to say the The Lounge is much more than penis & poop jokes and I just thought I'd kick in that I disagreed. Wasn't trying to piss on anything.

[MiddleFingerMom]

24. Immediately after reading this, I went to The Lounge and copied the top 10 OP's.

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Actually, there IS one (one out of TEN) post that is a penis or poop joke (and no, it is
not the one referencing a potentially phallic tattoo -- that's actually a serious question).
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I think the credibility of one or the other of us has been seriously damaged here, no?
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MFM: ONE OUT OF TEN!!!
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Le Taz Hot: "Actually, the Lounge IS basically nothing but poop & penis jokes with a VERY few exceptions."
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1. The Fringe. T.V. show. Your thoughts.

2. Happiest Event on Earth---OMG!

3. Is this too phallic for a potential tattoo?

4. I'm sort of conflicted on this . . . but it is so cute

5.been telling the other half for two years i will fix our driveway

6. impromptu camping trip!

7. What kind of pepper is this?

8. Today is International Cat Day. Thought you'd want to know.

9. Mis-heard lyrics. Post yours, others guess the song and post the real lyrics. [View all]

10. August 9: National Rice Pudding Day
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[nolabear]

26. OMG! OMG! OMG! RICE PUDDING!!!!!

Okay, back to the dank interior...

[nolabear]

25. Okay, pax. But it does have a negative effect. Come over and post in the Lounge and make it better!

Grab a hammer, a paintbrush, a whoopee cushion...

[Baitball Blogger]

18. Good observation MFM.

It's about reaching out and meeting people on levels that they feel comfortable with.

[Bertha Venation]

27. + 1