I think it is a great idea. I came on here in 1999 and was welcomed by some Freepers who taught me how to post. Deport was always helping me when I coded something wrong to find out what I did wrong.
You want to feel lonely be supporting George W Bush when I came on here in early 1999. Not too much support then. :)
Think a lot of people are concerned about trolls including me but if they turn out to be a troll can we take them out after killing them with kindness?
Seriously, I agree we need to be more welcoming, and I am talking to myself as well. First tendency if someone is new and posts info that is really dumb they are a troll, but that might not be the case. Will start giving people the benefit of the doubt.
I am in for giving new people a chance and will welcome them on board! Caveat if they tout Obama, all bets are off.
Thanks for the remembrances. Things were on a much smaller scale back then and I guess in all honesty we looked out for each other. I always enjoyed that phase of FreeRepublic.
Today we have a much different climate and as the admin stated the internet has changed drastically in its capabilities/usage and design. It’s a quicker, faster response and many more have input to either praise or disparge.
I now find myself limiting my posting to select topics that may interest me that given day. I still help when I can but it’s not the same in today’s environment.
Anyway thanks for the kind words and you have a nice evening.