Posted on 10/26/2009 4:32:01 PM PDT by Admin Moderator
This is a public service announcement from your friendly neighborhood Admin Moderators (Sidebar gave us some attitude so we shoved him in the closet for a while. He never recovered from the Yacht incident) For a while, we have noticed some things happening that we need your help with. The Free Republic community is strong; we are almost a family, albeit very dysfunctional at times. Like any community, we have new members joining us daily. Unfortunately, the air of suspicion and the desire to keep things “the way they are” has fostered a feeling of distrust with new members. Almost every day, we see new members join, then, because of comments of suspicion, they often don’t return. For any community to thrive, it must grow. Because of this, we are asking for your help. Here are some important things you should know:
The Internet has changed greatly since Free Republic first started. When we formed, few people had their own websites, now, everyone has their own blog. With this, there is an attitude change where someone who doesn’t understand how our community works may be more interested in self-promotion than we have been used to in the past. We don’t want to change the overall feel of this site- it is about our shared values, not about self promotion, however, we don’t want to drive people away simply because they link to their own blog. There are blog “pimps” who want nothing more than to promote their own sites, but for most people, it is simply how they start out sharing their thoughts on a matter. Encourage these members to take part in existing discussions.
Many new members may not communicate well what they believe and it gives the appearance they are not 100% kosher in their Conservative beliefs. This may have nothing to do with their Conservative credentials but simply how they are communicating their beliefs or how the media/pop culture has told them what to think. Be an example and discuss what you think is wrong. A liberal troll’s true colors will reveal themselves while a new member who is honest, but may not communicate well, may learn from the conversation.
Remember, how you respond to a topic not only reflects your thoughts, but also is a reflection of the community and Conservative values. We need to be an example of positive conservative values when responding to members, especially new ones. As mods, we make a strong attempt to screen all new members. Every new sign-up goes through a period where their posts are reviewed. This helps us eliminate most trolls, porn and commercial spammers, and those who don’t fit in with our Conservative values. This isn’t a perfect system, but it does help us make sure that by the time a new member reaches the community, there is a greater chance this person is the type we want around. Some slip through, yes, and you can always help us by hitting the abuse button. (of course, we do let some world class morons through every once in a while as “Live Chow”- after all, the kitties have to have toys.)
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With all that said, we need to grow. We need to be far more welcoming to new members and guide them into how to use our community best. With this said, we are issuing a challenge to our long time Freeper family. We would like to start up a ‘welcome wagon’ type of ping list or group whose job it is to welcome new members, show them the ropes, and guide them through our community. This could be as simply as giving new members a kind welcome, guiding them to how to post topics or replies, or just making the experience pleasant.
As this is your community, we would like your thoughts, ideas, and most importantly, for some of you to step up and help us with this.
We are passing the ball to you. What do you think?
I am really sorry to hear that. I really hope the Iranians will get themselves out of this hole they’re in, and I understand (intellectually) how hard it is.
Trying to get some news, but it’s 1 AM there so little will likely be happening. Nothing in western news sources but when I go to Payvand News, it keeps locking up my browser.
Room temp, it’s over rated.
Growth of Christianity in Iran - Reported by Peykeiran News - Nov. 12, 2007 - موج رو به گسترش مسيحيت در ايران!
| Growth of Christianity in Iran is accelerated by Iranian Christian Radio and TV broadcasts such as Mohabat TV, SAT7 TV, Nejat TV and Radio Mojdeh. These programs and their evangelist teachers/programs use various methods to attract Iranians - from Healing online prayer sessions, praying for pecae and comfort, filling of the Holy Spirit and encouraging and teaching a personal relationship with GOD without any middle person (Prophet, Saint, Imam, ...). صداي عدالت : موج رو به گسترش مسيحيت تحت تاثير تبليغات ماهوارهاي شبكه محبت و نجات در شمال كشور شكل گرفته است. از ابزار و ادوات تبليغاتي اين مبلغان ميتوان به شفابخشي ايجاد آرامش دنيوي و اخروي، انكار اسلام، قرآن و حلول روحالقدس در قلب افراد، صحبت نمودن بدون واسطه با خداوند و... نام برد. |
I’ve seen a lot of this in Voice of the Martyrs publications.
Room temperature is too warm, but let’s not mention any names, OK?
Ah. I haven’t looked at this site in years, but now it seems to be an Iranian Christian site.
If you’re going to thaw something, it has to be above freezing, okay?
It’s clouding up here. Mt. Charleston got down to 18 last night and we were 29 at the Henderson airport.
I still have to do dishes. :o[
43 here, says my beeber. We need to go to Mass, then we’ll have more pizza and other nibble. Frank’s trying to get into the dog’s cage!
Don't think you can thaw it unless it's at or below freezing.
Rain here now.
Yes, good point Mom.
It might be a good time to defrost the FReezer.
;-)
“It might be a good time to defrost the FReezer.”
Take the corpse out last, and don’t forget the cash next to the peas.
Reminds me of those “sick” jokes we used to tell “back in the day.”
“Mom, can we play with Gramma?”
“No. You’ve already dug her up twice this week.”
Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeew, that be corny!
Happy New Year!!
Me corny. You corn fed.
Happy New Year, Hottie!!
W.C. Fields call it “elusive spondulicks”
Yikes. Just for grins I looked up getting to Orlando on Amtrak and Greyhound. 3 days travel for both; $580 on Amtrak coach (2 changes), $356 Greyhound (5 changes). Add lowest-cost cabins for Amtrak it goes up to $1652.
I paid $420 for Alaska non-stop.
For some reason neither Amtrak nor Greyhound will get me to Paris.
Guess I am stuck with flying. *\:^(
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