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Mod Lecture Series- Freeper Community Update

Posted on 10/26/2009 4:32:01 PM PDT by Admin Moderator

This is a public service announcement from your friendly neighborhood Admin Moderators (Sidebar gave us some attitude so we shoved him in the closet for a while. He never recovered from the Yacht incident) For a while, we have noticed some things happening that we need your help with. The Free Republic community is strong; we are almost a family, albeit very dysfunctional at times. Like any community, we have new members joining us daily. Unfortunately, the air of suspicion and the desire to keep things “the way they are” has fostered a feeling of distrust with new members. Almost every day, we see new members join, then, because of comments of suspicion, they often don’t return. For any community to thrive, it must grow. Because of this, we are asking for your help. Here are some important things you should know:

The Internet has changed greatly since Free Republic first started. When we formed, few people had their own websites, now, everyone has their own blog. With this, there is an attitude change where someone who doesn’t understand how our community works may be more interested in self-promotion than we have been used to in the past. We don’t want to change the overall feel of this site- it is about our shared values, not about self promotion, however, we don’t want to drive people away simply because they link to their own blog. There are blog “pimps” who want nothing more than to promote their own sites, but for most people, it is simply how they start out sharing their thoughts on a matter. Encourage these members to take part in existing discussions.

Many new members may not communicate well what they believe and it gives the appearance they are not 100% kosher in their Conservative beliefs. This may have nothing to do with their Conservative credentials but simply how they are communicating their beliefs or how the media/pop culture has told them what to think. Be an example and discuss what you think is wrong. A liberal troll’s true colors will reveal themselves while a new member who is honest, but may not communicate well, may learn from the conversation.

Remember, how you respond to a topic not only reflects your thoughts, but also is a reflection of the community and Conservative values. We need to be an example of positive conservative values when responding to members, especially new ones. As mods, we make a strong attempt to screen all new members. Every new sign-up goes through a period where their posts are reviewed. This helps us eliminate most trolls, porn and commercial spammers, and those who don’t fit in with our Conservative values. This isn’t a perfect system, but it does help us make sure that by the time a new member reaches the community, there is a greater chance this person is the type we want around. Some slip through, yes, and you can always help us by hitting the abuse button. (of course, we do let some world class morons through every once in a while as “Live Chow”- after all, the kitties have to have toys.)

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With all that said, we need to grow. We need to be far more welcoming to new members and guide them into how to use our community best. With this said, we are issuing a challenge to our long time Freeper family. We would like to start up a ‘welcome wagon’ type of ping list or group whose job it is to welcome new members, show them the ropes, and guide them through our community. This could be as simply as giving new members a kind welcome, guiding them to how to post topics or replies, or just making the experience pleasant.

As this is your community, we would like your thoughts, ideas, and most importantly, for some of you to step up and help us with this.

We are passing the ball to you. What do you think?


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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

Swiping that graphic...


501 posted on 11/30/2009 4:05:51 PM PST by Not A Snowbird (Socialism is the plundering of the productive by the unaccountable)
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To: NicknamedBob
Well, there could be the observer effect at play.
502 posted on 11/30/2009 4:06:31 PM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Remember Neda Agha-Soltan|TV--it's NOT news you can trust)
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To: Monkey Face

There will be about a gallon so come on up. We’ll even throw in some homemade bread to go with it.


503 posted on 11/30/2009 4:16:26 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (I miss the competent fiscal policy and flag waving patriotism of the Carter Administration)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

*thud*
It’s been so long since I’ve had homemade bread....
:drool:


504 posted on 11/30/2009 4:19:43 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: sionnsar

I repaired a stereo for a friend once that had their power strip plugged into the power strip not the wall outlet. Yes she was blond but her roommate was brunette. She married a Baptist preacher with six kids and moved to a small town in South Carolina after gowning up in So Cal. It took a little adjusting.


505 posted on 11/30/2009 4:22:25 PM PST by ThomasThomas (Sometimes I like nuts. That's why I am here.)
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To: SandyInSeattle

Your tax dollars at work.


506 posted on 11/30/2009 4:24:13 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (I miss the competent fiscal policy and flag waving patriotism of the Carter Administration)
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To: sionnsar; NicknamedBob

I thought that only came into play with hair metal bands?


507 posted on 11/30/2009 4:24:29 PM PST by Darksheare (Tar is cheap, and feathers are plentiful.)
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bumpity bump


508 posted on 11/30/2009 4:25:05 PM PST by DollyCali (Don't tell GOD how big your storm is -- Tell the storm how B-I-G your God is!you)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear; sionnsar; Tax-chick; FRiends; All

I’m off to bed. A Wolferman’s catalog came today and I want to slobber on the pages!

G-night!


509 posted on 11/30/2009 4:26:00 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face

The husband must bake a batch of homemade bread once a month. It is in the wedding contract. :)


510 posted on 11/30/2009 4:27:06 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (I miss the competent fiscal policy and flag waving patriotism of the Carter Administration)
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To: Monkey Face

G’night. I’m just wrapping up some work stuff on the laptop. Mostly old e-mails.


511 posted on 11/30/2009 4:27:29 PM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Remember Neda Agha-Soltan|TV--it's NOT news you can trust)
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To: Monkey Face

Good night Face of Monkey!


512 posted on 11/30/2009 4:29:19 PM PST by stephenjohnbanker (Support our troops, and vote out the RINO's!)
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To: stephenjohnbanker

*smooch*
You rock!

See you tomorrow!


513 posted on 11/30/2009 4:29:59 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face

Night Face!


514 posted on 11/30/2009 4:30:00 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear (I miss the competent fiscal policy and flag waving patriotism of the Carter Administration)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

Oooohhh! Lucky you!


515 posted on 11/30/2009 4:30:27 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

Later!


516 posted on 11/30/2009 4:30:51 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face
A Wolferman’s catalog came today and I want to slobber on the pages!

'Face, I had no idea you were into wolfmen! I am shocked -- you don't seem the type...

517 posted on 11/30/2009 4:39:41 PM PST by sionnsar (IranAzadi|5yst3m 0wn3d-it's N0t Y0ur5:SONY|Remember Neda Agha-Soltan|TV--it's NOT news you can trust)
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To: Monkey Face

Goodnight.
December looms, when Anti-Claus, the Abominitious Slavering Snowmen, and the evil elves from the south pole ride their magic flying snowmotrikes on their never ending quest of mayhem.


518 posted on 11/30/2009 4:41:14 PM PST by Darksheare (Tar is cheap, and feathers are plentiful.)
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To: sionnsar; Monkey Face

Besides myself, she’s the only one to have heard of Anti-CLaus.
Wolfman is her neighbor, who has actually SEEN Anti-Claus.


519 posted on 11/30/2009 4:42:25 PM PST by Darksheare (Tar is cheap, and feathers are plentiful.)
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To: stephenjohnbanker
"Good night Face of Monkey!"

Do you still have those e-mails I sent you? You might want to delete them, as I am doing mine and your responses.

I shudder to think what might happen if they became public knowledge. Our investments in emu glands would suddenly look very suspicious, rather than merely prescient.

520 posted on 11/30/2009 4:43:01 PM PST by NicknamedBob (It seems to me that a wise PALINa woman would, more often than not, reach a better conclusion.)
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