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Should There Be a Probation Period for Posting Threads?

Posted on 07/22/2006 8:04:58 AM PDT by 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?


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1 posted on 07/22/2006 8:04:59 AM PDT by RedRover
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To: RedRover

Nope. troll zotting is far too much fun. Besides, some trolls hide for a long time.


2 posted on 07/22/2006 8:06:07 AM PDT by cripplecreek (I'm trying to think but nothing happens)
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To: RedRover
Yes. No one signing up on or after 05-16-05 should be allowed to post.

j/k

3 posted on 07/22/2006 8:07:07 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (A Moose Once Bit my Sister. Yeah. She Turned Moose-lim.)
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To: RedRover

I think you've got a good idea there.

I signed up a few days ago, and every time I post I'm accused of something - "isn't it convenient you just signed up to post about this topic" etc etc.

Hrrmm, I'm serving in the Israeli army, a war just broke out - isn't that a good time to sign up? LOL

Probation periods are good. At least there'd be less paranoia too about new users.


4 posted on 07/22/2006 8:08:14 AM PDT by IDF_Fighter
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To: RedRover

I mostly lurk; probably read at least 5,000 posts for every one I post. I've definitely noticed an influx of ill-intentioned 'rats lately.


5 posted on 07/22/2006 8:08:15 AM PDT by Canedawg (In God We Trust)
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To: RedRover
I'm almost certain that DUmmie Land won't let you start a thread there until you've had a certain (undisclosed) number of posts responding to threads.

I think we could have a policy that's *at least* as strict as that.

6 posted on 07/22/2006 8:08:27 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative
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To: RedRover


You object to liberals demonstrating how deluded they are?

That's not necessarily a bad thing. :)


7 posted on 07/22/2006 8:08:40 AM PDT by Cringing Negativism Network (Shalom through strength)
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To: RedRover

I thought the child-rape threads were about illegal immigrants.


8 posted on 07/22/2006 8:09:34 AM PDT by MichiganConservative (Government IS the problem.)
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To: Gay State Conservative
I'm still on probation.

You've posted a total of 1 thread and 27,778 replies.
9 posted on 07/22/2006 8:09:46 AM PDT by cripplecreek (I'm trying to think but nothing happens)
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To: RedRover

I saw that post..we should have that person tracked down and revealed and if possible arrested.....if that person who posted that needs a lesson I'd be happy to oblige


10 posted on 07/22/2006 8:09:56 AM PDT by wildcatf4f3 (high compression hothead here)
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To: cripplecreek
Nope. troll zotting is far too much fun. Besides, some trolls hide for a long time.

Nothing gets me started for the day better than zotted trolls.

11 posted on 07/22/2006 8:10:39 AM PDT by Night Hides Not (Closing in on 3000 posts, of which maybe 50 were worthwhile!)
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To: IDF_Fighter

God Bless and keep you safe.


12 posted on 07/22/2006 8:11:21 AM PDT by EDINVA
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To: RedRover

That was the rule a few years back.


13 posted on 07/22/2006 8:11:34 AM PDT by ElkGroveDan (California bashers will be called out)
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To: RedRover

I think it's better that they join and shoot their wad the first day or two, rather than go some probationary period and become sleeper trolls.

We have enough of those already.


14 posted on 07/22/2006 8:11:50 AM PDT by Thrusher ("...there is no peace without victory.")
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Things will settle down. There is always a surge in this kind of stuff during election years.


15 posted on 07/22/2006 8:12:44 AM PDT by 1rudeboy
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To: IDF_Fighter

Bomb bomb bomb, bomb bomb Iran. :)


16 posted on 07/22/2006 8:12:45 AM PDT by Cringing Negativism Network (Shalom through strength)
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To: Gay State Conservative

DUmmieland will censor you if you post any remark that's even gently critical of the Democrats.

In other words, their powers determine what are good for the people. We have stronger minds here. Leave things as they are; we have no reason to be as weak as liberals.


17 posted on 07/22/2006 8:12:47 AM PDT by Loud Mime ("Countdown": A documentary about Keith Olbermann's dwindling IQ.....)
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To: IDF_Fighter
I signed up a few days ago, and every time I post I'm accused of something - "isn't it convenient you just signed up to post about this topic" etc etc.

For reasons that would take a while to explain,Freepers are quite wary of newcomers...particularly those who seem to be less than enthusiastic about the "conservative" message.

As time goes on,folks here will come to realize that you're for real,friend.

Welcome to FR!

18 posted on 07/22/2006 8:12:49 AM PDT by Gay State Conservative
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To: RedRover

Move on...


19 posted on 07/22/2006 8:13:34 AM PDT by johnny7 (“And what's Fonzie like? Come on Yolanda... what's Fonzie like?!”)
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To: IDF_Fighter
Question:
Where do y'all get all the gorgeous BABES?!?!
If there were sweeties like this on my ship, I'd never leave.

Belated welcome to FR. Waste a terrorist for 'ol Flagg, could ya?
20 posted on 07/22/2006 8:14:00 AM PDT by RandallFlagg (Roll your own cigarettes! You'll save $$$ and smoke less!(Magnetic bumper stickers-click my name)
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