I am sorry I maybe wasn't clear enough, or maybe my intent didn't come across as I intended it.
I was speaking more as a general principle, not necessarily about some of the freakier posters on FR (and other forums). I think you're right about the kookiest 2%+ of that mindset, but most of them aren't notably harmful. I think they think they want is for the best. They're just lacking in an appreciation of human nature. In fact, they are just wrong.
What you say is certainly true about the most narrow and venomous posters on FR, but even on FR they are still not representative of the whole.
I will say that the whole could improve itself by being more accurate and precise with use of language. Calling Rudy an abortionist was downright silly. A person who has a lifetime ACU rating around 85% isn't a RINO in any meaningful way. Most democrats aren't 'Socialists,' in a meaningful way, even if they are sympathetic to some socialist goals.
Things have a habit of being overstated to the point of absurdity on FR. That trend, sadly, is increasing.
I'm just talking about the ones who are posting now. If they are the kookiest 2% - then we are on the same wavelength. I know there are ideologues here who are nice people. I am talking about the haters and the ragers - those who stalk Rudy threads in order to attack and spew their venom. They are the ones who are alientating good and decent, kind and intelligent people from ever considering conservatism.