Mo1,
I never, ever thought that Free Republic was promoting this. No one ever promoted Folding in this way. It was always understood by me that this was an activity for those of us who were interested in doing so. Folding proteins isn't a liberal endeavor. It's a humane endeavor. My sister died at age 38 of breast cancer. If I can help see that even one other person doesn't die that way, then I'll do what it takes. If Jim Robinson doesn't want the name of Free Republic to be used, that can be easily remedied. [I can see why he would want to guard the use of the name Free Republic-- I just didn't think about that until now.]
My SIL at 36, leaving behind 3 kids, 15,11, & 10. I have degenerative disc disease, and suffer from chronic pain, something I hope no one ever has to deal with, but many do.
It would nice to see science find a cure.
But when when a poster that I've not seen on FR before starts using FR's name and asking people for the use if their CPU's so that they can beat the pants off off the loons at the DU and Daily Kos ... and then calls Jim a grumpy old Conservative and a fuddy duddy because he questioned it
Well .. to be honest .. it sparked my attention and concern
Clara .. you've been here long enough to know that trolls tend to come here and pretend to be something that they are not.
I am NOT saying these posters are trolls .. but can you not understand what I was trying to find out and my concern??
I will say no more and if y'all what to sign your CPU's up for this .. that is you business, not mine