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98. I would like to add that our beloved DU has an Instagram page as well.

Mon Nov 4, 2024, 05:36 PM

Nov 2024

They can post updates there as well. Just follow the bouncing DU ball!

Thanks for everything EarlG. This site is the island in the storm.

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A note about increased traffic and the possibility of DU restrictions on and around election day [View all] EarlG Nov 2024 OP

Thanks for all the hard work! n/t BaronChocula Nov 2024 #1

Thanks for the update and the head's up! Wounded Bear Nov 2024 #2

Thanks BlueSky3 Nov 2024 #3

Thank you for everything you are doing, DU Admins. 2016 was unbearable. catbyte Nov 2024 #4

No questions, but Thank You for the heads-up! We will get through this. nt CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2024 #5

Thank you, EarlG. You are a sanity saver if not life saver! MLAA Nov 2024 #6

You are appreciated! Here's hoping things go as smoothly as possible for you. chia Nov 2024 #7

Thanks! quaint Nov 2024 #8

Thanks guys! Dennis Donovan Nov 2024 #9

We can always go to DU Facebook - those of us who use it. I think that it worked in 2016 question everything Nov 2024 #10

I checked it out in 2016 and it was pretty awful. Does DU have a Xitter page? Crunchy Frog Nov 2024 #29

I have never monitored our social media pages EarlG Nov 2024 #40

That's Hilarious question everything Nov 2024 #46

At some point there are some jobs humans just won't do. Marcuse Nov 2024 #59

Thank you Earl True Blue American Nov 2024 #100

Thanks, guys. I really appreciate your hard work and keeping us informed. nt Biophilic Nov 2024 #11

Strength and Honor, friend and noble warrior for truth. WheelWalker Nov 2024 #12

Information ScotLass Nov 2024 #13

Well, here we go!!! Think. Again. Nov 2024 #14

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DEFCON times....nt DoBW Nov 2024 #17

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All updates and work is very appreciated. DU is the best as an information clearinghouse. SoFlaBro Nov 2024 #19

Ty, and GOOD LUCK!! 🤞👍 electric_blue68 Nov 2024 #20

Excellant professional post. chouchou Nov 2024 #21

Thank you so much for all you do. Hope22 Nov 2024 #22

GOOD LUCK to everyone - I will be a poll watcher all day but will check in progressoid Nov 2024 #23

Thanks for the heads up sdfernando Nov 2024 #24

Let's GOoooooo ismnotwasm Nov 2024 #25

Would it be good for all of us to throttle back our own posting? marble falls Nov 2024 #26

It's not the posting that's the problem, it's the total number of visits EarlG Nov 2024 #42

COMPLETELY understandable, and thanks for this message! 💙 Gaytano70 Nov 2024 #27

Acknowledged and thanks! We will be glued to MSNBC the whole evening tomorrow and into Wed morning PatrickforB Nov 2024 #28

Thanks for letting us know. greatauntoftriplets Nov 2024 #30

Thanks of the clear explanation. We all appreciate the work you do to make the site available and user friendly, and Martin68 Nov 2024 #31

---maybe suggest that most of us refrain from posting anything that does not pertain to the election. 3Hotdogs Nov 2024 #32

It's not the posting that's the problem EarlG Nov 2024 #47

Or even an option dweller Nov 2024 #49

thank you! DemonGoddess Nov 2024 #33

Back up your database every 15 minutes! NameAlreadyTaken Nov 2024 #34

Thank you. 33taw Nov 2024 #35

I miss the old DefCon days, when various features would progressively go out. Crunchy Frog Nov 2024 #36

The current system of levels is similar to the old one EarlG Nov 2024 #48

Signed up for the emails. It will ve a sleepless night. NNadir Nov 2024 #37

Mahalo for letting us know just what to expect. Cha Nov 2024 #38

Thank 3auld6phart Nov 2024 #39

Your behind the scenes work....... drumpfsucks Nov 2024 #41

Earl G: You're the best!! Sogo Nov 2024 #43

Thanks to you and Elad for giving us this home Maeve Nov 2024 #44

Scotty, we need more power! We're running on impulse power. StrictlyRockers Nov 2024 #45

Thank you BoRaGard Nov 2024 #50

Thanks for all the hard work! Grumpy Old Guy Nov 2024 #51

Thank you! sagetea Nov 2024 #52

Thanks for all that you do. And I'm glad I'm have a star membership! GoneOffShore Nov 2024 #53

Dear EarlG and Elad, Thank you for everything this site gives us, thank niyad Nov 2024 #54

Got it! Thanks for all you and Elad do! ❤️ littlemissmartypants Nov 2024 #55

Fully understand! bluestarone Nov 2024 #56

Thanks for this heads up and for everything you do for us! ShazzieB Nov 2024 #57

Why not block new sign ups for 72 hours starting now? n/t FSogol Nov 2024 #58

Thanks for the heads up Earl KS Toronado Nov 2024 #60

not again Soxderrube Nov 2024 #61

Donate $5 wryter2000 Nov 2024 #95

This message was self-deleted by its author Karma13612 Nov 2024 #129

BS Soxderrube Nov 2024 #62

It's not a game EarlG Nov 2024 #91

just pray we dont have a repeat of 2016. AllaN01Bear Nov 2024 #63

Supporting DU is important. No excuses for not LuckyLib Nov 2024 #64

Well, see you on the other side! Initech Nov 2024 #65

Thanks guys. You're the absolute best!!! judesedit Nov 2024 #66

Thank you, EarlG! piddyprints Nov 2024 #67

Thanks so very much! nolabear Nov 2024 #68

Thank you to both you and Elad. sheshe2 Nov 2024 #69

Battle stations orangecrush Nov 2024 #70

Thank you for the update! chillfactor Nov 2024 #71

Fingers crossed. Thx for letting us know and working so hard. marked50 Nov 2024 #72

Thank you for all your hard work. Good luck tomorrow. BoomaofBandM Nov 2024 #73

Thank you for all you do. barbtries Nov 2024 #74

IF DU goes 100% down obamanut2012 Nov 2024 #75

Understood! Appreciate your efforts. keithbvadu2 Nov 2024 #76

Thank you, EarlG and elad. Aristus Nov 2024 #77

Many thanks Marthe48 Nov 2024 #78

Thank you! And thanks for understanding how much we all rely on DU every day. mountain grammy Nov 2024 #79

I normally choose "leave me logged in on this computer" when I log in. Does that tie up resources ? eppur_se_muova Nov 2024 #80

It wouldn't make any difference EarlG Nov 2024 #97

Are there any non-essential functions we as members can avoid to significantly lighten the load? muriel_volestrangler Nov 2024 #81

Sounds like a plan. We are the reverse of Star Trek however. GreenWave Nov 2024 #82

Thanks for all your work, EarlG! calimary Nov 2024 #83

Thanks Ananda62 Nov 2024 #84

In that case, I might actually get some work done tomorrow. mahatmakanejeeves Nov 2024 #85

i get the traffic thing, but after the previous stunt to get more paid views... I'm skeptical as hell NotHardly Nov 2024 #86

Slightly confused... EarlG Nov 2024 #101

Thank you EarlG Tigerpal Nov 2024 #87

Welcome to DU radical noodle Nov 2024 #121

Where would we be without you? ReRe Nov 2024 #88

You got this. DJ Porkchop Nov 2024 #89

Perhaps you can make a subreddit for us to post in? joshcryer Nov 2024 #90

Your hard work and this site are so appreciated. pnwest Nov 2024 #92

K&R spanone Nov 2024 #93

Thanks EarlG bdamomma Nov 2024 #94

EarlG, would it help if everyone Captain Zero Nov 2024 #96

It would not make any difference EarlG Nov 2024 #99

I would like to add that our beloved DU has an Instagram page as well. OldBaldy1701E Nov 2024 #98

Fasten your seatbelts, it's going to be a bumpy ride! liberalla Nov 2024 #102

TY EarlG mntleo2 Nov 2024 #103

Thank you. hotdamn00 Nov 2024 #104

Thanks for the heads-up and all you do behind the scenes. Golden Raisin Nov 2024 #105

Thanks EarlG Arthur_Frain Nov 2024 #106

Thank you for all you do Greybnk48 Nov 2024 #107

Thank you EarlG for all the work you do for us Trailrider1951 Nov 2024 #108

Maybe pin this to LBN for a few days? Prairie_Seagull Nov 2024 #109

Thank you for all of your hard work relayerbob Nov 2024 #110

Thank you UpInArms Nov 2024 #111

Thanks guys for all you do. TomSlick Nov 2024 #112

Many thanks Earl!! n/t Ars Longa Nov 2024 #113

Thank you, and EarlG, for everything thing you guys do! lobointexas Nov 2024 #114

Thanks so much for keeping us informed, EarlG! Hoping for the best!!! Rhiannon12866 Nov 2024 #115

Appreciate the info! bovine6 Nov 2024 #116

Profound thanks and hugs to you, EarlG and Elad Hekate Nov 2024 #117

Thank you for the info. As always. Bluethroughu Nov 2024 #118

Thanks for the hard work ... let's go win! (nt) confoosed Nov 2024 #119

Que sera sera. FailureToCommunicate Nov 2024 #120

Roger that. nt Hotler Nov 2024 #122

Thank you EarlG and Elad for this wonderful community. blogslug Nov 2024 #123

About these "crashes". Refer to Churchill's "fight them on the beaches" speech. Yeah, that one. jaxexpat Nov 2024 #124

EarlG, thank you and your team for all you do. badhair77 Nov 2024 #125

Site issues mamacita75 Nov 2024 #126

Doesn't it just suck to have such a popular and well-run home to come to? BobTheSubgenius Nov 2024 #127

Will restrictions ease soon? Marthe48 Nov 2024 #128

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