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165. "I don't think anyone wants to lose any actual members of this community"

Reply to MADem (Reply #164)

Thu Jun 16, 2016, 06:56 PM

Jun 2016

Did you miss all of the fly swatter grave dancing?

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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