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...
Lol!
Don't let a few timeouts get you down.
I believe F16Fighter is referring to Pukin Dog.
I like F16Fighter, but I honestly don't know why folks get so worked up over these things. Heck, I'm an elite Freeper and I never cause any problems or have any directed my way.
Hmm...I wonder if it could have been messages like this that got you suspended:
"The President has been Vincente Fox's lapdog, while demonstrating NO leadership regarding this illegal invasion.
You and your goofy ranting pal Poodle Dog can kiss Dubya's RINO @ss all you want -- it doesn't change the fact that Bush has been derelict in his duty to preserve the constitution."
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-backroom/1604029/posts?page=96#96
He's gone Jim.
Too bad. However, the opus is weak. We understood in the first couple of sentences that you were ticked off at the mods because you were banned.
What were all those other words for? Either tell us exactly what happened (since you're leaving anyway) or just fade away man.
You can borrow my dandelion patch if it'll help :)
IATO, In after the Opus.
I have always enjoyed your posts, F16Fighter.
I hope you reconsider and return.
Yeah, but are you best buds with the Mods? Have you experienced the rush that can be obtained by being an elite FReeper and getting someone banned or suspended? :o)
I think you're eliterer than me.
But I figure that is just the way it is and try to avoid those posters anyway.
Believe me, more people agree with you.
Hope you change your mind.
"Yeah, but are you best buds with the Mods? Have you experienced the rush that can be obtained by being an elite FReeper and getting someone banned or suspended? :o)"
Portly Done
Pumper Doodle
Pumpkin Dish
Peter Davis
Pax Dixie
Porter Doofus
Pack Diapers
I give up.
Sad to hear this Opie.. Like there is another choice.. There simply is no other choice for those that know FR the way you seem to.. FR or less that the only choice.. I figure you'll be back.. You've seen too much, been too far.. to accept less..
I figure even some of the (FR)RINOs are playing devils advocate.. and are not RINOS at all.. We all need to challenged on what we believe.. On FR that happens.. You might be overlooking the lurkers.. What you say and believe might be lurked..
An idea has no better friend than FR.. Stripped, washed off, re-clothed with accouterments maybe a few bangles.. An idea run thru the FR saw mill is processed.. harshly.. The weak figments get stripped off..
You'll be back, you're ugh!....... RUINED for anything else but US... d;-)~',',
Nobody's eliter than you, najida. I'm pretty sure about that....
I've seen worse.
Heck, I've posted worse.
GASTHP!
lil ole me!?
No one has ever called me elite.
Smooches hun, and thank you :)
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