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...
Dubai..........it doesn't matter how the pundits felt about it. People in security knew it was no added risk, and that it was a wise decision. Pulling out of it wasn't.
He may be 'dead wrong'........but he's the first President to increase security at the borders and actively try to solve the problem. It may not be the right solution, but it's not a betrayal of the Constitution either.
And thanks to you too for your civility. I love you too. :)
They were the cat's pajamas with the other Units. Functioning showers and toilets too.........well, sort of. At least relative to what the 82 airborne had.
Need to read
I know...But why must he call so many other Freepers" Sweetie"?? THAT make me insanely jealous.
Well how about the sports arena?? You got anything to compare with THIS?
Allegra -- you're STILL over there??
Thanks for posting those pix, OWF. I'm just a noob around here myself, but I enjoy seeing and hearing the truth from Iraq.
And, Allegra, thanks to you for staying the course and for your on the spot analysis of what's going on.
Our nephew just got transferred to a different FOB - Wilson. He'll likely get his double bars before his return CONUS.
I only have 5 years in, but that's my assessment too.
(We agree on this, don't we?)
OK - maybe it is bad. Not gonna let it ruin ~my~ mood.
What's that make ME??
Congrats to your nephew!
A great BIG arcade, Indy!
I note the terrain is still as lovely.......
Barely. Life is too full. :^)
I'm literally juggling women these days. Taking the dope out and also losing all that weight and also working out until I got almost buffed-out -- plus becoming spiritually fit -- apparently made me AttractAmataz. :^)
Does that help? :)
Now that's what I like to hear! When you gonna post new buff pics?
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