Curiosity call to list owner: How did DU get started? A little

[roguevalley]

history please. :)

I remember it. Newbies might want to know. You went from
zero to 34,000 members and the story would be terrific to
see set down in a post. Thanks.

[Kolesar]

1. this came up a week or two ago

Skinner & a friend launched DU on inauguration day to protest the usurpation of power by the republicans. My, what they have sown! You could probably search out that thread in the lounge.

[UrbScotty]

2. Here's a summary of how DU came to be.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/articles/01/01/010127_7days.html

Nearing 35,000 members... DARN!

[Lars39]

4. Where did you find the story? I looked but missed it. eom

[proud patriot]

3. I came to DU 2 months after it started

I saw the sign on C-span durring the FAUX innagural.
It was a huge sign and the camera kept showing . A couple
months later I went to the computer that I had never
touched in my life .

In fact it's the good folks at DU that helped me
learn how to work this damn contraption .

[Ksec]

5. I wonder what it costs to run something like this?

[nostamj]

7. skinner posted a detailed breakdown

of their operating costs during the fund-raiser.

you might be able to search for it.

[izzie]

6. Nice to know this, It was a funny day and the strangness.......

came out on c-span, as they were showing it. Many Hated Bush.There was no joy in mudville that day in Jan.