I Am Reinstating My Previously Witheld Monthly Payment To FR

vanity | 08-26-02 | mercy

[mercy]

Giving priority to what is most important, I have decided to swallow my pride. I had a dustup with a moderator. I lost. Though I think the moderators need a tuneup they ain't so bad really. I depend on them to keep this site from becomming a free for all whacko hate site. I used to push the abuse button quite frequently on my fave undesirables ... anti-semite, haters. I notice they're a bit thin around here lately.

It is most important that Free Republic live and thrive. It is less important that I get things my way around here. Though I do not agree completely with the proposition that it is Jim's site and he can do with it what he damn will pleases ... It's as much our site, collectively, as it is his now. Perhaps Jim does ride herd a bit too hard on this creation he gave birth to. Fact is I don't know. I simply don't have enough information.

But it is a given that FR is the best there is at what it does. If it's only my morning paper and a place to exercise my verbal skills ... it's worth supporting. Now is the time for all level headed thinking FReepers to come to the aid of our wounded friend ... Free Republic.

[TLBSHOW]

bump

[Askel5]

If I ever leave, or return, I'm not going to write some annoying, vapid, self-centered screed about it. Because why? NOBODY CARES.

I'd empathize with you but have only my sympathies to offer. You see, there are simply too many folks -- like yourself -- who've made it quite clear they DO CARE to see me go!

Thanks for caring, M.Thatcher ... though, rest assured, I won't have you suffering an opus on my account.

[TLBSHOW]

You have freepmail
well in a minute or two lol

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

No, really. It's okay. I'm totally cool with this arrangement. I have no hard feelings toward you or anyone else who wanted it to be this way. I offered, and I'm not one to renege on a promise.

[GummyIII]

Joe and Jim were working at a saw mill one day. Joe leaned over and got his ear in the way and cut it off! Joe and Jim started frantically sifting through the sawdust to find the ear so it hopefully could be saved.

Jim leaned over and picked up an ear and hollered to Joe, "Hey, Joe, this it?"

"Nah", says Joe."Mine had a pencil behind it."

[carenot]

Don't be Silly.

No one can be Silly now.
He is banned.

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

With all due respect, excuse me if I don't join in the lovefest for Registered. He crossed the line and action was appropriate. He turned his suspension into "permanence"; he was not banned.

I find it more than disturbing that this "all is forgiven" approach appears to be an invitation to do as he pleases and not fear retribution. I think that could be a mistake, given his tendency to go over the top with revenge, vindictiveness, etc.

It's your site and I respect that. However, I think it's a matter of principle at issue. Thank you for allowing me to speak my peace.

[mercy]

Caught your act over on LP. Boy that must have been fun. I can just see the slouching grimmicing gargoyles of hate spitting at the light you dumped on em.

[DainBramage]

Yeah I know it was an inside joke, sorta like FREEZE SILLY.

He deserved it too, never, hardly ever, got the word for the day right.

[carenot]

And ashamed for people that I respect (like Laz and Registered) who post there.

If you really do respect them and others that are posting there, don't you wonder why they are posting there instead of here?

[michigander]

Give it a rest.

[Sir Gawain]

You are not obligated to fulfill your side of the promise until Registered fulfills his.

[Jim Robinson]

Yeah, I know. But wounds have got to heal. The suspension was not permanent to begin with. I mean, I guess I could've had him blindfolded and shot like we did that other guy, but decided that might be a little harsh. Can't wait til my 20,000 volt seat zapper comes in. That will toast a few butts.

[KC Burke]

What about those of us that just like to have you around for your warm fuzzy, light-hearted, personality? Huh?

Some of us depend on You to be You.

[Sir Gawain]

So does that mean I can post satire articles again? :-)

[BADJOE]

I didn't want to to have to tell you this, but Willa's dog Beauty ate yours.

: ) ; )

[TLBSHOW]

LOL and if they had flames there I would be on fire

[CyberCowboy777]

But wounds have got to heal

Hard to heal when we got posters picking at the scab

[Southflanknorthpawsis]

Yeah, I know. But wounds have got to heal.

I cannot argue with this. I would just feel better if all freepers, regardless of seniority, etc., knew there would be a price to pay for going too far into someone's private business; a line that should never be crossed. That's really all I meant to convey.

[Jim Robinson]

That's ok. I always liked that dog. And now I know she loves me (er, make sure she's out of the house next time I come over to visit. Wouldn't want Beauty to try anymore samples). By they way, I checked with my Doctor. He seems to think that because I preserved your ear in a jar of formaldehyde it can be reattached. I've got an appointment to have it sewn on in the morning. Too bad it was your left ear. It's gonna look kinda funny on my right.