AdminModerator, I propose a rule by which newbies are not allowed vanity posting privileges for their first six months until they figure out that Free Republic isn’t a bulletin board or a yahoo email group.
To be honest, lately I've seen thoughtful comments made by newbies and some really stupid crap posted by long-time members. Vanities should be the exception rather than the rule, and the one line brain farts and OMG did you just hear what I heard on TV threads should be zotted immediately. Endless vanities will continue as long as they are allowed.
Then again, I fully realize that I am not in charge, so I'm left to ridicule these folks early and often.