Mod Lecture Series- Freeper Community Update

[hyperconservative]

Did and done.
Thanks for sharing it last night.

[paulycy]

At least for me, part of FR addiction is how well everything works.

Agree completely.

As someone who once wrote a rather large application in the same language the FR software is written in I think John deserves great kudos.

When you do something right it is invisible. It seems easy. But it ain't.

Go John!

[Amerigomag]

How does one determine what party one is associated with from the words, “held my nose?

Within the last 20 years there is a 95% chance the elector is a Republican. Most Democrats cast a partisan vote but are not uncomfortable with their choice.

I see no problem with that

I do. I see a fundamental problem.

Conservatives represent 15% of the voters and will never win any election on their own. They either must develop a once in 100 year candidate or convince a partisan organization to adopt some or all of their political principles.

At 15%, however, conservatives can assure either major party that their base can significantly effect the outcome of the election. Chances are good that conservatives can make a difference. To the Republican Party, absence of the conservative base represents certain defeat.

The Republican Party can be convinced to adopt conservative principles and sponsor conservative candidates, but not if conservatives keep holding their noses while voting Republican.

[Excellence]

I can do that. I try to welcome newbies when I see them, but I don’t always see them. Of course trolls get what they deserve.

[TomGuy]

if there was some sort of post to help new people such as myself - sort of an FR guide.

Most websites have an FAQ [Frequently Asked Questions] section. It would help. FR has hidden features that, unless someone lucked across a posted link, they would never know. Some include the RSS reader, html tutorial threads, there used to be an image parking section.

Different topic:

I would like to see a "live events" sidebar segment. Many times a live event has a thread, but if it doesn't make 'breaking', few can find it.

And, while making suggestions, a posting editor so we could go back and correct errors.

[paulycy]

— no I am NOT suckin up to the mods.... Geez

I've been here about a year and am still learning stuff.

(Hey Danae! What can you get if you suck up to the mods?)

[delphirogatio]

Thanks for the post and the offer, Admin! While I am not a continuous Freeper, I do work n’ freep a lot. So, I’d be happy to be a welcomer.

While most of us will admit the inherent tension in defending conservatism during this war-like Obamanation Administration, your point is well-taken. Let us not weaken our forces with friendly fire.

[paulycy]

Jim and John, thank you for FR and for the great Mods and for all you all do.

Tribute!

[Sally'sConcerns]

What I’ve seen work on other forums is to have a designated “forum” (like chat or blogs, etc.) where newbies could post an introduction thread and specific people are semi-appointed to greet them. Of course anyone other FReeper is also free to offer their welcomes to the newby, not just the semi-appointees. Needless to say, it wouldn’t be a requirement for the newby to have to post an introductory thread but could if they wanted to.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Yeah. It took me a few years of writing checks every quarter to JimRob to wise up, too!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

One does have to have a tough skin for any internet forum; I moderated for many years on another forum, and it could be a bloodbath at times.

But...do we want weaklings, or do we want warriors? Let’s not go all wobbly, here. ;)

[windcliff]

You betcha.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I’m not mad. Just pointing out the duties of a Mod. I was a Mod on another large, public forum for many years; the job here should be a lot easier as it’s a privately held site, here for one stated reason; to promote a Conservative agenda.

Do we want weaklings or do we want warriors? ;)

[deport]

Have you heard of the term Cyber Bullying? It is an expansion of the school yard bully. It occurs a lot in tween/teen groups via cell phones, IM, texting, email, etc. In my opinion you see a lot of that now on internet forums whereby certain ones/groups/factions or whatever you choose to call it/them beat down others that don't tow the line they espouse.

Times have changed and you see that change occurring here on FR. Nothing new really as it has been here in some form or another over the past but seems to me it is much more prevelant than before.

[paulycy]

But...do we want weaklings, or do we want warriors? Let’s not go all wobbly, here. ;)

There's no reason to go soft on anybody. The point is maybe not have such a hair trigger on the IBTZ posts and cut down on the crude language/pics.

Having vigorous opposition without being snarky is what makes this site work.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

“Snarky comments work better when you have your facts straight.”

It wasn’t snarky; it was HUMOR, lost on so many...

Secondly, I’m a monthly donor. I pull my weight around here, as do many others. :)

[Danae]

Don’t ask. Its not pretty. That whole yacht thing with Sidebar Mod... ugly. Poor bugger. He’s lucky he just got the closet this time...

LOL

[paulycy]

That whole yacht thing with Sidebar Mod... ugly.

I remember that night. Strong men were weeping...

[Responsibility2nd]

50 bucks for a suspension?

I did the opposite one time. I challenged Jim Rob. I promised to pledge 20 bucks if he would UN-suspend Laz.

He did and I paid.

What the hell was I thinking?

[Grizzled Bear]

But where does the zipline ninja hippopatamus come in?

Are we gonna require a sprinkling of custard or full immersion?

Sprinkling or full immersion? After the ninja hippo does a cannonball into the vat, I'd say both.