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Skinner

(63,645 posts)
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:53 PM Jun 2016

DU's General Election Season postponed until Monday June 20

This discussion thread was locked by Skinner (a host of the Announcements group).

Well, this is embarrassing.

As most of you know, last week we began the seven-day transition period from Primary Season to General Election Season and announced that DU's General Election Season would officially begin on Thursday June 16.

From the perspective of the Admins, this transition has been nowhere near as straightfoward as previous ones. For the past six months we have been planning and building out a new system to replace/upgrade/improve the current Jury system. Elad has been working his butt off to get it finished, and over the last seven days we have been testing the new software with the help of MIRT members.

The new software is ready to go, but we have an unexpected problem -- Elad is not going to be fully available this weekend to monitor the site and make sure everything is running smoothly.

Therefore we have been faced with a choice: either go ahead and put up all the changes tomorrow -- but run the risk that something might go awry over the weekend and make DU unusable for hours at a time -- or wait until Monday when we can be sure that any (inevitable) bugs are identified and fixed quickly.

I know some people like to buy into the fantasy that DU is taking million-dollar handouts from the DNC, but the truth is that this site is now and has always made money solely from member donations and advertising. If we could afford a whole team of programmers, that would be great. But as it is the entire burden of maintaining the database, and programming all of the ideas that EarlG and I come up with, falls to one person: Elad. If he's not available, then we don't have any way to bring the site back if something goes wrong.

This was not an easy decision to make, but we have decided that the safest option is to wait until Monday. I know this will probably come as a disappointment to some of you, but we decided that being forced to wait a few more days before officially ending Primary Season was a better outcome than the possibility that a bug in the new software may shut the site down for the entire weekend.

Our apologies, and thank you for continuing to support and enjoy Democratic Underground. We'll post another announcement on Monday.

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DU's General Election Season postponed until Monday June 20 (Original Post) Skinner Jun 2016 OP
Hahahaha! ismnotwasm Jun 2016 #1
Big Thank You To Everyone Making This Place Work billhicks76 Jun 2016 #136
Well...as I always say..."No Elad, No upgrade". lol n/t CincyDem Jun 2016 #2
Let's make that the new meme... Else You Are Mad Jun 2016 #26
Just chill, everybody... LastLiberal in PalmSprings Jun 2016 #128
good time for Elad to ask for a raise, methinks dixiegrrrrl Jun 2016 #90
So from $0.0 to $0.000 hehehe Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #109
Time and a half of nuttin' is nuttin'. n/t CincyDem Jun 2016 #135
LOL More 0's certainly makes his salary bigger! n/t Beartracks Jun 2016 #156
"The Elad Goes In, Before The Upgrade Goes Live." Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #123
That's just wrong. CincyDem Jun 2016 #134
Thanks, Skinner PJMcK Jun 2016 #3
It is not embarrassing, it's the creative process. applegrove Jun 2016 #4
That tears it. I'm voting Trump. Orrex Jun 2016 #5
Hahahaha. NT mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2016 #21
My grocery store is out of my favorite beer. christx30 Jun 2016 #37
LOL! ROTFLOL! LAS14 Jun 2016 #143
Tape Elad up and get him back in there!! underpants Jun 2016 #6
Prudent! laserhaas Jun 2016 #7
Thank you all for your hard work. femmocrat Jun 2016 #8
Or will we? FSogol Jun 2016 #20
Sounds like the right decision to me. TygrBright Jun 2016 #9
Is Brian Pagliano available? B2G Jun 2016 #10
hahaha!!!!! 840high Jun 2016 #41
Sigh. What must be must be. Hortensis Jun 2016 #11
Far out. lpbk2713 Jun 2016 #12
As a retired software and web person, I understand and appreciate your dilemna emulatorloo Jun 2016 #13
No, no - I want to use the BETA version of DU! csziggy Jun 2016 #45
Bet the Alpha version would have been more FUN!!!! emulatorloo Jun 2016 #50
Maybe - or it could have given us a chance to sing this song csziggy Jun 2016 #67
Oh that was too WoNDERFUL!!! Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #111
Where did you get the great what-cha-ma-callit... LAS14 Jun 2016 #144
I have no idea - it's been in my files for ages csziggy Jun 2016 #146
It's a conspiracy rjsquirrel Jun 2016 #14
No big deal! hrmjustin Jun 2016 #15
Elad escaped? petronius Jun 2016 #16
Please stay off the tracks. mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2016 #31
Good advice! I switched the pic - don't want to give Elad any petronius Jun 2016 #71
Understood. It looked stock. mahatmakanejeeves Jun 2016 #84
LOL, the phone rings and the Governor delays the execution for 96 hours. FSogol Jun 2016 #17
Admins and programmers get to have a life too. Thanks for DU. (n/t) Yonnie3 Jun 2016 #18
This makes sense. cwydro Jun 2016 #19
This ^^^^^ LenaBaby61 Jun 2016 #58
Elad doesn't want to devote a sunny weekend in June to fixing the inevitable bugs in the new system? Nye Bevan Jun 2016 #22
Seems like a sensible decision. auntpurl Jun 2016 #23
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the murky water.... Maeve Jun 2016 #24
I should have known it was too good to be true workinclasszero Jun 2016 #25
Don't forget the millennial bashing. ThinkCritically Jun 2016 #39
Yes and everything will be just perfect no doubt. All in it together Jun 2016 #89
The real story? awoke_in_2003 Jun 2016 #125
Hillary Hate??? Who's hating Hillary? Herman4747 Jun 2016 #151
Ahh man.. disillusioned73 Jun 2016 #27
You can't have an internet without IT. McCamy Taylor Jun 2016 #28
I am just looking forward to a more civil DU .... etherealtruth Jun 2016 #29
So much for the purge of the many by the few. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #30
Hearts and minds are broken, I'm sure... eom Purveyor Jun 2016 #33
Thank you. senz Jun 2016 #47
I've only seen volunteers for self purging. MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #82
Kinda like self-deportation. Right? Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #95
No in one scenario they are undocumented immigrants and choose MyNameGoesHere Jun 2016 #118
In both they are treated as if they don't belong. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #133
If you don't want to play by the rules to which you, yourself, agreed, then MADem Jun 2016 #154
I'm not talking about the TOS. I'm talking about the glee of some to purge. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #159
"The glee of some to purge?" Really? MADem Jun 2016 #164
"I don't think anyone wants to lose any actual members of this community" Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #165
If you'll observe, I eschewed the irritating crawling insect which was replied to with a swatter. MADem Jun 2016 #166
There are quite a few who had swatters.... Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #167
And quite a few who still have insects and other "sig line" addendums to express disapprobation. MADem Jun 2016 #168
I'm a Blue Collar Democrat. Spitfire of ATJ Jun 2016 #169
If only I could put your last two paragraphs in my sig line! CBHagman Jun 2016 #171
+10^10^100 nt stevenleser Jun 2016 #172
Thank you 4 the update all the 3 of you do. Nt LostOne4Ever Jun 2016 #32
Do your thing. No sweat. oasis Jun 2016 #34
I'm alerting the FBI!!!111 zappaman Jun 2016 #35
There is no primary left KingFlorez Jun 2016 #36
Uh oh. Putin must have hacked DU too. FSogol Jun 2016 #38
The best laid schemes of mice and men . . .and all that stuff. Arkansas Granny Jun 2016 #40
No strain, Skinner. We'll roll with it. Aristus Jun 2016 #42
I don't believe it. progressoid Jun 2016 #43
Disappointed but understand it. LiberalFighter Jun 2016 #44
Four extra days for people to not be civil! Capt. Obvious Jun 2016 #46
, Autumn Jun 2016 #162
Target dates are a useful tool, but one should avoid carving them in stone. You were wise. Scuba Jun 2016 #48
Four days more--no problem. The jury system and GD-P have been Surya Gayatri Jun 2016 #49
Been here since 2001 Loki Jun 2016 #51
Elad is a hero in my book. suffragette Jun 2016 #52
... Walk away Jun 2016 #53
As a long time and former software developer, it is no surprise to me. longship Jun 2016 #54
No worries ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2016 #55
5 days Gomez163 Jun 2016 #56
Thanks for all you do, Skinner, EarlG and Elad (but mostly Elad). "I only ride them...I don't FailureToCommunicate Jun 2016 #57
I wish my clients were this sane! Boomer Jun 2016 #59
Stuff happens, it's not a big deal. herding cats Jun 2016 #60
Something to add to the 'lessons learned' wiki: discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #61
After many years working in IT, klook Jun 2016 #99
~~~ discntnt_irny_srcsm Jun 2016 #108
Haha, excellent klook Jun 2016 #114
As someone who does database upgrades regularly, this is fully understandable liberal N proud Jun 2016 #62
Thanks, Skinner. elleng Jun 2016 #63
Why does ending the Primary depend on the new jury system? Waiting For Everyman Jun 2016 #64
THE 20TH IS NIGH! onehandle Jun 2016 #65
Kick ass Skinner. NCTraveler Jun 2016 #66
Better safe than sorry! We can wait. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Jun 2016 #68
Thanks for the update, Skinner! BlueMTexpat Jun 2016 #69
Hang in there, Skinner, and the usual suspects will hang in there with you Hekate Jun 2016 #70
I love you Skinner! You're the best! truebrit71 Jun 2016 #72
Thanks mainstreetonce Jun 2016 #73
cool. PeaceNikki Jun 2016 #74
All good.Things have already gotten better since redstateblues Jun 2016 #75
Yay! coco77 Jun 2016 #76
Thanks for the update tandot Jun 2016 #77
Thanks for the update hibbing Jun 2016 #78
it's better to wait until the cake is baked DonCoquixote Jun 2016 #79
I love hot, gooey dough! Lisa D Jun 2016 #86
Where the hell is Elad going? rug Jun 2016 #80
Maybe you should train a backup to Elad left-of-center2012 Jun 2016 #81
Monday, then. It's all good. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #83
It's all good. Better a slight delay than DUmageddon. GoneOffShore Jun 2016 #85
What?? Opting to do it right instead of quick? nolabear Jun 2016 #87
Hey, I own a business too. wildeyed Jun 2016 #88
It's okay, we'll deal with it~ sheshe2 Jun 2016 #91
Disappointing but understandable. I look forward to Monday. nt Autumn Jun 2016 #92
As a Sanders Supporter, I am Leaving as of Monday McKim Jun 2016 #129
Believe me, I understand that. nt Autumn Jun 2016 #130
Good decision NastyRiffraff Jun 2016 #93
I'll do the weekend monitor but I want that million from the DNC! leftofcool Jun 2016 #94
Incrementalism Geronimoe Jun 2016 #96
Tell the truth... Did the Russians hack into your oppo research files? Bucky Jun 2016 #97
Monday will be fine Silver_Witch Jun 2016 #98
Elad going on a bender for the weekend? Ok by me. Lochloosa Jun 2016 #100
Thank you for all your work but shouldn't the free speech period extend to the convention? LiberalLovinLug Jun 2016 #101
I am going to bookmark this diary in hopes that maybe someone will Karma13612 Jun 2016 #161
Is Elad an actual person? Are you sure? redwitch Jun 2016 #102
Need a couple of more days to perfect your evil plan! klook Jun 2016 #103
Sounds like a good plan, stuff happens you know... redstatebluegirl Jun 2016 #104
ELAD'S GONE ROGUE!!! Somebody get the US Marshals!!! Odin2005 Jun 2016 #105
Found one Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #121
The primaries aren't over until after the votes in Ca are counted and we go thru the convention. diane in sf Jun 2016 #106
No problemo at all. Thanks for the update and all your team's great work! appalachiablue Jun 2016 #107
We're with you, we're all in this together. Whatever you do, we're with you! RKP5637 Jun 2016 #110
I have a sneaking suspicion Guccifer can be tied into this... bullwinkle428 Jun 2016 #112
IOW...Party On! Scurrilous Jun 2016 #113
Can we bring the new rules into play tomorrow anyway? Lord Magus Jun 2016 #115
The important thing is - we will not miss LOL Cats on Sunday rurallib Jun 2016 #116
Soros!!11 Starry Messenger Jun 2016 #117
I find SandersDem Jun 2016 #119
SURE, BLAME ELAD. Warren DeMontague Jun 2016 #120
Has the FBI or DOJ endored our Geronimoe Jun 2016 #122
sounds like the right way to go, to me. Bill USA Jun 2016 #124
I love you guys. Enjoy your weekend. In_The_Wind Jun 2016 #126
Ditto here, Skinner ailsagirl Jun 2016 #127
No apologies necessary... you all do a great job! InAbLuEsTaTe Jun 2016 #131
You guys are the best! VOX Jun 2016 #132
Just the Threat of DU3.8 coming has much improved the site. Cryptoad Jun 2016 #137
nothing to be embarassed about Takket Jun 2016 #138
Thank you, Skinner. Duval Jun 2016 #139
A rest is overdue It will give people a chance to refocus on what is really important the Monk06 Jun 2016 #140
Does this mean we get a new "Hate Mailbag" as consolation? AwakeAtLast Jun 2016 #141
No problem! I really, really appreciate your transparency!!! nt LAS14 Jun 2016 #142
Not a big deal. Great site! JohnnyRingo Jun 2016 #145
No big deal Gman Jun 2016 #147
Stop apologizing. KentuckyWoman Jun 2016 #148
Thanks for letting us know! DemonGoddess Jun 2016 #149
Well 2naSalit Jun 2016 #150
and here I already changed my sig line... Jack Bone Jun 2016 #152
Shit happens--don't worry about it. MADem Jun 2016 #153
Some of us have heard of the hot tub. Rex Jun 2016 #155
where is the underground part after june 16? captainarizona Jun 2016 #157
Don't worry, we can wait a few more days to get it right. marble falls Jun 2016 #158
Thank you lupinella Jun 2016 #160
I'll still be Supporting Hillary in Four Days Night Watchman Jun 2016 #163
I have a question about links and sources revmclaren Jun 2016 #170

ismnotwasm

(41,919 posts)
1. Hahahaha!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:55 PM
Jun 2016

I feel your pain, but my twisted sense of humor finds this pretty funny.

It will be ok. It will work out. We will go on.

 

billhicks76

(5,082 posts)
136. Big Thank You To Everyone Making This Place Work
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:19 PM
Jun 2016

No matter how opinions differ we are all grateful to have this forum to discuss our ideas and try to come together to help our world and everyone's place in it.

CincyDem

(6,282 posts)
2. Well...as I always say..."No Elad, No upgrade". lol n/t
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:56 PM
Jun 2016

Else You Are Mad

(3,040 posts)
26. Let's make that the new meme...
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:05 PM
Jun 2016

When things don't go according to plan!

128. Just chill, everybody...
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 05:37 PM
Jun 2016

dixiegrrrrl

(60,010 posts)
90. good time for Elad to ask for a raise, methinks
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:25 PM
Jun 2016
 

Silver_Witch

(1,820 posts)
109. So from $0.0 to $0.000 hehehe
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:05 PM
Jun 2016

You are right Dixiegrrrl. That is what I would do!!

CincyDem

(6,282 posts)
135. Time and a half of nuttin' is nuttin'. n/t
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:07 PM
Jun 2016

Beartracks

(12,761 posts)
156. LOL More 0's certainly makes his salary bigger! n/t
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 01:37 AM
Jun 2016

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
123. "The Elad Goes In, Before The Upgrade Goes Live."
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 05:11 PM
Jun 2016

Okay, that sounds kind of wrong.

CincyDem

(6,282 posts)
134. That's just wrong.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:06 PM
Jun 2016


lol

PJMcK

(21,916 posts)
3. Thanks, Skinner
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:56 PM
Jun 2016

You and your team have made a wise decision. Don't worry; we'll wait.

applegrove

(118,017 posts)
4. It is not embarrassing, it's the creative process.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:56 PM
Jun 2016

Orrex

(63,084 posts)
5. That tears it. I'm voting Trump.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:56 PM
Jun 2016

mahatmakanejeeves

(56,890 posts)
21. Hahahaha. NT
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:03 PM
Jun 2016

christx30

(6,241 posts)
37. My grocery store is out of my favorite beer.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:10 PM
Jun 2016

I'm going to drink bleach instead.

LAS14

(13,749 posts)
143. LOL! ROTFLOL!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 07:51 PM
Jun 2016

underpants

(182,274 posts)
6. Tape Elad up and get him back in there!!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:56 PM
Jun 2016

Just kidding. BTW Elad autocorrects to Zelda.

 

laserhaas

(7,805 posts)
7. Prudent!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:56 PM
Jun 2016

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
8. Thank you all for your hard work.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:56 PM
Jun 2016

No need to apologize --- We will still be here on Monday!

FSogol

(45,357 posts)
20. Or will we?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:00 PM
Jun 2016

TygrBright

(20,733 posts)
9. Sounds like the right decision to me.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:57 PM
Jun 2016

Much as I was looking forward to the New DU Order, I'm perfectly happy to wait a coupla days for uninterrupted service.

appreciatively,
Bright

 

B2G

(9,766 posts)
10. Is Brian Pagliano available?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:58 PM
Jun 2016

I kid, I kid...

 

840high

(17,196 posts)
41. hahaha!!!!!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:12 PM
Jun 2016

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
11. Sigh. What must be must be.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:58 PM
Jun 2016

Looking forward to Monday.

lpbk2713

(42,696 posts)
12. Far out.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:58 PM
Jun 2016





emulatorloo

(43,979 posts)
13. As a retired software and web person, I understand and appreciate your dilemna
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:58 PM
Jun 2016

Don't "ship" until it is ready.

Good luck on getting things ironed out!

csziggy

(34,120 posts)
45. No, no - I want to use the BETA version of DU!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:13 PM
Jun 2016

It would add to the excitement as we make the transition to the General Election! C'mon, Elad - torture us with bad software!








emulatorloo

(43,979 posts)
50. Bet the Alpha version would have been more FUN!!!!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:19 PM
Jun 2016

csziggy

(34,120 posts)
67. Maybe - or it could have given us a chance to sing this song
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:33 PM
Jun 2016

 

Silver_Witch

(1,820 posts)
111. Oh that was too WoNDERFUL!!!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:08 PM
Jun 2016

Thank you I shall steal this and send it to my IT guy!

LAS14

(13,749 posts)
144. Where did you get the great what-cha-ma-callit...
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 07:53 PM
Jun 2016

... of the guy melting down at the keyboard?

csziggy

(34,120 posts)
146. I have no idea - it's been in my files for ages
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 08:14 PM
Jun 2016

I've been saving smilies off the internet since they were invented and have a huge stash of them.

 

rjsquirrel

(4,762 posts)
14. It's a conspiracy
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:58 PM
Jun 2016

Goldman-Sachs paid you off not to make the changes. We demand the transcripts of your development meetings.

/sc jk joke

 

hrmjustin

(71,265 posts)
15. No big deal!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:58 PM
Jun 2016

petronius

(26,580 posts)
16. Elad escaped?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:59 PM
Jun 2016

Last edited Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:40 PM - Edit history (1)

Run, Elad, run!






(Thanks for everything, by the way - DU is great in whatever mode!)

petronius

(26,580 posts)
71. Good advice! I switched the pic - don't want to give Elad any
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:43 PM
Jun 2016

dangerous ideas while he's on the lam...


(It wasn't my picture by the way, just a Google-steal.)

mahatmakanejeeves

(56,890 posts)
84. Understood. It looked stock.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:13 PM
Jun 2016

In advertising during Tom Hartmann's show, someone uses footage of himself standing on railroad tracks. He uses another shot of a container train going past. I think the footage was taken at Point of Rocks, Maryland. Every time I see it, I shout at the TV, "get off the tracks, you idiot!"

FSogol

(45,357 posts)
17. LOL, the phone rings and the Governor delays the execution for 96 hours.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 01:59 PM
Jun 2016

Will everyone get another last meal?



Kidding aside, keep up the good work and looking forward to the new version.

Yonnie3

(17,376 posts)
18. Admins and programmers get to have a life too. Thanks for DU. (n/t)
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:00 PM
Jun 2016
 

cwydro

(51,308 posts)
19. This makes sense.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:00 PM
Jun 2016

I'm looking forward to a more civil DU, whenever it happens.

LenaBaby61

(6,965 posts)
58. This ^^^^^
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:24 PM
Jun 2016

Nye Bevan

(25,406 posts)
22. Elad doesn't want to devote a sunny weekend in June to fixing the inevitable bugs in the new system?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:03 PM
Jun 2016

What is the world coming to?

auntpurl

(4,311 posts)
23. Seems like a sensible decision.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:03 PM
Jun 2016

Although I do have to admit I said to myself, "What fresh hell is this?" when the announcement came up at the top of my screen.

Maeve

(42,224 posts)
24. Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the murky water....
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:04 PM
Jun 2016

Have a good weekend NOT monitoring the site, Elad!

 

workinclasszero

(28,270 posts)
25. I should have known it was too good to be true
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:04 PM
Jun 2016

4 more days of republican conspiracy theories and Hillary hate, oh joy.

 

ThinkCritically

(241 posts)
39. Don't forget the millennial bashing.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:11 PM
Jun 2016

All in it together

(275 posts)
89. Yes and everything will be just perfect no doubt.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:22 PM
Jun 2016
 

awoke_in_2003

(34,582 posts)
125. The real story?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 05:18 PM
Jun 2016

Elad is hiding emails

 

Herman4747

(1,825 posts)
151. Hillary Hate??? Who's hating Hillary?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 09:53 PM
Jun 2016

Not anyone we can see:



?quality=90&strip=all&w=1200



 

disillusioned73

(2,872 posts)
27. Ahh man..
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:05 PM
Jun 2016

now everyone has to adjust their condescending countdown posts..

McCamy Taylor

(19,240 posts)
28. You can't have an internet without IT.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:05 PM
Jun 2016

etherealtruth

(22,165 posts)
29. I am just looking forward to a more civil DU ....
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:06 PM
Jun 2016

In truth, since your last announcement, I think civility has increased tremendously.

I appreciate DU immensely.

Happy father's day, hoping you (and other DU dads/ admin and regular DUers) can take a break from the madness and enjoy it!

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
30. So much for the purge of the many by the few.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:06 PM
Jun 2016
 

Purveyor

(29,876 posts)
33. Hearts and minds are broken, I'm sure... eom
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:08 PM
Jun 2016
 

senz

(11,945 posts)
47. Thank you.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:15 PM
Jun 2016
 

MyNameGoesHere

(7,638 posts)
82. I've only seen volunteers for self purging.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:03 PM
Jun 2016

If people play nice they can stay, if they can't they self purge.

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
95. Kinda like self-deportation. Right?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:31 PM
Jun 2016
 

MyNameGoesHere

(7,638 posts)
118. No in one scenario they are undocumented immigrants and choose
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:39 PM
Jun 2016

to leave. They never signed an agreement or terms of service. In the other scenario they are absolute haters of a Web site they voluntarily joined And agreed to some terms of which they now don't like. It's pretty close but not at all close to the same thing. It's the same thing like white and black are the same color, so I guess it's really close but it's not.

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
133. In both they are treated as if they don't belong.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:04 PM
Jun 2016

MADem

(135,425 posts)
154. If you don't want to play by the rules to which you, yourself, agreed, then
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 11:08 PM
Jun 2016

that would be accurate. You AGREED to follow the TOS--it didn't sneak up on you and bite you in the behind. So either gird your loins and deal with that, or push off smartly to places on the world wide web that you feel better reflect your POV. This isn't the only game in town, but for those of us who LIKE the TOS (and the new "rules&quot it's a "safe space," if you will.

You don't get to change those rules to suit yourself just because "your guy" didn't win; that's not how it works--go fire up a website that meets your needs, if you want to expend the effort to make that happen. I'm sure there are places where you can bash/trash Dems running for public office to your heart's content...but this place ain't one of 'em.

Sometimes, it is better to just be an adult and move along if something doesn't suit you any longer, rather than try (and frankly, fail) to make everyone else feel badly because they are still enjoying the experience that is causing you heartburn.

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
159. I'm not talking about the TOS. I'm talking about the glee of some to purge.
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 04:51 AM
Jun 2016

MADem

(135,425 posts)
164. "The glee of some to purge?" Really?
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 02:39 PM
Jun 2016

I don't think anyone wants to lose any actual members of this community--but if some DUers are going to be miserable here, they can either be miserable by and to themselves--and not inflict their crabby sorrow on the rest of us-- or they can part ways with us and go where they'll be celebrated. We didn't tolerate that PUMA shit eight years ago, and we're not putting up with it this time, either. This election is too damned important.

It's not like there aren't other websites that will welcome mean-spiritedness and hatred--there are plenty of places where the members get a charge out of shitting on Hillary Clinton during this election campaign--the problem is, the people who frequent those places are often intolerant, racist, sexist, obtuse and ignorant morons. You just can't get intelligent discussion at those places. So, people who just NEED to fling invective at Hillary will have to suffer the opinions of nitwits and, frankly, debase themselves, if they want to crap on Clinton on the internet--because we're just not going to tolerate it here.

And good thing.

But more to the point, I, for one, am a bit piqued at attempts to tamp down any MENTION that the nomination of Hillary Clinton is a BIG F-CKING DEAL, to quote Joe Biden. This is a massive event in American electoral politics. It is an event worthy of CELEBRATION. HRC did it twice as good, "backwards and in high heels" to get half the credit--and the surliness and churlishness of a small number here who refuse to acknowledge that yes, this IS a big deal, and YES, this IS a massive game-changing moment in American politics--just as the nomination of Barack Obama was--is troubling to me. It makes me wonder how "liberal" some of our membership actually is (though more often than not, this kind of denigration comes from low post count members who often do not last long here--another "good thing&quot .

There's much about the Presidency that is both aspirational and symbolic--and the enthusiasm of some to crush and negate that aspect of Clinton's candidacy makes me go "Hmmmmm."

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
165. "I don't think anyone wants to lose any actual members of this community"
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 07:56 PM
Jun 2016

Did you miss all of the fly swatter grave dancing?

MADem

(135,425 posts)
166. If you'll observe, I eschewed the irritating crawling insect which was replied to with a swatter.
Fri Jun 17, 2016, 10:30 AM
Jun 2016

I'm not sure why you're lecturing me on that sort of behavior when I didn't participate in it. There was plenty of horseshit to go around on that score--hence the flies, and the swatting.

I think everyone who has gotten tombstoned to this point has done something that contradicts the values of the site and the party. And some of 'em got away with murder before the admins finally lost patience.

Look, you want to be annoyed and feel put-upon--that is your choice. It won't change a damn thing, though.

I figure we have a choice when we put our feet on the floor each morning. We can choose to see the glass as half empty, or half full. I'll take full.

I like DU. I like it even better when people just have conversations about issues, and can manage to disagree without having to characterize individual members here.

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
167. There are quite a few who had swatters....
Fri Jun 17, 2016, 04:41 PM
Jun 2016

They all had one thing in common too.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
168. And quite a few who still have insects and other "sig line" addendums to express disapprobation.
Fri Jun 17, 2016, 04:48 PM
Jun 2016

It's not like they aren't observable. We see them. I can't be bothered with that.

I'm on the "Democratic Party" team and I'm backing the presumptive nominee. That's why I am a member here at DEMOCRATIC Underground--because I want to see more DEMOCRATS and fewer Republicans in Congress and other public offices.

 

Spitfire of ATJ

(32,723 posts)
169. I'm a Blue Collar Democrat.
Fri Jun 17, 2016, 04:54 PM
Jun 2016

CBHagman

(16,968 posts)
171. If only I could put your last two paragraphs in my sig line!
Sun Jun 19, 2016, 12:22 AM
Jun 2016
But more to the point, I, for one, am a bit piqued at attempts to tamp down any MENTION that the nomination of Hillary Clinton is a BIG F-CKING DEAL, to quote Joe Biden. This is a massive event in American electoral politics. It is an event worthy of CELEBRATION. HRC did it twice as good, "backwards and in high heels" to get half the credit--and the surliness and churlishness of a small number here who refuse to acknowledge that yes, this IS a big deal, and YES, this IS a massive game-changing moment in American politics--just as the nomination of Barack Obama was--is troubling to me. It makes me wonder how "liberal" some of our membership actually is (though more often than not, this kind of denigration comes from low post count members who often do not last long here--another "good thing&quot .

There's much about the Presidency that is both aspirational and symbolic--and the enthusiasm of some to crush and negate that aspect of Clinton's candidacy makes me go "Hmmmmm."


 

stevenleser

(32,886 posts)
172. +10^10^100 nt
Sun Jun 19, 2016, 04:08 PM
Jun 2016

LostOne4Ever

(9,267 posts)
32. Thank you 4 the update all the 3 of you do. Nt
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:07 PM
Jun 2016

oasis

(49,151 posts)
34. Do your thing. No sweat.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:08 PM
Jun 2016

zappaman

(20,605 posts)
35. I'm alerting the FBI!!!111
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:09 PM
Jun 2016

Expect a visit.

KingFlorez

(12,689 posts)
36. There is no primary left
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:09 PM
Jun 2016

The season officially ended last night with the final primary.

FSogol

(45,357 posts)
38. Uh oh. Putin must have hacked DU too.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:11 PM
Jun 2016

Arkansas Granny

(31,483 posts)
40. The best laid schemes of mice and men . . .and all that stuff.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:12 PM
Jun 2016

We've waited this long, a few more days won't hurt.

Aristus

(66,092 posts)
42. No strain, Skinner. We'll roll with it.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:12 PM
Jun 2016

You and the boys rock...

progressoid

(49,825 posts)
43. I don't believe it.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:12 PM
Jun 2016

I bet you got hacked by the Trump people didn't you!

It's a coverup!

LiberalFighter

(50,496 posts)
44. Disappointed but understand it.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:12 PM
Jun 2016

Capt. Obvious

(9,002 posts)
46. Four extra days for people to not be civil!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:14 PM
Jun 2016

You should go ahead and take the remainders off of FFR and see if they can stay off of FFR until Monday.

Autumn

(44,754 posts)
162. ,
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 09:10 AM
Jun 2016
 

Scuba

(53,475 posts)
48. Target dates are a useful tool, but one should avoid carving them in stone. You were wise.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:17 PM
Jun 2016
 

Surya Gayatri

(15,445 posts)
49. Four days more--no problem. The jury system and GD-P have been
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:18 PM
Jun 2016

FUBAR since at least the beginning of 2016. A few more days are neither here nor there.

Thanks so much to all three of you--Skinner, EarlG and Elad. You guys have a brilliant site here.

Loki

(3,825 posts)
51. Been here since 2001
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:19 PM
Jun 2016

I can wait a few days, no prob.

suffragette

(12,232 posts)
52. Elad is a hero in my book.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:20 PM
Jun 2016

He's the engine behind the clean, elegant and functional design of this cyberspace so many of us have called home for so long.

He is worth the wait.

Walk away

(9,494 posts)
53. ...
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:21 PM
Jun 2016

longship

(40,416 posts)
54. As a long time and former software developer, it is no surprise to me.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:21 PM
Jun 2016

And no cause for any malignment.

DU admins are really great. This site is one of the best political sites on the INet. Yes, too many of its contributors act like infants. But at least many adults find this a place to conduct reasonable discussion.

That is worth celebrating.

 

1StrongBlackMan

(31,849 posts)
55. No worries ...
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:22 PM
Jun 2016
 

Gomez163

(2,039 posts)
56. 5 days
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:23 PM
Jun 2016

FailureToCommunicate

(13,989 posts)
57. Thanks for all you do, Skinner, EarlG and Elad (but mostly Elad). "I only ride them...I don't
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:24 PM
Jun 2016

Last edited Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:22 PM - Edit history (1)

know what makes 'em work."

Boomer

(4,159 posts)
59. I wish my clients were this sane!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:24 PM
Jun 2016

Far better to wait.

herding cats

(19,549 posts)
60. Stuff happens, it's not a big deal.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:24 PM
Jun 2016

Elad already works his butt off making this site such an awesome place.

While I admit to being excited to seeing the new system rolled out, even if I'm slightly bummed about not getting so see jury results pop up in my email anymore. A few more days is not going to be the death of anyone here, and I'm sure everyone would be more upset if it was rolled out and the site broke.

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,470 posts)
61. Something to add to the 'lessons learned' wiki:
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:25 PM
Jun 2016

Always plan all upgrades, changes and transfers for Tuesday morning.
Weekends could possibly become problematic even if well planned within your organization should help be required from outside your organization.

thanks for the info

klook

(12,134 posts)
99. After many years working in IT,
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:50 PM
Jun 2016

I learned the best time to plan vacation is the week of a deployment! They always get pushed out!!

discntnt_irny_srcsm

(18,470 posts)
108. ~~~
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:04 PM
Jun 2016

I often get asked for schedule dates. I'm careful to never include a year with the date.



".....Oh, you thought I meant this year???"

"Is it done?" ~~~ "Sure but it's not yet finished. That'll be another week or two."

"Is it finished? ~~~ "Yes, but it won't be complete for about 4-7 business days."

"Is it complete? ~~~ "Yes, but the implementation of certain features have been delayed til phase 2."

klook

(12,134 posts)
114. Haha, excellent
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:28 PM
Jun 2016

Also ~~~ "Oh, you wanted it to work?!?!"

And of course the old favorite:

liberal N proud

(60,300 posts)
62. As someone who does database upgrades regularly, this is fully understandable
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:27 PM
Jun 2016

I have had upgrades delayed for months because one little thing was not in place.

No apologies needed.

Good luck with the upgrade!

elleng

(130,131 posts)
63. Thanks, Skinner.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:30 PM
Jun 2016

Good decision, imo.

Waiting For Everyman

(9,385 posts)
64. Why does ending the Primary depend on the new jury system?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:30 PM
Jun 2016

Not that I care, I don't see why it matters.

onehandle

(51,122 posts)
65. THE 20TH IS NIGH!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:30 PM
Jun 2016

The worst is over and many disrupters have given up, so fine by me.

 

NCTraveler

(30,481 posts)
66. Kick ass Skinner.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:30 PM
Jun 2016

Sounds great and no apology necessary.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,297 posts)
68. Better safe than sorry! We can wait. n/t
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:40 PM
Jun 2016

BlueMTexpat

(15,349 posts)
69. Thanks for the update, Skinner!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:40 PM
Jun 2016

We. Will. Survive.

Hope that you all - and especially Elad - enjoy the weekend!

Hekate

(90,189 posts)
70. Hang in there, Skinner, and the usual suspects will hang in there with you
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:42 PM
Jun 2016
 

truebrit71

(20,805 posts)
72. I love you Skinner! You're the best!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:43 PM
Jun 2016

Always doing what's best for us!!

mainstreetonce

(4,178 posts)
73. Thanks
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:45 PM
Jun 2016

We can wait. There are bigger problems right now.

PeaceNikki

(27,985 posts)
74. cool.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:46 PM
Jun 2016

redstateblues

(10,565 posts)
75. All good.Things have already gotten better since
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:51 PM
Jun 2016

the primaries are finally over.

 

coco77

(1,327 posts)
76. Yay!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:55 PM
Jun 2016

Bernie!Bernie!Bernie!

tandot

(6,671 posts)
77. Thanks for the update
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:55 PM
Jun 2016

I guess we can handle a few more days. It doesn't seem as toxic anymore anyways

hibbing

(10,076 posts)
78. Thanks for the update
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:58 PM
Jun 2016

Stuff happens


Peace

DonCoquixote

(13,615 posts)
79. it's better to wait until the cake is baked
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 02:59 PM
Jun 2016

then to eat a lot of hot gooey dough. These fixes have been a long time in coming, but at least you kept people in the loop rather than pretend "everything is just fine."

Lisa D

(1,532 posts)
86. I love hot, gooey dough!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:15 PM
Jun 2016

But I agree with your post.

 

rug

(82,333 posts)
80. Where the hell is Elad going?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:01 PM
Jun 2016

Slacker.

left-of-center2012

(34,195 posts)
81. Maybe you should train a backup to Elad
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:01 PM
Jun 2016

God help us (and DU) should something happen to Elad.

Agnosticsherbet

(11,619 posts)
83. Monday, then. It's all good.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:03 PM
Jun 2016

GoneOffShore

(17,309 posts)
85. It's all good. Better a slight delay than DUmageddon.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:14 PM
Jun 2016

nolabear

(41,915 posts)
87. What?? Opting to do it right instead of quick?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:16 PM
Jun 2016

I knew I was with the right crowd.

wildeyed

(11,240 posts)
88. Hey, I own a business too.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:16 PM
Jun 2016

I know how these things go. Good luck with the transition!

sheshe2

(83,335 posts)
91. It's okay, we'll deal with it~
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:27 PM
Jun 2016


Thanks to you all!

Autumn

(44,754 posts)
92. Disappointing but understandable. I look forward to Monday. nt
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:30 PM
Jun 2016

McKim

(2,412 posts)
129. As a Sanders Supporter, I am Leaving as of Monday
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 05:57 PM
Jun 2016

Just saying goodbye. I will miss commenting on this site. I cannot get behind Hillary, too much war blood is already spilled for my taste. Also I like honest, straightforward and transparent elections. I'm taking my ideals elsewhere. It will feel so good to not be insulted anymore.

Autumn

(44,754 posts)
130. Believe me, I understand that. nt
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 05:58 PM
Jun 2016

NastyRiffraff

(12,448 posts)
93. Good decision
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:30 PM
Jun 2016

I wish it could have been today, but I do understand. Thanks for letting us know.

leftofcool

(19,460 posts)
94. I'll do the weekend monitor but I want that million from the DNC!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:30 PM
Jun 2016

Monday is good for me.

 

Geronimoe

(1,539 posts)
96. Incrementalism
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:39 PM
Jun 2016

Sound like DU opted for incrementalism over revolution.

I think I recall seeing quite a number of Hillary ads and no Bernie ones.

Bucky

(53,795 posts)
97. Tell the truth... Did the Russians hack into your oppo research files?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:40 PM
Jun 2016

Damn them, they're even peskier than when they were Commies.

 

Silver_Witch

(1,820 posts)
98. Monday will be fine
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:46 PM
Jun 2016

Thank you for all your hard work Elad! You are a wizard!!!

Lochloosa

(16,018 posts)
100. Elad going on a bender for the weekend? Ok by me.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:51 PM
Jun 2016

LiberalLovinLug

(14,153 posts)
101. Thank you for all your work but shouldn't the free speech period extend to the convention?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:55 PM
Jun 2016

I am still unclear on just what is and what is not allowed after Monday.

Will we be able to mention He-Who-Cannot-Be-Named? Because HWCBN will still need a lot of support on political forums in his bid to push for positive progressive changes in Hillary's platform right up to the convention. This is very important to many Democrats. Will simply writing posts in support of positions of HWCBN that Hillary is not on board with be verboten? Or criticizing the nominee for not considering HWCBN's proposals? I fear many of the more, shall we say, "ardent" supporters of Hillary will be trigger happy after Monday to alert any post not whitewashed clean of any spec of continued support of the other Democratic candidate, HWCBN, and that he, although he has no shot at winning, will still be a big part of the process until the convention.

Isn't some free debate around these issues a productive thing? That is the whole point of HWCBN's reason for continuing on.

Karma13612

(4,527 posts)
161. I am going to bookmark this diary in hopes that maybe someone will
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 08:36 AM
Jun 2016

answer you.

Otherwise, I will probably go back to just lurking again while here.

There are a couple other sites I like so I will spend time there, where I can post without fear of being banned for being critical of HRC.

redwitch

(14,933 posts)
102. Is Elad an actual person? Are you sure?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:57 PM
Jun 2016

I have seen photos of you and met EarlG at the Hawk and Dove but Elad? I am skeptical. I picture him as a supercomputer. I need proof that Elad is real. Thanks in advance.

klook

(12,134 posts)
103. Need a couple of more days to perfect your evil plan!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:57 PM
Jun 2016


Thanks to our skipper, first mate, and engine room chieftain for the continued hard work.

redstatebluegirl

(12,264 posts)
104. Sounds like a good plan, stuff happens you know...
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 03:57 PM
Jun 2016

Odin2005

(53,521 posts)
105. ELAD'S GONE ROGUE!!! Somebody get the US Marshals!!!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:02 PM
Jun 2016

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
121. Found one
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 05:05 PM
Jun 2016

diane in sf

(3,904 posts)
106. The primaries aren't over until after the votes in Ca are counted and we go thru the convention.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:02 PM
Jun 2016

appalachiablue

(41,052 posts)
107. No problemo at all. Thanks for the update and all your team's great work!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:03 PM
Jun 2016

RKP5637

(67,031 posts)
110. We're with you, we're all in this together. Whatever you do, we're with you!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:06 PM
Jun 2016

bullwinkle428

(20,626 posts)
112. I have a sneaking suspicion Guccifer can be tied into this...
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:13 PM
Jun 2016

Scurrilous

(38,687 posts)
113. IOW...Party On!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:18 PM
Jun 2016

No party like a divisive Presidential primary party.

Lord Magus

(1,999 posts)
115. Can we bring the new rules into play tomorrow anyway?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:32 PM
Jun 2016

I don't see why the rollout the of new and hopefully improved jury system and the transition to general election season need to be simultaneous. Sure, it would've been more convenient that way, but putting the new rules in place ought to happen tomorrow regardless.

rurallib

(62,344 posts)
116. The important thing is - we will not miss LOL Cats on Sunday
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:35 PM
Jun 2016

not sure I could survive without them


/revision/latest?cb=20130527140922

Starry Messenger

(32,342 posts)
117. Soros!!11
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:35 PM
Jun 2016

He's behind everything.

But seriously, it will be fine.

SandersDem

(592 posts)
119. I find
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 04:40 PM
Jun 2016

Things to be unstable already, or were you talking about a software issue?

Warren DeMontague

(80,708 posts)
120. SURE, BLAME ELAD.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 05:04 PM
Jun 2016

Man.

 

Geronimoe

(1,539 posts)
122. Has the FBI or DOJ endored our
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 05:08 PM
Jun 2016

presumptive nominee yet?

Bill USA

(6,436 posts)
124. sounds like the right way to go, to me.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 05:15 PM
Jun 2016

In_The_Wind

(72,300 posts)
126. I love you guys. Enjoy your weekend.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 05:21 PM
Jun 2016

ailsagirl

(22,837 posts)
127. Ditto here, Skinner
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 05:25 PM
Jun 2016

InAbLuEsTaTe

(24,110 posts)
131. No apologies necessary... you all do a great job!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:00 PM
Jun 2016

VOX

(22,976 posts)
132. You guys are the best!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:03 PM
Jun 2016

For all you do, thank you.

Cryptoad

(8,254 posts)
137. Just the Threat of DU3.8 coming has much improved the site.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:44 PM
Jun 2016

sure we can wait with baited breathed, thx

Takket

(21,424 posts)
138. nothing to be embarassed about
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:49 PM
Jun 2016

Better to take 4 days and do it right than have a bunch of bugs. 4 days changes nothing. i look forward to the new jury system

 

Duval

(4,280 posts)
139. Thank you, Skinner.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:53 PM
Jun 2016

I agree you made the safest choice for DU. Edited to mention that the 20th is our 24th Anniversary.

Monk06

(7,675 posts)
140. A rest is overdue It will give people a chance to refocus on what is really important the
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 06:57 PM
Jun 2016

end of T- Rumphalism in US politics once and for all

AwakeAtLast

(14,112 posts)
141. Does this mean we get a new "Hate Mailbag" as consolation?
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 07:32 PM
Jun 2016

Just kidding, my husband now works in IT, so I totally get it! You deserve a weekend!!!

Also, rolling out changes on a Monday makes a lot more sense.

Keep doing the awesome jobs you do!

LAS14

(13,749 posts)
142. No problem! I really, really appreciate your transparency!!! nt
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 07:49 PM
Jun 2016

JohnnyRingo

(18,581 posts)
145. Not a big deal. Great site!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 08:11 PM
Jun 2016

No one should be taken aback by this news.

Gman

(24,780 posts)
147. No big deal
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 08:41 PM
Jun 2016

A few days makes no difference.

KentuckyWoman

(6,666 posts)
148. Stop apologizing.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 08:57 PM
Jun 2016

The service you guys give to the Democratic Party by building and maintaining this website basically free of charge to anyone who wants it is amazing.

You don't owe us anything.... we owe you.

DemonGoddess

(4,640 posts)
149. Thanks for letting us know!
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 09:20 PM
Jun 2016

Given that you're talking a MAJOR software change, it's always best to have your programmer handy!

2naSalit

(86,050 posts)
150. Well
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 09:46 PM
Jun 2016

given that most of the rest of my world is either not working or my supervisory staff has been unavailable for nearly my entire season so far, this syncs up with everything else. Why should I expect anything to be working within the previously prescribed time frame?

Maybe I can go find Elad and we can run away in the same direction.

Jack Bone

(2,023 posts)
152. and here I already changed my sig line...
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 10:01 PM
Jun 2016

MADem

(135,425 posts)
153. Shit happens--don't worry about it.
Wed Jun 15, 2016, 10:50 PM
Jun 2016

I'm just glad this place is simmering down a bit.

All things in time.

Better to do it right once, when you can manage it, than do it wrong a few times and not be able to fix it in a timely manner.

 

Rex

(65,616 posts)
155. Some of us have heard of the hot tub.
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 12:37 AM
Jun 2016

Grovelbot told tales about it, covered in rubies and sapphires.

 

captainarizona

(363 posts)
157. where is the underground part after june 16?
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 04:07 AM
Jun 2016

What will be the difference between democratic underground and democratic above ground or democratic party.com for that matter.

marble falls

(56,358 posts)
158. Don't worry, we can wait a few more days to get it right.
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 04:35 AM
Jun 2016

lupinella

(365 posts)
160. Thank you
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 08:14 AM
Jun 2016

for the update, & all your hard work. Most of us realize that these things can't always be expected to run smoothly.

 

Night Watchman

(743 posts)
163. I'll still be Supporting Hillary in Four Days
Thu Jun 16, 2016, 12:49 PM
Jun 2016

revmclaren

(2,488 posts)
170. I have a question about links and sources
Sat Jun 18, 2016, 05:32 PM
Jun 2016

for ops posted to DU after Monday. Will there be a list of sites that are off limits to post links to or will the sites be judged by their right-wing history or by their anti- Democrat and anti Clinton content. And as such, will the 'other forum' that many here are going to and telling others to go to after Monday be included in the Anti-Democratic and Anti-Clinton sites that cant be used on DU or linked to, or promoted since most of its content is NOT pro-Sanders, but Anti-Democrats and Anti-Clinton. Very curious.

Thank you.



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