*F16 FIGHTER OPUS: MODS SPECIAL TREATMENT ALLOWS OPUSx2 TO KEEP POSTING

F16 Fighter ^ | 3-28-06 | F16 Fighter

[F16Fighter]

Dear Mr. Robinson and Fellow Freepers,

Moderating for FR may indeed be a "thankless" job, and in general I appreciate the job they've done over the years, but...

In recent days I have been suspended twice -- once for posting to a certain well-known Freeper who has obviously been given preferential treatment by FR's Moderators; another for supposedly mentioning that same "elite" Freeper in posts to others.

I'm not the only one this particular complaining Freeper has demanded he NOT be posted to -- though he often posts long rambling controversial rants and vanities about which he expects and savors contentious dissent and battles.

Even when this elite poster's "demands" of not being posted to directly were aquiesced, I was admonished and suspended by a certain Moderator for the nebulous and relative term "personal attacks" -- something this particular poster often engages others in...WITH IMPUNITY. Moreover, the admonishments received from these specific Mods were not only unnecessarily personal, but condescending in tone as well.

I'm no angel at times, but certainly have never squawked to the Mods for "protection." Any attempt at requesting an answer from FR's Moderator for an explanation of policies fell on deaf ears.

If we must walk on eggshells at Free Republic to avoid "offending" favored Freepers or their status as a "protected class," or subject matter that opposes President Bush's policies, then this website is diametrically opposed to what it supposedly espouses -- the tenets of conservatism.

This kind of over-officiousness, arrogance, and selective censorship by FR's Moderators and overt elitism is unacceptable....

Perhaps their selective admonishments have something to do with Freepers who have open disagreements with those who refer to themselves as "Bush-Bots." OR my passionate opposition over the President's immigration policies. However it IS clear some of Free Republic's Moderators over-zealously use their authority to ZOT, delete, suspend, or ban to the detriment of the open exchange of the freedom to express opinion at FR.

If we must walk on eggshells at Free Republic to avoid "offending" favored Freepers, or their status as a "protected class" on subject matter that opposes President Bush's policies, then this website is diametrically opposed to what it supposedly espouses -- the tenets of conservatism.

I want to thank the many, many Freepers for their prayers, encouragement and well-wishes back in October for my regaining my health -- God bless you all -- I'll never forget you; the sage wisdom and advice of Freepers and friends over the years; the intelligence, integrity, courage and love for our Republic; the exchange of ideas; and of course the one-of-a-kind humor.

Again, it was an honor to participate and bond with you all -- even those with whom I've disagreed. Good luck, and keep up the vociferous fight for THE truth and the conservatism of our Founders without compromise.

Farewell, FRiends...

[Liberator]

Well said, FRiend....

OWF, please thoroughly read and try and understand Spiff's post and perspective. Many of us feel the exact same way.

[Allegra]

Thanks. ;-) And please give your son a big hug for me. I enjoyed his pictures of Camp Victory in the very early days.

He wouldn't recognize the place now.

[b4its2late]

Yeeeowsa!

[Allegra]

It doesn't work over the internet.

If it did, I would recommend you to buy stock in the stuff.

[ohioWfan]

But Spiff's 'perspective' on what I think is completely wrong.

Why should I try to understand it, when he's completely off base about who I am?

(Case in point, I am working hard on the Ken Blackwell campaign here in Ohio because the GOP has screwed up royally, and I am a conservative FIRST. If not, I would be working for Petro. How does that compute with 'the Republicans can do no wrong?' Actually, that line is hilarious, considering what I think of the Republicans in Congress.......)

[ohioWfan]

Allegra, he REALLY wants to go back. Some of his unit (now split up) is going back and he wants to go with them.

(You mean Camp Victory isn't a bunch of tents with MRE's, fans and camel spiders any more? :)

[Liberator]

"The Miers situation is over. Get over it. We got Alito and we were NOT betrayed."

Yes, but we got Alito ONLY because the hardline conservatives demanded Miers be replaced.

With all respect, we disagree on this one.

A poll demonstrated an 81-19 split against the Dubai Deal, with more conservatives and pundits against it. And yes, I realize the RATS were merely trying to score political points.

"As for immigration, how can a man BETRAY you when he does exactly what he has always said he would do. He is doing what he thinks is right. We can disagree (and we DO), but the word 'betrayal' is completely inappropriate."

He's "betrayed" our constitution that calls for the laws of the land to be enforced in the face of an illegal invasion. He's DEAD wrong on his position, OWF.

Thanks for your debating civility and courtesy as usual -- you know I still love you though we do disagree :-)

P.S. -- ONE day we'll be on the same side for a change ;-)

[Allegra]

Camp Victory is a CITY now. And there was hardly anything when I first got there (over two years ago.) I was over there not too long ago. I DID have a camel spider come in my room once at Taji in late '04 - EEEEEEEK! I used chemical warfare on it.

Your son was here for the Big Show three years ago, wasn't he? That is so cool. What an amazing memory for him. The Iraqis celebrated that yesterday, by the way.

I can understand your son's feelings about wanting to come back. It gets in your blood. I was only going to do a year and I'm in my third year now. LOL

[Coop]

It's a little late for manners now, Taz, after two different meltdowns.

[Allegra]

It's coming up on midnight on my side of the world...I'm turning in.

Good night all and thanks millions for the support. You don't know how much that matters sometimes. :-)

[Liberator]

"If it makes you feel better, Sweetie, I didn't hit the abuse button."

Lol, shouldn't that news have it's OWN thread? Your widdle fingy must still be all cramped up from last week.

"Why is you lame opus still up (this one, anyway), and why do you still have posting privileges? Hmmmmm?"

Wow -- you're baiting skills are almost as good as Mike Wallace's, Skippy. But why don't you ask the Mods yourself while you still have your connection?

Oh btw, thanks for NOT answering the question as to WHY you were a no-show last night. Maybe you were washing you hair?

[Liberator]

"A third opus? Okay, I think we get the message now."

:-D

Tommorrow I'll have a fourth opus (unless I stop getting pinged and baited by morons.)

[Liberator]

"It's a little late for manners now, Taz, after two different meltdowns."

(yawn) Lame, very lame Skippy.

That all ya got left in your squirt gun?

[HairOfTheDog]

Good night :~D

[GraniteStateConservative]

I like how he knows all the inside "strategery"...

[HairOfTheDog]

I know you two think you're in love right now, but this is not how mature people act in a relationship.

[ohioWfan]

The BIG SHOW! One of the first to be there after the bombs, Allegra.

His quote....."Saddam, you're going DOWN!"

Luxurious accomodations.....

Complete with pool!

Forgive me........but it feels good to post some of these once in awhile........and you gave me an opening I couldn't resist! :)

[birbear]

:-)... you have freepmail.

[HairOfTheDog]

I like the pool :~D