Posted on 12/10/2020 3:21:48 PM PST by j.havenfarm
Those who have joined us in recent years have been spared something on this forum that was all too common for all too long: the dreaded “opus.” Sometimes shrill, sometimes plaintive, often quite lengthy, these were vanity posts explaining why the member was leaving FR. For the life of me I could never figure out why we were treated to these narcissistic rambles.
Well, today I am 20 years on Free Republic, and this is my “no-pus,” because I’m not going anywhere. Thank you to my brothers and sisters in the fight for liberty for keeping company for two decades.
I’ve mellowed over the years and in the course of making over 3,700 replies. I still have two pet peeves, though:
I’ve realized that it is unkind to criticize the grammar of others so I don’t do it anymore. However, one exception is the despicable practice of pluralizing word’s using apostrophe’s. I can’t imagine where this violence against grammar comes from. I still see red and pounce very time I see it.
The second, based on my decades in the law, is the widespread belief that lawsuits, particularly the “class action,” are magic wands that can banish one’s foes. To the contrary they are difficult, expensive, and very time consuming. Add in the many corrupt federal judges, and entertaining the litigation fantasy is just not a productive use of one’s time. Likewise the fantasy, often expressed here, that public officials and judges can or should be jailed for their decisions. Again one’s mental energies directed on that line are just a dead end.
So that’s my airing of grievances. But mostly I want to thank all of my FRiends, and especially Jim. Here’s to another 20 years
APR 7 2002, Newbie.
Hmm
i never heard that
I just kind of read stuff to get a feel for postings and responses
And to get a feel for what was posted, in general
Just made me look into my profile: I’ve been here 15 years and plan on staying.
Class of ‘97 here.
Been here since early 1998. 22+ years and no opus.
Just an anti-Hall Monitor. I detest them. I’ve never seen any type of delegation of authority from JimRob to them. I don’t understand why this is allowed.
Happy Festivus
You’re the n00b!
;-)
Question : Are you currently logged in?
Elude obnoxious noun's?
They’re just looking for a reason to feel important after they had to turn in their orange belt when they graduated sixth grade
Congratulations, j.havenfarm!
Happy Freeper birthday! noob :)
Me neither. He needs correction. ;-)
Class of 1998 myself. All this interest in social media sites that can compete with Facebook. Jim’s been doing it just fine all these years as far as I am concerned.
Almost 22 years on this version and handle. Was on before that in bulletin board days.
22 years ago a server change getting away from Compuseve boards. Loved those bulletin boards back then.
22 years and 4 months N00B! Glad you are here!
Ah, Immigrant Song
I will have been a member 20 years January 16, 2001. Far and away the best forum on the Internet.
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