Well summarized TXR
I have a problem with Home Pages stating that the account has been “banned or suspended” when in fact some people manipulated their own account closings with insults and baiting.
Many of the disgruntled FR members opted to join the Wideawake blog, started by MadIvan back in March. JR’s thread was a restatement of his conservative principles which exclude his support of Rudy as the GOP primary for POTUS candidate.
During the discussions, many FReepers became outraged and insulting - it was a full fledged Frebellion.
Sad part - the refugees are using the WA site to vent their anger and coming over here to recruit existing FR members away. Folks should join a forum for positive reasons, not as vengeance.
sod
Good post. I agree.
Some are gone that I would wish were still here...for their specific contributions (not referring to money) to this site, and overlooking any imperfections. Certain strong qualities and characteristics that were GOOD for the forum. There are a whole bunch I wish were gone that as far as I know are still here.
That said, there are reasons for what happened that are rooted in JR’s ownership of this forum and his deeply held beliefs. And that’s about all that can be said, when you hone it down to its essence.
I agree. Once the shock wears off, the new site will settle down and discuss important issues, and other topics. I really don't think Mad Ivan would let his forum turn into anti-Freeper blog. I'm too tired to deal with that kind of stuff these days. May both FR and WA grow and prosper :)