Favorite FReepers...

Me. | April 9, 2004 | Long Cut

[Long Cut]

We've all done it. You've just gotten home, logged on to FR, and are scrolling down the "Latest Posts" page, deciding which thread will get your attention this evening, when THAT SCREENNAME jumps out at you in a "to" or "from" position. You are powerless to resist; if THAT GUY's there, it's gonna be a good thread...

All of us have our own "favorites" among the many colorful souls who congregate at this fine website. They could be someone you disagree totally with, agree completely with, or somewhere in between. They might be a fount of useful information, links, and facts. Our favorite might be devastating at the art of debate; demolishing opponents in truly unique style, or he might be just plain nuttier than squirrel dung, but fun nonetheless.

Perhaps your favorite FReeper has a way with words; an excellent writer. Maybe they are someone highly experienced in a particular field, with knowledge that many do not posess. Maybe they're dumber than a bag of hammers.

Point is, no matter what the reason, our "favorite FReepers"' handle attached to a thread makes it all the more interesting to us; it guarantees a wild ride or sublime pleasure in the reading and learning. It may also guarantee an increase in blood pressure and indigestion, but one thing's for sure...that thread HE's on is gonna get a hit or two, and it won't be boring.

I've got more than a few of my own, and I'm sure all of you do as well. WHO'S YOURS?????????????????

[MEG33]

This did turn out to be a great thread...

[Mama_Bear]

Awww....thank you, Temple Owl and Julie.

My favorite FReepers? Too many to list. But, I suspect you all know who you are. ;-)

[Long Cut]

A lot more than I expected. Like I said, doesn't it just give you a smile, to see all these folks being so...NICE and FRiendly?

Methinks we ALL needed this.

[MEG33]

I just said the Finest in my list and then realized I was about 30 favorites short on my list,later on.Just shows how many great Freepers there are.

[4mycountry]

Y'know... there was a thread once called "What has FreeRepublic taught you?" or something of the like. It was a great thread, just like this one. (It's where I created my profile, in fact.)

I've learned some things from this thread as well:

People who have never met can be best friends.
Almost everyone has a soft heart if you look deep enough.
Great threads are the ones where, at midnight, people are still posting comments.
The ties that bind can spand states, countries, and continents.
A person you think is a jerk is probably someone's hero.
And no one is without a friend.

I love FreeRepublic. I consider all of these people to be my "family". I can turn to them for help and guidance, and a good laugh. I may not know their faces, but I do know them.

Thanks to everyone who makes FR possible. It's good to be family.

[LurkerNoMore!]

You are *so* in my Top 20!

[MEG33]

I has been a tense,mad and sad week...I needed this.Some posters have the gift of giving laughter,too!

[BonnieJ]

This is WAY off-topic...but can someone tell me how to post a picture on my profile page? I had a picture there and it's gone now and I don't know how to get it back... Thanks!

[Jim Robinson]

I've got 140,000 favorite FReepers. er, better make that 140,000 minus two. They know who they are. LOL. God bless 'em all.

[Long Cut]

Wonderful sentiments.

Since I'm so far from my family, FR is really the only "family" I have right now.

I only see Mrs. Cut every few months if I'm lucky, and outside one or two old buddies, I'm alone most of the time, in a cold barracks room. Me and the roaches, that is.

it's so nice to be able to talk with some decent, friendly people. Or even to debate and argue on occaision.

[3catsanadog]

Has there ever been a thread about how we picked our Freeper names?

[Mama_Bear]

Just shows how many great Freepers there are.

You're right. Freepers are just generally nice, interesting, intelligent people who love and support the same things I do. I don't know too many who aren't my favorites. (How's that for a CYA answer? That should cover everyone I accidently forgot to ping. LOL!)

[Long Cut]

This little website thingy you did was a great idea. Just look what great people you attracted!

Ya done good, Sir.

[Long Cut]

"Has there ever been a thread about how we picked our Freeper names?"

Yes, actually, and I think it was last year sometime.

[TexKat]

MEG33, LayoutGuru2, Calpernia, Ragtime Cowgirl, Windchime,68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub, oceanview, jerseygirl, freeperfromnj, just piper, Domestic Church, revel, swarthyguy, SCR1, thecabal, Velveeta, Jackie-o, Mossad1967, knak, cindy, Fairopinion, rickylc, nw_arizona_granny, trussell, Honesty, Kim4VRWC's, Kathy in Alaska, Sabertooth, bentfeather, Eurotwit, Fl_engineer, null and void, TEXOKIE, Carolina, Howlin, MeekOneGOP, Grampa Dave, MJY1288, MeeknMing, ALOHA RONNIE, MamaDearest, Diver Dave, Registered, Fledermaus, DollyCali, My Favorite Headache, Miss Marple, Dog, Travis McGee, Diogenesis, StillProud2BeFree, Oorang, Mo1, Indie, Yehuda, Ernest_at_the_Beach, Bobby777, Jim Robinson

All military freepers (active, retired, ex)

Last but not least the infamous #3Fan

[Mama_Bear]

I've got 140,000 favorite FReepers

Great answer, Jim. Any FRiend of yours is a FRiend of mine. :-)

[summer]

Re your post #496 -- ...summer... All my favorite Freepers.

Thank you for thinking of me here, ClintonBeGone. :)

[Politicalmom]

Well, my husband might not be too happy about my new little crush, but I *have* to get my name on here somehow!! : P

[wardaddy]

Damn that was nicely put.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Hell, I'm not even on anybody's list, myself.

You're on mine.