Wether a connection is wanted or not is irrelevant. We are freepers and we are Folding@Home, and therefore the term freeper is accurate and representitive of our team.
The problem only exists, and is only relevant if we use the term FreeRepublic.
I think it is relevant because it is a question of respect, and also a question of credit. He doesn't want his website connected, so we ought to respect that. And if he doesn't want his website involved, why should it get credit?
When one sees the name "Freeper," either one knows what it means or one looks it up.