VANITY: The "Truth" about JimRob and Free Republic according to BADJOE

LibertyPost.org | 10/10/03 | BADJOE (Slightly revised by JimRob)

[Jim Robinson]

Dear Free Republic Friends,

My old friend and brother-in-arms BADJOE has promised to warm the cockles of our hearts by publishing an expose (the truth about JimRob and Free Republic according to Joe) on the 18th of this month, which represents the one year anniversary of the date he last posted to FreeRepublic.com and started up with LibertyPost.org.

So, as I believe that only the truth can set you free, and based upon the stratergery of pre-emptive strike, I have a confession to make (before BADJOE makes it public):

I have poisoned the well.

By my sly innuendos behind the scenes.

By my intellectual ineptitude.

By not trusting those that brung me to the dance to bring me home.

By my biting every hand that fed me.

By my arrogance that causes me to think I did it all by myself.

By my stubborness not because of principle, but because of my lack of ability to see what is transpiring.

Evidenced by:

One would think that with half again as many Freepers. with a recovering economy, It would take a great deal less time to raise the necessary funds.

By this time in the June 2002 effort with a goal of $70,000 we had raised $73,000. Not because of who did the fundraising, but because the sense of purpose, of family, of comaraderie, was still present.

BADJOE rang the warning bell, but none heard.

Conclusion:

It is a sad day.

For what was once a great hope, a means of bringing together those who are willing to pay dearly in blood, sweat, and money to save this country, we all love, has been reduced to an asterisk.

So sayeth BADJOE as he promises to publish all this and much more on the 18th. He's been feverishly working on this "project" for one full year. In addition to the "truth about JimRob" BADJOE intends to further betray our trust placed in him by revealing the names of our moderators. And who knows what else?

I can hardly wait.

Is it the 18th yet? Tick, tock.

[Texasforever]

I have noticed that a host of some very long standing members of FR, now are very much in their realm, posting happily with no restrictions on "LP".

I count about 25 "long time freepers" on that site. How many do you count?

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Yeah, you kind of have to wonder how they will feel about that suggestion over at LP. LOL

[Fred Mertz]

He's been here two years longer than you, newbie.

[strela]

He's been here two years longer than you, newbie.

Does that mean he doesn't have to follow the site's rules?

[Sabertooth]

No one deserves to be the target of abuse like we have been for the past year+.

I'm reminded of those Special Editions of Nightline, when mainstream press types grade their performances in a crisis, give themselves a martyred "A," and wax eloquent about how the public really doesn't understand how tough it is.

I'm not saying your tasks have never been worthy of praise, but yours is by definition a thankless job. No news is good news.

But you don't have that, do you? There is news (you're "targets of abuse," no?), and it ain't all good.

Heck, that's the point of this thread... damage control.

You've got a problem. There is a widespread perception of bias in the Moderation at FR. This get-it-out-in-the-open-before-Badjoe's-report thing might feel good, but it won't change things.

It's not just who you ban, it's who you don't ban. The inconsistencies are found between the two.

If there are posting guidelines that don't apply equally to all posters, then you are definitely banning people unfairly. If nefarious, malicious posters are allowed to remain on Free Republic, then the bannings of their targets are nefarious and malicious by default.

That's a real perception, a real problem, and that's something that this thread, thus far, has failed to address.

[Texasforever]

It's not just who you ban, it's who you don't ban. The inconsistencies are found between the two.

Who?

[MEG33]

I was only a lurker when this mess,the WaPo suit,etc were going on.People disagree,but this goes way beyond a simple parting of the way.I did have to laugh that the master "cut and paster" is posting madly on LP!Pathetic.

[strela]

Who?

An excellent question.

Saber, do you have any candidates in mind for banning? Some names would be helpful.

[Texasforever]

I have asked 3 times.

[strela]

I have asked 3 times.

I hope you get an answer. Its easy to sit back and take shots at the mods about people who "need" banning when you're not required to provide the names of those you think should be banned.

[Jim Robinson]

Hey, most of them have complained mightily about the way we run this joint. Some say it's too extreme, others say it's too Republican, others say we delete too much, others say we don't delete enough. Some say there should be no-holds-barred, others get upset if they're flamed or cussed at. Well, I came to the conclusion a while back that I can't please everyone, so I please myself. And I've often said that if you don't like the way the place is managed, there's nothing stopping you from going out and starting one of your own. They did. Several did. There have been dozens of start ups spun off FR. Some are better than others, some are successful and some fall by the wayside. But they all, each in their own peculiar way, share the particular quirks and traits of their founders. And that's the way it should be. It's a big world out there on the Internet. Something for everyone.

[strela]

I'd really appreciate an answer to my Post 824 at your convenience, Fred.

[MEG33]

I have read this but no one says who was unfairly targeted and banned and who is unfairly detained.Please ,names and details.

[aristeides]

Is either a reason why you ask for more candidates for banning, rather than for candidates for unbanning?

[Jim Robinson]

It's a tough world. Sometimes ..it happens.

[Fred Mertz]

My post #823 was factual. Do you have a problem with that?

[MEG33]

So?

[FreeReign]

There is a widespread perception of bias in the Moderation at FR.

What percentage of the posters at FR would you estimate have this perception of bias?

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I did have to laugh that the master "cut and paster" is posting madly on LP! Pathetic.

I believe wimpycat coined the term "windowlicker". LOL

[united1000]

OK everyone, since you are about to find out anyway, I confess, I am not an Administration Moderator I just like to play one on FR because I like posters to be in fear and awe of me when I hint that I might be one..... #549

 

Ditto to that!  Wow, well said.