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13. Butterfly, I had the same feeling when I became a Star Member...

Tue Jul 15, 2025, 07:05 PM

Jul 15

first, some kind soul here on DU gave me a membership. Once it expired, I pinpointed a bit of discretionary funds to buy one for myself. I don't pay to subscribe anywhere else. No place else is worth it, to my mind. Of course I come here to find out what's going on in the world, but more than that... it's the people here who make it worthwhile, IMO. And it goes far beyond just "like minds"... there are excellent critical thinkers here, as well as people across all walks of life with knowledge and experiences they're willing to share. And a better group of cat and pet parents, I don't think you can find anywhere!

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Today I became a star member and all I have to say is [View all] MIButterfly Jul 15 OP

It does feel different. Harker Jul 15 #1

So true, Harker! MIButterfly Jul 15 #27

Welcome! FalloutShelter Jul 15 #2

Thank you, FalloutShelter! MIButterfly Jul 15 #28

Congrats! SheltieLover Jul 15 #3

Thank you, SheltieLover! MIButterfly Jul 15 #29

Fabulous. Welcome. efhmc Jul 15 #4

Thank you, efhmc! MIButterfly Jul 15 #30

Star Member here, too! WVGal1963 Jul 15 #5

So true, WVGal1963! MIButterfly Jul 15 #31

I've Been A One Star Supporter. BBbats Jul 15 #6

Very true, BBbats. I feel the same. MIButterfly Jul 15 #32

Good for you! Grim Chieftain Jul 15 #7

Thank you, Grim Chieftan! It sure does feel good. MIButterfly Jul 15 #33

I feel the same MIButterfly dlilafae Jul 15 #8

Thank you, dlilafae! MIButterfly Jul 15 #34

Congratulations! Not having to scream at the ads each day is niyad Jul 15 #9

Oh yes! Thank you, niyad! MIButterfly Jul 15 #35

congrats. AllaN01Bear Jul 15 #10

Thank you, AllaN01Bear! MIButterfly Jul 15 #36

Its like 5 bucks Hornedfrog2000 Jul 15 #11

whatever you can contribute Skittles Jul 15 #12

If you donate monthly & schedule your payment date for the 11th-14th, CrispyQ Jul 15 #26

Butterfly, I had the same feeling when I became a Star Member... slightlv Jul 15 #13

Thank you, slightlv! You expressed my exact feelings better than I ever could. MIButterfly Jul 15 #37

Many opportunities to donate. BidenRocks Jul 15 #14

It's the only way to fly. hibbing Jul 15 #15

There is no wrong forum for appreciating DU mountain grammy Jul 15 #16

Thank you, mountain grammy! MIButterfly Jul 15 #38

Timing is everything markie Jul 15 #17

Must be, markie! Thank you! MIButterfly Jul 15 #39

Yes, once you become a star member, PatSeg Jul 15 #18

Thank you, PatSeg! MIButterfly Jul 15 #40

Good on you! TomSlick Jul 15 #19

Thank you, TomSlick! MIButterfly Jul 15 #41

I So Agree, MIButterfly! I got a Star on Day One Cha Jul 15 #20

Thank you, Cha! 23 years - wow! MIButterfly Jul 15 #42

A simple decision Arthur_Frain Jul 15 #21

Thank you, Arthur_Frain! MIButterfly Jul 15 #43

No Ads & Dark Mode! absyntheminded Jul 15 #22

Yes indeed, absyntheminded! Thank you! MIButterfly Jul 15 #44

Welcome MustLoveBeagles Jul 15 #23

Thank you, MustLoveBeagles! MIButterfly Jul 15 #45

As a DU Lurker since 2003(ish).. Dem4life1970 Jul 15 #24

So true, Dem4life1970! Thank you! MIButterfly Jul 15 #46

You are awesome! FakeNoose Jul 15 #25

Thank you, FakeNoose! Who doesn't love Betty White? MIButterfly Jul 15 #47

I was a freeloader for years. I'm glad you joined me in understanding... NNadir Jul 16 #48

Occasionally I don't realize I'm not logged on rickford66 Jul 16 #49

You're one of my bright spots for this day. democrank Jul 16 #50

It's been my go-to for years by now. calimary Jul 16 #51