Free Republic, Thank You And Good Bye

September 15 2010 | jveritas

[jveritas]

I asked Jim Robinson today to delete my account on Free Republic. He asked me to post an opus so some folks would not think that I was banned for no reason. Here is my brief opus:

Thank you Free Republic and Good Bye. This was an excellent forum for many years but now I do not think it is so in my humble opinion. The trend where the forum is going is very clear to me and I do not want to be part of it.

For all the Freepers with whom I have had good relationship and great discussions I want to thank you for all the good time we had together on this forum.

God Bless America and Our Brave Troops.

PS: Now Jim Robinson can ban my account.

[IllumiNaughtyByNature]

So long FReeper FRiend. I am sorry we don't have the same feelings for FreeperVille, so I bid you ado and wish only the best to you.

May we meet again FRiend. Thanks for the memories.

INBN

[Celtic Cross]

My my my, someones feeling nasty tonight. Constipated?

I feel your pain man.

[dead]

Stop fighting! You're scaring Mr. Rove!

[NittanyLion]

That's exactly why he's taking a hike. Good riddance.

As I recall, he was a member of the Howlin/Peach/nopardons brigade. I'm only surprised he didn't run off to MadIvan's (now defunct?) forum in 2008.

[mmadi106999]

Does everyone have to be a drama queen?

We’re here to take back America no whine like little girls.

[muawiyah]

He forgot Ghandi's admonition upon seeing a mob of Indians running down the street as he rose to join them "There go my people, I must follow them for I am their leader"

I am purely in union with Ghandi on this point ~

[grandpa jones]

I am surprised jveritas, and will miss your contributions.

[silentreignofheroes]

That’s it.

[StopObama2012]

I hope you’re not converting to islam.

[pissant]

Hey, despite our butting heads, I’ll miss you. Your support of our warriors was always top notch, as well as your support of the country with your countless hours of arabic translations!

I’d suggest you come back after the primary season is over. With any luck, we’ll all be on the same team again.

[ladyjane]

I’m sorry to see you go. I’ve seen your name here for years.

Could you let us ‘less informed’ members know what caused you to decide to leave?

It would be helpful to know what went into your decision.

Is there anything we could do to help? You have to know when there are any big events going on FR is one of the best places to turn to for information. But you know that already.

We’d really like to know more about your reasons. Thank you.

[devane617]

Yep, I agree about the direction. It is quickly becoming a chat room with no etiquette, or lost fr etiquette. The youtube stuff, and the blogpimps are tough to deal with. Good luck!

[kevao]

This was an excellent forum for many years but now I do not think it is so in my humble opinion. The trend where the forum is going is very clear to me and I do not want to be part of it.

Thanks for explaining so clearly the reasons behind your departure. We may not all agree with your reasoning, but at least nobody will be left wondering why you requested deletion.

Good luck to you!

[hercuroc]

LOL...I was just thinking of that picture when I read this.

[arasina]

Haven’t you done this before? Going somewhere more “comfortable”?

[Jemian]

You have been a GREAT freeper. Thank you for your contributions. I will miss you.

[skeeter]

Odd development, just when the previously silent conservative majority in the GOP are FINALLY beginning to make themselves heard.

Oh well, bon voyage & best wishes.

[fatnotlazy]

Whatever happened...sorry to see you go. Good luck and God bless you in all your future endeavors.

[hope]

But FR has always tended to go against the establihment. Maybe it’s related to Karl Rogue.

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