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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: Anoreth

It was in the 40s or 50s and rained all day, here. We went over to the Walkers’ to pick up a book and DVD that Mr. Walker is loaning to Tom, and they have a cool office-schoolroom setup with modular work areas and storage spaces for Mr. Walker and all the older children. They got the parts from Ikea and built it themselves.

Ash is unhappy about the rain.


681 posted on 12/02/2009 4:48:07 PM PST by Tax-chick (Don't worry - the king cobra will save you!)
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To: Monkey Face

What is the cayenne for, specifically? I take it in capsules for bleeding issues in some phases of life.


682 posted on 12/02/2009 4:48:48 PM PST by Tax-chick (Don't worry - the king cobra will save you!)
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To: Tax-chick

It constricts the blood vessels wherever there is “open” bleeding.

My best friend’s mother took it in capsule form every day of her life. I hate to say...it doesn’t help wrinkles...

;oþ


683 posted on 12/02/2009 4:54:25 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Tax-chick

Chili powder will do the same thing, but cayenne is more potent and therefore, more effective.


684 posted on 12/02/2009 4:55:11 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face

My skin is holding up well, for 43. It’s the indoor lifestyle, I’m sure, and not smoking.

James chewed a couple of the cayenne capsules once. That was a sad scene. “James hurt himself. He needs a Band-Aid!” (It was during his invisible-brother period.)


685 posted on 12/02/2009 4:58:19 PM PST by Tax-chick (Don't worry - the king cobra will save you!)
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To: Tax-chick

My mother was very vain, but poor. She resorted to home remedies to keep the wrinkles away. And this works, for sure!! She kept a small container in the fridge door that had egg white in it.

Each time she washed her face, she would apply egg white to it (not whipped) then lie down for 15 minutes. No phone calls, no kids, no nuthin’ for that 15 minutes while the egg white and gravity did their work.

It’s how I learned to talk through my teeth...;o]


686 posted on 12/02/2009 5:06:45 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face; NicknamedBob
I am irreplaceable, for good or bad, by intent. Sure, you could parcel my duties out across a bunch of folks but you'd lose the marketable synergies of having The Expert (I was even referred to by my industry moniker in a corporate-internal teleconference today).

The job security is A Very Good Thing, and what I offer can be traded -- though I think I am already in "the best of all possible worlds."

Promotion? There's really nowhere else I want to go in such a large corporation; my position doesn't fit very well in any org chart and any way "up" is a long-term headache (called "manager").

They're still trying to figure out how to best use what I offer, while I'm shifting my offerings to avoid the most burdened roles. Got a wee bit trapped by this one but I am achieving the valued position of "Subject Matter Expert" (SME) and though I didn't ask for it I will have more "Subject Matter" to add. I've seen it before: when these guys retire, the loss is felt.

687 posted on 12/02/2009 5:07:07 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: Tax-chick

If you use chili powder and cold water, it’s not too bad if you swallow it quickly. If you use cayenne and cold water, it doesn’t matter how quickly...follow it with LOTS of water! LOL!


688 posted on 12/02/2009 5:08:23 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: sionnsar

If you can do it, sion (and it looks like you CAN!) then go for it! I never found a job that could utilize what I had to offer in the way that would suit us all.

My supervisors were afraid I was after their jobs and tried to force me out of every job I ever had.

I didn’t want their jobs. I wanted to be their BOSS!!! LOL!

Good luck with what you are doing. I know you enjoy it, and therefore, you ARE irreplaceable!


689 posted on 12/02/2009 5:12:11 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Tax-chick
My skin is holding up well, for 43. It’s the indoor lifestyle, I’m sure, and not smoking.

43? I remember 43. The year they founded Victoria, up north.

690 posted on 12/02/2009 5:24:07 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; Tax-chick
"If you use cayenne and cold water, it doesn’t matter how quickly...follow it with LOTS of water!"

That's why they put them in gelatin capsules. The body gets the same effect, but the mouth and throat don't have to endure the trial by fire!

I use cayenne ... in capsules.

691 posted on 12/02/2009 5:28:00 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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To: NicknamedBob

Where’s the fun in THAT!!
Spice up your life, Bob! Take it naked!


692 posted on 12/02/2009 5:38:54 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: sionnsar

http://www.familytree.com/

Something else for you to check out.


693 posted on 12/02/2009 5:43:05 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: sionnsar

See, a good year!


694 posted on 12/02/2009 6:03:17 PM PST by Tax-chick (Don't worry - the king cobra will save you!)
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To: Monkey Face
"Spice up your life, Bob! Take it naked!"

I don't see how that would make a difference, unless my daughter happened to enter the kitchen while I was taking my pills.

Poor child could be scarred for life.

695 posted on 12/02/2009 6:16:37 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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To: NicknamedBob

As would I....


696 posted on 12/02/2009 6:45:18 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face

One reason I decided against joining the Moonies.

I didn’t want the whole world to know where my birthmark is.


697 posted on 12/02/2009 6:57:42 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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To: NicknamedBob

I would have had to join the Boobies for that to happen...


698 posted on 12/02/2009 7:01:21 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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To: Monkey Face
At least you don't have to worry about keeping your feet covered.


699 posted on 12/02/2009 7:21:18 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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To: NicknamedBob

I was born with bunions...does that tell you anything???


700 posted on 12/02/2009 7:24:24 PM PST by Monkey Face (I wear a yellow ribbon for ForgotenKnight, my army hero grandson.)
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