Me, personally, I am staying because even though I embrace change and the challenge of making more friends.. MD brings with it a familiarity that welcomes me every time I log in,,. kinda like a warm comfort food.
I have been a member here right around 7 years and I have seen a LOT of strange, trashy, cruel, and just ugly things said and done. HOWEVER---I have also seen so much good, positive, encouraging, inspiring and just plain funny stuff in the forums and in blog land.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer last October, I have seen more evidence of this positive, encouraging and inspiring along with support and genuine love and caring. Yes.. I know it's just a site.. it's just the internet and I have not met these people.. but to ME you all are real people with hearts, emotions and willingness to share. That is why I stay... and will continue to stay until and if the site folds.
I joined 7 yrs ago looking for company, possibly new friends and just to chat with someone who had half a brain and a sense of humor.
What I discovered over the years was more then I had imagined. Yes there are plenty of idiots here but there are also good, caring people with their own set of daily issues that are trying to work through them while still letting others know they support them.
I can honestly say that I have rarely had problems with anyone here.. not because I am special or afraid of confrontation, etc....but I believe it's because by now people know me.. and understand what I am about and that I won't be drawn into a BS confrontation over piddly things that will not change the course of the future!!
I think some stay on MD for similar reasons; some because they are just plain lonely and need someone to give a crap about them; some for debate reasons and even some for stirring up crap and leaving a big pile of BS after they have accomplished their task and have left!
Whatever your reasons....thank you for staying and supporting our "home" because in reality.. we are like family.. some close and some distant.. we may not always agree but we still love and support each other. That's what family does.
Sorry for sounding mushy.. but I am in a mushy kind of mood today.
Thanks, MODS, for your never ending work trying to keep the forums and blogs half way decent for all to enjoy. 
And thanks to all of you for reading.....I know.. you thought this was going to be one of those exciting, can't stop reading it, kind of blogs....oh well...excitement is in the eyes of the beholder 
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Jacksonboy
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Jul 20 @ 1:00PM
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Me as well 
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jcarolina
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Jul 20 @ 1:28PM
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When taken in it's proper context ( which would be that the blog was written about me ), I'm getting that I'm a loving, caring idiot.
I can live with that!
I was thinking of a blog along these same lines, but you beat me to it, and did a much more eloquent job than I would have. One thing I learned...people act like your friends, but are they? One person left here and went somewhere else, and I thought we were getting to be good online friends. This cad didn't tell me they were leaving, give me any contact info...nothing. Just disappeared.
So if that's the integrity of some, the site is better off without them and their fake ways.
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AngelLight
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Jul 20 @ 1:43PM
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oh well...excitement is in the eyes of the beholder
LOL ~ right back at ya
Luv ya too g/f! 
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1982danaz
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Jul 20 @ 1:52PM
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I'm here because I have people I talk politics on a routine basis with, I never get crap from anyone, I've been here a few years and you do make friends here. I've actually had some friends come & go, but still got quite a few. Also you get to know people through the blogs too. Thats how I made a few of my friends on here. It's fun, gives me something better to do when I'm not working than watching t.v.
actaully talking with people is better than watching t.v. I think. I've made friends here and the spam is kinda a daily basis but besides that I love this site. Anyone know why fender's not here anymore??
Snappy you're looking good as always!!!
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mystery2u888
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Jul 20 @ 1:55PM
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I am not going anywhere  just because of my little gf snappy and ......others  been here for quite sometime........made some very wonderful friends.........and I really do take the time to get to know others here and there very refreshing and funny...........
Those that step away need alittle break.........I don't really wonder cuz they always come back..........I never see them gone for long
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CHARLIgurl1
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Jul 20 @ 2:00PM
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Me too.
I met my husband here, and debated at first to cancel.. but then I'd lose touch with so many freinds I have made, and would miss thier blogs.
And anyway.. on the front page of MD, it does say to meet freinds too!
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beckyiv42000
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Jul 20 @ 2:29PM
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 I will leave MD when they pry the keyboard from my hands as they drag me away to the little rubber room
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Redwicket
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Jul 20 @ 2:41PM
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Thank you Goddess for this Great blog, because Yes we are a Family here
I too am a long time member, and I feel pretty much the same way that you do. I love the variety of people here, it's what life is all about Diversity...
Long Live The Doctor... 
Kudos
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sweet5red
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Jul 20 @ 2:43PM
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hehe me too what sissy said..... and i love you too snappy sis...
your one tough cookie.. and gorgeous too..... sweet N Louisiana
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mystery2u888
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Jul 20 @ 2:48PM
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 Becky.........too funny
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missliss78
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Jul 20 @ 3:08PM
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GREAT blog, Snaps!
I echo your sentiments.
I've been here quite a while, too....and as I've stated recently...
I'm a lifer!
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RainSongSpirit
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Jul 20 @ 5:00PM
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I think i will stay around for a bit.......i like the vids 
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BandTMom
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Jul 20 @ 5:48PM
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I've been here almost 3 years. I've learned abut diversity and I've made some awesome friends....even met some in person. 
If "he" and I even meet and get together, I doubt if I'll be around for I hope to be to busy. But the profile will remain until MD is no more. I could never delete my blogs and all the wonderful comments my MD family have posted on them.
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unionman154
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Jul 20 @ 5:57PM
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What Mom said. MD rules.
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summerbreeze916
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Jul 20 @ 6:55PM
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.....I know.. you thought this was going to be one of those exciting, can't stop reading it, kind of blogs
I not only thought it.........I KNEW it! It was a wonderful blog just like that.
someone who had half a brain and a sense of humor.
I always TRY to have a sense of humor. I oftentimes question myself if I even have half a brain....... 
Great write, Snappy!
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Snappygoddess
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Jul 20 @ 9:56PM
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prettisy ladys want to dat me of my loves
Pretty lady already has the only date she wants and needs....so I will have to pass up your offer, thanks just the same
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DiamondRain
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Jul 22 @ 2:22AM
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Your memory is better than mine. I can't even remember when I first joined MD. I had another profile before this one. Hmmmm... 7 years would be around 2001 or 2002? I'm pretty sure I have been there at least that long too, but I really don't remember.
Time flies when you're killing time I guess. 
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ForumMod
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Jul 22 @ 3:50AM
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prettisy ladys want to dat me of my loves
sorry snappygoddess, i deleted that [whatever it was ] comment sort of automatically when i was cleaning up a double posting. 
and thank you for your heartfelt and uplifting words. we've always been a 'community for dating and friends' ever since the inception of the site, and we're quite aware of how valuable those friendships can be. they're another kind of 'success story'. we're just happy to see that many of you have been blessed with partners as well as a great group of old and new friends.
Thanks, MODS, for your never ending work trying to keep the forums and blogs half way decent for all to enjoy.
 honest, we really do try. (some days or nights are just a little more trying than others, lol. 'halfway decent' sounds like a pretty fair compromise.  )
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ragtopcookie
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Jul 22 @ 7:28AM
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To matchdoctor.....a place one can go to get away from life for awhile.....to blog youre brains out.......to leave cute smart-assed comments......to be told youre right.....or youre wrong.....and to leave knowing that youre a much better person for being here......i know that i am.......cookie
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