Well, a couple things zotting definitely accomplishes is we don’t have to read their obnoxious propaganda or their hateful anti-Christian posts or endure their vicious flame attacks on FR and it ensures there’s one less promoter of godless liberal abortion and homo “rights,” etc, on FR.
FR is a more or less liberal-free, pro-God, pro-life site. Those who don’t share our Judeo-Christian conservative values, principles and goals are more than welcome to stay the hell away!
Those who don’t share our values and goals can post here to a certain point, but as soon as they turn vicious or aggressive in attacking our positions, principles, beliefs, candidates, causes, goals and or other FReepers, etc, they’re very likely to get the zot.
That’s the way it is and always will be. Those who don’t like it can leave.
Jim
I read a great post from a poster today talking about how some of us should be understood why we cant support Gingrich regarding his personal life for which I am not convinced he is a changed man. Frankly I don’t know if he is changed , I believe you think he has and have no problem supporting him, I think it is setting a bad precedent in going all in on this guy.
It is my opinion that many are setting aside principles on Gingrich to simply support him because he is the most electable among Bachman,Santorum,Perry. I believe it is best to lose a election on honor than to win with a seriously flawed vote.
I am so saddened that in this great country this is the lot we have to choose from. I wish congressman Ryan would reconsider. Well thats my 2 cents worth , regarding the free speech issue, people here should know this is a private business and it is a privlege to post here, people should honor the rules.
“Well, a couple things zotting definitely accomplishes is we don’t have to read their obnoxious propaganda or their hateful anti-Christian posts or endure their vicious flame attacks on FR and it ensures there’s one less promoter of godless liberal abortion and homo “rights,” etc, on FR.”
Then ban them for that. But banning, for instance, vocal Romney supporters, does not advance the political cause of conservatives - because Romney is not the real problem. You’d do just as well to ban the GOP in general - the GOP as an organization doesn’t effectively represent conservatives either - Romney is their guy, and it is quite apparent.
I am but a guest at your site, but I also wish to see the conservative cause advanced. The GOP has not effectively advanced the conservative cause, nor has it advanced fiscal prudence, nor has it been effective in advancing the conservative social issues that are important to the underpinnings of the country.
This isn’t Romney’s fault, or Ron Paul’s fault - as misguided as I feel they are politically (in agreement with you). The fault lies squarely with the GOP for failing to champion conservative issues or candidates - and ineffectively (if you are being charitable) supporting conservative social points of view.
My humble opinion: your site should have a lighter touch on the zot button, and less delight at the elimination of those who participate in the political process (presumably on “our” side politically) expressing their views as long as they are not otherwise misbehaving.