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105. I have shyed away from posting in DU since the election because the direction

Mon Dec 9, 2024, 06:21 PM

Dec 2024

discussions were heading (meaning Monday morning quarterbacking). Some people seem to have had it down pat.

I for one want to hear from the new leaders of our party and where they want to take our party (after all we have voted for these people to to do that very thing).

IMHO discussing "The future of the Democratic Party" in any forum here will come of no good. Yes, I am an old member and not wet behind the ears when it comes to fighting for Democratic values. After all that's what the future of the Democratic party should be all about.

I don't want this post to be all negative, so I will end with this HOPE.

P.S. I love the "Post-election DU software upgrades"!

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Post-election DU upgrades and news [View all] EarlG Dec 2024 OP

THANK YOU FOR REMOVING XHITTER!!!!!! Maru Kitteh Dec 2024 #1

Yeah a Big FU to mskhead... I like it! Cha Dec 2024 #20

At last! Thank you. Jit423 Dec 2024 #117

I DISAGREE, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Those who dislike the Twitter embeds Jack Valentino Dec 2024 #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 2024 #175

I would like to see a separate forum in where the Party should go next kerry-is-my-prez Dec 2024 #176

Dont support fascism by supporting X-itter Flatrat Dec 2024 #182

You support the global oligarchy of Musk as you wish. Democrats should not help you, and Maru Kitteh Dec 2024 #187

Oopsy ... kooth Dec 2024 #2

Fixed EarlG Dec 2024 #7

Dec 11 dweller Dec 2024 #3

I like the idea of the Democratic Party Forum separate from General relayerbob Dec 2024 #4

Not very nuanced about Blue but you're right... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #65

Here it is relayerbob Dec 2024 #121

Got it! ... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #139

I don't even know what that is relayerbob Dec 2024 #157

Interesting! I'm glad... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #160

The only reason I originally joined Xitter relayerbob Dec 2024 #163

A question for you relayerbob Dec 2024 #186

Hi! 👋 littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #188

Understood relayerbob Dec 2024 #189

Ok, then... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #190

Thanks, but .... relayerbob Dec 2024 #192

I don't want Threads Facebook or IG embeds -- those platforms censor Dems. live love laugh Dec 2024 #74

what is IG? nt orleans Dec 2024 #98

Probably Instagram. nt Shipwack Dec 2024 #119

I've never once had a post blocked on either FB or Threads (I don't use IG) relayerbob Dec 2024 #122

It's not blocking that matters on algorithmic platforms. Voltaire2 Dec 2024 #138

All great info, BUT - Tuesday is the 10th, not the 11th. n/t intheflow Dec 2024 #5

Thank you, EarlG. Elessar Zappa Dec 2024 #6

Thank you guys, you are all awesome. n/t SheilaAnn Dec 2024 #8

First of all Thank You for all your work... MiHale Dec 2024 #9

This message was self-deleted by its author eggplant Dec 2024 #10

Yes, I think providing a new forum for the future of the Democratic NewHendoLib Dec 2024 #11

Agree, but I'd like to see it in General Discussion n/t leftstreet Dec 2024 #19

I'm not sure what you mean. ShazzieB Dec 2024 #89

Doggone changes keithbvadu2 Dec 2024 #12

Thank you, EarlG and elad, as always, for everything. You guys rock. Aristus Dec 2024 #13

Thank you for the updates! ZDU Dec 2024 #14

Cool beans! 2naSalit Dec 2024 #15

Thanks for the update BumRushDaShow Dec 2024 #16

I support the proposed changes! cilla4progress Dec 2024 #17

Thank you for all you do! When looking at the button updates woodsprite Dec 2024 #18

I would prefer a separate forum for the "new direction" discussions. W_HAMILTON Dec 2024 #21

Count me in on being for the new forum for discussing the Democratic Party's future. ificandream Dec 2024 #22

Any plans to allow TikTok embeds, like with YouTube videos? JoseBalow Dec 2024 #23

Thanks, Guys orangecrush Dec 2024 #24

This place keeps me sane, too! calimary Dec 2024 #177

Thank you for your hard work! Dennis Donovan Dec 2024 #25

Thanks for all the hard work. mahatmakanejeeves Dec 2024 #26

What is your Bluesky handle? /nt Sweet Freedom Dec 2024 #27

Look for the logo... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #69

Thanks for posting that link red dog 1 Dec 2024 #82

Yes it's @demunderground.bsky.social EarlG Dec 2024 #106

Got it, thanks. red dog 1 Dec 2024 #110

You should edit your profile and put Democratic Underground as the display name. nt. Voltaire2 Dec 2024 #193

Thanks! Followed. :) /nt Sweet Freedom Dec 2024 #205

Mahalo for DU, EarlG & Elad and Cha Dec 2024 #28

Count me in on being in favor of the new forum! Polybius Dec 2024 #29

Good to read this as when I started, I was fearing something else entirely... hlthe2b Dec 2024 #30

Yes, I think we should have a new thread to discuss where the Democratic Party is going h2ebits Dec 2024 #31

great work, amazing DoBW Dec 2024 #32

There are good rightful people that are staying on X. The Grand Illuminist Dec 2024 #33

She's on blue. littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #70

She still posts on X as well. The Grand Illuminist Dec 2024 #72

This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #87

It is literally a fascist propaganda organization. Voltaire2 Dec 2024 #180

It can also be a great tool The Grand Illuminist Dec 2024 #185

Yes of course you are off 'fighting the good fight'. Voltaire2 Dec 2024 #191

👍 underpants Dec 2024 #34

Under POWERS/OPTIONS can we have a "Delete Trump" option? Thanks in advance. usonian Dec 2024 #35

Keep it all in GD for now Renew Deal Dec 2024 #36

Disagree. GD moves too fast... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #73

The problem is that if you move it out, people won't see them Renew Deal Dec 2024 #90

They will if you make it a main board Polybius Dec 2024 #93

Sinking and dying on the vine... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #112

I agree wholeheartedly. Silver Gaia Dec 2024 #168

TY! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #170

You are most welcome. Thank you for speaking up! Silver Gaia Dec 2024 #178

TY! 😘 We sure do need it more than ever! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #179

I tend to agree. returnee Dec 2024 #102

To be clear this would be a new top-level forum EarlG Dec 2024 #108

Thank you, EarlG and Elad. Where would we be without you? Scrivener7 Dec 2024 #37

I have no idea if you can, but write the forum you propose in such a way Prairie_Seagull Dec 2024 #38

Suggest you do NOT drop you Twitter account Maeve Dec 2024 #39

Agree. Place hold the DU moniker on xitter. ... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #76

I'm not closing the DU Twitter account for the reason you state EarlG Dec 2024 #107

This message was self-deleted by its author littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #143

i recommend you get an account at blue sky before someone takes the name. nt orleans Dec 2024 #153

I'm in fir happy feet Dec 2024 #40

Iagree with the new forum idea senseandsensibility Dec 2024 #41

Thanks for posting this, senseandsensibility. My feelings exactly! BComplex Dec 2024 #91

This message was self-deleted by its author Prairie_Seagull Dec 2024 #42

I'm in for happy feet Dec 2024 #43

I love ALL of it. I recommend Buffer for whoever manages DU accounts on socials CousinIT Dec 2024 #44

I found this comparison helpful... ultralite001 Dec 2024 #78

SoMe Bookmark ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #80

You're welcome... ultralite001 Dec 2024 #81

Bookmark. SoMe rec. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #79

I actually do use Buffer already EarlG Dec 2024 #109

I'm sure someone on DU can help! We have mods...we can have social media... CousinIT Dec 2024 #124

I volunteer if you'd like my help. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #145

I'm also a social media non-participant but,... Think. Again. Dec 2024 #150

Thank you, and I'm all for a forum for discussing our party's future. femmedem Dec 2024 #45

I fully support a forum where people can discuss the future of the party, Seeking Serenity Dec 2024 #46

This is one of my biggest fears... slightlv Dec 2024 #140

I support a forum like that as well DSandra Dec 2024 #149

I am all in on a separate Forum to discuss WheelWalker Dec 2024 #47

I like the future of the Democratic party forum Lulu KC Dec 2024 #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 2024 #49

He has four accounts on blue... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #148

Thanks, I didn't know that. red dog 1 Dec 2024 #200

if x gets switched out with blue sky maybe you could find something there orleans Dec 2024 #158

I've tried to thank you for posting that link 3 times, with no luck. red dog 1 Dec 2024 #201

awww... well, thank you for being so persistent. this thank you went through and you're welcome orleans Dec 2024 #203

Thank you, EarlG and all DU Admins evolves Dec 2024 #50

I'm in favor of a new forum to discuss the future of the Democratic Party. yardwork Dec 2024 #51

I definitely think we need a forum for discussions on the Democratic Party's future. LoisB Dec 2024 #52

Thank you so much! 💙💙💙 LiberalLoner Dec 2024 #53

I'm really glad you're not into social media... :- nt LAS14 Dec 2024 #54

lol. yeah, that gives him waay more time to focus on us here! orleans Dec 2024 #159

Another vote for a "Future of the Democratic Party " forum Fiendish Thingy Dec 2024 #55

Question about X/Twitter embeds Different Drummer Dec 2024 #56

All. ❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #77

I agree with you that we need to discuss where the Party goes from here. kentuck Dec 2024 #57

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK AND DEDICATION!! ailsagirl Dec 2024 #58

These are great changes... Spazito Dec 2024 #59

sounds good. thanks for all you do Kali Dec 2024 #60

I like the idea for the separate forum. greatauntoftriplets Dec 2024 #61

Thanks for the update, EarlG, and for everything you and Elad are doing. And add me to the DUers highplainsdem Dec 2024 #62

Got it. Thanks! Iggo Dec 2024 #63

Just don't name the new forum "JackPine Radical". nt eppur_se_muova Dec 2024 #64

Excellent! Thank you so much. applegrove Dec 2024 #66

Thanks EarlG malaise Dec 2024 #67

Thank you, Earl, Mr.Bill Dec 2024 #68

Thank you for all you do dlk Dec 2024 #71

Thanks for EVERYTHING! elleng Dec 2024 #75

I am definitely on board montanacowboy Dec 2024 #83

For the proposed "future-of-the-Democratic-party" forum, posting rules will have to be relaxed significant;y SpankMe Dec 2024 #84

DU has never, ever been a "free speech" forum EarlG Dec 2024 #111

❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #142

Support that discussions of where the Party should go next... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #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 2024 #164

I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one. ... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #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 2024 #173

I hope it's retroactive JoseBalow Dec 2024 #172

New forum for dem party needed - and may attract new members TBF Dec 2024 #86

Also a fan of Bluesky - TBF Dec 2024 #88

Thanks Earl. I feel pumped already! GreenWave Dec 2024 #92

Like! Like! Like! Mike Nelson Dec 2024 #94

Thank you. Blue Dawn Dec 2024 #95

Great, EarlG and Elad! Eugene Dec 2024 #96

Thank you for all you do solara Dec 2024 #97

I'm in favor of anything that gives that MFer MuskRat the finger!! InAbLuEsTaTe Dec 2024 #99

I fully support a forum where the future of virgdem Dec 2024 #100

Add another vote in favor of a "future of the Democratic Party" forum with looser rules in some areas JHB Dec 2024 #101

I support a new forum to discuss The future of the Democratic Party. quaint Dec 2024 #103

Thank you for removing Twitter MustLoveBeagles Dec 2024 #104

I have shyed away from posting in DU since the election because the direction William769 Dec 2024 #105

New forum. Magoo48 Dec 2024 #113

Awesome Windy Apple Dec 2024 #114

Great news! Lunabell Dec 2024 #115

Strongly agree with shunning Xtwitter. SCantiGOP Dec 2024 #116

all good stuff! Takket Dec 2024 #118

Thanks, and I also support the new forum idea. nt Shipwack Dec 2024 #120

Thank you, and yes to a separate forum for moving the party forward. GPV Dec 2024 #123

We need the ability to analyze the paths forward for the Democratic Party. Hellbound Hellhound Dec 2024 #125

I don't know if you've... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #141

I'm not saying a lawless zone. Just one without juries. Hellbound Hellhound Dec 2024 #147

I think any place... littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #151

That's all fair. You and Earl G know more than I. Hellbound Hellhound Dec 2024 #154

❤️ littlemissmartypants Dec 2024 #155

❤️ nt Hellbound Hellhound Dec 2024 #156

Regarding discussion of the Party etc Dyedinthewoolliberal Dec 2024 #126

DU - Now More Than Ever! Snarkoleptic Dec 2024 #127

Thanks EarlG bdamomma Dec 2024 #128

Hard vote for a separate forum thread for issues concerning the party Cheezoholic Dec 2024 #129

X is in the Trash. MagaSmash Dec 2024 #130

Here here keepthemhonestO Dec 2024 #131

Seem like good ideas Cosmo Blues Dec 2024 #132

This must have been... oldsoldierfadingfast Dec 2024 #133

EarlG.............. Upthevibe Dec 2024 #134

Great job, and I'd like to see the new forum HereForTheParty Dec 2024 #135

All excellent moves forward!! Moosepoop Dec 2024 #136

Following This Thread Baron2024 Dec 2024 #137

+1 on the Party Direction Forum Bristlecone Dec 2024 #144

A forum about the future of the party- YES! 👍 RainCaster Dec 2024 #146

I support a new forum as well for discussions DSandra Dec 2024 #152

I will be disappointed if Twitter embeds no longer appear, regardless of what happens Jack Valentino Dec 2024 #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 2024 #165

GREAT IDEA about enlisting some DUers to administrate the site's social media accounts! Jack Valentino Dec 2024 #166

Thanks for all your efforts at B.See Dec 2024 #167

Thank you EarlG and team. Hope22 Dec 2024 #171

K&R! burrowowl Dec 2024 #174

Thank you, EarlG and Elad! gademocrat7 Dec 2024 #181

New forum, no Twitter ramapo Dec 2024 #183

I left X when he allowed the Nazis back sellitman Dec 2024 #184

Zelenskyy's Syria statement today is a Tweet Bobstandard Dec 2024 #194

Yes, I'm all for a Future of the Unified Democratic Party Forum, the sooner the better. ancianita Dec 2024 #195

Has the update happened? I'm not seeing the new stuff yet. CousinIT Dec 2024 #196

Thanks for all you do! A couple thoughts: FireUpChips10 Dec 2024 #197

I like the idea of a forum. We just lost an election to a convicted felon. boston bean Dec 2024 #198

A separate forum would become an alert-drenched slapfest Sympthsical Dec 2024 #199

Well said. On the one hand, it would be 'interesting' for some of us Abolishinist Dec 2024 #202

We need a forum for critique. carpetbagger Dec 2024 #204

Geriatric Democratic Leadership Refuse to Step Aside devans00 Dec 17 #206

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 1 #207

I was not as shocked guptap Jan 17 #208

If DU has a policy on using AI videos, would you please post it? Because I can't find any DU policy re any AI uses. ancianita Wednesday #209

Oh my. quaint Wednesday #210

And I can't think of any rule based on DU policy that it violates. But it somehow corrupts human activity here, imo. ancianita Wednesday #211