*F16 FIGHTER OPUS: MODS SPECIAL TREATMENT ALLOWS OPUSx2 TO KEEP POSTING

F16 Fighter ^ | 3-28-06 | F16 Fighter

[F16Fighter]

Dear Mr. Robinson and Fellow Freepers,

Moderating for FR may indeed be a "thankless" job, and in general I appreciate the job they've done over the years, but...

In recent days I have been suspended twice -- once for posting to a certain well-known Freeper who has obviously been given preferential treatment by FR's Moderators; another for supposedly mentioning that same "elite" Freeper in posts to others.

I'm not the only one this particular complaining Freeper has demanded he NOT be posted to -- though he often posts long rambling controversial rants and vanities about which he expects and savors contentious dissent and battles.

Even when this elite poster's "demands" of not being posted to directly were aquiesced, I was admonished and suspended by a certain Moderator for the nebulous and relative term "personal attacks" -- something this particular poster often engages others in...WITH IMPUNITY. Moreover, the admonishments received from these specific Mods were not only unnecessarily personal, but condescending in tone as well.

I'm no angel at times, but certainly have never squawked to the Mods for "protection." Any attempt at requesting an answer from FR's Moderator for an explanation of policies fell on deaf ears.

If we must walk on eggshells at Free Republic to avoid "offending" favored Freepers or their status as a "protected class," or subject matter that opposes President Bush's policies, then this website is diametrically opposed to what it supposedly espouses -- the tenets of conservatism.

This kind of over-officiousness, arrogance, and selective censorship by FR's Moderators and overt elitism is unacceptable....

Perhaps their selective admonishments have something to do with Freepers who have open disagreements with those who refer to themselves as "Bush-Bots." OR my passionate opposition over the President's immigration policies. However it IS clear some of Free Republic's Moderators over-zealously use their authority to ZOT, delete, suspend, or ban to the detriment of the open exchange of the freedom to express opinion at FR.

If we must walk on eggshells at Free Republic to avoid "offending" favored Freepers, or their status as a "protected class" on subject matter that opposes President Bush's policies, then this website is diametrically opposed to what it supposedly espouses -- the tenets of conservatism.

I want to thank the many, many Freepers for their prayers, encouragement and well-wishes back in October for my regaining my health -- God bless you all -- I'll never forget you; the sage wisdom and advice of Freepers and friends over the years; the intelligence, integrity, courage and love for our Republic; the exchange of ideas; and of course the one-of-a-kind humor.

Again, it was an honor to participate and bond with you all -- even those with whom I've disagreed. Good luck, and keep up the vociferous fight for THE truth and the conservatism of our Founders without compromise.

Farewell, FRiends...

[fallujah-nuker]

Couldn't tell us the name of the "elite" member?

Here are a couple of hints...

[Stellar Dendrite]

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[RunningWolf]

I just got home from a long out of town business trip Fighter.

I share you your experience and observations. I know where you are coming from and you know where I am coming from.

Many other people share your observations.

You have hit on a hard issue here, the white elephant in the living room as it were.

I like you, never came for what passes for dialog and communication and debate much of the time on this forum. And when I have engaged the knuckleheads with at times literally their own text back at them on the same threads, well you can guess the results.

Yes it is frustrating bizarre at times, if one takes it too seriously.

As far I am concerned, you are one of the best. But don't think leaving the field will make a positive difference.

Try to learn how to stay positive in a hostile environment (the Freep LOLOL!) I am working on that, and we all can.

As to the strengths of the FR, I see it as /quick off the top of my head>
A: The patriotic energy of the forum.
1: the structure of the forum (as to WebSite development)
2: That people post articles and information.
3: And yes, that it is somewhat hot and hostile at times. I think the problem most of us have with it (that have problems with it) are the 'VietNam era rules of engagement' /analogy> I think you know what I mean.

Well all for now,

PS: to all the mod protected babies. All it takes is an idiot to call someone an idiot.

Wolf

[cyborg]

Awwww as long as you come to my wedding.

[trubluolyguy]

Even though I agreed with many of this guys' opinions and positions, quit the whining and just go!

[raybbr]

[fanfan]

LOL!

Nice hat!

He's still a hunk!

[Sweetjustusnow]

Recognizing the Norquists can do that to a God fearing American Citizen and Patriot.

God be with you F16. I'll join you in the NEW true Conservative forum. ;)

[raybbr]

He's still a hunk!

Well, he don't do much for me but I'm not gay (not that there's anything wrong with that!). :)

[colorcountry]

That is funny!...and he's STILL a hunk.

[metmom]

I liked the ones of him clearing brush on the ranch. Whoo hoo.

[colorcountry]

You mean this one? It's one of my favorite!

[metmom]

Yup.

[Conservative til I die]

Gee, favoritism, clique'ism, bias, sycophantism? People with their heads planted firmly up Bush's ass? On this site? No kidding dude. Where you been?

But hey, I don't pay for the site or own it so I don't get to make the rules. What can you do.

[NRA2BFree]

I'm sooooo sorry to see you leave. You're posts and your sense of humor will be missed, and.......speaking of your sense of humor, is it true you called him "Pukin Poodle?" LMAO!! THAT was quite a zinger. ;o) Stay well FRiend! God Bless you in all you do.

[freedomlover]

OK what is an elite Freeper? Is that what got you, jla, banned?

LOL

[freedomlover]

"7.0. Not a badly written opus at all, but a tad boring because it lacks the melodrama, the sense of standing alone against the cosmos which makes the classic opus hum and purr."

IMHO only about an 5.5 - too many long words and not enough exasperation.

[groanup]

Get over it. I get pasted all the time. It doesn't bother me. It's called spirited debate. If you can't stand the heat get out of the kitchen. I have only known the mods to chastize for good reason. Well, occasionally they get it wrong. But not that often. What in the hell do you expect? The mods are trying to keep a civil forum with 870 grillion posters.

[freedomlover]

"Bush isn't a sex kitten?"

Hey we've been told H! is sexy so I guess anything goes.

Question: how do you know you have been banned? Can you not log in but only lurk?

[freedomlover]

"Is that a list of favored Freepers?"

Can't be. No Buckhead.