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[But as a newbie I spent lots of time being cautious how my responses were worded.]

I was like you when I started, cautious and careful what I said, and so pleased when I started getting replies! Lol

Don't think in all my years here, that I've ever seen as many new signups as we've had in 2008 and 2009, and I have been amazed that they seem to post so many of the threads! To join and immediately post a thread 'might' make some suspicious.

My main complaint with some new FReepers is ‘language’, there seems to be more bad language. Even if ‘dashes or symbols’ are used it is clear what the meaning is. When some use profanity, it seems to incite others to follow suit. I can't help but feel that many new Freepers are very young when they do this.

I saw a new FReeper post in the middle of the night and in a less than 15 word sentence she had three cuss words about needing some wine!

I try to stay away from 'Michelle' threads because the meanness does bother me. Save the hate for the deeds, there are plenty to choose from.

My main complaint with some new FReepers is ‘language’, there seems to be more bad language. Even if ‘dashes or symbols’ are used it is clear what the meaning is.

This isn't particularly a new FReeper issue. It goes back a long time. I'd love to use FRee Republic as ESL lessons for my sons, but I don't dare as they don't have any of the context to put all of the cussing and swearing that is posted here.

I feel embarrassed to pound the abuse button every time someone posts potty language. Should I be embarrassed?

I try to stay away from 'Michelle' threads because the meanness does bother me.

And Hillary! threads. I'm not sure why there is all the childish name calling, but it's been that way from since I started reading. It also embarrasses me. I've had my mouth washed out with soap by my parents for saying less derogatory things.

I stay away from the Michelle threads also - for the same reason. Sometimes believe those threads are demeaning to conservatives who are supposed to “operate” on the analysis of one’s philosophy, core values rather than on one’s appearance (though they are often tied together as I clearly understand).

I tell many about FR and what a news source it is plus a place for witty and insightful commentary, as well as a place where people ask for advice and for prayer.

The Michelle threads just make me wince sometimes....so now I just skip them and hope they don’t get many posts.

Agree with the Welcome Wagon Idea. (Can’t be in that group myself - because I really don’t pay attention to who is a newbie and who is not unless there is a particularly outrageous thread where one can get IBTZ.)

Agree with giving the benefit of the doubt to newbies, even ones who want to link to their own blogs right off the bat. (I just don’t read threads where the source is a blog I don’t know about already).

Greatly appreciate all the Admin Moderators do - so thanks!