well most focus oriented Dreamers just do that. Still, I had a meeting in a local high school today and gave up both dreamactivist and DAP to teachers and student. IF any of the teachers looks at the site, it does make me look bad because I am the one recommending not only teachers but also teenagers to come here. Sorry but superficial impressions do matter.

Look I like the off topic section as much as the world. We are not asking people to give that up, just to show a little bit of restrain and a little bit of self-censorship. A little fun and a little work can go a long way. Specially because too much work will eventually frustrate most people and political empowerment through civic action does take a while. I am thinking about the Dream Act getting to the floor in September and many dreamers are thinking about getting their green cards in March.

Also, many people do all of their activism outside the site but never say a word. Probably because when someone gives a hint, those threads quickly fade away and no one ever writes a post. I am a leader through NVSC affiliated through PICO CA and PICO National. I am working my butt off to make the Dream Act a priority - the same way SCHIP was. Still, why post what no one cares to know?

Finally, I do agree that Nick needs to give an explanation as to why are we better off without Quaker. If there is a logical reasonable reason, then let's hear it. If not, Quaker should be re-instated.