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Takket

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118. all good stuff!

Mon Dec 9, 2024, 06:07 PM

Dec 9

And thank you so much for the bluesky integration! I've been wanting that for a long time. Lots of stuff on there i want to share but people can get testy with you on DU if you just post a link to something.

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Post-election DU upgrades and news [View all] EarlG Dec 9 OP

THANK YOU FOR REMOVING XHITTER!!!!!! Maru Kitteh Dec 9 #1

Yeah a Big FU to mskhead... I like it! Cha Dec 9 #20

At last! Thank you. Jit423 Dec 9 #117

I DISAGREE, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Those who dislike the Twitter embeds Jack Valentino Dec 9 #161

I agree. There's still a lot of good stuff on X.a lot of prominent people still use it. kerry-is-my-prez Dec 10 #175

I would like to see a separate forum in where the Party should go next kerry-is-my-prez Dec 10 #176

Dont support fascism by supporting X-itter Flatrat Dec 10 #182

You support the global oligarchy of Musk as you wish. Democrats should not help you, and Maru Kitteh Dec 10 #187

Oopsy ... kooth Dec 9 #2

Fixed EarlG Dec 9 #7

Dec 11 dweller Dec 9 #3

I like the idea of the Democratic Party Forum separate from General relayerbob Dec 9 #4

Not very nuanced about Blue but you're right... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #65

Here it is relayerbob Dec 9 #121

Got it! ... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #139

I don't even know what that is relayerbob Dec 9 #157

Interesting! I'm glad... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #160

The only reason I originally joined Xitter relayerbob Dec 9 #163

A question for you relayerbob Dec 10 #186

Hi! 👋 littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #188

Understood relayerbob Dec 10 #189

Ok, then... littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #190

Thanks, but .... relayerbob Dec 10 #192

I don't want Threads Facebook or IG embeds -- those platforms censor Dems. live love laugh Dec 9 #74

what is IG? nt orleans Dec 9 #98

Probably Instagram. nt Shipwack Dec 9 #119

I've never once had a post blocked on either FB or Threads (I don't use IG) relayerbob Dec 9 #122

It's not blocking that matters on algorithmic platforms. Voltaire2 Dec 9 #138

All great info, BUT - Tuesday is the 10th, not the 11th. n/t intheflow Dec 9 #5

Thank you, EarlG. Elessar Zappa Dec 9 #6

Thank you guys, you are all awesome. n/t SheilaAnn Dec 9 #8

First of all Thank You for all your work... MiHale Dec 9 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author eggplant Dec 9 #10

Yes, I think providing a new forum for the future of the Democratic NewHendoLib Dec 9 #11

Agree, but I'd like to see it in General Discussion n/t leftstreet Dec 9 #19

I'm not sure what you mean. ShazzieB Dec 9 #89

Doggone changes keithbvadu2 Dec 9 #12

Thank you, EarlG and elad, as always, for everything. You guys rock. Aristus Dec 9 #13

Thank you for the updates! ZDU Dec 9 #14

Cool beans! 2naSalit Dec 9 #15

Thanks for the update BumRushDaShow Dec 9 #16

I support the proposed changes! cilla4progress Dec 9 #17

Thank you for all you do! When looking at the button updates woodsprite Dec 9 #18

I would prefer a separate forum for the "new direction" discussions. W_HAMILTON Dec 9 #21

Count me in on being for the new forum for discussing the Democratic Party's future. ificandream Dec 9 #22

Any plans to allow TikTok embeds, like with YouTube videos? JoseBalow Dec 9 #23

Thanks, Guys orangecrush Dec 9 #24

This place keeps me sane, too! calimary Dec 10 #177

Thank you for your hard work! Dennis Donovan Dec 9 #25

Thanks for all the hard work. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 9 #26

What is your Bluesky handle? /nt Sweet Freedom Dec 9 #27

Look for the logo... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #69

Thanks for posting that link red dog 1 Dec 9 #82

Yes it's @demunderground.bsky.social EarlG Dec 9 #106

Got it, thanks. red dog 1 Dec 9 #110

You should edit your profile and put Democratic Underground as the display name. nt. Voltaire2 Dec 10 #193

Thanks! Followed. :) /nt Sweet Freedom Dec 12 #205

Mahalo for DU, EarlG & Elad and Cha Dec 9 #28

Count me in on being in favor of the new forum! Polybius Dec 9 #29

Good to read this as when I started, I was fearing something else entirely... hlthe2b Dec 9 #30

Yes, I think we should have a new thread to discuss where the Democratic Party is going h2ebits Dec 9 #31

great work, amazing DoBW Dec 9 #32

There are good rightful people that are staying on X. The Grand Illuminist Dec 9 #33

She's on blue. littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #70

She still posts on X as well. The Grand Illuminist Dec 9 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #87

It is literally a fascist propaganda organization. Voltaire2 Dec 10 #180

It can also be a great tool The Grand Illuminist Dec 10 #185

Yes of course you are off 'fighting the good fight'. Voltaire2 Dec 10 #191

👍 underpants Dec 9 #34

Under POWERS/OPTIONS can we have a "Delete Trump" option? Thanks in advance. usonian Dec 9 #35

Keep it all in GD for now Renew Deal Dec 9 #36

Disagree. GD moves too fast... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #73

The problem is that if you move it out, people won't see them Renew Deal Dec 9 #90

They will if you make it a main board Polybius Dec 9 #93

Sinking and dying on the vine... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #112

I agree wholeheartedly. Silver Gaia Dec 10 #168

TY! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #170

You are most welcome. Thank you for speaking up! Silver Gaia Dec 10 #178

TY! 😘 We sure do need it more than ever! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #179

I tend to agree. returnee Dec 9 #102

To be clear this would be a new top-level forum EarlG Dec 9 #108

Thank you, EarlG and Elad. Where would we be without you? Scrivener7 Dec 9 #37

I have no idea if you can, but write the forum you propose in such a way Prairie_Seagull Dec 9 #38

Suggest you do NOT drop you Twitter account Maeve Dec 9 #39

Agree. Place hold the DU moniker on xitter. ... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #76

I'm not closing the DU Twitter account for the reason you state EarlG Dec 9 #107

This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #143

i recommend you get an account at blue sky before someone takes the name. nt orleans Dec 9 #153

I'm in fir happy feet Dec 9 #40

Iagree with the new forum idea senseandsensibility Dec 9 #41

Thanks for posting this, senseandsensibility. My feelings exactly! BComplex Dec 9 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author Prairie_Seagull Dec 9 #42

I'm in for happy feet Dec 9 #43

I love ALL of it. I recommend Buffer for whoever manages DU accounts on socials CousinIT Dec 9 #44

I found this comparison helpful... ultralite001 Dec 9 #78

SoMe Bookmark ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #80

You're welcome... ultralite001 Dec 9 #81

Bookmark. SoMe rec. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #79

I actually do use Buffer already EarlG Dec 9 #109

I'm sure someone on DU can help! We have mods...we can have social media... CousinIT Dec 9 #124

I volunteer if you'd like my help. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #145

I'm also a social media non-participant but,... Think. Again. Dec 9 #150

Thank you, and I'm all for a forum for discussing our party's future. femmedem Dec 9 #45

I fully support a forum where people can discuss the future of the party, Seeking Serenity Dec 9 #46

This is one of my biggest fears... slightlv Dec 9 #140

I support a forum like that as well DSandra Dec 9 #149

I am all in on a separate Forum to discuss WheelWalker Dec 9 #47

I like the future of the Democratic party forum Lulu KC Dec 9 #48

I like the idea of a forum about the future of the Democratic Party and where we might go from here. red dog 1 Dec 9 #49

He has four accounts on blue... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #148

Thanks, I didn't know that. red dog 1 Dec 11 #200

if x gets switched out with blue sky maybe you could find something there orleans Dec 9 #158

I've tried to thank you for posting that link 3 times, with no luck. red dog 1 Dec 11 #201

awww... well, thank you for being so persistent. this thank you went through and you're welcome orleans Dec 11 #203

Thank you, EarlG and all DU Admins evolves Dec 9 #50

I'm in favor of a new forum to discuss the future of the Democratic Party. yardwork Dec 9 #51

I definitely think we need a forum for discussions on the Democratic Party's future. LoisB Dec 9 #52

Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Dec 9 #53

I'm really glad you're not into social media... :- nt LAS14 Dec 9 #54

lol. yeah, that gives him waay more time to focus on us here! orleans Dec 9 #159

Another vote for a "Future of the Democratic Party " forum Fiendish Thingy Dec 9 #55

Question about X/Twitter embeds Different Drummer Dec 9 #56

All. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #77

I agree with you that we need to discuss where the Party goes from here. kentuck Dec 9 #57

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION!! ailsagirl Dec 9 #58

These are great changes... Spazito Dec 9 #59

sounds good. thanks for all you do Kali Dec 9 #60

I like the idea for the separate forum. greatauntoftriplets Dec 9 #61

Thanks for the update, EarlG, and for everything you and Elad are doing. And add me to the DUers highplainsdem Dec 9 #62

Got it. Thanks! Iggo Dec 9 #63

Just don't name the new forum "JackPine Radical". nt eppur_se_muova Dec 9 #64

Excellent! Thank you so much. applegrove Dec 9 #66

Thanks EarlG malaise Dec 9 #67

Thank you, Earl, Mr.Bill Dec 9 #68

Thank you for all you do dlk Dec 9 #71

Thanks for EVERYTHING! elleng Dec 9 #75

I am definitely on board montanacowboy Dec 9 #83

For the proposed "future-of-the-Democratic-party" forum, posting rules will have to be relaxed significant;y SpankMe Dec 9 #84

DU has never, ever been a "free speech" forum EarlG Dec 9 #111

❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #142

Support that discussions of where the Party should go next... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #85

"Won't use the reply rec anymore with the change. I like that it's anonymous." - Me too: I like the anonymity nmmi Dec 9 #164

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. ... littlemissmartypants Dec 10 #169

I suppose it will be retroactive too, so that all one's reply recs will be exposed since the beginning of DU4 nmmi Dec 10 #173

I hope it's retroactive JoseBalow Dec 10 #172

New forum for dem party needed - and may attract new members TBF Dec 9 #86

Also a fan of Bluesky - TBF Dec 9 #88

Thanks Earl. I feel pumped already! GreenWave Dec 9 #92

Like! Like! Like! Mike Nelson Dec 9 #94

Thank you. Blue Dawn Dec 9 #95

Great, EarlG and Elad! Eugene Dec 9 #96

Thank you for all you do solara Dec 9 #97

I'm in favor of anything that gives that MFer MuskRat the finger!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 9 #99

I fully support a forum where the future of virgdem Dec 9 #100

Add another vote in favor of a "future of the Democratic Party" forum with looser rules in some areas JHB Dec 9 #101

I support a new forum to discuss The future of the Democratic Party. quaint Dec 9 #103

Thank you for removing Twitter MustLoveBeagles Dec 9 #104

I have shyed away from posting in DU since the election because the direction William769 Dec 9 #105

New forum. Magoo48 Dec 9 #113

Awesome Windy Apple Dec 9 #114

Great news! Lunabell Dec 9 #115

Strongly agree with shunning Xtwitter. SCantiGOP Dec 9 #116

all good stuff! Takket Dec 9 #118

Thanks, and I also support the new forum idea. nt Shipwack Dec 9 #120

Thank you, and yes to a separate forum for moving the party forward. GPV Dec 9 #123

We need the ability to analyze the paths forward for the Democratic Party. Hellbound Hellhound Dec 9 #125

I don't know if you've... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #141

I'm not saying a lawless zone. Just one without juries. Hellbound Hellhound Dec 9 #147

I think any place... littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #151

That's all fair. You and Earl G know more than I. Hellbound Hellhound Dec 9 #154

❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 9 #155

❤️ nt Hellbound Hellhound Dec 9 #156

Regarding discussion of the Party etc Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 9 #126

DU - Now More Than Ever! Snarkoleptic Dec 9 #127

Thanks EarlG bdamomma Dec 9 #128

Hard vote for a separate forum thread for issues concerning the party Cheezoholic Dec 9 #129

X is in the Trash. MagaSmash Dec 9 #130

Here here keepthemhonestO Dec 9 #131

Seem like good ideas Cosmo Blues Dec 9 #132

This must have been... oldsoldierfadingfast Dec 9 #133

EarlG.............. Upthevibe Dec 9 #134

Great job, and I'd like to see the new forum HereForTheParty Dec 9 #135

All excellent moves forward!! Moosepoop Dec 9 #136

Following This Thread Baron2024 Dec 9 #137

+1 on the Party Direction Forum Bristlecone Dec 9 #144

A forum about the future of the party- YES! 👍 RainCaster Dec 9 #146

I support a new forum as well for discussions DSandra Dec 9 #152

I will be disappointed if Twitter embeds no longer appear, regardless of what happens Jack Valentino Dec 9 #162

Thank you for all you do ... and yes, I think a dedicated forum for the future of the party is a great idea fishwax Dec 9 #165

GREAT IDEA about enlisting some DUers to administrate the site's social media accounts! Jack Valentino Dec 9 #166

Thanks for all your efforts at B.See Dec 9 #167

Thank you EarlG and team. Hope22 Dec 10 #171

K&R! burrowowl Dec 10 #174

Thank you, EarlG and Elad! gademocrat7 Dec 10 #181

New forum, no Twitter ramapo Dec 10 #183

I left X when he allowed the Nazis back sellitman Dec 10 #184

Zelenskyy's Syria statement today is a Tweet Bobstandard Dec 10 #194

Yes, I'm all for a Future of the Unified Democratic Party Forum, the sooner the better. ancianita Dec 10 #195

Has the update happened? I'm not seeing the new stuff yet. CousinIT Dec 10 #196

Thanks for all you do! A couple thoughts: FireUpChips10 Dec 10 #197

I like the idea of a forum. We just lost an election to a convicted felon. boston bean Dec 11 #198

A separate forum would become an alert-drenched slapfest Sympthsical Dec 11 #199

Well said. On the one hand, it would be 'interesting' for some of us Abolishinist Dec 11 #202

We need a forum for critique. carpetbagger Dec 12 #204

Geriatric Democratic Leadership Refuse to Step Aside devans00 Tuesday #206