I phrased it poorly. Apologies.
“If you say something stupid your post and possibly you will be excised.”
Was not addressed to you or anyone in particular. It is what happens to those misuse FRee Republic. You won’t see Their post or thread for long and even if it stays someone who wants to ‘turn in’ said ‘threatening’ person making apparent threats does not know who you are. A police investigation might get to locate who and where you are. But there are layers that would have to be unveiled.
On Facebook etc your name and face is out there for all to see. And acquaintances on and off line might turn you in if they consider you a threat to life and limb.
Yeah... I don't do facebook or twitter or any of that stuff... I have sisters and sister-in-laws, nephews, cousins and who knows what that do and now they seem to all hate each other. It didn't start out that way at first but with old family stories and gossip and the next thing you know, it's world war three..!! :)