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! I'd be a rich man if I had a nickel for every prediction of FR's demise.
But ya ain't foolin' nobody.
Political discussion has been a passion of mine since I was a wee one. I even 'debated' my best friend in third grade. Mary Jane: "Kennedy!" arasina: "Nixon!" LOL (Good thing my other passion is humor, so I can always recognize when I've taken myself too seriously.)
Those prayers I said for you and others helped me get over myself today, so I no longer feel a need to take a break. Know what I mean? I'm sorry for the hurtful things I've posted.
I have actually met a few FReepers in person, Rokke, so they aren't anonymous at all. They are living, breathing humans like you and I, and we are all a remarkable array of intelligence, specific knowledge, wit, empathy, and opinions. I hope we get to meet someday at a fantastic FReep or something. I think I'd like you and your family.
I wouldn't know. I've only managed to master the latter half of the equation! :)
I am not predicting a demise just stating a fact
A fact in your own mind.
I agree.
His immigration plan is most certainly not "conservative" though, that's another fact.
Is he overall conservative? Yes. But that doesn't mean we can't point out inconsistencies when they come up. (CFR comes to mind too)
It is voiced often here on FR by those who claim conservative 'purity,' and it is not at all accurate.
In the end, President Bush will have done more for the conservative cause than even Ronald Reagan did.
Hey! I've been there. They've added some cool pool furniture since I was there.
Yep. Into my third year.
I'm not quite right on the head. ;-)
Thought you were banned.
Thank you!
See? LOL
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