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Death Knell for FreeRepublic?(Banned Sierratimes Forum Poster Comments)
Sagebrush Saloon, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Sierra Times (www.sierratimes.com) ^ | 26 Feb. 2005 | Henrietta Bowman

Posted on 03/22/2005 2:23:38 AM PST by tadowe

Edited on 03/22/2005 5:20:14 PM PST by Admin Moderator. [history]

Posters Comment #1

The "death knell" is for sites such as this "moderator's" who attempt to raise their popularity by attacking competitors for their success.

The internet is NOT subject to any governmental "enforcement" of the putative "freedom of speech". The various blogs and "news" sites are PRIVATELY owned and no "owner" can be forced to accept the unwelcome words or commentary of another. To lead that inference, as the article attempts to do, is hypocritical in the extreme! That is even more apparent, when I noticed the article because I had been banned from posting on that site (sierratimes) in disagreement with their inference that armed revolution is what you should do with unlimeited funds. . .

Of course, now I am banned again, since I "signed-up" to post on the site under the title "Abannedposter" to highlight their hypocrisy. And, naturally, I was banned again and *threatened* with retaliation if I continued. . .something about the (scary) "Spam Commission" and hints/threats of "federal" felony this-and-that.

I must laugh-out-loud because this site literally *hates* Homeland Security and the Patriot Act, but will NOT hesitate to use it as a threat against an individual who notices what a bunch of two-faced individuals they are, indeed.

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Freerepublic.com has over the years filled a unique and valuable niche for conservatives. In the past, I was also a Freeper, but I ceased posting when Freerepublic.com founder Jim Robinson first began censoring and banning members for any criticism of George Bush. I knew then the handwriting was on the wall for Freerepublic.com; that the situation would only grow worse with time. . .


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To: tadowe

Your title was taken as an attack and should have had a barf alert or something to guide at first glance..

You are indignant at being misunderstood..but look at what your post says in the title and climb off your high horse.


101 posted on 03/22/2005 9:02:10 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: tadowe; MeekOneGOP; Conspiracy Guy
sigh. Some people can't even communicate without vulgarity or vicious insults. Pal, no one forces you to attend the postings on this board. No one insists that you acquire membership. The owner of this board has strong (correct) opinions regarding the political dramas unfolding worldwide and/or the moral/religious values presented by the American people. Thus he started a forum in which to express himself and converse with others of the same ilk. Maybe even have a little fun in the process. Unfortunately, he did not do all this with you in mind. Strange as it may seem. Odd as it may come across. Amazing as it may appear, YOU were not his priority. It is his forum. You don't like his rules, take your teddy bear and go home.

By the way, (this is the part I love)-have you met my cat?

God Bless 'W'.

102 posted on 03/22/2005 9:08:55 AM PST by Hi Heels (Now Andy, I ain't got time for them trivial trivialities...Barney Fife)
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To: tadowe; Darksheare; meowmeow; Constitution Day; 4mycountry; Poohbah; Grampa Dave; ...
Awwww...

where did you go?

We were looking to have a bit of fun with you and your rants...

103 posted on 03/22/2005 9:19:42 AM PST by Zavien Doombringer (Have you gotten your Viking Kittie Patch today? http://www.visualops.com/patch.html)
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To: Hi Heels

You see... poor misunderstood original poster was posting to complain about the hypocrisy on the Sierra Times site..but as he did not put a barf alert, he got flamed and therefore is indignant at his treatment here...

He was banned there.


104 posted on 03/22/2005 9:26:46 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: Conspiracy Guy; tadowe; MEG33; MeekOneGOP; Zacs Mom

You might be right, CG. After settling down and reading the entire thread including ZM's post, I'm thinking he was fired upon without review (so many trolls, so little time, dontcha know), but poster made two errors. One, not a clear post. Can't tell who's side he's on, who he's defending, who he's attacking, or even what point he making. Two. Hostile. Immediately everyone who disagreed with him is stupid, fake conservative, socialist, blah blah blah.....rant rave, yada yada. Brings people's fists up. IMHO.


105 posted on 03/22/2005 9:38:36 AM PST by Hi Heels (Now Andy, I ain't got time for them trivial trivialities...Barney Fife)
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To: Hi Heels

Zot him.


106 posted on 03/22/2005 9:40:24 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (dot dot dot dash dash dash dot dot dot)
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To: Hi Heels
I'm just waiting for freedumb's response to #63.......
107 posted on 03/22/2005 9:43:02 AM PST by OSHA (If your liberal social program saves money "in the long run" why does it come with higher taxes???)
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To: Conspiracy Guy
*salutes*


108 posted on 03/22/2005 9:44:25 AM PST by Hi Heels (Now Andy, I ain't got time for them trivial trivialities...Barney Fife)
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To: tadowe; sure_fine

Sniff, sniff... I'm smelling ozone. A little early to be drinking, isn't it?


109 posted on 03/22/2005 9:46:53 AM PST by 7.62 x 51mm (• Veni • Vidi • Vino • Visa • "I came, I saw, I drank wine, I shopped")
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To: tadowe
Why did you sign up for FR if you don't like it here!

I have never seen anybody being banned for disagreeing with President Bush on any issue!

I've lurked on FR for a long time and know what I am talking about.
110 posted on 03/22/2005 9:50:48 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman
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To: MeekOneGOP

Another one!


111 posted on 03/22/2005 9:51:38 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman
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To: Saundra Duffy; Jim Robinson

I second that!

Not to mention that there is a thread where we can honor and support our Troops!

Thanks ,Jim for all you do!


112 posted on 03/22/2005 9:55:09 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman
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To: tadowe

Try Democratic Underground,you'll fit right in!


113 posted on 03/22/2005 9:56:26 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman
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To: Hi Heels

Love the evil Kitty!


114 posted on 03/22/2005 10:00:05 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman
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To: Mrs.Nooseman

"Big Gun" ... Thank you. He's my favorite.


115 posted on 03/22/2005 10:02:21 AM PST by Hi Heels (Now Andy, I ain't got time for them trivial trivialities...Barney Fife)
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To: Hi Heels

Mine ,too!

I just love it when you post him!


116 posted on 03/22/2005 10:03:16 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman
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To: tadowe

You will save the world. I am humbled to know you. Buzz off gnat.


117 posted on 03/22/2005 10:04:51 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (dot dot dot dash dash dash dot dot dot)
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To: tadowe
but I ceased posting when Freerepublic.com founder Jim Robinson first began censoring and banning members for any criticism of George Bush.

Well, I suppose my posting history is proof that Henrietta Bowman doesn't know what she's talking about.
Of course, my formula for longevity has two major ingredients:

Good grief, whiners like Henrietta Bowman need to get a new life.

118 posted on 03/22/2005 10:21:16 AM PST by Willie Green (Go Pat Go!!!)
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To: Hi Heels; tadowe

"Two. Hostile. Immediately everyone who disagreed with him is stupid, fake conservative, socialist, blah blah blah.....rant rave, yada yada. Brings people's fists up. IMHO."

I assume he will go to another site and be equally shocked at another banning. First he makes a post with an inflammatory title..then lambasts everyone for not reading his post #1 and misunderstanding him..

Newbies do not have a track record and should know better than to attack those who do.

Had he calmly accepted he's made a mistake not putting a barf alert in the title..all would have been worked out.

I first thought he was the writer of the article,too.

I have an idea this post was more about his being banned there than their hypocrisy about FR's banning posters..

"It's all about meeeee!"




119 posted on 03/22/2005 10:31:21 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: tadowe
this just isn't true. I have offered some generally positive posts on the guest worker bill, and was lucky to escape with my life. that's not a complaint, by any means, but it happened.

I would hazard to guess that the huge majority of freepers are adamant in their opposition to the guest worker proposal.

120 posted on 03/22/2005 11:00:41 AM PST by smonk
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