We all agree with you Poobah...anyone of us want to start a new site of people who haven't lost their sanity?
You don't stay married 30 years if you leave just because you had a fight.
This is exactly why we need people like you to stay -- although I can't blame you. I don't want to be associated with people like this either. I never did see posts like you mentioned, but it is those kinds of things that tarnish the image of this forum and all those who post here.
Perhaps an effort could be made to clean this up through Jim and the moderators.
I wish you the best.
c ya, wouldn't wanna be ya
Hold! I saw that thread. It turns out that Diva didn't know who Chritian ID was, a bunch of racist thugs. And of course with the left calling McCarthy a drunken fascist, Bush Hitler, and assorted other squat, I can understand why she didn't quite believe at first the truth aboout CI.
And I really ask you to reconsider. I disagree with so many FReepers but I would never think of leaving. Discourse is vital, even if it isn't that civilized. Those who can think independently will look at both sides and come to a conclusion that one side is right and the other was full of it.
Whatever.
I've mever seen such a whining opus.
Don't let the door hit you in the ass.
Wild-eyed repetition of every damn rumor to come down the pipe is exactly what happens around here too often.
Think of it as a challenge.
Noooooooooooooooooo, don't go! You and hchutch in one day? Pls stay, P...
Ahem. Will you accept any responsiblity for your share of it?
Poohbah:
We've both been here about the same length of time. Don't know that I have ever addressed you before.
But I read your posts, and I'll miss you.
The problem you point out also bothers me. It needs to be addressed by JimRob.
Hope you return soon.
Sincerely,
An old Okie
Check out this other opus:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1375756/posts
this is what I wrote:
On News/Activism 04/01/2005 2:52:56 PM PST · 43 of 380
I agree with you. The Terri case made me realize that this has become a forum of wackos who refuse to look at both sides of an issue and attack anyone with another opinion. I mean...after reading that "Terri died for our sins, Let's employ Terri to the Vatican, Terri is just like Jesus, Terri was choked instead of having an eating disorder (despite having a very low potassium level), Let's make Terri a "saint", let's call 911 for Terri", I am literally disgusted with how low this site has sunk.
People can be conservative but they also should use the intelligence and common sense that God gave them to be open to ALL the facts, not just the ones they want to believe in.
May we all one day be as perfect as you....
Am I the only one who thinks that this a 4/01/05 thing?
Okay, an E4 is this thin skinned??
Fine. Poohbah & I disagree on many things, but I'm certainly not leaving, and this is a joke.
Of one type or another...
I'm sorry you want to leave rather than stay as part of the bedrock.
Every community, and especially online communities, go through upheavals and changes. If the solid base leave when things get hairy then the place will indeed at worst fall apart, and at best fresh voices of reason will prevail.
I'm sure you have many more years of life knowledge and experience than I do- but I've spent alot of time in online communities- from a channel operator on IRC to a moderator for ZDNet(C|net) and Gamespot. I've seen this happen time and again, and it's always worse when folks throw in the towel.
I think it's important, if one really cares about the purpose/goals of this site, to hang in there and instruct the newbies, lead by experience, and kick some butt to keep people sane if necessary.
Whatever you do and wherever you go, peace be with you.
I have been here since 1998, and I am not leaving. I may elect to not post for a while when the nutters are on the loose, but I feel if we all leave this forum the media will use the weirdos as examples of conservatism.
Who are the nutters?
Those who said that Jeb Bush is guilty of murder.
Those who accuse the President of desiring illegal immigrants.
Those who are convinced that the President is in collusion with Bill Clinton.
I could give more examples, but I don't want to waste the time on such a sad day.
However, I am going to stick around and post as I see fit. I am a pretty tough old grandma, and no one is going to drive me out.
Irrational religious zeal trumps reason and the products of thought. Wittness the twin towers, same phenomena different zealots.
Don't dilute the class of '98 any farther!
Nam Vet
Can't we all get along?