Posted on 12/05/2003 4:22:27 AM PST by I Am Not A Mod
Hi everyone.
One of the things I have noticed lately is that, at least from where I sit, trolling activity has increased greatly recently. Many relatively new accounts, or older accounts with previously little or no activity, suddenly coming on and posting negative comments about President Reagan, saying they are lifelong Republicans but no more, and a bunch of other things that could be legitimately held beliefs on their part but when taken in aggregate make it clear that there is quite a bit of trolling action going on.
I found the following to be quite illuminating. Alexa.com is a website which tracks web usage for those who voluntarily use their software (a browser toolbar extension). They accumulate the data and compile it into useful reports, such as traffic reports. They also report on related topics-- "People who visit this page also visit".
So, what sites do "People who visit" Free Republic also visit?
"Progressive-left activist news and essays with an extensive link page to all things counter cultural and activist."
"Contains information on boycott campaigns, sweatshop activism, public service, barter and LETSystems to regenerate local economies in the service of local needs."
""Promoting a worldwide community of informed, inspired, committed citizens who are actively engaged in confronting the challenges facing humanity." In English, Español, Français."
" People who visit this page also visit:"
- Clarity Web-Portal for Issue Resolution and Social Action. clarity.aurdev.com - Site info
- A SEED Europe www.aseed.net - Site info
- Mobilization for Global Justice www.a16.org - Site info
- Resist Corporate Rule tao.ca/~resist - Site info
- Co-op America www.coopamerica.org - Site info
- International Action Center www.iacenter.org - Site info
- Free Republic www.freerepublic.com - Site info
- Do Something www.dosomething.org - Site info
- CIVICUS - Worldwide Alliance for Citizen Participation www.civicus.org - Site info
- Essential.Org www.essential.org - Site info
" People who visit this page also visit:"
- Celebrate Capitalism www.celebratecapitalism.org - Site info
- Latino Education Network Service palante.org - Site info
- Industrial Workers of the World www.iww.org - Site info
- Save The Good Friday Agreement Coal members.tripod.com/SavetheGFA - Site info
- A Call To Charms calltocharms.faithweb.com - Site info
- Photo of Fritz Weidner www.pivot.net/~weidner/fcw150x150-1.jpg - Site info
- [maine Greens Update] Fritz Weidner lists.psouth.net/pipermail/mainegreens/2002-June/000008... - Site info
- Woodstock Electronic Press ewoodstock.com - Site info
- Portalscripts.com www.portalscripts.com - Site info
- OurVoices www.ourvoices.org - Site info
"Concerned about growing environmental harm, the increasing power of transnational corporations and other matters which affect the quality of life on Earth. "The chains of capitalism and the quest for profit obscures the path leading to true happiness and self-actualisation. In ignorant denial, capitalists fail to acknowledge the inherent unsustainability of their system as well as its intrinsic wrongdoing, crime against, not only humanity, but against a larger purpose, against mother Gaia and the great interrelated systems of the Universe."
"GING-PAC raises support for socially conservative legislation and candidates" [Hey! A conservative one! Who would have thought?]
"Offers practical help for your marriage and child-rearing. Recent magazine articles, letters from Dr. James Dobson, news, and RealAudio broadcasts." [Score another for the good guys]
"Encourages young people to create their own vision for making a difference in their community and provides them with the resources and support needed."
""Improving" outdoor advertising since 1977."
"We are often overwhelmed by global problems - hungry childgren, rainforest destruction, over population and global warming. Creative Action helps you get involved in solving critical global issues."
"Action for Solidarity, Equality, Environment and Development, a global organization linking youth groups and individuals. Information on campaigns, action reports, news, agenda and publications for ordering or download."
" People who visit this page also visit:
- The Hollow Planet members.primary.net/~gmarshal - Site info
- Resist Corporate Rule tao.ca/~resist - Site info
- Direct Action Youth www.geocities.com/djh_uk/day.html - Site info
- Facing the Future presents Creative Action www.creativeaction.org - Site info
- Co-op America www.coopamerica.org - Site info
- CIVICUS - Worldwide Alliance for Citizen Participation www.civicus.org - Site info
- A SEED Europe www.aseed.net - Site info
- Clarity Web-Portal for Issue Resolution and Social Action. clarity.aurdev.com - Site info
- 50 Years Is Enough www.50years.org - Site info
- Indymedia.org www.indymedia.org - Site info
People who are interested in this site also bought:"
"Details solutions and everyday actions we can take to confront the many issues we face: environmental, social, governmental, and economic. Provides links, essays, articles, and other resources to that end. Takes on a systemic/holistic view of the world and the issues we are facing."
"Coalition of national organizations offering a mainstream voice advocating alternatives to preemptive war against Iraq. Current actions, member organizations, alternatives to war, press room, and resources."
"Christian non-violence organization. Includes press releases and information on memberships."
"Activist group against war and racism, formed in response to the rush to war following the September 11 attacks. Background reading, fact sheets, campaigns, petitions, action alerts, and resources for activism."
Somehow, I doubt all those people from the left-leaning sites on this list are just lurking and browsing here.
Just some food for thought.
"nothing in particular-I read FR everyday-rarely post because i don't usually have the time to wait out responses-I just happen to like Randi's showGlenn beck's too.(esp. haiku brittany bit0I think FRpers should examine why they always have to either physically demean or ascribe "Oral" activites to anyone that they disagree with.this is ah...christian???"
Run on sentences, minor Christian bashing,long in active account (one post 8/03, the rest in 02) ...seems to fit the same MO.
Here's the thread... Link
Problem is how do you figure out who they are and get rid of them.
If Jim charged 1$ for everytime a phoney conservative posted the above or some version of it, we would never have to have a Freepathon again.
One of the reasons I come here is for one stop shopping. Everything gets posted here from all kinds of sources, left and right. Occasionally a left wing hit piece gets zotted, but if there is something negative out there about conservatives, we do not get blindsided.
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