Deep Underground Poetry is Closing Down
I've been on several writing sites over the years, and DUP is the best one I've ever been involved with. The way it is set up, the way it functions, and is maintained, is top notch. So, to those who built it, and worked at it, I congratulate you all for such an outstanding creation.
It is a stellar writing site. I guess there is no way to archive it, so that you have the craft of it saved, in case you try again, etc.
At any rate, consider your 25 years of DUP a massive success. It is still an incredible place, for two more months. And thank you for giving writers time to clean out their pages before you shut the lights off. It's appreciated. It's testament to your professionalism.
Good luck in your future quests. This site is great for your resume'.
-Mark
It is a stellar writing site. I guess there is no way to archive it, so that you have the craft of it saved, in case you try again, etc.
At any rate, consider your 25 years of DUP a massive success. It is still an incredible place, for two more months. And thank you for giving writers time to clean out their pages before you shut the lights off. It's appreciated. It's testament to your professionalism.
Good luck in your future quests. This site is great for your resume'.
-Mark
I don't think there is another on line writers site that is so well constructed and administered.The time and effort that went into coding and maintaining the DUP database must have been enormous .
Thank you for your work and for helping people to change themselves or save themselves by hosting their most private and sacred thoughts.
Bless you and yours.
Thank you for your work and for helping people to change themselves or save themselves by hosting their most private and sacred thoughts.
Bless you and yours.
DU has been my safe haven for 13 years. I've met many amazing people, made some friends, become a better writer, and pushed the limits of what I thought I could do creatively. This place has been invaluable to me, and I'm devastated that it's over, but I'm glad to have had this time. Thank you so much for creating a space for us to feel safe, and to grow as people and artists.
DUP has been my safe haven since I was thirteen years old. I've made so many friends, met so many people i've grown to know and love. This place has made me a better person, and god, I am going to miss it so much. I'm glad to have had as many years as i've had here. I'm so thankful for everyone here. I love you all. If there is another website that is being created, please PM me.
- Angel x
- Angel x
Sad to hear this. Poignantly I am due to retire from my day job end of June and was looking forward to a few more years of contributing and networking with other poets from a range of countries on this site. I have particularly enjoyed the online friendships I have made. (One poet, in Australia, has become a FB friend.)
I would appreciate knowing of a few sites I could try and move on to, primarily but not exclusively British based ones.
I would appreciate knowing of a few sites I could try and move on to, primarily but not exclusively British based ones.
your plan was good SS, am sad to know this...well i was also thinking that will spend many years of my life here, but could stay here for only two years...but these two years will be remembered for a lifetime... n some people too...well i believe that what we think does not always happen... hope you will get a chance to show your skills on some other site...
To Dimpsmoon. Thank you, not really a plan at the moment, the news was a bombshell this morning. I have been in DUP since 2012, during which time I moved home and also moved workplaces, and have seen many poets come and go here. (At least two passed away.) I shall be seeing which poems I want to take with me, as most have no written originals.
Dear webmiss,
Thank you for all the stirling work you have done over the years to set up and run the DUP website. I shall miss the familiar faces that pop up on my screen, and the people I interact with. But you have given us all a rare opportunity - and I am deeply grateful.
With best wishes wherever your journey takes you next,
Josh.
Thank you for all the stirling work you have done over the years to set up and run the DUP website. I shall miss the familiar faces that pop up on my screen, and the people I interact with. But you have given us all a rare opportunity - and I am deeply grateful.
With best wishes wherever your journey takes you next,
Josh.
Webmiss,
i have MIXED emotions, here. i got introduced to Your site in 2013 from a young Poet who played a Vampire game i played and who read many a spill and introduced me to Your site.
Wow! So long ago when i signed up and so long ago when i got banned.
Appreciate You allowing me to return.
i've never not supported this site & Poetry & Poets!!
i made many friends and lost many and anew, made many friends.
i think, this is what emotions penned does to the human Spirit.
We write about grief, love, lust, sad, mental illness, anger, shit we don't know what is and or we can't identify.
All of this BRINGS US TOGETHER as One.
THANK YOU for allowing us to love and be human to one another.
Above all sites i've spent a decade or more as a member,
Deep Underground Poetry, will remain at the pinnacle of my list.
namaste Sister
i have MIXED emotions, here. i got introduced to Your site in 2013 from a young Poet who played a Vampire game i played and who read many a spill and introduced me to Your site.
Wow! So long ago when i signed up and so long ago when i got banned.
Appreciate You allowing me to return.
i've never not supported this site & Poetry & Poets!!
i made many friends and lost many and anew, made many friends.
i think, this is what emotions penned does to the human Spirit.
We write about grief, love, lust, sad, mental illness, anger, shit we don't know what is and or we can't identify.
All of this BRINGS US TOGETHER as One.
THANK YOU for allowing us to love and be human to one another.
Above all sites i've spent a decade or more as a member,
Deep Underground Poetry, will remain at the pinnacle of my list.
namaste Sister
Wow, this was unexpected! But not shocking. The internet has changed indeed, and nothing lasts forever.
Thank you, webmiss, for your amazing work over the years. 🙏 You built something special.
I can honestly say that finding DU was my catalyst to actually accepting the artist in me. For many years, poetry writing was a quiet little secret that no one in my real life knew about... poets here became friends and gave me confidence to express myself... then I also found an online place to do similar sneaky-secret music projects... and in the past year I've finally "come out" into the in-person world of songwriting, and now all sorts of exciting things are happening! (This weekend, I have my fist gig as the lead singer of a rock band. 😎) I would not have believed this was possible 10 years ago!!
Thank you, DUP friends. Let's continue supporting each other! I know some of us have other web pages linked in our bio. Would it be helpful to start a forum where we can all share those things, so we don't have to track down everyone's individual links?
Thank you, webmiss, for your amazing work over the years. 🙏 You built something special.
I can honestly say that finding DU was my catalyst to actually accepting the artist in me. For many years, poetry writing was a quiet little secret that no one in my real life knew about... poets here became friends and gave me confidence to express myself... then I also found an online place to do similar sneaky-secret music projects... and in the past year I've finally "come out" into the in-person world of songwriting, and now all sorts of exciting things are happening! (This weekend, I have my fist gig as the lead singer of a rock band. 😎) I would not have believed this was possible 10 years ago!!
Thank you, DUP friends. Let's continue supporting each other! I know some of us have other web pages linked in our bio. Would it be helpful to start a forum where we can all share those things, so we don't have to track down everyone's individual links?
brokentitanium said:Wow, this was unexpected! But not shocking. The internet has changed indeed, and nothing lasts forever.
Thank you, webmiss, for your amazing work over the years. 🙏 You built something special.
I can honestly say that finding DU was my catalyst to actually accepting the artist in me. For many years, poetry writing was a quiet little secret that no one in my real life knew about... poets here became friends and gave me confidence to express myself... then I also found an online place to do similar sneaky-secret music projects... and in the past year I've finally "come out" into the in-person world of songwriting, and now all sorts of exciting things are happening! (This weekend, I have my fist gig as the lead singer of a rock band. 😎) I would not have believed this was possible 10 years ago!!
Thank you, DUP friends. Let's continue supporting each other! I know some of us have other web pages linked in our bio. Would it be helpful to start a forum where we can all share those things, so we don't have to track down everyone's individual links?
i'm gonna need a link to Your 1st gig
Maybe a YouTube Underground site?
or FB, but i know lots of peoples don't like Facebook but i still have a plethora of ex DUP Poet friends on FB.
BTW, i've watched Your growth and confidence and NOW want to hear You sing!!
Thank you, webmiss, for your amazing work over the years. 🙏 You built something special.
I can honestly say that finding DU was my catalyst to actually accepting the artist in me. For many years, poetry writing was a quiet little secret that no one in my real life knew about... poets here became friends and gave me confidence to express myself... then I also found an online place to do similar sneaky-secret music projects... and in the past year I've finally "come out" into the in-person world of songwriting, and now all sorts of exciting things are happening! (This weekend, I have my fist gig as the lead singer of a rock band. 😎) I would not have believed this was possible 10 years ago!!
Thank you, DUP friends. Let's continue supporting each other! I know some of us have other web pages linked in our bio. Would it be helpful to start a forum where we can all share those things, so we don't have to track down everyone's individual links?
i'm gonna need a link to Your 1st gig
Maybe a YouTube Underground site?
or FB, but i know lots of peoples don't like Facebook but i still have a plethora of ex DUP Poet friends on FB.
BTW, i've watched Your growth and confidence and NOW want to hear You sing!!
Tallen said:
i'm gonna need a link to Your 1st gig
Maybe a YouTube Underground site?
or FB, but i know lots of peoples don't like Facebook but i still have a plethora of ex DUP Poet friends on FB.
BTW, i've watched Your growth and confidence and NOW want to hear You sing!!
Well, I recently deactivated my Facebook- it was a huge relief! But I do have youtube, here: https://youtube.com/@karlajoycemusic?si=XvK0sLp7KfvwqDbZ. My first gig will probably NOT be posted there, though!! Might take me a few gigs to get comfortable...
Thank you for your kind encouragement! ❤️
i'm gonna need a link to Your 1st gig
Maybe a YouTube Underground site?
or FB, but i know lots of peoples don't like Facebook but i still have a plethora of ex DUP Poet friends on FB.
BTW, i've watched Your growth and confidence and NOW want to hear You sing!!
Well, I recently deactivated my Facebook- it was a huge relief! But I do have youtube, here: https://youtube.com/@karlajoycemusic?si=XvK0sLp7KfvwqDbZ. My first gig will probably NOT be posted there, though!! Might take me a few gigs to get comfortable...
Thank you for your kind encouragement! ❤️
brokentitanium said:
Well, I recently deactivated my Facebook- it was a huge relief! But I do have youtube, here: https://youtube.com/@karlajoycemusic?si=XvK0sLp7KfvwqDbZ. My first gig will probably NOT be posted there, though!! Might take me a few gigs to get comfortable...
Thank you for your kind encouragement! ❤️
am gonna follow Your Tube
Maybe You'll gain confidence after Your 1st gig,
Well, I recently deactivated my Facebook- it was a huge relief! But I do have youtube, here: https://youtube.com/@karlajoycemusic?si=XvK0sLp7KfvwqDbZ. My first gig will probably NOT be posted there, though!! Might take me a few gigs to get comfortable...
Thank you for your kind encouragement! ❤️
am gonna follow Your Tube
Maybe You'll gain confidence after Your 1st gig,
