If it doesn't kill you, it makes you stronger! There is most definately a hazing period for first time vanity posts, but welcome aboard and enjoy your stay.
Posted on 05/06/2008 10:05:33 AM PDT by MGMSwordsman
Glad you cleared that up, MGM. Usually when a noob posts something against a Republican and doesn't hang around to defend, it is assumed the poster is a troll and hence your hazing.
We can agree that Bush has been a disappointment to conservatives. If you are sincere in what you have said above, you will find yourself at home here at FR.
Welcome to Free Republic.
There have been many people who post a vanity the same day they sign up with the intent of drawing us into saying something they can point to as evidence of how racist/homophobic/sexist/hypocritical/etc evil republicans really are. These people get ZOTted... that is banned. The joke is that the viking kitties come play with them first.
We have learned to be wary of first day posters and there is... from time to time... collateral damage.
I did mean the “welcome” part. I think you will find this site very informative on a wide range of issues. The knowledge base here is pretty incredible and someone will have the straight facts on just about any subject that comes up.
That being said, there is very low tolerance for BS or made up “facts”. I've seen a number of posts that sound good but are quickly debunked by another FReeper.
Again, sorry that you got a little hazing, but enjoy your stay.
r-q-tek86
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