Is Free Republic a Fraud? Is it time for Free Republic to go away?

Free Republic | 11/28/01 | Jim Robinson

[monkeyshine]

He and I went at it over and over. I still have email from him that are vulgar and childish. But despite all that he came back again and again. And I liked the guy, even though we went at it. How many chances was he given vs the rest of the banned freepers? That is my point about A+Bert. As for the rest of the banned freepers, I can't say if they even ever tried. Maybe it's kind of like "Fight Club". Maybe you have to stand on the porch for 3 days in order to get in. I don't know. Some are willing to do it, others are going to stick to their pride.

I don't know you but I do know your name from my lurker days. You still have some respect around here from what I can tell. As I said, everyone has a different threshold for how much pride they are willing to swallow. I guess ole 'Bert has met his threshold. Everyone knows by now pretty much what is expected. A nearly universal clemency has been granted. It's up to those who want to come back to take the opportunity or not, knowing what it entails.

[Mikey]

FreeRepublic is the best site on the web.
Yeah we've had our problems (like all families).
Het Jim, do you guys accept NORFED's?

One more thing, how come sometimes I can't close tags, are you guys having problems or is it on my end?

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Oy-vay

[monkeyshine]

He did now, but he didn't then.

[Mikey]

Now that's a damn good idea. Definitely worth every penny.

I'm in.

[Artist]

"Anyhoo, regarding sticking around Free Republic: Would you?"

I'll admit that I was shocked when you were banned since I'd never seen you violate any of the forum rules. Granted, I don't read everything that's posted here, but based on the vast number of your posts that I had read, I'd never seen you be anything but a gentleman. BTW, I thought that a remarkable feat considering all the abuse that was daily thrown your way.

Half an apology is as good as it gets sometimes, so I'd probably stay if I were you. A lot of people appreciate your posts and FR hasn't been nearly as interesting without you. And nobody, I repeat nobody, can handle the "welcome wagon" crew as well as you can.

[Mad Dawgg]

I like the way you think!

Please talk to Mrs. Dawgg! She sez I don't think, and I am living proof of that old Axiom: "Men are Dawggs!"

Woof

[dighton]

Big red, normal black.

Close each font-related tag with a simple < /font>, omitting "size" and "color" and so forth.

[jcmfreedom]

All right, be nice! I posted this well before I read to the bottom of the posts. I responded towards the beginning. I have since read through the posts. Things have changed! So, we go from syrup to hot pepper! Sorry to change the tone :) Now back to the spice!

[christianswindler]

Dear Sir: I am very new to this website. Until two days ago, I had never heard of freepers, anti-freepers or any of the other epithets which are being spawned in this fine pond. I was, however, naturally attracted by the title ("Is Free Republic a Fraud?") given to this "thread." I have not read the allegations of fraud, but I have read the defense you posted and I believe you have overlooked an important argument in your favor. On the bottom of each page, reference is made to your being located in Fresno, California. As a native Californian, I can attest that no one who has ever successfully committed a fraud worthy of discussion has wound up in Fresno, California.

[dighton]

Please talk to Mrs. Dawgg! She sez I don't think.

Mrs. Dawgg is always right, as you know perfectly well.

Mangia!

[Inspector Harry Callahan]

Thank you for your kindness, Artist. I'm thinking about sticking around but kinda doubt it. Especially since I'll probably be banned soon anyways. I'm thankful for the opportunity to come here and defend myself concerning Jim's posts about my banishment. That needed to be set straight. I'm not "caustic" and I wasn't banned for "insulting other posters after repeated warnings and suspensions".

That was crapola, as was about half of the "half apology". But I was able to post a rebuttal to that too, though I haven't been regaled with a reply.

For the chance to rebut all of this, I am thankful. Concerning the financial aspects of Free Republic, that's never been my thing. I don't really follow that "wing" of anti-freeping too much. I'm more concerned with the censorship and heavy-handed treatment of some of the memebers.

Kindest regards,
Callahan

[harpo11]

"The rights of man come not from the generosity of the state
but from the hand of God."

God blessed us with Jim Robinson and his wondrous gift of the FreeRepublic.
Long May She Live as the valient voice of Liberty so that all the world can read and see Freedom Brightly Shining!

The naysayers can naysay, and yet their nays will not stop the Truth from blazing in cyberspace. Source of quote: President John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address

[jrlc]

Free Republic is a key forum. You must keep it alive. When I hear that Time Magazine is even thinking about naming OBL as "Man of the Year," I realize how critical it is to have a forum which can counter the irresponsible, liberal press. Place a button on the site for contributions -- I'm sure the response will be strong. Keep up the good work. LET'S ROLL!!!

[Inspector Harry Callahan]

Hey Arator. You might want to take a looky here. FYI.

[aligyrl-02]

A series of 5 FReepmails from Clarity to Z2 today are being posted HERE for comments. It's an open forum. Feel free to read, discuss and decide if they're the real thing.

[Inspector Harry Callahan]

The sheer irony of it all...

[Howlin]

Harry, I'd like to publicly thank you for standing up for me.

That aside, you're still a jerk. :-)

[Inspector Harry Callahan]

You could have taken care of that via FReepmail, there was no need to post that publicly. It is a FReeper's duty to clean up when a mess is made. You were wronged in a very serious way. I'm glad you are a strong person and can handle such things.

As for me still being a jerk. I know. But I'm a LOVEABLE jerk. >;^)

Warmest holiday wishes to you my FRiend.
Callahan

[Howlin]

You defended me publicly; you deserved a thank you publicly.

[aligyrl-02]

To quote an "anti", isn't irony ironic?