[GraniteStateConservative]

So what's the problem? Are people not pushing the abuse button as often as they should?

[Lead Moderator]

The problem is that there are things beyond the three simple rules which can and do cause threads to degenerate. Race baiting, flame baiting, and so forth. Usually, they don't require action. When they become overused they can develop into a problem, which is what has happened on these threads.

[Admin Moderator]

The problem is racism, violence, profanity, etc that we just don't see, and would appreciate a heads up to those types of posts. The guidelines are pretty straight forward. Jim wants Free Republic to be somewhat clean, not a sewer like other forums. Free Republic should be a credible source for news. Just an FYI for all, not directed specifically at you, but here's the posting guidelines. The bottom line, our discussions should strive to be a better quality than any other forum on the internet.