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Regarding Terri Schiavo Stories, the BN Sidebar, vanities, and newcomers

Posted on 10/21/2003 7:21:45 PM PDT by Lead Moderator

Hello everyone. I hope you are all having a good evening.

At various times today there have been upwards of 8 different stories at the same time posted to breaking news, and it does not seem like we go more than a half hour before yet another goes in.

We are all thrilled that progress is being made.

But it really is not helping matters to overwhelm everything in the forum with every new detail. So please, let's try to keep the new posts to the breaking news sidebar to a reasonable level.

Along the same lines, just like any story that is emotionally charged, we are getting a significant number of vanities on the topic. The rule of thumb on vanities is that they should be substantive, original, and relatively infrequent. Many of the vanities we have seen today probably could have, and should have, been made in reply to an existing thread rather than starting a new one.

And finally, this story has brought many new Freepers on board. To them, I extend a hearty welcome (hoo rah!). However, (speaking to the new folks now), some of you have been a little over-emotional, and are crossing the line when it comes to disagreements and engaging in personal attacks and flaming rather than debating. Please keep it clean, and realize that due to the nature of the beast, newbies are not given as much leeway as more established posters.

Now back to our regularly scheduled Freeping, already in progress.


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To: UCANSEE2
LOL. Sorry. :)
161 posted on 10/23/2003 7:42:00 PM PDT by solitas
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To: NautiNurse
Don't worry - you're NOT dreamt about. :>
162 posted on 10/23/2003 7:44:59 PM PDT by solitas
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To: cantfindagoodscreenname
"I didn't see "hugh" and "series" on that list. When I see those words used here on FR I feel like a maroon. :-)"

Don't forget the sofa kings

163 posted on 10/25/2003 1:57:05 PM PDT by spokeshave (Cancel the San Jose Merc and the one way truck to Nevada)
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To: Jim Robinson
lol
164 posted on 10/27/2003 1:43:11 PM PST by kimmie7 (Posting at work only since my computer's power source decided to fry itself.)
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To: Ohioan from Florida
I'm just now back after having 'puter problems, and am overwhelmed by pings. I love 'hearing' the news, but am having trouble following. I think consolidation is a great idea.

And, for the record, FR-addiction is strong....I'm so glad to be back online!
165 posted on 10/27/2003 1:53:29 PM PST by kimmie7 (Posting at work only since my computer's power source decided to fry itself.)
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To: Lead Moderator
And finally, this story has brought many new Freepers on board. To them, I extend a hearty welcome (hoo rah!).

Well said. And beyond posting well, might I venture that a newbie might get some leeway by dropping a contribution, preferably a monthly via the link on the home page?

166 posted on 10/27/2003 7:53:32 PM PST by don-o (Germany 1932)
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To: kimmie7
Glad to have you back, Kimmie! I hate having computer problems, too! I think that on one thread (there are so many these days) that sweet liberty or someone is planning to start having a daily thread for Terri. Everything new for that day will go there. Then we'll just change dates at midnight. Iowamom is planning to help compile a list of all the Terri threads so far. That'll be 2 pages long! LOL! Glad you're back, girl! I've missed you!
167 posted on 10/27/2003 8:58:10 PM PST by Ohioan from Florida
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