Yep. In the 2004 election day meltdown DU was locked to only registered users able to view their threads.
FReepers with accounts there were watching the insanity and reporting back here with threads about the nonsense.
It was hilarious entertainment.
I remember I was one of them watching, although I was banned the next day..LOL
I remember that day back in ‘04, it was a blast! I am looking forward to more of the same. :D