Free Republic and the New Media

Self | 09/12/2004 | Chris Davis

[writer33]

I found him in Austin, TX. I can't remember what station, but I was flipping channels one night and there he was. It was the same episode where he was talking about Clinton's dog when suddenly Chelsea's picture popped up on the screen.

[writer33]

Nice picture.

[writer33]

You're words are far too nice.

[Route66]

I love your piece. I posted this on another thread this morning, but I have to admit that it kind of bugs me when the traditional media keeps lumping us in with all bloggers. There is nothing wrong with a blog, but Free Republic is a lot more than that. It's a powerful interactive news service that runs on the engine of it's members. There is nothing that rivals it and it has proved that news is more than something we just have to read, wring our hands over, and accept. Around here, it's a contact sport

[writer33]

"That one big arrogant eye of CBS has been replaced by a million eyes."

That there's a mighty accurate statement. And thank you for the nice compliments.

[writer33]

Thank you, Grampa. I appreciate it, even if you're a focus group now. :) Hehe!

And you're dead on. This is why we need to keep it funded.

[blackie]

I'm just an observer giving an account.

[MeekOneGOP]

Thanks. I borrowed that a while back.

[writer33]

Thank you, Aqua Man! And now it's off to the Hall of Justice! We've got liberals to vanquish! :) HA! Just kidding!

Seriously, thank you for the nice compliments. I really appreciate 'em.

[writer33]

Thank you, The_Victor. I really appreciate the nice comments, even if you are from Texas. ;-) Hehe. Just kidding!

Thank you from one Texan to another.

[writer33]

"Son"...You said it well....;)"

Thanks, Mom! :) I appreciate the comments.

[writer33]

"Let the games begin."

And that about sums it up. Of course you know I owe Rush Limbaugh for most of my success. This is a lot of Limbaugh Echo syndrome, but it wraps it up in a nice little bundle.

Thanks for the dittos. Megadittos back at you, VRWC.

[MEG33]

I may have started something here!.....;)

[Judith Anne]

"... Free Republic is a lot more than that. It's a powerful interactive news service that runs on the engine of it's members. There is nothing that rivals it and it has proved that news is more than something we just have to read, wring our hands over, and accept. Around here, it's a contact sport..."

Who knew there was ANOTHER contact sport you could do in your pajamas!????

;-D

[writer33]

"Now stories are broken on FR hours/days before the OldMedia can even dispatch a reporter to the scene. Now expert advice is available within minutes of a thread being posted. Now the commentary is brilliant, insightful, and frequently hilarious, and from someone other than a talking head."

Well, said. This sums it up very nicely. This is now what FR is all about. It isn't a bunch of ranting right wingers out for revenge. It's become a far more useful tool and the Old Media is beginning to see it.

[writer33]

Rack 'em up, this party's over. ;-)

[Judith Anne]

It's become a far more useful tool and the Old Media is beginning to see it.

Wonder how they'll try to shut us up? They already did, with the excerpting requirements and lawsuits...what villainy is next?

[writer33]

Perfect picture for the essay.

[writer33]

So we can blame you if something goes wrong, then. :)

[writer33]

Here you go, ping!