Posted on 08/21/2007 9:43:30 AM PDT by Bob J
I often wondered what exactly makes a FReeper a FReeper? Is it the simple act of reading articles on FR? Do you have to post articles or replies? To call yourself a FReeper do you need to engage in effective activism like writing letters to politicians, getting out in the street to carry signs, or, is being a FReeper an attitude. If so, what attitude is that?
Knock yourself out.
In truth, no I don’t think it’s important. As far as class, I don’t think FReepers have any more of that than anyone else. Some are truly classless. I’m just not sure FReepers can be put into a category. There are too many possibilities.
However, you might be a freeper if you make comments on an article you didn't bother to read. Someone here even has that tag line "proudly posting comments on ...."
I've had some comments removed. Does that count?
The absence of a worthy competing website.
Phat Phingers?
Agreed. FReepers post some of the funniest remarks I’ve seen or heard anywhere. FReepers are the best.
LOL! I’m beginning to wonder!
To Dan Rather its what wakes him up in his nightmares.
To me its a place to get news and have it fact-checked at the same time.
I consider myself a FReeper but I’ve never started a thread.
FReepers should...
-Be conservative (a.k.a. have a brain)
-Have a sense of humor
-Post whenever they have something insightful or funny to say
-Read articles
-Write FReeper, not freeper
-Be familiar with FR terminology, acronyms, and nicknames (for example, “Ping”, “Viking kitties”, “BTTT”, “Dims”, and Dingy Harry)
-Write to legislators if they feel the need
-If possible, attend rallies
-Donate during FReepathons
Although, I can’t say I’ve done those last two myself. I have written to legislators though, probably more than any other 18-year-old has; Harry Reid twice, Brian Baird once, and Senator Kittleman (Maryland Senate) once. But that last one was required for school.
Not being able to read the news without the ability to post comments.
Being able to make up lesser known quotations to back up a point.
Such as...
“Silent strength is the quality of all good men and most mummies.”
- Teddy Roosevelt
“Wisdom is in measured routine. Three naps a day will keep you fit, nine breakfasts before noon, spin until you fall on your back, and thrust your face into a nettle plant. Drink at least five cups of a mare’s urine and look upon your self in a silver mirror while you hold your air in your chest.”
- Benjamin Franklin
“If you see a woman crying, kick her.”
- Gene Roddenberry
I feel I know you well, may I call you Piss?
a) give a sheckel to the site
b) Agree with Pissant
In reference to your postulates:
I do to A and usually do to B.
Yes. I was going to specify that, but I believe that that is the stuff that "takes care of itself". I lurked here for almost three years, logging in multiple times each day, watching the Clinton Presidency implode before my very eyes. I remember commenting to my kids in the summer of '98 that we were watching the minute-by-minute disintegration of a presidency. By the time I started to post, I definitely had a clue. I WAS a freeper.
But you respond.
LOL. Yes, now I just need to convince the rest of the slackers.
Welcome to the club!
Can’t speak for everyone, but for most of us it’s a bare minimum of:
Incredible MENSA+ level intelligence,
valid experience in most worldly things,
fantastic wit,
exceptionally good looks,
ability to complete the Sunday Times of London crossword puzzle, in pen, in 20 minutes,
skill and stamina as a considerate lover,
political consultant to at least one major media outlet,
expert marksmanship (probably a member of the President’s 100),
extended beer consumption experience,
parachutist qualifications,
history of advising Hush Hefner on POY selection,
at least a Comm/inst pilot’s license, if nor an ATR,
combat experience,
read, write and speak at least four languages fluently and conversational in at least an another four or five,
an advanced understanding of the Theory of Relativity
usually a tour with SF, SEALs, CIA, NSA, ASA, AFI, a Ranger company, USMC BLT, SAS, SBS, GS9, Spetnaz, the FFL, or the experience in at least five actual breaching operations as a senior member of a SWAT team in a major metropolitan area police department
NASCAR-quality driving skills,
the ability to dead-reckoning navigate within 3 degrees accuracy on land, sea or air.
certified SCUBA diver card-holder,
Extra class ham radio operator,
a very warm personality,
great wealth,
and.... oh yes.... overwhelming humility.
Been there - done that a few times.
I’ve always liked learning and occasionally teaching.
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