Is that what happened to several posters?
I know philman_36 left. I am not sure why enigo54 left. He said ransomnote knew. As far as trolls being paid? I really doubt it. Why would free republic let a bunch of paid DNC trolls keep bothering freepers? Anyway, our side seems to keep losing people, either being banned, or suspended. The trolls, never a worry for them, they are just fine.
"They want you divided."
(Something for all of us to keep in mind whenever we are tempted to escalate what is essentially a distraction or minor disagreement.)
If there are paid trolls known to be on multiple social media site, why would they not be on the premier conservative site FR trying to disrupt Q threads.