Free Republic does not have a section dedicated to nothing but denigrating another forum, it's posters, the owner and salivating for it's demise. I'd say there's quite a difference.
Well you do have a point there, it's really supposed to be for any other site (like DU and I have seen a thread or one about that) but it's typically FR.
I guess I kind of look at it as an FR rehab place where they have a chance to get over missing FR and moving back into political society. :)
Personally, I wish TBL didn’t having a section dedicated to ‘this site’ however (as was explained to me) people needed a place to vent their frustrations and anger.
Whether you’ve noticed or not, it’s been quite the circus around here in the last several months. Most don’t like having the threat of suspension or banning held over their heads nor do they wish to walk in lockstep with the admin.
For me, FR was my first Internet forum and I hope will continue to be a spot I can call a friendly environment for news gathering and discussion.