The lounge is a very kind place..here is an example..:
Unlike other parts of DU...typos and spelling mistakes..well that is ok...so a thread on..
"Favorite Muicals" .was kind of left alone for over 48 hours.with the wrong spelling, "Favorite Musicals" is what it is now, and should have been..................
.Now usually that is pointed out quickly..and harshly...and sometimes, I don't notice my own mistakes...so on post 48, then someone mildly pointed out..and that is kindness to me...because in other parts of town........................................................................................................................................
the spelling police, and the typing police give you a ticket right away..not here in the lounge....thank you........................for your kindness..........YOU ARE GREAT ALL AROUND !!!!!!!!
thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you,
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... the kindness of the lounge 
As non native speaker english, I am probably mispelling as often as porkyprez tweets...as well as hurting grammar rules (perhaps quite badly) 
I have been warmly welcomed and all the members with who I spoke, have been very courteous. This fact on itself is a proof, if needed, that the usual "ugly uneducated americans" stereotype is...well, exactly what is : a stereotype or to say it in another way : an unfounded assertion 
Note to jury: This is the Lounge where playful banter is allowed and it is not a personal attack against Skittles. However, I'm scheduled for an ass kicking--yes indeed.
The stuff of legends......... 
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