I'm not sure what the threat matrix threads are or how to go to them. Even though I've been around FR for a couple of years there's a whole culture that I don't understand and there don't seem to be any cultural FAQs that clue you in.
For instance, what's a "bump?"
And is there someplace to go where the cultural insides of FR are discussed. So much scrolls by on the main page that I sometimes just can't keep up.
A "bump" or "bttt" means "bump to the top" and moves the thread back on to the main pages of latest posts, in whatever forum you're in.
In this case, you're in "News Activism" forum. There is a list of forums on the right side of your page.
The Threat Matrix threads are a collection of FReeper observations, analyses, pertinent links, and news of the latest information available to us here on potential terrorist acts. It's fascinating, very up-to-date. There have been 13 of them so far, with thousands and thousands of posts. I linked the latest one, because it's the only one I've been able to keep up with, so far.
I think there's a FReeper Lore thread that would answer a lot of questions you might have about day to day expressions used by FReepers.
I hope you post more, here, and often. That was an excellent article. I guess you're quite aware of the opinion most FReepers have of the NYT. ;-D
To take a look at the latest "Threat Matrix" thread, just click on the http I posted above in my reply to you. It'll take you right there.
This article really captures the complete cluelessness of the NYT; its writers and readers. Keep up the good work.
Regards