Sinkspur - I responded to the two Freepers in the referenced post who had made a comment or two about you, and I responded as you can see. I had not read the posts wherein it was discussed how rude it is to comment about a Freeper without pinging them. I did not know this "rule", and did it without trying to be rude. I apoligize and will not do so again!
Pram, it's not a "rule" at Free Republic.
It's a "rule" with me, and it's just good manners, in general.
You're not gonna get banned for gossipping about a FReeper behind his/her back.
But, if it's me you're gossipping about, and I see it, I'm gonna ride your ass unmercifully.