*******OFFICIAL DONATE A STAR THREAD*******

[nc4bo]

Original thread started here:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2306519

If you can donate a bit to help a fellow DUer or if you need a little help, this is your place to shine.

DU is all about spirit and I'm always amazed at how generous my DU family can be to others!

Thank-you all for your generosity!!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I'll be glad to help out...

[HipChick]

43. Wil trade for

computer help....just spent 1hr and 20mins on the phone with customer service...and I ended up fixing the problem myself...just brain-dead from fighting with CS folks trying to stick to a script

[CaliforniaPeggy]

48. I would love to have you work on my computer!

Alas, as I am most likely far from you, this will not be possible.

Still, I wanted you to have a star...

So you do!

If you're in SoCal, PM me and we'll talk, OK?

:hi:

[HipChick]

53. Thanks!

:fistbump: :yourock:

[babydollhead]

119. I am in hope of a star

[Newest Reality]

2. That's a generous idea and

fits with my idea of the spirit of DU. :) :) :)

[Newest Reality]

5. Wow! I got a star!

Much appreciation to the donor. Wasn't expecting it. Nice!

May you be well and happy.

[stellanoir]

3. My star's ready to go poof.

I figured I'd wait till the week's end until an insurance auto payment clears first.

I always have to watch for that so I don't cut it too close.

My account had gotten hacked by some Panamanians a few years ago or so my bank said.

So I have to wait for every transaction to clear before I make an expenditure.

People's generosity has always been fun to observe.

I've thankfully been gifted on more than one occasion.

Hope this new policy still insures that we all will continue to help each other out when we can.

Thanks for this thread.

on edit- Wow. . .That was quick. Great thanks to whomever renewed my donor status. I really appreciate it in these times. However I wonder if this generosity might be handled under DU3 by allowing four to six donors donating 10 bucks a piece for those in need. Might be an accounting nightmare but maybe not. It would make giving easier for people who white knuckle it from week to week. It's always just been so inspiring to observe and experience so much generosity and appreciation over the years here. Hope it can be sustained somehow. And thanks again to whomever gifted me with another year.

[lpbk2713]

4. I'll use my 20,000th post to KnR this OP.

DU is a great place and everyone should have the opportunity to use and enjoy all DU has to offer.




:thumbsup: :hi: :thumbsup:

[beac]

69. 20K posts! That's a lot!

:applause:

(using replying to your 20,000th to kick this thread again ;) )

[nobodyspecial]

6. You can always count on DUers to live their values

It's been amazing to watch the generosity that's been shown over the years.

[nobodyspecial]

25. Thank you so much!

This month I'm trying to decide between food and heat. I feel very special right now. Thanks again.

On edit: I'm not thanking myself. Just picked that spot to say thanks on the thread.

[NYC_SKP]

7. This is an exemplary and quite awesome ***Official*** thread!!!

..

*****"OCCUPY DU"*****

:patriot:

[sunwyn]

8. I have to say that I have found some of the kindest and generous people on this board.

[Tsiyu]

9. I can't donate but want to give a shoutout to nenagh

who donated twice for me this year.

She didn't want me to worry about next year. :)



Thank you nenagh! You're the kind of people who make DU great!!!!

:hug:

[nenagh]

11. You are something else, Tsiyu...

That indeed is the castle at Nenagh, Co Tipperary... I haven't seen it in so long...

Thank you so very much... :)

(((((Hug))))

[Tsiyu]

30. My rule: you make me happy

I gotta make you happy!

Back atcha (((((((((nenagh)))))))))

And kudos to you and all donors who make others HAPPY!!!!

[freshwest]

80. Wonderful folks. Thanks to those who helped me! K & R!

[nc4bo]

10. Absolutely shameless kick. nt

[ellisonz]

12. I just want to make polls.

;)

[ohheckyeah]

16. poll away! n/t

[ellisonz]

19. Mahalo nui loa!

:thumbsup:

[ohheckyeah]

20. A`ole pilikia

is that the right phrase?

[ellisonz]

22. Shoots.

Absolutely. :yourock:

[ohheckyeah]

31. Would that make my

user name ohheckshoots? :-)

[ellisonz]

34. As long as you don't...

...bring your gun to town.:P

[ohheckyeah]

35. LOL....

I'll leave it at home. Does shoots mean "yeah"?

[ellisonz]

37. Generally.

shoots
(shoots)

Definition: used when in definite agreement; ok; I concur; let’s do it
Used In A Sentence: Shoots! I like some.
In English?: Yes, can I have some please?

shoots then
(shoots den)

Definition: I’ll see you later; see you around; bye; take care
Used In A Sentence: Shoots den brah! I goin hele on l’dat.
In English?: Alrighty then pal. I’ll be seeing you. Take care of yourself.

http://www.e-hawaii.com/pidgin/pidgin-english-words-starting-with-s

[flamingdem]

13. kick for the starless

nt

[ohheckyeah]

15. starless no longer n/t

[flamingdem]

38. I'm gushingly grateful thank you so much!!!

:woohoo:

ohheckyeah you really made my day / evening thanks!!!

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo:

yay!

[ohheckyeah]

40. You're welcome.

I'm just glad I could do it. :-)

[freshwest]

81. People here are making me cry again! It's a good thing!

[No Joe]

92. Thanks. I'm one of 'em!

I had a nasty experience with online purchasing last year. Since then, I've gotten a new credir card which I never use over the internet.

[Lucinda]

14. KnR

[NYC_SKP]

17. I propose a program by which stars are sold at discounts for volume, to be then given to others.

Kind of like the Valentines Hearts special deals, buy more, pay less for each.

Then some of us, many of us, would be able to buy lots of stars to give to those in need.







:patriot:

[Kali]

45. YES

I agree. My main issue with the new proposal.

[ohheckyeah]

18. Don't forget that it's cheaper to do it now

than it will be later.

Kick for the starless!

[nc4bo]

29. Yes! Situations often change for the better in time.

I hope all of us going through something now can see the tunnel light a year from now.

:hi:

[mopinko]

21. well, i'll say it again- tattle. lots of people wont ask

but if you saw folks post in other threads that they will have trouble with the new subscription plan, tattle on them here.

[demtenjeep]

23. I'm not expired but will no be able to get one when mine expires

guess I will have to wade through adds








:(

[ohheckyeah]

27. Do you know when it expires?

I can't do another one right now but can if it's in a couple of weeks or so.

[demtenjeep]

32. I think around the

hearts campaign



You are so kind

[ohheckyeah]

33. I hope you will let me know when it expires.

I have a CRS problem. (Can't remember shit). :-)


I like to help where and when I can.

nevermind - I made a note to myself on my calendar.

[SammyWinstonJack]

90. I'm in the same boat as you. Those ads.....I'm two days away from them.

:(

[blaze]

117. Member since 2001? 33,000 posts?

You gotta star.

[eleny]

24. kick

[nc4bo]

26. For shraby - whose membership ends 11/24. For pansypoo53219

For demtenjeep. For ellisonz. For all the others......

My eyes will not allow me to go through this entire thread: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=439&topic_id=2300356&mesg_id=2300356 but asking if others would be so kind to do so or if you happen to run across a DUer who will have a difficult time paying for a subscription, please list them here.

Let's see what we can do as a community!

[Kali]

46. be carefull with doing it this way

there have been a few people who don't want stars for various reasons - there have even been a couple posts in ATA

[nc4bo]

47. Ok - Perhaps donors can just pm the DUer and ask them personally

just to make sure it's ok.

:hi:

[Kaleko]

106. Like I said below, please send me a message.

It's hard to know who still wants a star just telepathically. ;)

[dems_rightnow]

28. I'll be buying one before year end

A year's worth, for sure.

[Huey P. Long]

54. I guess we are unloved for whatever reason. Even a populist governor can't get a star.

Oh well, I guess we will fall through the cracks.

[TorchTheWitch]

36. this is exactly why the donation system should stay

It brings out the best in DU.

[Hatchling]

39. My star expires on Nov. 17th

I live on SSA/SSi.

[Kaleko]

112. Solidarity

:hi:

[Hatchling]

115. Thanks so much for my star!

Solidarity, indeed!

[L0oniX]

41. I will be needing one ...will trade for some candy.

[dixiegrrrrl]

42. kicking for fuure reference

[Huey P. Long]

44. Is this the panhandling thread? Begging I am.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

84. Enjoy!

Your wish has been granted!

:hi:

[Huey P. Long]

88. Oh it was you! Now I can thank the person who gifted it to me!

Thank you, kind Peggy!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

91. It was truly my pleasure!

[sunwyn]

49. I just wanted to say Thank You for the donor star. Generosity of spirit

abounds here.

[Obamanaut]

50. Pick a poster without a star and donate. Why wait until someone begs for one.

If it's going to be anonymous anyway, it's just as much fun that way.

It's true that one doesn't get to read a sad story of hardship, but who's to say that story is factual. It might be a ploy to get a free star.

[nc4bo]

52. Have a nice day! nt

[Obamanaut]

55. Thank you. I usually do. nt

[stellanoir]

51. kickin' 'cause of deep appreciation

[EFerrari]

56. Thank you to the anonymous donor who boutght me a star.

Your kindness is much appreciated.

[nc4bo]

57. Love you guys, even the crabby ones!

:kick:

[glinda]

58. Big hugs to the person who "starred" me. Am going to give a couple right now. Great thread!

[glinda]

59. All good. I did a good deed!

[kskiska]

60. I could use a star

I've been here since Day 1, and am now living on Social Security and things are pretty tight. I'd be most grateful for a star.

[Spazito]

61. I want to thank the generous DUer who donated in my name...

it is very generous of you.


DUers are incredibly generous, it is a hallmark of this site, imo.

Thank you!

[Pithlet]

62. I'll use this opportunity to thank whomever gave me mine.

Thank you, whoever you are :loveya: DU is full of kind, generous souls. :kick:

[beac]

63. Kick! n/t

[beac]

71. ,

[Rhythm]

64. Would anyone consider a star donation in my direction?

:hi:

[Rhythm]

68. Thank you, beautiful Anonymous person!!!

:hug:

[mdmc]

65. someone throw me a bone

shine on ! shine on!

[mdmc]

73. THANK YOU!

[BlueIris]

66. This is kind of lame, but I wouldn't mind a star update.

Just in case.

[Capitalocracy]

67. Someone donated one for me already

So thanks for that

[Kali]

70. kick

[FirstLight]

72. Thanks so much!

Today has been a rough day for me here at DU...I am so grateful to 'feel the love' in any case :hug:

[steve2470]

74. kick nt

[babylonsister]

75. Many thanks to my little star angel! xoxoxox nt

[beac]

76. Kick! n/t

[beac]

111. Kick! n/t

[Phentex]

77. kick...

for anyone who wants to add a name

[OhioChick]

78. "alp227"

This is a college guy that posts A LOT of important articles in LBN daily.

I'd donate and give him a star if I could, but can't afford to at this time.

Just a thought when I saw this thread. :)

[OhioChick]

82. Thanks for whomever gave "alp227" a donor star....

And :hug: to whomever updated mine.:)

[nc4bo]

79. Kicking. nt

[lpbk2713]

83. Many thanks for donating in my name.

I probably will never know who the kind and generous DUer is but I will show my appreciation by paying forward.

Ya gotta love this place. Always have, always will.



:thumbsup: :hi: :thumbsup:

[TorchTheWitch]

85. just realized my star is going to expire in a week or so

Anybody interested in helping my poor pathetic self out?

[juajen]

103. How do you know when your star is going to expire? Help out this dummy, please?

[GoCubsGo]

110. Go to "Options" at the top....

Click on it. Then click on "Donor Status" in the options on the page that comes up.

[lovuian]

86. I want to say thanks for my star I love you guys

:toast:

[JVS]

87. If anyone's feeling generous, I'd be grateful.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

96. Enjoy!

:hi:

[JVS]

97. Thanks!

[Kaleko]

89. Please PM me if there's still anyone out there who needs a little help.

[nc4bo]

98. Very kind of you to offer Kaleko.

:toast:

[Kali]

100. there are a couple in the thread above your post

thanks for helping!

[SaveAmerica]

93. Is it too late to ask for Starship DU help? I was going to ask Skinner if I could donate after the

Holidays and still qualify for the year of donor benefits.

Thanks!

Sorry! I looked at my DU information and my star anniversary date is the 21st. I believe that means I can't do anything until then?

[laundry_queen]

95. If you donated today

then the star would last a year from today, it doesn't matter when you last donated before today. HTH.

[juajen]

105. After much searching, I found my star info.

It says my star will expire in exactly two days. I have an angel somewhere who always does this, and I am so very grateful. So, anonymous, thanks so much for my previous stars. I really hate commercials. I should't, for, after all, what else does "commerce" mean?

[Lucinda]

94. Many thanks to the person who donated for me!

Your kindness is much appreciated :loveya:

[cwydro]

99. I will take this opportunity to thank

whoever gave me my last star.

I think I know who you are, but I might be wrong.

Thank you whoever it was.

[juajen]

101. As a SS widow, I am always in need of a star, and want to also

thank all of the wonderful people who care so much about fellow DUers and seemingly always know when my star is expiring. I cannot afford monthly subscription plan, but it does seem as if it is a good idea for our beloved forum.

[ellisonz]

102. And a...

:kick:

[No Joe]

104. Left out as usual, I remain starless...

:cry: :nopity:

[Kaleko]

128. Starless no more.

:fistbump:

[michreject]

107. Divorced and broke needing a star renewal

At least I'm free of dirt and grime as I was taken to the cleaners.

Any kind donation would be appreciated.

[ellisonz]

114. Well at least...

...you can rest in the comfort that sometimes second or even third marriages often end up better than the first!

x(

[nc4bo]

108. 4 o'clock kick for the starless or soon to be starless. nt

[GoCubsGo]

109. Kick from a soon-to-be-starless

[GoCubsGo]

118. Thank you!

Whoever you are, thanks!

[No Joe]

113. THANK YOU!!!!!

To whichever DUer starred me! I'll try to do you proud! :patriot:

[Lisa0825]

116. kick

kick

[Kali]

120. kick

help out if you can or post if you need a hand

[demtenjeep]

121. I got one today. THANK YOU

it was a very nice birthday present!

[Manifestor_of_Light]

122. Thank you, whoever you are!!

I appreciate it!!!

:D :toast: :bounce:

[Kaleko]

123. Another kick

[LaydeeBug]

124. shameless morning kick for the star needers. :) nt

[Why Syzygy]

125. Thank you.

My star expired. Would appreciate a star gift :)

[Why Syzygy]

127. Thank you SO much!

Feeling the DU love :loveya:

[malthaussen]

126. Stars are falling from the sky

... and I have received one. So I'll hijack this thread as a "gratitude for star" thread.:) Thanks, anonymous donor.

-- Mal

[Kaleko]

129. Quick, whoever still wants a little help, post your request.

I think these donation drives stop after 1,000 donations. Is that right?

[Kali]

131. you can donate anytime

link at the bottom of many (most?) pages

and remember you have until we switch to DU3 to get a year for as little as $5-6, after that it is a different system

[Kaleko]

132. Oh yes, of course.

(slaps forehead)

What was I thinking?

Lol. Thanks, Kali.

[Kali]

130. a few more

in this thread:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=439x2345237

[pinboy3niner]

133. Kick