I’m sorry we have to use the word vanity.
Posting from the biased media is seen as fine, but posting our conservative opinions is just “vanity.” But we are used to revering the media so that is how we still function.
There are many different kinds of “vanity” posts. Some bring us closer to our fellow humans, and some provide real help and support.
I received so many supportive posts to my thread while my cat was very sick and then died a week ago. It made that dark week bearable. I even donated double to FR in the memory of my kitty and for all the FReepers who were true friends to me at that time.
I’m grateful we aren’t just railing at mainstream media articles like an impotent, caged bear.
Yes, the ruthless, biased media are “sourced,” whereas our opinions and pleas for help are not, hence ours are “vanities” for lack of a better word.
You are gracious and very thoughtful because you are a loyal donor and supporter of Free Republic and you have never abused “vanities,” whereas a notorious few do so regularly until they’re stopped.