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...
Me too. I've been called a liberal, a Nazi, a communist, and probably a few unprintable names. That doesn't bother me.
I do get frustrated with the bushbots and the GOP uber alles types and at times, I've thought that I was the only sane one here. Lately, threads like this have given me reason to be hopeful that we all haven't gone over to the dark side.
We're not all GOP'ers, but I like to think that most of us are conservative in one way or another.
But, if you perceive injustice, I think you should stay and fight.
This is a two way street, F16, and depending on your perspective, people get away with murder on both sides of the fence.
I don't think anyone who calls himself a 'fighter' should leave because of perceived bias. Because those of us on the other side..........those of us with a deep and fundamental respect for this honorable President.........see a bias the other way, and too much permissiveness that allows irrational attacks on him to continue.
Maybe it's just because of the humanity of the Mods. Maybe your perception of unfairness, and MINE, are both wrong.
I think the gang of thugs running from thread to thread to rile up hatred against President Bush, and do nothing more than that, should all be banned..........but they aren't.
I think that this should be a forum where rational thought prevails, and emotional nonsense ceases.........but it's not.
And I think you should stay on this forum and stand strong for what you believe.
I've been conservative since I was 13, maybe even younger. The older I get, the more libertarian I get and the more I resent government intrusion into our lives by inept, cowardly, and self serving politicians.
The older I get, the more libertarian I get and the more I resent government intrusion into our lives by inept, cowardly, and self serving politicians.
Absolutely. I don't care how they label themselves. Party doesn't matter to me, only principle.
Well, that is where you will find your nose......I guess I don't have to tell you where your nose is most often found, do I?.
Actually, nice job in posting that offending freepmail to the mods.
No, you're just a troll; and not a very well disguised one, at that.
All for the same reason, it appears. I hate to say it, but I'm seeing the same tread trend with this "elite FReeper" business.
We'll miss you F16. Please take care.
what does IB4TZ mean?
Please take me off your ping list, and refrain from posting to me anymore.
I am leaving Free Republic as well.
1rudeboy: troll since Jan 21, 1999Alas, I never bothered to learn who you were.
A Jovial Cad: banned or suspended since March 31, 2006
Freudian slip??
He he he!
Boy do I ever know how to shut down a thread. LOL
*hugs* to you and your family.
BTW- one more time for old times sake...Thanks Troops! You Rock.
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Welcome to the real world.
Just curious.
Does an "Opus" event usually precipitate a mass migration of the FR disaffected? This is my first.
Interesting.
Your taking this place to heart, remember one thing. In all groups their are cliques that have a false elevated sense of self being and eliteness. I just dismiss them as being mentally weak misfits and attention seekers that only feel strong when surrounded by their peers. Who cares how your judged, this place is about the news articles. Well, at least to me it is.
If you don't want to be posted too, then SHUT UP!!!
Pack Diapers?!?!?!? With what?? No wait, please don't tell me, I think I can smell it from here.;-)
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