Yup - Cheese...
Posted on 03/28/2006 1:14:49 PM PST by 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...
Oh, good. You're out now, so I'll go have a shower. Let me know what happens!
(Do you like cheese? I like cheese.)
How do I get on the "favored Freepers" list?
I feel discriminated against...
Bah. Couldn't tell us the name of the "elite" member? I say ban you just for that . . . .
Yup - Cheese...
Yes, it does appear some people get suspected for what are termed personal attacks for responding sarcastically to someone who actually made a personal attack. The problem seems to be that the moderators respond to complaints on the "Report Abuse" button without reading the thread in context.
Fare thee well, friend.
Hint - the initials are P.D.
Actually it looks like you just broke the "no personal attacks" rule...this judging by a quick 30 second scroll of your 'in forum' comments.
That's always the most important thing, you know. Getting In Before The ZOT! You're very special. Be sure to tell your family, friends, neighbors and the local media. You'll be given a medal and forever be known as "freedumb2003: IB4TZ".
I am not sure who you got into it with- but whatever has happened here , I do hope good health and happiness follow you wherever you may land.
"Just cycle through screen names, works for me..."
Careful with that admission....
If anyone were suspended so casually I am sure I would have met that fate long ago. But only after excessing whining by a party incapable of facing the music I was suspended for an hour.
There are plenty here who should be canned for sheer stupidity though.
You've been on here since 1999 and you don't know who the "elite" members are.
Give me a break.
Hi MG.
Does that make me one? [hoot]
Pukin Dog.....
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