Should There Be a Probation Period for Posting Threads?

[RedRover]

Enemies of Free Republic sign up to post obscene and vile threads. I've seen a number of them lately, usually on the theme of child-rape. It seems there is a concerted effort to drive Freepers away from the site in disgust. The Mods are quick, still I wonder if it's wise to allow people to sign up and immediately post? I'm a Dollar-a-Day donor to FR and I want this wonderful place to flourish as family-friendly site. I wonder what other Freepers think?

[true_blue_texican]

Oh, to be nestled between Egypt and Lebanon ;-)

[July 4th]

God be with you and stay safe.

[true_blue_texican]

What is the first thing you do when you see obscene and vile threads?

Notify all my friends, of course. Duh..

[Enterprise]

For those who feel all warm and fuzzy with snooty nannies, try Lucianne.com.

[true_blue_texican]

Would you belive I have that 45?

OMG!! I haven't heard the full song since Carter daze!!

[MonroeDNA]

am i logged in?

[backinthefold]

OMG!! I haven't heard the full song since Carter daze!!

 

The band?? The Baritone Dwarfs, copyright 1979

Why do I still have this record??

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

The ground peanuts (more authentic!) v peanut butter (tastes better!) Wars is enough to make a combat hardened veteran weep.

(mostly because while they are arguing they aren't cooking)

[happinesswithoutpeace]

NO..it happens all the time..I will be on some random thread and someone just HAS TO post a picture of the Helen Thomas monster...argghghhgghhgh...

[united1000]

post a link, we'll take a look that way

[saveliberty]

LOL

I don't know which is funnier-- the idea that someone at DU considers himself or herself the pope and thinks that papal infallibility means that there's no differing views tolerated on anything; or that they really believe that the pantaloonless one is a "good" Catholic.

Bwhahahahahahaha

[saveliberty]

Bwhahahahhahaaha!

[fedupjohn]

God Speed to you and your Country.

[rockrr]

My favorite type of vanity is the opus.

Me too! Especially the "insect on the windshield" ones with lots of hand-wringing and teeth-gnashing ;'}

[processing please hold]

am i logged in?

No

[LowOiL]

Yes and No, Since it has been forever since I signed up... I am not sure exactly what the time limit was, but I do remember I did a one man FReep and could not post a thread back then because I was too new. So there was some sort of time limit (but not sure how long it is now, if any at all).

Sometimes timelines may work against FR.. so lurkers, go ahead and make a FR account (use a password that is easy to remember, so you can use it when needed). That way when and if you need to post a good thread... you will be armed to do so.

[lilylangtree]

I agree with cripplecreek. Experienced FReepers have fun and really do some zotting and weed these RATS out.

[wolfcreek]

I would like to see more openness on this board. In the spirit of fairness, let all threads and post be monitored by the individuals reading the threads and then use the abuse button, if necessary, to delete. I want to know what EVERYONE out there has to say. I believe We are a strong enough group to handle what ever is thrown our way.

[callthemlikeyouseethem]

Since FR became more popular because of our pajama attire, there certainly are more peeps who wish they lived in their nightwear, and some certainly begin posting before they understand completely the high standards FReepers expect...

and there are always gonna be detractors intent on disrupting this incredibly informative site...

However, I don't really think there should be a probationary period. Though it would be nice if there was a way to block IP addresses once a creep has been identified by the Mods...:)

[Enterprise]

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