Get Yer Ya-Yas Out [FR Moderating Gripe Thread]

[I Am Not A Mod]

LM here.

It's been a while since we had a thread along these lines.

I can tell from comments I am seeing in threads, on abuse reports, and in Freepmail that some people are unhappy with various policies and their implementations by the staff here.

I've seen allegations that certain factions are picked on. I've seen allegations that the moderators have killed activism. I've heard rumors that we killed Kenny, and even that we killed the radio star. I see certain personality conflicts acting up, and know that one (or both) sides in it feel that we aren't doing what we should.

So let's open this can of worms.

This thread is for making your grievances heard. If you think something stinks or is wrong, make your case here. Back it up with facts. Let the audience at large weigh in on your evidence.

I'll read the thread. Jim will too in all likelihood. So will the other moderators. Depending upon how well you make your point, and depending on if you can convince Jim, me, the other moderators, and/or the world, maybe you can change things. And if you don't, then it might make you feel better to have vented, so it won't make this thread a total loss.

I'm not going to reply to this thread for quite a while. Rather, I am going to sit back and watch to try and get a feel for the general tenor. I encourage those who are both happy and unhappy with things to particpate in this thread.

Let's rock.

[nopardons]

Not really; jump right in,the water's on boil.

[Sabertooth]

Viva la Raza!

"If you ain't cheating, you ain't trying."

[Tamzee]

Delusions are all that some people have... very sad.

I used to transport people like that regularly in ambulances back in my old EMT days ;-)

[Fledermaus]

I don't remember...what is the LP site? Old Freepers that split is all I know.

[nopardons]

You'd need an 18 wheeler, for this thread,to cart the delusional away in. It's really so sad.

[MEG33]

You're as up to date as I.I did find some funny putdowns about 150 posts back.I fear nothing of note but ,as they used to call my husband's fraternity campouts,a "bitch picnic"...All complaints aired.

[Sabertooth]

I don't care what the post over there I do care what they post over here.

Then why are you bringing it up?

[GeronL]

LP is Liberty..um..uh...er.. LibertyPutz?? ....no...thats not it... LP is LibertyPun...Prat...Prank..Punks...no, not them either....

LibertyPorn?..no.. ain't it...

LibertyPost!! I think thats it...

I never go there.

[Fledermaus]

ROFL...Frat boys whining to each other about taking their last beer! Or their last condom! lol

[A Navy Vet]

...and the rest of the new Coven 2.0.

Dalereed is one of the most patriotic involved class acts this forum has ever known. He was one of the orginal FR street activists and has done more than any of you swarming insulting keyboard commandos can imagine. Although I was personally invited to leave this forum (which I did), once I got wind that this fine man was being attacked, I felt compelled to break my own hiatus to defend this honorable Veteran.

I and my SO stood beside this man at the MFJ, the Judgment Day co-rally in Palm Spings, and other FR get-togethers.

Call me a Leper; call me an anti-freeper; call me any childish name you want, but Dalereed is a true Patriot and you deserve nothing less than disdain for your remarks regarding this original Free Republic supporter and real world conservative activist. You all should be ashamed; this is unexcusable.

[tpaine]

In fact, you gave up on honest political discussions with me the night you admitted that CA could prohibit assault weapons under 'states rights' powers. There was something strange in your stool that night too.

Do you want to check?

Nope, -- I remember now, -- you crapped on the Constitution.. As usual.

Tpaine in the 3+ years I have been on FR I have never seen you post anything other than insults and put-downs.

BS. That nite we had a long discussion on your odd ideas about states rights.. And I can prove it.

You have nothing to contribute to this site beyond serving as an example of what you don't want your kid to grow into.

Rant on.

You are never happy, you are never positive and you sure as hell are never an asset. I told you once a long time ago that I held you in utter contempt and all I would do when you engaged me would be to ridicule you.

Yep, that was right after I 'called' you about crapping on our BOR's.

You are a waste of space.

Well, you sure waste a lot telling everybody that..

[MEG33]

I love their conspiracy threads..unbelievable!Fun reading.

[GeronL]

I read the first 50 and jumped to the end... =o)

[Texasforever]

Because of cross posting. Now stop playing nanny.

[MEG33]

Or their last girlfriend!?

[nunya bidness]

I saw the deleted thread and you "said" some pretty harsh stuff even by your "standards".

Used to be I thought you were a crank worth tweaking but now I see the error of my ways. I will be doing unto others starting with you. Make sure to point it out when I fail to do so in the future.

This is my olive branch.

[Texasforever]

Well, you sure waste a lot telling everybody that..

Ah you're worth it.

[Trinity_Tx]

Link, please.

And as I said, my freepmailbox can be read by Jim. All he has to do is look to see which of us is lying. I am happy to show anyone my freepmails to you.

So I don't blame you for panicking.

And my reputation can be judged by anyone who looks at my history.

[Sabertooth]

I wouldn't go over there.....why should I?

That comment was directed more at Tex. I flagged you because your name came up, in the same way that I'm flagging him now.

This netiquette stuff keeps causing me grief...

[Fledermaus]

I'll have to check it out to get the feel of the place.