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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: NicknamedBob
Truly a sublime solution. Shows Real GeniusTM.
581 posted on 12/01/2009 5:27:34 AM PST by Dead Corpse (III)
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To: sionnsar

Heh! You’d be surprised!


582 posted on 12/01/2009 6:40:48 AM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Darksheare

I’m awaiting Anti-Claus with a sooty chimbly, and a roaring fire in the front yard.

The snomotrikes will have to park on the garage roof. A block away.


583 posted on 12/01/2009 6:44:24 AM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face

Happy Independence Day!


584 posted on 12/01/2009 6:46:57 AM PST by Tax-chick (Don't worry - the king cobra will save you!)
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To: Tax-chick
I’ll make bread when you come to visit in the spring...

I'll bring the butter! (And apricot preserves!)

585 posted on 12/01/2009 6:47:58 AM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Darksheare; sionnsar

I always thought fruitcake WAS armor plating. Especially my mother’s.


586 posted on 12/01/2009 6:50:28 AM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Chickensoup; Admin Moderator; sionnsar

You’re currently on the Undead Thread so the Thread will get lots of exposure. Maybe not the kind you want, but still, exposure IS exposure, even if it’s southern.

;o]

Welcome to the Undead Thread!!


587 posted on 12/01/2009 6:53:13 AM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Tax-chick

LOL!

OK. I think I’m up, but I’m not sure I’m awake.


588 posted on 12/01/2009 6:59:58 AM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face

We’re into the second pot of coffee. I’m feeling pretty zonked, between my cold and Frank’s cold.

He hasn’t needed any medicine today, just his nose cleaned out!


589 posted on 12/01/2009 7:26:53 AM PST by Tax-chick (Don't worry - the king cobra will save you!)
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To: Tax-chick

I’m debating whether to have hot cider, chocolate raspberry coffee, or chocolate raspberry cocoa. Or peach tea.

My tummy is having a food fight.


590 posted on 12/01/2009 7:30:01 AM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face

Let us know how it turns out.

I just had a piece of bread; all the coffee is roiling my stomach a bit.


591 posted on 12/01/2009 7:40:12 AM PST by Tax-chick (Don't worry - the king cobra will save you!)
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To: Tax-chick

Maybe I’ll just be neuter for a while... ;o]


592 posted on 12/01/2009 7:41:35 AM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: All; Monkey Face

Morning, all. Catching up on the world. Internet training class coming up.


593 posted on 12/01/2009 8:44:22 AM 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: sionnsar

Can I sit in the back? My neck hurts when I have to look up at the teacher. Besides: I won’t get into trouble again, I promise.


594 posted on 12/01/2009 8:49:59 AM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face

LOL! Gone for a time...


595 posted on 12/01/2009 9:04:44 AM 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: sionnsar

Today is one of those days that make some people put up with living in So Cal. At least the redder areas. Lunch with the boss and about 12 other peons. He has the title of head peon.


596 posted on 12/01/2009 9:12:51 AM PST by ThomasThomas (Sometimes I like nuts. That's why I am here.)
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To: ThomasThomas

I feel sorry for you, Thomas. No one should have to eat with peonies.


597 posted on 12/01/2009 9:47:14 AM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face

I would think peonies would be *really* chewy.


598 posted on 12/01/2009 10:00:50 AM PST by Tax-chick (Don't worry - the king cobra will save you!)
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To: Tax-chick; ThomasThomas

Not to mention being a mouthful.


599 posted on 12/01/2009 10:58:59 AM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Anoreth

The Garand does make a nice deer rifle.
But after doing Coast basic and having to do all the stuff they have you do with the thing until it rots your mind and you dream about it... I can see that.
For me, it’s the Jam Master M-16A2.
I have dreams still where the Jam Master won’t fire.


600 posted on 12/01/2009 11:02:59 AM PST by Darksheare (Tar is cheap, and feathers are plentiful.)
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