Are we all equal on FR?

[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.

[Hand em their arse]

"I am mainly sensitive to the dogs and cats. Just leave THEM ALONE!!!!!! (Please...)"


Aww, come on... Some of my best noogies were to my mom's bishon.... :)

[Lazamataz]

You calling A+Bert a urine-soaked booze hound is what has motivated me to try to be funny, here, all these years.

I still get goosebumps thinking about it.

[Stu Cohen]

Impugning the intellect of another in a serious manner is extremely rude and elitist.

It certainly doesn't have the panache' of "Anally Penetrating Mechanical Device"

[SlowBoat407]

Impugning the intellect of another in a serious manner is extremely rude and elitist.

And it's not fair!!!!!

[Knitting A Conundrum]

You expect the impossible as the concept of "fair", as your whine demonstrates, is purely subjunctive.

Perhaps you mean "subjective".

If I were a grammar nazi, I would say something that demonstrated that concept. Oh - I just did!

[Lazamataz]

The face of the cat reveals their true nature.

I had a cat that really, really loved me. I mean, REALLY loved me. One time when I had a bit-of-fun stay overnight (normally I don't refer to women like that, but this one was exactly that and no more), the next morning, my cat got up on my chest, looked me in the eye, and open-claw slapped me.

Like a betrayed woman would.

Never did it before or after.

[HairOfTheDog]

Are you a religion moderator?

HA! Boy would THAT be something!

[SlowBoat407]

You're making my brain hurt.

[Modok]

Just a thought, have you ever considered have your own 200 plus post thread with yourself. The rest of us could just pop some popcorn and sit back and watch.

[Lazamataz]

You're making my brain hurt.

No no no. You're doing that all wrong.

You're supposed to say "You're making my brain wrinkle."

Don't try posting at home, folks. Leave it to the professionals.

[Lazamataz]

Just a thought, have you ever considered have your own 200 plus post thread with yourself. The rest of us could just pop some popcorn and sit back and watch.

Curiously, in person, I'm really not that funny.

I'm only funny in print, and only in response to other people.

[B4Ranch]

Just get back in line and ignore reality.

I hope you and the family have a fun time this weekend.

[SlowBoat407]

The face of the cat reveals their true nature.

[Netizen]

Hey. Check out post 413! Then check your freepmail.

[Stu Cohen]

Exactly the point. I didn't get any warning either. Neither did the person I had been defending the time. Guess it just depends on whether the mod has any integrity or not.

I find the the moderators are much more responsive to my concerns when I begin my queiries to them with "Hey Butt Weasel!".

[The_Victor]

You're on a serious roll here today.

*wiping tears*

[Knitting A Conundrum]

I am not really a grammar nazi. I used to teach English at the college level. I leave the grammar nazism to those who haven't yet got tired of it. I graded too many papers to take it up seriously.

[djf]

Exactly what a cat is.

All the frustrations of dealing with a woman and none of the benefits.

Well, maybe for you, Laz...


;=>

[Lazamataz]

You calling A+Bert a urine-soaked booze hound is what has motivated me to try to be funny, here, all these years.

I still get goosebumps thinking about it.

(Original post got misdirected)

[HairOfTheDog]

Impugning the intellect of another in a serious manner is extremely rude and elitist.

Well, he's posting a big public display about getting in trouble for previous big public displays... Pavlov found that most dogs were smarter than that.