Gotta disagree here. Those of us that have been reading and posting to FR for many years have an emotional and intellectual attachment to the site. Making the decision to cut ties with something that has been so important for so long is difficult and painful. Expressing that in public on that site is natural and normal.
For every one who writes a serious opus, there are many others who have either left without an opus or are considering it. The opus serves to point out that it is happening.
If this site contributes to Obama being reelected, I'm not sure I can ever forgive it.
Very well said.
#1 Check my sign-up date. Earlier than yours.
#2. How many FReepers have you seen sign off their opus with THIS (OK, let’s see if the slavering attack dogs will now begin to rip me to shreds.)?
If this site contributes to Obama being reelected, I'm not sure I can ever forgive it.
Exactly how, since you can't possibly know the effect FR would have can you determine FR "contributes to Obama being reelected?" Crystal ball? Ouija board? Reading DU?
Unfortunately, your post makes several assumptions. Back them up, please.