—” And then people crap on it by advocating violence, and most likely bring the site and FReepers under closer scrutiny.”
Sadly, YES!
I had a relative that was a heavy in the W Bush campaigns.
When I mentioned FR, it was like the bright lights came on and I was up against the wall!
More than a few in-depth questions about my participation in a smallish website (the early 2000s).
They were always very tight with operational details but open in a broad sense.
Among other things, I learned that volunteers (20 years back) started by sending letters to news outlets, the more published, the better chance of moving up in the organization.
Today it is digital letters/postings.
Stir the pot and maybe receive an attaboy.
Not always negative.
With past elections, I received numerous replies/mail all positive comments and helpful news.
Not one more after the election???
Not everyone here is what they seem.
Good posts.
I agree about leeway. I only hit the Report Abuse link for the most egregious violations of FR rules.
There’s a lot of anger out there. I get that. Unfocused anger is not as powerful as focused anger in pursuit of a greater good. Just MO.
Re: Trudeau. Having spent about 3 wks/year in Canada prior to COVID-19, most of the Canadians think Trudeau is where he by virtue of his father and dreams by Quebecers of further cementing their distinct society from being diminished.
I will also say that overwhelmingly in Eastern Canada, the Canadians I talked with are enthralled with the Obamas. I don’t understand it. Multiple people said they wanted Michelle Obama to run for President. I don’t understand that either.
As a rule, the Canadians I talk with are very polite. Don’t quite understand their politics. They speak very highly of the health care system (urgent care and ER service). But things like hip and knee surgeries and CAT/PET/MRI scans - you re going to wait - every person I talked with either preferred going to the US or did to have their surgery or scans.
I don’t know if Trudeau wins. Maybe there will be a hung Parliament (okay, “minority government” is the better term in Canada). Certainly could not hurt.
In Ontario, I will predict that Doug Ford is toast. Will he even carry his riding?