OFFICIAL GIVE A STAR, PAY IT FORWARD THREAD

[steve2470]

Question Everything and I did this last night. I'm in the mood to help again. If you need a donation star next to your name to make sure you get in here tonight, post to this thread and I or someone else will help you. You may also PM (private message) me, if you wish.

Please, help another DU'er today :)

Steve

on edit: this is in reference to Skinner's thread below:

http://journals.democraticunderground.com/Skinner/137

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4) If you are a DU Donor, make sure there is a donor star next to your username on your posts.

Under our absolute worst-case scenario, we might have to block out everyone except donors. If you are yourself a donor, make sure you don't get blocked out. If you have donated to DU in the previous year and you're not showing a donor star, please send an email to [e-mail] immediately to get the problem fixed. Include your forum username, your real name, the approximate date of your donation, and your method of donation.

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[Minnesota_Lib]

1. Kick for a great guy (see my star, see my star!!--thanks again)

:toast:

[casus belli]

2. I will gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today.

In all seriousness, it is a truly wonderful thing you're doing.

[steve2470]

3. enjoy your star :) nt

[casus belli]

11. Thank you, thank you! Just think...

If everyone you've helped, when they are able, pays it forward to 10 other people. And each one of them, in turn, pays it forward to 10... I think we could ensure a nice long life for DU in no time. Thank you again, Steve.

[shrub chipper]

4. I need a star :-) eom

[shrub chipper]

5. oops, guess I don't

[leftyclimber]

6. Star for a broke grad student?

I will pay it forward when I have the (economic) chance. That's a promise. :-)

[steve2470]

7. enjoy your star :) nt

[leftyclimber]

10. Thankyouthankyouthankyou Steve!

This is a great thing you are doing.

Thank you again!

:hug:

[adreamer]

8. I need a star...

I promise to pay it forward when I get the chance. Thank you.

[steve2470]

12. enjoy your star :) nt

[adreamer]

44. Thank you so much!

I really, really appreciate it. You made my day!

[Peace Patriot]

9. Can I get TWO stars if I donate again--a donation for myself and one for

some other DUer who can't afford it?

Well, I'll do it anyway. Just askin.

[steve2470]

13. Skinner ? I dunno :) nt

[OPERATIONMINDCRIME]

14. Thanks For The Inspiration! I Just Donated One To The Poster Of The Following Thread!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=364&topic_id=2605275&mesg_id=2605275

It felt good too!

[steve2470]

15. Thanks a lot. That means a lot to me nt

[catlawyer]

16. What big hearts!

I shall also pledge to pay for myself and one other person, once I have recovered from surgery (scheduled 11/21).

Thank you for doing this.

Elizabeth

[steve2470]

18. enjoy your star :) nt

[catlawyer]

20. Thank you, Steve!

And bless you.

Elizabeth

[gumby]

17. I got a surprise star.

Now I *feel* like a star too. That gift really meant a lot to me because there are some things not so starry for me right now.

Thanks to the generous Heavenly Bodies!!!

[malaise]

19. Please gve me a star

I can't send a donation until December when I'm in the US. This will be my second election here. Last time I had my star.
Add.

[steve2470]

21. enjoy your star :) nt

[malaise]

25. Thanks a gazillion

I really appreciate this. Will deliver next month. Now go whip them.:grouphug: :grouphug:

[Chovexani]

22. Can I have one please?

I didn't realize I'd lost mine and I'm up to my eyeballs in bills. :(

[steve2470]

24. enjoy your star :) nt

[Chovexani]

31. Many thanks!

:hug:

[Window]

23. What a wonderful thing to do.

Very nice of you.


Peace

[Red Right and BLUE]

26. Can this be a sticky? nt

[steve2470]

27. it's fine with me :) nt

[City of Mills]

28. I'd like a star!

Joined here shortly after the 2004 debacle, been lurking mostly ever since.

:hi:

[steve2470]

29. enjoy your star :) nt

[City of Mills]

34. THANKS!!!

I've wanted a star for years!

:toast:

[Red Right and BLUE]

30. kick

[Little Wing]

32. I'd love a star, and would hate to miss out on tonight's festivities!

:bounce:

[Little Wing]

35. Thanks so much!

:toast: :party:

[In Truth We Trust]

33. Steve2470 is THE Man. My Star shines cuz of him! You Rock Steve!

[steve2470]

36. You're very very welcome :) nt

[Arkana]

37. I saw something about Starz and decided to post.

When does it show up on my TV please?

EDIT: wait...do we get kicked out tonight if we don't have a star?

[steve2470]

40. :) nt

[tcfrogs]

38. I've donated in the past

But have spent my donations so far this year to Congressional candidates, such as Tammy Duckworth & John Laesch in Illinois, and Leonard Boswell, Bruce Braley, and Joyce Schulte in Iowa.

[steve2470]

41. enjoy your star :) nt

[tcfrogs]

46. Thanks, Steve

Very, very kind of you.:yourock:

[StraightDope]

39. To anyone who is the recipient of Steve2470 or Question Everything's...

Generosity, I implore you to match their donation in your name as soon as is possible. Thanks again, Steve2470. I'll be dropping DU $10 tomorrow or Thursday!

[steve2470]

42. so happy to help :) nt

[peacefreak]

43. A public thank you for steve2470

He helped me out last night. It was a very kind thing to do.

[Morgana LaFey]

45. I lurked every day until I was threatened with not being able to today

I sure would like the extra insurance of a star to go with it on this nail-biter of a day. You're very generous.

I LOVE your polar bear photo. Sig lines are invisible to lurkers.

[steve2470]

48. enjoy your star :) nt

[DrBlix]

56. Mostly lurk but would love a star

wouldn't want to miss today's celebration.

[Straight Shooter]

96. I'll get this one.

:hi: Welcome to DU.

[steve2470]

99. you rock SS ! nt

[Straight Shooter]

105. You're an inspiration!

Donation made. I hope DrBlix sees that pretty gold star real soon.

:dem:

[DrBlix]

123. Thanks Straight Shooter

Now all I have to do is figure how to attach my I Voted gif LOL....tried but just wasn't able to do it.

[steve2470]

126. you click on the I voted icon, it automatically attaches it for you nt

[Morgana LaFey]

140. Oh, thank you! What a doll you are. nt

[question everything]

143. Welcome to DU, Morgana

:toast: :bounce:

[Dunedain]

47. Could someone be kind to me?

[steve2470]

49. enjoy your star :) nt

[Dunedain]

86. Thank you very much Steve2470!

I posted in the wrong spot the first time.

[DontBlameMe]

50. I'm not above asking for help.

I was one of the first 750 DU'ers, but I've been out of work since 12/13/02. So, yeah, I wouldn't be opposed to a little help. I usually manage to get my star every 15 months or so, but it's been a bad year.

Thanks, if you can, and thanks if you can't, just for offering.

[steve2470]

51. enjoy your star :) nt

[Dunedain]

54. wrong place

[Pool Hall Ace]

52. How are people getting their stars so quickly?

I'd like to give my brother a star!

[steve2470]

53. you click on the Donate button on this page, and type in his screen name

and then follow the directions :)

[Lyric]

55. I feel awkward responding and asking for help

but I really don't want to lose access tonight, and there's no other way. We don't have cable TV--just dialup internet for college purposes.

A star for me would actually be one for two DU'ers--my domestic partner and I will both be reading from my account tonight. We just got back from voting--man, that felt GOOOOD. :)

[helderheid]

57. I'm on it

[helderheid]

61. Voila!

[Lyric]

68. Wow! *dazzled*

Thank you so much! *hugs*

Next time, I'll do this for someone else--count on it. *nods*

[helderheid]

79. Welcome to DU!

:hi: :hug:

[steve2470]

81. Thanks for helping Helderheid ! You rock :) nt

[helderheid]

85. YOU rock!!!

[steve2470]

63. I think you got two donations for one, but that's cool !

By the way, if you want/need help, you do not have to publicly post here. You can private message me or another donor on this thread. It's up to you. I understand financial need, been there done that. I'm sure everyone here understands and is sympathetic. :)

[Z_I_Peevey]

58. Please someone help a poor, but good ole gal.

[steve2470]

64. enjoy your star :) nt

[Z_I_Peevey]

82. Wow.

Thanks very much, nice people.

[canadianbeaver]

59. Would you be kind enough to send one along for me?.....

I would so appreciate this steve2470....My husbands name is Steve....and to tell ya the truth..every Steve I know, are great people!! You are in great company!! This is very generous and I promise to do something for someone that will pay this forward....You Rock!!

[steve2470]

66. enjoy your star :) nt

[canadianbeaver]

100. You truly are sweet!! Flippin Sweet!! eom

[PrimeRibGuy]

60. I would like a star

but cannot donate due to financial problems

[steve2470]

70. enjoy your star :) nt

[PrimeRibGuy]

72. WOW, that is the nicest thing anyone has ever for me!

Thanks, I am starting to really like this wonderful site!

[angstlessk]

62. Steve you have me crying here! What a wonderful person you must be!

DU has the smartest, wittiest, most generous people on earth!

[steve2470]

65. I try to help peeps when I can.

Right now I'm lucky enough that I can, in this way. Thanks :)

[solara]

67. What a great thing to do!

I would like a star, if there is enough. I will contribute from my next pay check.

[steve2470]

73. enjoy your star :) nt

[solara]

77. Thank you Steve!

Your generous spirit is inspirational ! :loveya:

[Cha]

69. This thread is sooooooo

SWEET! :patriot: :loveya: If anyone needs a STAR, I can help. :D

[TexasLady]

71. I really would love one

turns out i just cant donate today.

[steve2470]

74. enjoy your star :) nt

[TexasLady]

78. hot diggity damn THANK YOU SOO MUCH! n/t

[ceile]

75. My momma told me never to ask

for anything (proud liberal that she is), but I need a star!
Pretty please?!!!!
:)

[steve2470]

80. enjoy your star :) nt

[ceile]

83. Aw, thank you!!!!

You rock! And you couldn't have picked a better day for your generosity!!

[Jackpine Radical]

89. You oughtta have at least 2 stars.

Steve must have gotten to you while I was still wading through the PayPal process.

:)

[steve2470]

90. Thanks Jackpine , you rock ! nt

[steve2470]

76. We need donors, please :)

At some point I have to stop. I'm not ready to stop yet though :)

[Change has come]

84. I'll help

I'll cover the next 4 requests. :toast:

[Arkana]

87. Excellent!

I had a star a while back, but I seem to have lost it. I'd really appreciate one--especially if it's going to be the deciding factor in whether we get in here tonight or not.

EDIT: Thanks sgcase! :)

[Change has come]

93. gotcha

:)

My pleasure Arkana.

[steve2470]

91. thanks so much Sgcase, you rock ! nt

[Change has come]

94. Thanks for the inspiration

I'm Steve too :toast:

[steve2470]

95. great name woot ! nt

[question everything]

144. Thank you, sgcase

My donation was not as efficient. I did through Amazon so it was one transaction and then I emailed Skinner with the names of the starless DUers..

:bounce: :bounce:

[havocmom]

150. I don't have much, but I shared a little with a newbie tonight

Feels OK ;)

Thanks for all you do for people around here.

Thanks to all the 'evilDUers' who lend a hand to others. Liberals walk the walk!

[Holly_Hobby]

88. A star?

I was laid off in 2001 from my job in manufacturing and haven't been able to come close to replacing that income. You rock!

[steve2470]

92. i gotcha, enjoy ! nt

[Holly_Hobby]

97. Thank you so much!

You're awesome! (((HUG)))

[ps1074]

98. Can I get a star too?

:eyes:

[steve2470]

102. gotcha, enjoy nt

[ps1074]

103. thanks

:hug:

[radfringe]

101. chunk the donation

I just made a donation of $10 towards gettng someone a star.

Money is tight in my home, and the recommended donation is $35.00. With my $10 - it leaves a balance of $25 --

so how about 5 DUers donating $5 to make up the difference or any combination thereof?

[steve2470]

106. we can even donate $10

I figure that 10 bucks is a whole lot better than zero :))

[itsrobert]

104. How about me?

I pledge to use my star to promote the Democratic Party.

thanks

[Change has come]

111. gotcha

:)

[itsrobert]

114. thanks

see reply #112.

[itsrobert]

112. Thanks

And I will pay it forward as soon as I'm on my feet due to a Democratic Party surge in the economy.

[Change has come]

120. my pleasure

:toast: to better days!

[Lochloosa]

107. I love giving away stars.....It's my favorite thing to do during

quarterly fund raising.

:toast:

[AtomicKitten]

108. I don't need a star but wanted to commend you on your generosity.

:)

[Rockholm]

109. Thanks for the star.

Dinero to follow.

[Change has come]

115. gotcha

:-)

[Rockholm]

118. And I just completed a donation to boot!

This is going to be a great day for America!

[radfringe]

110. dupe... delete... my oops

[grmamo]

113. I am one who hates to ask, but I will. I would appreciate someones help with a star.

Thanks to all those who are donating.

[Change has come]

117. gotcha

:)

[grmamo]

119. thank you so much!

[lynch03]

116. is there a star next to my name.. i dunno

[steve2470]

121. there is now, not my doing :) nt

[kanrok]

122. I got ten stars to give out for the next hour...

(I gotta do SOME work, fer cryin' out loud).

[Jed Dilligan]

124. I used to have one, it disappeared mysteriously

Rough times right now--saved all my spare money for a few key races.

[steve2470]

125. gotcha nt

[Jed Dilligan]

128. Thank you!

Nicest thing anyone's done for me all week!

[LTR]

127. To the anonymous donor who gave me a star

Just want to say, THANKS!!!

:yourock:

Haven't had the chance to re-up yet, so again, muchas gracias!

[mitchtv]

129. If anyone has a star to spare....

disabled- retired ,no credit card
thanks
ps I spent all my disposable on Howard Dean, Debra Bowen,Phil Angelides

[steve2470]

130. gotcha nt

[mitchtv]

133. the star helps much in Troll hunting

I average 1 a week

[Mr. Jinx]

131. May I?

THe summer has been a looooong one for me. Thank you!

[steve2470]

132. gotcha nt

[NYYFan]

134. I am in need, is there room for me ?

I'm a long time member, but have been unable to donate lately.

Thanks.

[steve2470]

136. gotcha nt

[kanrok]

137. There you go...

[M0rpheus]

135. Lurking Underpaid Cuberat needs a star...

I voted @ 6:05 this morning, I don't wanna be without DU for the results...
:popcorn:

[kanrok]

138. Another satisfied customer...

[steve2470]

139. I'm going to take a breather for a bit.

Wonderful DU donors, please step in :)

[itsmesgd]

141. thank you, whoever you are.

pass it forward.

[lies and propaganda]

142. wow... there are some amazing DUers in this thread.

[WhollyHeretic]

154. Look daddy, teacher says every time a republican goes down in flames

a DUer gets a star.

[steve2470]

155. yay that's fantastic !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! woot nt

[lies and propaganda]

171. OMG!!! Did you do that you rockstar!?!?

I thought DU was just being overly fantastic and letting me in..

Turns out it was OVERLY overly fantastic! Thank you!

[Pithy Cherub]

145. Help please! (how many pleases)

Sent you a note, but want you to know that the Amazing amount of Grace you and others are showing shall be returned to you in wonderful ways!

[steve2470]

146. enjoy your star :) nt

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

148. How'd you do that so fast?

:toast:

[steve2470]

153. practice :) Opera 9.10 beta saves passwords :) nt

[Pithy Cherub]

151. My heart is smiling!

thank you so very much and paying it forward will be my pleasure and dedicated to you! :)

Happy, you made me happy!

[Tom Yossarian Joad]

147. You got one coming! Use it in good health!

[Pithy Cherub]

152. You have a heart of GOLD!

It will be with pleasure to do it in the same spirit that you gave it! Gosh, I am all verklempt! Thanks is too small but so deeply felt!

[cool user name]

149. I'm pretty broke but I would love a star ...

Much appreciated to anyone who can lend a hand.

;)

[WhollyHeretic]

169. Are you seeing stars?

:toast: great night so far

[Phrogman]

156. I'm overseas without the $$.....

But I sure like this DU website.

[NoBorders]

157. DU is THE best source of info tonight

Better than the tube, the blogs... I sure could use a star, O' Generous Donors

[steve2470]

160. gotcha nt

[NoBorders]

161. a thousand thanks.

you are most kind. I'll pay it forward.

[MoToR]

158. Unemployed in Michigan :(

Thankyou.

[steve2470]

159. gotcha nt

[Left Brain]

162. Ack, Lost My Star

Had one, but alas I haven't posted or donated in a long time. I lurk every day, without fail.

It's still early and I'm able to get in. I hope it lasts. I'm out here on the Left Coast, and I have a Union board meeting to go to (on Election Night, can you believe it?) but I'll be back in here as soon as I get home. Skinner, I'd gladly pay you Tuesday for a hamburger today... ;-)

[steve2470]

163. gotcha nt

[ClusterFreak]

164. ...**kicks the dirt**, **looks up with a puppy dog look on his face**...

...sure, okay!

You are a gentleman and a scholar, of that there is no doubt!!:toast:

[steve2470]

165. gotcha nt

[ClusterFreak]

170. I bow down to you and to your generosity of spirit!!

steve2470 has raised the bar for all of us!!

Thanks again, very much!!:toast:

[jonnywishbone97]

166. I need one

Pretty please.

[steve2470]

167. gotcha nt

[glarius]

168. Thanks a lot!!!

That's very generous of you! Good luck to the all the Democrats tonight!!:loveya: