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182. It is unique in terms of content. I was looking for a place with no trolls in 2005

Tue Jan 20, 2026, 01:58 PM

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and loved the DU from the moment I arrived. Thanks to the mods but particularly the Admin for making this a friendly, personal place to work through the most harrowing politics and coming up with solutions and hope.

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