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*F16 FIGHTER OPUS: MODS SPECIAL TREATMENT ALLOWS OPUSx2 TO KEEP POSTING
F16 Fighter ^ | 3-28-06 | F16 Fighter

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...


TOPICS: VetsCoR; Your Opinion/Questions
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To: 4U2OUI
Sometimes.

It really depends upon the situation.

There's definitely a decrease in support whenever a valued, intelligent contributor either leaves, or is forced out.

281 posted on 04/02/2006 1:57:49 PM PDT by Do not dub me shapka broham ("The moment that someone wants to forbid caricatures, that is the moment we publish them.")
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To: Do not dub me shapka broham

Thanks.


282 posted on 04/02/2006 11:55:58 PM PDT by 4U2OUI (losing what I thought was sanity...and liking it.)
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To: 4U2OUI
You're welcome.

-good times, G.J.P. (Jr.)

283 posted on 04/03/2006 9:16:36 AM PDT by Do not dub me shapka broham ("The moment that someone wants to forbid caricatures, that is the moment we publish them.")
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To: 4U2OUI
Does an "Opus" event usually precipitate a mass migration of the FR disaffected? This is my first.

They usually come in bunches toward the apex of very contentious times, like the elections.

Here is another one here.

284 posted on 04/03/2006 9:24:09 AM PDT by bad company ("Any damned fool can write a plan. It's the execution that gets you all screwed up." - James F. Hol.)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross; Old Sarge
:(
285 posted on 04/03/2006 10:23:46 AM PDT by Do not dub me shapka broham ("The moment that someone wants to forbid caricatures, that is the moment we publish them.")
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To: Izzy Dunne; Pukin Dog

Pukin Dog?


286 posted on 04/03/2006 4:32:23 PM PDT by DCPatriot ("It aint what you don't know that kills you. It's what you know that aint so" Theodore Sturgeon)
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To: DCPatriot
Yes.

Just read the first three or four pages and you'll get the picture.

287 posted on 04/03/2006 9:27:08 PM PDT by Do not dub me shapka broham ("The moment that someone wants to forbid caricatures, that is the moment we publish them.")
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To: Sauce

It would be better for all involved, from what I hear, if you were to SHUT UP!!! Believe me, you won't be missed.


288 posted on 04/04/2006 10:44:35 AM PDT by yellowdoghunter (I sometimes only vote for Republicans because they are not Democrats....by Dr. Thomas Sowell)
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To: yellowdoghunter

And you're who??


289 posted on 04/04/2006 9:25:26 PM PDT by Sauce (Field Artillery: O.K., so we're noisy.)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross; Old Sarge
Sarge, don't let the door hit you. Your little reference to Mr. Robinson let me know all I need to know about you.

Diva, I'd hate to see you go.

290 posted on 04/07/2006 4:51:14 AM PDT by Coop (Proud founding member of GCA - Gruntled Conservatives of America)
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To: Coop
Dumb-ass.
291 posted on 04/07/2006 11:56:28 PM PDT by Do not dub me shapka broham ("The moment that someone wants to forbid caricatures, that is the moment we publish them.")
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To: Do not dub me shapka broham
LOL

John L.'s rep precedes him.

292 posted on 04/08/2006 8:33:29 AM PDT by Liberator
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To: Do not dub me shapka broham

You signed your note, but forgot to say something. Please re-send.


293 posted on 04/08/2006 8:44:12 AM PDT by Coop (Proud founding member of GCA - Gruntled Conservatives of America)
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To: Coop; Do not dub me shapka broham
"You signed your note, but forgot to say something. Please re-send."

Aaaw, are someone's fee-wings hurt? Have you contacted your favorite Mod yet?

294 posted on 04/08/2006 8:51:03 AM PDT by Liberator
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To: Liberator; Do not dub me shapka broham
Well, well:

(Do not dub me shapka broham): "This account has been banned or suspended."

295 posted on 04/08/2006 9:27:43 AM PDT by Liberator
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To: Liberator

What happened to the other opus thread?


296 posted on 04/09/2006 10:01:36 PM PDT by Junior_G
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To: Liberator

Still posting on your own opus? How pathetic.


297 posted on 04/10/2006 4:40:22 AM PDT by Coop (Proud founding member of GCA - Gruntled Conservatives of America)
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To: Liberator

Are we engaging in special treatment by allowing you to post on your opus under your other screen name?


298 posted on 04/10/2006 5:47:31 AM PDT by Admin Moderator
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To: Coop
"Still posting on your own opus? How pathetic."

Gee Coop -- I noticed you were avoiding the thread for SOME unknown reason...

I was awaiting your appearance with an gorgeous bouquet of pansies, 'Miss Congeniality' sash, and tiara in hand just in case.

Your Pal, Liberator.

299 posted on 04/10/2006 9:25:59 AM PDT by Liberator
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To: Liberator (aka F16Fighter); dighton
Avoided? Then please my explain my posts on Saturday and today. I'll be sitting back laughing as you try to explain how the fella keeping your lame opus alive is actually the one trying to avoid it.

You're really gonna have to do better with your weak attempts to make me feel guilty. Truth be told, I do have very little interest in your lame opus or Shapka's scintillating retort [yawn], but you could at least show me some common courtesy and thank me for bumping your thread.

Hey D, have you ever seen a person so desperate for attention they routinely come back on their own opus under another screen name? :-D

300 posted on 04/10/2006 9:41:06 AM PDT by Coop (Proud founding member of GCA - Gruntled Conservatives of America)
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