[John Beresford Tipton]

"why does this happen?"

It often happens when someone posts an article that is less than 100% sunshine and roses. At that point some self proclaime "Super Patriot" objects and if the poster is new, blames the poster for the material in the post. It seems that some FReepers can't handle ideas that might possibly conflict with their preconceived notions. It is similar in effect to playground bullies picking on a new boy in school.

[wimpycat]

In this particular case, however, the newbie who posted this article is a known Frequent Flying Troll, not just some new kid on the block.

[Lead Moderator]

If that is what you really think, then why are you still here? What you just said is crap. If you don't think it is, then if you had any self respect at all you would leave. If you do think it is crap, then why are you saying it?

[Mr. Mojo]

It's not about that at all. The vast majority of Zots are posted by (temporarily) reincarnated Freepers, who signed up (again) just minutes before posting their article. If established Freepers posted the exact same articles (in most cases), the thread would stand un-Zotted.

[lonevoice]

How sad that you think this. Maybe you'd consider asking the Lead Admin to be added to the zot ping list. That way, you could see why each of the zots take place. Nearly all of them are re-generated DU zombies getting banned over and over and over and...well, you get the idea.