Vietnam Vet told to cut down on posts.

68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Well it seemds like some FReepers want me to shut up and NOT post on threads.
They call it spamming.
Well if I didn't post the way I do the dims and media wouldn't notice.
Just ask yourself why did FOX finally run the Steve Pitkin story today?
Why did Rush mention that Edwards never served when he could have last week?
And do me a favor, come directly to me, not the Admin Moderator if you have a complaint.
So I'll shut up and toe the line.
I'd hate to upset certain FReepers.

[editor-surveyor]

You obviously haven't been here long enough to understand how this place works, or why it's so influential on the national level,

Lurk for a while (say a few years) before posting any more gripes; Tonk is one of our best.

[Oblongata]

"Sounds to me like one person thinks his selfish little snit is more important than the great service TonkinGulf is *still* providing to his country. I won't speculate on other possible motives, yet."

I resent that, and I don't deserve it either. My "selfish little snit" isn't here to cause trouble, or to silence anybody.

[Mark]

The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street

[Sally'sConcerns]

Before you open your mouth again and show how little you actually know, you might want to keep the following in mind.

Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak out and remove all doubt.

[Brad’s Gramma]

No Disputing It: Blogs Are Major Players (LA Times Piece Devoted to FreeRepublic and Buckhead)

They're reading us, folks. WAY TO GO FR!!!!!

[nuconvert]

You did. But I think it took guts to come on this thread and admit it was you.

Now, go, and sin no more.

[TheDon]

I shut up for over 30 years and you still want me to shut up.

I hear you. The last thing I wanted to read was a book on Kerry. But, I think Vietnam Vets should be heard on this topic, especially in regards to Kerry and his ilk during the war. Therefore, I bought "Unfit to Command" and am reading it. It is a pittance, but I'll not deny veterans their say, nor would I consider denying you your right to have your say. Thank you for your service.

[used2BDem]

ROFLOL!! You go Tonk! (Is it my eyes or did that get BIGGER?)

[Fawnn]

Thank you!

[Brad’s Gramma]

LOL!!!!!!

[Redcoat LI]

Once you post a thread you throw it open to the membership.

There are two rules,no personal attacks, no profanity.

Other than that anything goes.

I fail to see how Tonks posts in anyway diminish your threads, or cause you more than momentary inconveniance.

[Diva Betsy Ross]

You did. But I think it took guts to come on this thread and admit it was you. Now, go, and sin no more

I agree and I would take that advice if I were you!

[editor-surveyor]

" this forum is getting overwhelmed with vanity posts"

You've been here a few hours and you're telling us how and when to post? Go back to DU.

[ASA Vet]

It is interesting the number of newbies on this thread giving posting advice.
I suspect we'll see a lot of new blood here due the recent free advertising FR has gotten.
(Thanks CBS and Dan Ra^ther.)
Tonk, don't get worked up to much by them.
Those who are trolls will give themselves away and be gone soon,
the new real conservative newbie FR members will be OK after a typical fit in period.

[DancingMyRainbow]

Without your list of links I don't think I would have found out about the Winter Soldier site and Kerry, so thank you very much. Also, I don't always bookmark threads I'd like to go back to, so seeing the list on other threads is very helpful.

[Spotsy]

Oblongata, I respect your willingness to identify yourself as the one who filed the complaint.

If you knew more about Tonkin personally and history in general, I guarantee that you would be helping him put that post on EVERY thread.

Tonkin is not only working here on FR to get the word out, but he is also braving the trenches of the opposition - something I don't have the stomach for.

TONKIN - THANK YOU FOR THE PINGS AND FOR ALL OF YOUR HARD WORK!

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

I caught that on C-SPAN toward the end and it was excellent.

Loved the daughter of Black Bart...and the Nurse telling the story of saving the baby , who was adopted by a US Serviceman and brought to this country who now has 3 or 4 children..

[trussell]

Why would you want to be put on his ping list if all you are going to do is dictate what and how he should post? After all the whining you have been doing about him and trying to silence him...I would be surprised if he did add you. Though...knowing Tonkin like we do, he is very kind hearted, he may add you just to show that side of him. I hope he doesn't.

Learn some respect! You do not own the board! I like being pinged with the posts he chooses to ping me with. I respect his individuality... and his service to our country!

[PA Engineer]

I like your posts. Keep it up. You have my support.