This is the second time I've gone to Freep with no hidden agenda just wanting help. I totally understand how politics makes people crazy, and Freepers aren't paranoid because their enemies are real and prowling all the time. But still, I'm just a part time teacher and mother of small children who likes to tap into the incredible wit of freepers, and I always have somebody telling me to "F" off, etc. etc. I don't get riled like I used to, it's just sad that nobody trusts each other anymore.
Don't worry. It's called "not reading the article". :)
Don't get too upset, and thank you for being a fellow Freeper. Unfortunately we do have our share of paranoid crazies. Don't let them get you down.
Well, you got off easy! At least the one that calls me a sanctimonious ass did not find you! There are FReepers ... and there are FReepers. When you post a message, of any sort, you take your chances. There is no way to know how your post will strike whoever is killing time on FRee Republic at that moment. Some seem to have no life away from their keyboards. Others have incredible, enviable technical abilities. Others are just garden variety bullies who really do have their own agendas. Most are just ordinary folk like you and I.Take it as it comes. Learn from constructive criticism ... improve your posting skills. There is plenty of how-to information on FR if you just look for it [HELP is a good place to start].
Most of all ... just have a good time. Otherwise, it is not worth the effort to post anything.