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oldsoldierfadingfast

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9. DU has a jury ...

Reply to reACTIONary (Reply #6)

Mon Jun 15, 2026, 04:17 PM

2 hrs ago

to block certain posts that it deems objectionable. Members have a say-so on what we see here and who can serve on the jury.
Or at lest, that is my understanding.
Most social media does not have this.
My thanks to all who set up DU in it's beginning. A LOT of thought went into that - and to all who keep it going!

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