The first time I started posting on the web was in the late 90's at a "Democratic" forum (Not DU). I was very naive about these forums, but was startled by what I read there. I decided to have some fun and posed as "one of them" but would take some minor shots, play 'devil's advocate' and sometimes point out the 'other side'.
The level of hate directed against me grew in intensity as I become more outspoken. Once 'outed' as a Republican, the level of viciousness was unmatched by anything I have seen here.
Those who claim that Free Republic spews hate and anger, are either unaware or in denial of the depth of hate, anger and viciousness that is found at Democratic dominated forums.
Jim does an excellent job here and his work is appreciated. Leaving this thread going is testimony to that.
"Those who claim that Free Republic spews hate and anger, are either unaware or in denial of the depth of hate, anger and viciousness that is found at Democratic dominated forums."
Yes, but there still is hate and anger spewed out here on FR. Mention France, Europe, Jacko, Bubba, Hillary, Jimmy Carter etc etc and out it comes. That's like saying all tyrants are really great men compared to Stalin, Hitler, and Mao Tse Tung. My point is that not that FR is tyrannical, its just one cannot compare this site as hateless or angerless compared to others that are full of it.
Of course FR is biased. I really don't think an internet site could be unbiased. If an article was posted at this unbiased "site" that was leftist some FR would find out and come back here and send a ton of people over to flame the article and vice versa with DU. Way too many emotional issues going on today.