[darbymcgill]

There has always been a certain amount of tension on FR. I think what you notice - and I do too - is the increase in gratuitous insulting back-and-forth. It's a practice field for polishing insult skills.

I can remember a time when I first came to FR (think O.J.) that talking badly of a fellow Freeper simply was NOT tolerated.

But as time passed and FR became more popular the personal attacks increased and was less well moderated (Duke Lacrosse/EVO). The "allowed" attacks on fellow contributors caused me to seek fellowship elsewhere. I would still routinely scan headlines at FR but seldom lingered.

This Qanon group has restored my faith in FR contributors. While there has been some tension vs the few trolls that pop in occasionally, overall the experience of receiving inputs from scores of intelligent, diverse individuals has made lurking at FR once again a fantastic experience. Thank you all for restoring FR (at least a small piece of it) to the forum I couldn't get enough of as a source of information and perspectives rarely seen from the compromised MSM.

DM

[mairdie]

What a lovely way of expressing it. Whole-heartedly agree. This seems to be becoming a family. Squabbles on occasion, but warmth and caring. And really deep thinkers and researchers who are well deserving of our greatest respect and appreciation. I can see why snowflakes like safe places. This one has turned into a very cozy corner, with laughter and thoughtfulness.

[ichabod1]

Maybe the reason the rest of the forum sucks these days is because the pros are all on these threads.