Posted on 10/23/2012 3:58:44 AM PDT by PittsburghAfterDark
The 4th and final of the Presidential and Vice Presidential debates have come and gone for 2012.
Here are the three things we can walk away with.
- Romney can't lose a debate coin toss, going 3 for 3. Which of course means nothing.
- Obama gets more moderated debate time, going 3 for 3 in the time column. Which of course means nothing.
- Free Republic crashes before any debate and doesn't get back to normal until dawn the next day.
I would like to state that I have been here since the 2004 election season. I can't lay claim to being an old timer here compared to some of the posters here. I can safely say though that I am not a spur of the moment account meant to come here and spam, insult and run away.
Here's my point; Free Republic is in danger of not being relevant and it's purely because of technical reasons.
I know your technical team or advisor is trying like mad to isolate why this site is unavailable for hours on end surrounding the debates this year. It's not working.
This debate season for Free Republic has been the equivalent of having a TV network go out for a wild card round, divisional round and conference or league championship. The network knew the times of the contest, they knew tons of people would be watching, they knew where the technical problems might arise yet failed 4 times over the course of every scheduled event.
Now the Super Bowl of American politics is 2 weeks away and the same team that has aired loading screens for every head to head political contest this year must realize this simple fact; if you're not up and running on election night 2012 you might as well close the door on any thought of continuing your political relevance.
Online communities do not build themselves overnight but they can collapse overnight. As inconceivable as it may be this could be a swan song moment that you were warned about, tried to prevent yet ultimately could not control. If your traffic can't get to your site, you have no site.
If you fail in giving voice to this community during what should or could be a glorious night for America your role in history will be noteworthy, just like print edition of Newsweek's coverage of the Presidential inauguration in 2013. Non-existent.
History will indeed be made on November 6th because of the nature of the event. The question Free Republic needs to determine is if it is going to report history or become part of it.
Boo-Hoo. Free Republic on FaceBook works superbly during busy events, and FR will always be your home.
Where do you come when you need prayers or want to celebrate your successes?
Where did we meet and become lifelong close friends in person?
Free Republic is here to stay, and you know it.
Jim, like the presidential candidate said the other night at the close of the debate - there is more to life than politics. JohnR is responsible and he knows what needs to be done - the past decade is proof of that. And a one man show to boot!
Hopefully, others will chill out and take on an adult attitude and not give you anymore angst and it fall onto John. But it's 'your fault' for creating the best of the best sites and a very comfy home for conservatives. Thank you.
I didn’t let out any steam. I have no idea what you’re talking about.
PERFECT!! But to the 'I want it NOW crowd or I'll consider you not relevant', it falls on deaf ears. Growing up is SO HARD to do for some.
Something I learned about double posts, years ago, was to just hit the post button, then hit the back button to where you were reading and bam. It posts anyway.
Seriously. It works like a charm, every single time.
Hey there!! I could not get on here last night nor the nights of the other debates.
I do miss you. When are you going to fulfill your promise to come visit me??? I will arrange a dinner with Don Laughlin! WeLl, maybe just Pat Laughlin! LOL!!
Buck Eye Texan.
B.E.T.
Bet.
With me, LAZ, all that could be is:
L.A.Z.
Love A Zombie.
:)
You're welcome. Hope it all works out.
it’s been this way mostly since the beginning at peak times
i just don’t get it...
i had to go to lib sites just to follow the feed crap
huffpo had 15,000 replies and ran full steam
even lowly KOS kept up with 30-45 replies per minute
i forgot to check trixie...i heard she crashed first debate too
we ran around 750 the whole debate and i could never get on
but i couldn’t during any election from 2000 on and not at other peak times usually...
maybe it’s not the money...i have no idea i just know FR collapsing at true peak use is nothing new
I didn’t ask you for anything. Seems you like pushing things you assume others will want and then expect a thank you. And you speak about dysfunctional? It must be through personal experience.
I know, now, what you posted to me and not the whiner. The whiner was for your benefit, at least you were hoping!
Gee, so sorry about your luck. I do hope things improve for yha!
Oh, and hurry. Enrollment in those classes fills quickly!
Ouch. You are a braver man than I to wade in those cesspools; but the numbers are rather astounding.
We got some major malfunction here.
Couldn’t get on yesterday. Just using my iPhone can’t give link as it doesn’t come up. In Facebook go to search n put in Free Republic. Should show up on list. You will have to request membership n a mod will approve you
Thank you both for directing me to Jim’s post. I appreciate that he has responded and will read it thoroughly.
I love FR and this issue is a bit depressing.
Holy cow....I’m actually posting again! I haven’t been able to read FR since Monday afternoon. I never knew before what it feels like to be an addict without a fix!
Everything seems to be moving quickly right now.
Thank you so very much for sharing all of these insights, dear Jim!
Thanks Gramma!
I still learn something every day. :-)
I’m just impatient... Ha!
I tested it out years ago and by gosh by golly, once it starts posting, it’s IN!
:)
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