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...
Hey Sparky -- you missed yesterday (that was during Liberator's Opus on SUNDAY, genious.) I even pinged you, but alas (crickets.)
"You're really gonna have to do better with your weak attempts to make me feel guilty."
Lol, "guilty"? No, just observing the lack of gonads.
"Hey D, have you ever seen a person so desperate for attention they routinely come back on their own opus under another screen name?"
Aww, begging for support? Try petting your chihuahua.
Begging for support, by pinging someone? You mean like this?
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 11:51:03 AM EDT by Liberator
Well, that's a wee bit inconvenient. HYPOCRITE!
I even pinged you, but alas (crickets.)
And yet here I am, again and again, Bobby V. I'm surprised to hear that bothers you, given that you've ignored a ping by the mod. But I'm flattered you find responding to me more important than that.
Now what was that "gonad" thing you were yammering about? ROTFLMAO
A HYPOCRITE with really poor judgment! Dude, you are WAY out of your league. :-D I suggest you find another forum on which to rant on your own opus.
I had an acquaintance in college who "tried" to kill himself NINE times. You remind me of him :~D
ROTFL!!
Haven't you heard?
You can't fight city hall
And she went because.....?
Actually, I'm thinking of leaving myself, but for other reasons.
The inmates have taken over the asylum. I shoulda seen it coming, but I thought the "I hate Bush. Impeach him because he's evil" crowd would be lassoed in.
Alas, they are getting stronger and more virulent, and if possible, even more pervasive.
The only thing I can do is pray for this forum, because if it folds because it is out of control due to being taken over by maniacs, it will be a severe loss for the cause of conservatism.
As it stands, this forum looks like it's run by loud mouthed, hate filled lunatics, and civil discourse here seems to be coming to an end.
Maybe it's time for a LOT of us to go.
Maybe it's time for a LOT of us to go.
I've been having the same feelings. There have been so many really awful people come on here in the last couple of years. It's gotten so vitriolic and contentious. And most of this is caused by n00Bs.
It's sad, isn't it?
Beats me. It may or may not apply to her, but there's always a spike in opuses around FReepathon time.
Don't abandon me now!
Laz is still here!
My first step will be to stay on protected threads only, but that's not what I'm here for.
I'm here to learn and grow and contribute, and frankly, the MANIACS are keeping us solid citizens from being able to participate on this forum.
It is counterproductive to be here. It is counter-conservative to be here. And it is becoming counter-intuitive to stick around.
I've said it on other threads, but I hope that the Secret Service monitors this forum. I truly believe some of these out of control Bush haters would do him harm if they could.
They do not represent conservatism at any level, and they are not being stopped.
Yeah, it's tough sometimes. I stopped seriously engaging with them, and instead mock them. For some reason they don't take kindly to that, though. [scratching head]
Hey, with a little help I finally figured out what you were blabbering about concerning me not responding. You couldn't be content with one opus to violate. You had to have two!! But unfortunately since it was pulled before I got on this morning, I missed out on all the fun. I heard you were whining specifically about me, though, so I am sorry I missed it. ROTFL!
Yes, there are the irrational, screaming Bush haters, and then there are my personal favorites, the ones who tell me how awful things are in Iraq and what a failure it is and how I don't have a clue what I'm talking about (as they post from Podunk, Iowa behind their computer screens.)
I don't feel like I'm in a conservative forum at all anymore.
I don't know if you two are just having a 'glass half-empty' day, but this forum has ~always~ been contentious, and at times vitriolic, depending on where you look. It's also ~always~ been full of great people representing the best of conservative and patriotic America, and they are also easy to find if you seek them out.
Just like real life.
You two could opus out like this guy did, and you could actually leave the way this guy ~didn't~, but I don't think you'll find another forum that has a healthier or more representative group of people on any other forum. If you find some issue to be angry and contentious around here, then either decide they aren't worth your stress, or just argue the issue better than them. It'd be sad to see you leave and go find your only internet refuge among those bitter people who have made a life out of constantly finding the worst examples HERE.
Just my two cents. You're both posters I like to read because I seek out posters like yourselves ~to~ read. It's all in what you look for.
I seriously fear for the President's well being at the hands of some of these people. Their anger and hatred is palpable, and they are blaming President Bush for everything, no matter how preposterous it is. They are absolutely NO different from rabid leftists.
I have believed for more than five years that anyone who hated this man was in spiritual darkness. One can disagree with policy........disagree strongly.........but hatred of a man with this level of integrity and decency (and faith) is not possible without a serious spiritual problem.
That's why they scare me, Coop. There is no plumb line of decency in them.
I will say that at least some of this is a deliberate, coordinated attempt to undermine FR. Unfortunately it appears to be working.
I don't argue with that.
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