Posted on 05/27/2005 8:31:06 AM PDT by JoeV1
I wonder if the rules on this forum are applied equally? Several weeks ago I was denied posting privileges because I jokingly advocated a "plan b" in fighting the so far failed war on illegal immigration. My "plan b" was to have border guards retreat to within 200 yards of the border and while fitted with night vision goggles simply drop any illegals attempting to gain access to America.
Now frankly I am not concerned with the fact I was denied posting privileges for a day(reason given was "advocating violence")but I wonder if the folks who post pictures of exploding nukes over text that calls for turning the middle east, or N Korea into a glowing heap of slag. were also denied the ability to post. I did a cursory check and found the names of the posters associated with the nuke threats posting regularly after the aforementioned posts appeared.
Is it possible that some are more equal then others here? I have been referred to as a "newbie" as if that somehow makes what I say less credible then someone here a longer period of time. I believe opinions are opinions and the length of forum membership does not serve to make ones credibility stronger.
It does seem that there is a "good old boy's" network operating here and the old timers are given more leeway as far as the rules then are the newer arrivals. While I have been a FR member for only 8 months I have been an avid political forum debator for 8 or 9 years on places such as the NYT, WP, LAT and others.
There was another incident in which I was accused of a personal attack although I was merely responding to an attack on myself. I never used profanity and merely responded in kind to another whose main complaint was that I was wrong in criticizing the post of another person because that person was a 5 year member. I was also told I didn't know what I was talking about. This resulted in a few back and forth retorts which I frankly found amusing and in no way took as an insult.
I thoroughly enjoy verbal jousting and never shrink from a confrontation. It appears that others see fit to run to the moderator at the first sign of getting back what it is they dish out. It is at that time that I believe the good old boys network comes into play.
If any of you would like to see the posts that caused this simply ask and I will happily post them.
LOL! I really want Joe V1 to chill out and give FR a real chance, but he just keeps stepping into the cow pie. I keep my nose generally clean, and when I see inequity (daily) I always ask myself:
1. Does it matter?
2. Would "being fair" be realistic?
3. Would "being fair" give an honest (frank!) discussion that is productive?
A "no" to all three is usually the result. To expect different on a private site of all places is a mark of immaturity, IMVHO.
Who on earth are you talking about?
Compared to some, many of us are superior.
There are no ongoing talks.
I used it to my advantage: It gave me time to work on my Homepage.
If you haven't drawn the notice of an Mod here on FR....then you're not a worthy poster. WHY, why, why have I never been banned or suspended???? Am I not WORTHY??? I is just not FAIR....
Here are a couple of thoughts for you to consider:
Life is not fair, but it is consistent.
Never argue with a fool; others can’t tell the difference.
You sound somewhat disappointed... yuk-yuk...
WAS CGEB ever reinstated?
Yes but your biggest accomplishment was the number of times you caused the objects of your posts to SOIL themselves in the process!
"Hail the mighty freeper for he can do no wrong. He is all seeing and all powerful. "
Why thank you. I'm glad someone else finally recognized this about me. But please, next time remember that I'm a "she".
The only reason you're here is because of the popularity of this site, made that way by the "old-timers" whose postings drove the talk-radio agenda for years before you showed up.
-PJ
There is a grain of truth to that. If you aren't offending SOMEONE, you probably aren't saying anything worth hearing.
hahahahahahahahaha. Best admin comment of the day award!
Now look, Jim and I discussed that, and he has all the triggers for my gadgets....
I know of someone who was banned after 5 years of posting just from heresay from others....so you're not alone.
Hey, how did you get video from my day yesterday? LOL
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