FR Pioneers Check in...1997-98 Sign up Dates Only

FR | 9-27-04 | Bob J

[Bob J]

I was having an argument with another FReeper about how many of the old timers were still around. I tell people there is a FReeper vsyndrome and that most of them are still around, they just don't post much anymore.

Here is your chance to put these rumours to rest. Chime in and let everyone know you still are alive and kicking. Post your registration number if you know it.

[Judith Anne]

Thanks for checking. I did have an earlier screen name, but I can't remember it anymore. My next one will likely have the word "Geezer" in it. ;-D

[Bob J]

That attitude, BTW, still exists to this day...in other forms.

[PushinTin]

I got super depressed after Slick Willy got reelected and took a sabbatical from politics and Free Republic. I got over it after a few months and forgot my login. The name however has always been 'Pushintin'.

[milagro]

I'm back!! Thanks so much!

[rpierce]

Thanks Bob. I'll try and pipe in with details when I have a little more time. As far as I know, there are no wounds to heal with me. Boston was great and I enjoyed getting to know (and briefly working with) Navigator and Cindy. Lucianne was, well, interesting. :) I wish I could have helped Jim R. and you guys more over the last several years, but I've been far too busy with kids & business to do much more than lurk. I still read FR religiously, though.

As far as memory serves, one of my very first posts (after summoning up the nerve for months) was to Don Morgan; he promptly chewed me up and spit me out, lol. Those were the days when you did not join in a discussion lightly. :)

Freegards,

[BnBlFlag]

Signed up in March '98. Attended the March For Justice in October '98. Still alive and kickin'!

[DBrow]

Yeah I'm still here. From 1998.

I got here through Spot News from usenet fame.

Anyone remember Spot News?

It's funny that people would find 1998 "way back when", yano?

[TC Rider]

Been here since 7/9/98 and have no idea what my number is.

I'm not sure I like being an 'old timer'

[Bob J]

There were giants then...

[gene from fl]

Yep still around, no posting but a steady lurker.

BTW, didn't we have to sign up anew a few years back?
If I remember it was something about a new server.
Still have my FR tee shirt and FR cap, they are somewhat faded now but still readable.

[MinuteGal]

You are number 12,074.

See post number 919 above.

Leni

[Bob J]

"Old Timer" is a very relative term, in this case endearing.

[MinuteGal]

See post number 919 above.

Leni

[Bob J]

FR has been through several tech stages, but I believe if you signed up anew with your old screen name it would always revert to the primary registration account from '98.

[MinuteGal]

You ARE #15. Wow!

See post 919 above.

Leni

[Bob J]

Countdown to 1000...

[Bob J]

Max was a prolific poster back in those days.

[Bob J]

You take it.

[MinuteGal]

See post #919.

Leni

[Bob J]

5,4,3,2,1...POST NOW!