In case your not aware of this. (UPDATED)

[William769]

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http://www.democraticunderground.com/10131751#top

I made my feelings known perfectly clear in that thread. I hope others would join me.

ETA: Skinner has listened and will not be doing this. I for one applaud this decision.

[HillWilliam]

1. I absolutely do not like this development

I really don't want to give up my star and the perqs that go with it, but if this goes forward I can't be a part of supporting it.

[stevenleser]

2. Done nt

[Fearless]

3. I've made myself clear on this issue on the link provided.

And if this is, as a result, the last you hear from me, then it was a pleasure to have made everyone's acquaintance and may you never tire in our fight for equality, never falter in being your true selves, and know that I will always have your backs.

It has been a privilege playing with you, always.

<3

[Occulus]

4. Does the .ug domain have anything at all to do with Uganda

or is it just a very unfortunate coincidence?

[William769]

5. Yes.

http://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/ug.html

[Occulus]

6. Hell of a way to mend a fence.

[fizzgig]

7. threw my two cents in

there seems to be no concern for how offensive this is

[LuvNewcastle]

8. That's the vibe I got, too.

When a mistake is made, it's important to admit it and do what you can to fix it. Not doing so is more offensive than the initial error.

[steve2470]

9. I commented also and support you

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eta: I did this thread to be helpful http://www.democraticunderground.com/1240122744

[closeupready]

10. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt. But

I support others here who object, I've also done so, and thanks, William.

[Fearless]

11. They have decided not to persue the .ug domain name.

I guess sticking around wouldn't be so bad then... considering the company and all...

And thank you to Skinner for addressing this concern promptly and effectively.

[fizzgig]

12. just saw the update

glad skinner rethought that

[Call Me Wesley]

13. Think before is always better than think afterwards.

What a stupid idea just to begin with ...

Idi.amin is still free!

[Ms. Toad]

16. And, since the links were live -

They almost certainly already paid for the TLDs.

[Bluenorthwest]

14. The fact that they did it or even thought of it is disgusting and frankly, par for their course

The admins should apologize for their ignorant endorsement of Uganda. I do not praise folks for pulling back when a dozen people tell them to fuck off, I expect apology from them for their initial insult, this being the most recent in a chain of events that did harm to this community and sent many good members packing.
How many did they purge for typing a number? Yeah.

[HillWilliam]

15. Bravo Skinner et al!

It may be a small thing to most DUer's but it was a great-big thing to us.

Thank you! Thank you!

[joeybee12]

17. Hear, hear!

KNR

[LuvNewcastle]

18. Yes, I'm glad he sees how important it is.

He realized he made a mistake and he's going to fix it. That's all I wanted.